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Names meaning "hero" appear across multiple cultural traditions — from ancient Hebrew and Greek to modern English coinages. Each carries this meaning in a distinct cultural context.

Names meaning "hero" — key facts

  • 119 names contain the meaning "hero"
  • 103 gender-specific names, plus 16 gender-neutral
  • Names meaning "hero" appear in Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and Sanskrit traditions
  • Meaning-based name searches have grown 45% year-over-year as parents seek intentional names

Girl Names Meaning "Hero"

24 girl names with this meaning

#712
American
son of the great hero
#876
American
heroine, praise
#975
American
Heroine
#991
Greece
A feminine form of the name Theron, meaning 'hunter' or 'to hunt'.
#992
English
derived from 'Herlé', related to 'hero'
#1031
American
heroine
#1339
American
Heroic, brave
#1424
Latvia
female hero; brave
#1651
American
Heroic, victorious
#1762
Vietnam
Phương: direction, side; Anh: hero, brother.
#1782
Georgia
language: Gela means 'hero' or 'brave one' in Georgian.
#1915
American
heroine + lane
#2524
American↑ Rising
Derived from Cherokee word meaning 'solitary' or 'alone'
#7874
American↑ Rising
A modern feminine form of Macklyn, meaning 'son of the hero'.
#8212
Spain↑ Rising
Beautiful heroine
#9992
English
son of the hero
USA
Heroine
American↑ Rising
The name Kehloni is often thought to be derived from Native American origins, particularly amongst the Cherokee people.
Japan
Meaning is connected to the character in the 'Rising of the Shield Hero' series.
American
Descendant of the warrior; 'son of the hero'.
Native American
Cherokee
Scotland
Fair-haired hero
American
Son of the hero
Scottish
son of the fair hero

Boy Names Meaning "Hero"

79 boy names with this meaning

#558
Vietnam
The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.
#644
Japan
long-lasting, heroic
#665
English
Little hero
#697
Persian
the name of a hero from Persian mythology
#704
Irish
descendant of the one who is a hero.
#740
English
A poet, often one who recites epic or heroic poems.
#762
India
hero
#836
Albania
meaning 'brave' or 'heroic'
#848
Philippines
Brave one or hero.
#869
Arabic
موهوب, قوي, بطل (Talented, strong, hero)
#928
American
The name Jethero (יתרו) is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'his excellency' or 'abundance'.
#943
Greece
the one who will be a hero
#963
English
A name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Welsh meaning 'hero' or 'generous'.
#1019
Germanic
A mythical hero or one with a strong outlook
#1050
Japan
important person, hero
#1058
Germanic
Shining hero
#1059
Portugal
Derived from 'Hercules', relating to strength and heroism.
#1060
French
heroic
#1064
Arabic
To be strong; heroic.
#1124
India
victorious hero
#1213
Persian
Hero
#1232
India
Victorious hero
#1236
China
凯英 (Kǎiyīng) may translate to 'victorious hero'.
#1237
Greece
Of Achilles; related to the legendary hero of Greek mythology.
#1345
Turkish
Warrior; robust hero
#1385
American
valiant, heroic
#1437
Iran
A mythical hero and emblematic of bravery
#1442
American
Heroic
#1466
American
A variant of 'Teron' or 'Theron', meaning 'hunter'.
#1477
Arabic
Knight, heroic
#1537
American
a strong warrior, brave hero
#1598
American
A variant of 'Kendray', potentially meaning 'brave' or 'heroic'
#1633
India
Great Hero
#1654
Japan
Integrity, hero
#1679
Hebrew
Heroic
#1701
India
कृष्ण - 'Black' or 'Dark'; 'Arjuna' or 'Hero'
#1808
Japan
man, hero
#1825
English
shield hero
#1845
Cambodia
a hero
#1857
Turkey
brave; hero
#1888
Philippines
hero, brave
#1925
China
雄 (Xióng) means 'hero' or 'male'.
#1995
Korean
great, heroic
#3209
India↑ Rising
son of Pritha (Kunti), another name for the hero Arjun.
#3800
Arab countries↑ Rising
brave, hero
#4222
Turkey
hero, brave
#5477
Iran↑ Rising
A heroic archer in Iranian mythology.
#5693
Ireland↑ Rising
Battle hero
#6443
Iran↑ Rising
The name refers to a legendary hero of Persian literature, particularly known from the Shahnameh.
#7055
Slavic
Means 'warrior' or 'hero'.
#7077
Japan↑ Rising
One who is a hero or brave
#7288
India
one who is heroic, passionate, and valiant
#7337
Armenia
hero, brave
#7801
Philippines↑ Rising
hero
#8444
American↑ Rising
heroic, extraordinary
#8919
India↑ Rising
Brave, Heroic
#8981
India
Name meaning associated with Lord Krishna, representing divine love and heroism.
#9522
Scandinavian countries↑ Rising
heroic
#9557
English
Sherod is a variation of the name 'Sherwood', which means 'from the wooded area'
#9614
Arabic↑ Rising
avenger, heroic
#9792
Persia
hero, protector
American
heroic or strong
Greece
The name means 'wrathful' or 'to be angry'. It is derived from Odysseus (Οδυσσεύς), the legendary hero of Homer's epics.
France
hero of the sea
American
son of the hero
China
Heroic man
Turkey
brave, heroic, valiant
Japan↑ Rising
man of virtuous hero
Japan
Heroic, calm
American
brave hero
Turkey
epic hero
Italy
the name of a hero; a champion
China
豪宇 – 'heroic universe'
Hebrew
He will be a hero
Chinese
Outstanding talent; hero
Vietnam
brave, heroic, strong
American
a story or narrative, often of heroic deeds
France
Heroic champion
Indian
hero

Unisex Names Meaning "Hero"

16 gender-neutral names with this meaning

#686
American↑ Rising
Heroine
#962
Persian
Hero or legendary figure
#1149
English
smooth hero or chief
#1194
Ireland
son of the hero
#1328
English
hero
#1482
American
of the Cherokee people, referring to a Native American tribe.
#1736
Persian
hero
#1899
American
Son of the hero; derived from the surname McKinley.
#2624
English↑ Rising
Derived from 'Hale', meaning 'hero' or 'brave'.
#2664
Scotland↑ Rising
fair-haired hero
#4035
American↑ Rising
heroic, grand
#4144
USA
Fair-haired hero
#5323
American↑ Rising
Son of the hero.
#5754
English↑ Rising
grey heron
#7423
Scotland
Fair hero
#9504
American↑ Rising
The name of a famous Cherokee leader and inventor of the Cherokee syllabary.

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