Hebrew Boy Names That Mean Strength
Hebrew boy names that mean strength usually work in one of two ways: either the child is strong, or God is described as the one supplying it.
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OriginHebrew
MeaningStrength
GenderBoy
This list runs the gamut of that idea. Ethan and its variant Eithan describe a boy who is himself strong and enduring, no divine help required. Names like Gabriel and Ezekiel take the opposite approach, naming God as the true source of strength.
Samson, the Bible's legendary strongman, adds a flesh-and-blood face to the theme, while Aaron carries an older, less certain meaning tied to stature rather than muscle. Together they show how one meaning can be told in very different Hebrew words.
Why Hebrew Boy Names That Mean Strength Often Point to God
Look closely and a pattern emerges: Gabriel, Ezekiel, Ezequiel, Hezekiah, Aziel, and Jaziel all translate to some version of "God is my strength" or "God will strengthen." This is a common shape in Hebrew naming: attach a root about power to a word for God, and you get a name that is really a small prayer rather than a description of the child.
Strong and Enduring Names Without the Theophoric Twist
Not every name on this page routes strength through God. Ethan and Eithan mean strong and enduring on their own terms, which is part of why Ethan has held a spot near the top of U.S. charts for decades. Samson gives the meaning a body and a story, the Bible's original strongman. Eziah is newer still, blending familiar devotional sounds into something that did not exist a generation ago.
Names List
Ethan#24 in the U.S.Strong; firm; enduring; long-lived; constantPronounced EE-thun▶Gabriel#37 in the U.S.God is my strength; man of God; strong man of GodPronounced GAY-bree-ul▶Ezekiel#61 in the U.S.God will strengthen; God is my strengthPronounced eh-ZEE-kee-ul▶Aaron#80 in the U.S.High mountain; exalted; strongPronounced AIR-un▶Eithan#97 in the U.S.Strong, enduring, firmPronounced EE-thun▶Amari#185 in the U.S.Strength; builder; eternal; from African (Yoruba/Swahili) amari (strength, builder) or Hebrew amar (to spPronounced uh-MAR-ee▶Aziel#186 in the U.S.God is my strength; possibly from Hebrew az (strength, power) + El (God)Pronounced AY-zee-ul▶Jaziel#198 in the U.S.God is my strength; allotted by GodPronounced jah-ZEE-el▶Ezequiel#348 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, composed of 'chazak' (to be strong) and 'El' (God) — Pronounced eh-seh-KYEL▶Samson#477 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'Shimshon,' derived from 'shemesh' (sun), meaning 'sun child' or 'sun man'; name of the bibliPronounced SAM-sun▶Hezekiah#485 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'Khizqiyahu,' composed of 'khazaq' (strong, to strengthen) and 'Yahu' (a form of Yahweh), meaPronounced hez-uh-KY-uh▶Eziah#610 in the U.S.Variant of Ezra or a creative blend of Eli and Isaiah/Josiah, from Hebrew elements meaning 'God is my strPronounced eh-ZY-ah▶Azael#645 in the U.S.A variant of Asael or Azael, from Hebrew meaning God has made or God has strengthened; related to the bibPronounced AZ-ay-el▶Ozias#708 in the U.S.Greek form of the Hebrew name Uzziah (עֻזִּיָּה), meaning 'my strength is Yahweh' or 'God has helped'; a Pronounced oh-ZY-as▶Aron#711 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aaron, from the Hebrew Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly meaning 'high mountain,' 'exalted,'Pronounced AIR-on▶Izael#767 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Israel or a phonetic blend near Ezekiel; from Hebrew roots meaning God strenPronounced iz-ay-EL▶Zeke#803 in the U.S.God will strengthen; a short form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel meaning God strengthens or may GoPronounced ZEEK▶Azai#809 in the U.S.God is my strength or my strength; a modern American variant connected to the Hebrew Azai or Azi, from thPronounced ah-ZY▶Yael#818 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ya'el, meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex', an animal associated in ancient Israelite cultuPronounced yah-EL▶Zev#866 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ze'ev meaning 'wolf'; the wolf was a symbol of strength, cunning, and fierce courage in aPronounced ZEV▶Boaz#891 in the U.S.From Hebrew Bo'az, possibly meaning swiftness, strength, or in him is strength; in the Book of Ruth, BoazPronounced BOH-az▶Koah#912 in the U.S.From Hebrew koach or ko'ach meaning strength, power, or might; used as a given name evoking divine or innPronounced KOH-uh▶Eitan#921 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eitan (also Ethan) meaning strong, firm, or enduring; a name used in the Old Testament for fiPronounced ay-TAHN▶Oziel#997 in the U.S.From Hebrew Uzziel or Oziel meaning my strength is God, composed of oz meaning strength or power and el mPronounced oh-ZEE-el▶Jahziel#1143 in the U.S.God divides; or God sees; from Hebrew Yahziel (possibly from hazah: to see + El: God; or hazal: to strengPronounced jah-ZEE-el▶Osiel#1220 in the U.S.Strength of God, God's powerPronounced oh-see-EL▶Elon#1259 in the U.S.Oak tree, strong as an oakPronounced EE-lon▶Eythan#1267 in the U.S.Strong, firm, enduring, long-livedPronounced EE-than▶Aryeh#1317 in the U.S.Lion, the powerful lionPronounced ar-YEH▶Uziel#1357 in the U.S.Strength of God, God is my strengthPronounced oo-zee-EL▶Eydan#1615 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant, blending the popular Aiden (Irish 'little fire') with the Hebrew Eitan/Eytan (Pronounced AY-dan▶Gavriel#1762 in the U.S.God is my strong manPronounced gav-ee-EHL▶Zael#1828 in the U.S.God has strengthened (short form of Azael)Pronounced ZAEHL▶Oziah#1923 in the U.S.Yahweh is my strength (variant of Uzziah)Pronounced OHZ-yah▶Jibreel#2346 in the U.S.God is my strength; the Arabic form of Gabriel — the archangel of revelation in Judaism, Christianity, anPronounced jih-BREEL▶Uzziah#2357 in the U.S.God is my strength; Yahweh is my power; from Hebrew Uzziyahu (uz: strength + Yah: Yahweh)Pronounced uh-ZY-uh▶Jibril#2424 in the U.S.God is my strength; a variant spelling of Jibreel — the Arabic form of Gabriel (archangel of revelation iPronounced jih-BREEL▶Ely#3054 in the U.S.A variant of Eli, from the Hebrew word eli meaning my God or height, with strong biblical roots as both aPronounced EE-lee▶Oz#3075 in the U.S.From Hebrew oz, meaning strength, might, or courage; used as an independent name and as a short form of OPronounced OZ▶Jeziah#3115 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yiziyah or Yizziyyahu, meaning Yahweh is strength or God strengthens, a biblical name from thPronounced jeh-ZY-ah▶Yaziel#3146 in the U.S.Modern name combining a Hebrew root with the theophoric suffix -el (God); likely constructed to mean 'GodPronounced yah-ZEE-el▶Jamin#3286 in the U.S.Right hand, right side — the side of favor and strength; a son of Simeon in Genesis, and the tail of BenjPronounced JAY-min▶Hazael#3346 in the U.S.God sees, God has seen; the name of a powerful king of Aram-Damascus in the books of KingsPronounced hə-ZAY-el▶Zekiel#3380 in the U.S.Clipped form of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — dropping the initial EPronounced ZEE-kee-el▶Abir#3382 in the U.S.Mighty, strong, valiant — a Hebrew word used of God as 'the Mighty One of Jacob'Pronounced ah-BEER▶Ezekial#3400 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — with the -al endingPronounced ee-ZEE-kee-əl▶Jabril#3405 in the U.S.Form of Jibril, the Quranic Gabriel — Hebrew 'God is my strength' — the angel of revelationPronounced jah-BREEL▶Amaziah#3448 in the U.S.Yahweh strengthens, the strength of the Lord; a king of Judah in the books of Kings and ChroniclesPronounced am-ə-ZY-ə▶Cheskel#3461 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel) — 'God strengthens' — used in Hasidic communitiesPronounced KHES-kel▶Sampson#3498 in the U.S.Variant of Samson — Hebrew Shimshon, 'sun', from shemesh — the mighty biblical strongman; with an intrusiPronounced SAMP-sun▶Ithan#3624 in the U.S.Latin American spelling of Ethan — Hebrew Eitan, 'firm, strong, enduring, solid'Pronounced EE-tahn▶Izekiel#3716 in the U.S.Spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens' — the visionary prophet of the exilePronounced ih-ZEE-kee-el▶Othniel#3746 in the U.S.From Hebrew Otniel — read 'lion of God' or 'God is my strength' — Israel's first judgePronounced OTH-nee-el▶Yechezkel#3774 in the U.S.The original Hebrew form of Ezekiel — Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — the exile prophetPronounced yeh-KHEZ-kel▶Ozia#3897 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the biblical Uzziah/Ozias, 'the Lord is my strength' (Hebrew); it also reads as a cPronounced oh-ZEE-uh▶Haroun#4003 in the U.S.Arabic form of Aaron — Hebrew, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength' — a prophet in IslamPronounced hah-ROON▶Aarin#4055 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Aaron — Hebrew, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength'Pronounced AIR-in▶Adir#4058 in the U.S.From Hebrew adir, 'mighty, majestic, noble, magnificent'Pronounced ah-DEER▶Ethen#4097 in the U.S.-en spelling of Ethan — Hebrew Eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring, solid'Pronounced EE-thən▶Osias#4146 in the U.S.From Osias/Ozías — a form of Hosea ('salvation') or Uzziah ('Yahweh is my strength'); routes layeredPronounced oh-SEE-ahs▶Zekiah#4183 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -kiah family, echoing Hezekiah/Zedekiah ('Yahweh strengthens/is righteousness'); coPronounced zə-KY-ah▶Elim#4214 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elim — a biblical oasis with twelve springs and seventy palm trees; 'palm trees, strong/mightPronounced EE-lim▶Ezekiah#4220 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ezekiel ('God strengthens') and Hezekiah ('Yahweh strengthens'); routes layeredPronounced ez-ə-KY-ah▶Hezzie#4286 in the U.S.Hezzie is a pet form given as a legal name, most often the short form of Hezekiah, from the Hebrew 'ChizqPronounced HEZ-ee▶Aithan#4309 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Ethan/Eitan — Hebrew eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring, steadfast'Pronounced EYE-than▶Ethaniel#4451 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ethan ('strong, firm') and Nathaniel/-iel ('gift of God; of God'); routes layeredPronounced ə-THAN-yel▶Uzziel#4542 in the U.S.From Hebrew Uzziel, 'my strength is God; God is my strength' — a biblical LevitePronounced oo-zee-EL▶Yamin#4548 in the U.S.From Hebrew yamin, 'the right hand (of strength/blessing)'; also Arabic yamin, 'oath; the right side; blePronounced yah-MEEN▶Alon#4558 in the U.S.From Hebrew alon, 'oak tree' — a symbol of strength and endurancePronounced ah-LOHN▶Gabe#4598 in the U.S.Short form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength; man of God'Pronounced GAYB▶Lavi#4633 in the U.S.From Hebrew lavi, 'lion'; also linked to 'my heart' (libi); routes layeredPronounced LAH-vee▶Eitham#4731 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Eitan/Ethan ('strong, firm, enduring', Hebrew) and the biblical place Etham; routePronounced EE-thahm▶Jazhiel#4769 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Jahaziel ('God sees/strengthens', Hebrew) with the -iel ('of God') ending; routes Pronounced jaz-ee-EL▶Laron#4791 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the La- prefix to Aron/Aaron ('mountain of strength; exalted'); no single fixed roPronounced lə-RON▶Maziah#4806 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Maaziah ('strength of Yahweh', a biblical priest) and the -iah ('God') ending; herPronounced mə-ZY-ah▶Azias#4891 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Azariah ('Yahweh has helped') and Uzziah ('Yahweh is my strength'); routes layeredPronounced ə-ZY-əs▶Biel#4896 in the U.S.Catalan short form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength; man of God'Pronounced bee-EL▶Ezael#4917 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Azael/Azazel and the -el ('God') names; often glossed 'God strengthens'; routes laPronounced eh-zah-EL▶Eziel#4918 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Ezekiel ('God strengthens', Hebrew) with the -iel ('of God') ending; routes layerePronounced eh-zee-EL▶Gabriele#4922 in the U.S.Italian (masculine) form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength; man of God'; here for boPronounced gah-bree-EH-leh▶Jaaziel#4936 in the U.S.From Hebrew Jaaziel/Yaaziel, 'God strengthens; whom God consoles/comforts' — a Levite musician in scriptuPronounced jah-AH-zee-el▶Ozziel#5179 in the U.S.Spelling of Oziel/Uziel — from Hebrew Uzziel, 'God is my strength; the strength/power of God'Pronounced oh-zee-EL▶Uziah#5205 in the U.S.Spelling of Uzziah — from Hebrew Uzziyahu, 'Yahweh is my strength; my power is the Lord'Pronounced oo-ZY-ah▶Ehitan#5277 in the U.S.A modern Latina spelling echoing Ethan/Eitan — from Hebrew Eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring; steadfast'; roPronounced eh-hee-TAHN▶Eliaz#5279 in the U.S.A modern name with the Hebrew Eli- ('my God') element — linked to 'my God is strength', or a form of EliaPronounced el-ee-AHZ▶Jabriel#5293 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending a Ja- prefix with Gabriel/Jibril ('God is my strength', Hebrew/Arabic); no singlePronounced JAY-bree-əl▶Asriel#5667 in the U.S.From Hebrew Asri'el, 'God is my help', or linked to Azriel, 'God is my help/strength'; the routes are layPronounced AHS-ree-el▶Esequiel#5714 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Ezekiel — from Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens; may God strengthen'Pronounced eh-seh-kee-EL▶Etham#5715 in the U.S.From the biblical place Etham — from Hebrew, possibly 'their strength' or 'with them'; also echoes Ethan Pronounced EE-thəm▶Ezequias#5718 in the U.S.The Spanish/Portuguese form of Hezekiah — from Hebrew Hizqiyahu, 'the Lord strengthens; God is my strengtPronounced eh-seh-KEE-ahs▶Zeek#5874 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Zeke — a short form of Ezekiel, from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens'Pronounced ZEEK▶Ozion#6082 in the U.S.A modern name blending Oz ('strength, power', Hebrew) with Zion ('the highest point; Jerusalem', Hebrew);Pronounced OH-zee-on▶Eytan#6248 in the U.S.A spelling of Eitan/Ethan — from Hebrew, 'strong, firm; enduring, steadfast'Pronounced ay-TAHN▶Tamari#6405 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Tamar ('a date palm', Hebrew) and Amari ('eternal; strength'); also a Georgian royaPronounced tə-MAR-ee▶Yecheskel#6428 in the U.S.The Yiddish form of Ezekiel — from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens; God will strengthen'Pronounced yeh-KHES-kəl▶Amrom#6463 in the U.S.A spelling of Amram — from Hebrew, 'an exalted people; a mighty nation' (am, 'people', plus ram, 'exaltedPronounced AM-rəm▶Aza#6483 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic 'azza, 'strength; power; might; glory', and a Hebrew/biblical Aza ('strong'); used fPronounced AH-zah▶Deaaron#6519 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a De- prefix with Aaron (Hebrew, variously 'exalted; a mountain of strength; enligPronounced dee-AIR-en▶Eliphaz#6535 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eliphaz, variously 'my God is fine gold' and 'God of strength' — a biblical name (a son of EsPronounced EL-ih-faz▶Hezakiah#6583 in the U.S.A spelling of Hezekiah — from Hebrew Chizqiyahu, 'God strengthens; Yahweh is my strength'Pronounced heh-zuh-KY-uh▶Jayziel#6602 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the biblical Jaziel/Jaaziel (Hebrew, 'God sprinkles; God allots; God strengthens'),Pronounced JAY-zee-el▶Shedeur#6749 in the U.S.From Hebrew Shedeur, variously 'the Almighty is light; the spreading of light; the shedding of light' — aPronounced SHED-yoor▶Arron#6843 in the U.S.A spelling of Aaron — from Hebrew Aharon, variously 'exalted; high mountain; mountain of strength; enlighPronounced AIR-un▶Azi#6863 in the U.S.Variously from Igbo, 'youth; the back; tomorrow', and a short form of Hebrew names with az, 'strength' (aPronounced AH-zee▶Eron#6935 in the U.S.A spelling of Aaron/Eron — from Hebrew Aharon, variously 'exalted; high mountain; mountain of strength'; Pronounced EH-ron▶Eyal#6940 in the U.S.From Hebrew eyal, 'strength; might; power' (related to ayil, 'a ram')Pronounced ay-YAL▶Ezechiel#6942 in the U.S.A Latin/French form of Ezekiel — from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens; God will strengthen; may God stPronounced eh-ZEK-ee-el▶Jaymin#6987 in the U.S.A spelling of Jamin — from Hebrew, 'the right hand; favored; strength' (a biblical name); also a modern JPronounced JAY-min▶Jazael#6988 in the U.S.A Latin-American form echoing Hazael ('God sees') and Jaziel ('God sprinkles; strength of God', Hebrew); Pronounced hah-sah-EL▶Ethyn#7021 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Ethan, from the Hebrew Eitan, 'firm; strong; enduring; long-lived'. The -yn endingPronounced EE-thin▶Ociel#7111 in the U.S.A Latin-American name, variously linked to Oziel/Uzziel ('strength of God; God is my strength', Hebrew) aPronounced oh-see-EL▶Otoniel#7120 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Othniel — from Hebrew, variously 'lion of God; force of God; God is my strength'Pronounced oh-toh-nee-EL▶Gabreal#7153 in the U.S.Gabreal is a phonetic respelling of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavriel, usually read as 'God is my strengthPronounced GAY-bree-ul▶Djibril#7339 in the U.S.A West African (Francophone) form of Jibril/Gabriel — from Hebrew/Arabic, 'God is my strength; man of GodPronounced jee-BREEL▶Dovi#7343 in the U.S.A pet form of Dov — from Hebrew, 'a bear' (a symbol of strength)Pronounced DOH-vee▶Dovy#7344 in the U.S.A pet form of Dov — from Hebrew, 'a bear' (a symbol of strength)Pronounced DOH-vee▶Tezekiah#7666 in the U.S.A modern name, joining the prefix Te- with Hezekiah (from Hebrew Chizqiyyahu, 'God strengthens; the Lord Pronounced teh-zuh-KY-ah▶Aaryn#7729 in the U.S.A spelling of Aaron — from Hebrew Aharon, of uncertain meaning, variously 'a mountain of strength; exaltePronounced AIR-in▶Adino#7740 in the U.S.From Hebrew, 'adorned; delicate; slender; ornamented' (a mighty warrior of King David); also an Italian/SPronounced ah-DEE-noh▶Airen#7750 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Aaron/Aren ('a mountain of strength; exalted', Hebrew) and a coinaPronounced AIR-en▶Amram#7762 in the U.S.From Hebrew Amram, 'an exalted nation; the people are exalted; mighty nation' (am, 'people', + ram, 'exalPronounced AM-ram▶Eathan#7876 in the U.S.A spelling of Ethan — from the Hebrew Eitan, 'firm; strong; enduring; steadfast'Pronounced EE-thun▶Gabrian#7896 in the U.S.Gabrian is a modern American blend that reshapes Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength,'Pronounced GAY-bree-un▶Eyoas#7903 in the U.S.An Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Joash/Jehoash — from the Hebrew, 'the Lord is strong; given by the Lord'; Pronounced eh-YO-ahs▶Ezikiel#7905 in the U.S.A spelling of Ezekiel — from the Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens; may God strengthen' (the prophet EzekPronounced ee-ZEE-kee-el▶Hezekiyah#7930 in the U.S.A spelling of Hezekiah — from the Hebrew Hizkiyahu, 'God strengthens; the Lord is my strength'; we note tPronounced hez-uh-KY-uh▶Onan#8131 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, 'strong; vigorous; potent' (a son of Judah in the Bible); we note the biblical namePronounced OH-nan▶Ossiel#8134 in the U.S.A spelling of Osiel/Oziel — from the Hebrew Uziel, 'my strength is God; the strength/power of God' (oz, 'Pronounced oh-see-EL▶Aari#8289 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Aaron/Ari — variously from the Hebrew, 'a mountain of strength; exalted', and 'a lion'Pronounced AR-ee▶Ahren#8305 in the U.S.Variously from the German Ahren/Arend, 'an eagle', and a form of Aaron ('a mountain of strength; exalted'Pronounced AR-en▶Chason#8412 in the U.S.A modern name, read variously as a Chase-+-son blend and an echo of the Hebrew Chason ('strong; mighty');Pronounced CHAY-son▶Daaron#8430 in the U.S.A form/spelling linked to Aaron — from the Hebrew, 'a mountain of strength; exalted; high'; with a Da-/D-Pronounced DAIR-on▶Haron#8542 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Aaron/Harun — from the Hebrew, variously 'a mountain of strength; exalted; bringer of Pronounced hah-ROHN▶Kedar#8644 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Qedar, variously 'powerful; mighty' and 'dark-skinned' — a son of Ishmael in the Bible; aPronounced KEE-dar▶Riel#8791 in the U.S.A short form of Gabriel ('God is my strength') and Uriel ('God is my light') — the -riel/-el element ('GoPronounced ree-EL▶Adar#8957 in the U.S.From the Hebrew adar, variously 'noble; exalted' and 'fire; strength'; also the name of a Hebrew month; uPronounced ah-DAR▶Ayal#8985 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ayal, 'stag; deer; hart,' a word tied to grace and strength. A gentle-but-strong Hebrew nPronounced ah-YAL▶Aythan#9045 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Ethan — from the Hebrew Eitan, 'strong; enduring; firm; steadfast'; routes layeredPronounced AY-than▶Azeil#9053 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Aziel/Azael (the Hebrew, 'God is my strength; God has strengthened'); routes layerPronounced ah-ZAY-el▶Edrei#9138 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Edrei, a biblical place-name — a city in Bashan where Israel defeated King Og in the BookPronounced ED-ray▶Ezekias#9170 in the U.S.The Greek form of Hezekiah, from the Hebrew Hizqiyahu, 'the Lord strengthens' — the name of a righteous kPronounced eh-zeh-KYE-us▶Enzogabriel#9220 in the U.S.A compound name — Enzo (variously 'ruler of the home/estate', Germanic) joined with Gabriel ('God is my sPronounced EN-zoh-GAY-bree-el▶Erez#9222 in the U.S.From the Hebrew erez, 'a cedar tree', connoting strength, endurance, and staturePronounced EH-rez▶Ezekeil#9231 in the U.S.A spelling of Ezekiel — from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens; may God strengthen'Pronounced eh-ZEE-kee-el▶Ezekyel#9232 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Ezekiel — from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens; may God strengthen'Pronounced eh-ZEE-kee-el▶Gabryel#9250 in the U.S.A spelling of Gabriel — from the Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength; man of God'Pronounced GAY-bree-el▶Gavi#9253 in the U.S.A short form of Gabriel/Gavriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my strength; man of God'Pronounced GAH-vee▶Gedeon#9254 in the U.S.A form of Gideon — from the Hebrew Gidon, 'a hewer/feller (of trees)', connoting 'a mighty warrior; a desPronounced GEH-dee-on▶Haskell#9283 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Ezekiel — from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens' (also read via the Yiddish for 'iPronounced HASS-kul▶Hezekai#9294 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Hezekiah ('God strengthens', Hebrew) with a shortened -kai ending; no single fixedPronounced HEZ-uh-ky▶Shaddai#9699 in the U.S.From the Hebrew El Shaddai, 'God Almighty; the Almighty'; a name/title of God; we note the sacred sensePronounced shah-DY▶Uzias#9776 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese form of Uzziah — from the Hebrew Uzziyahu, 'the Lord is my strength; Yah is my mightPronounced oo-ZEE-as▶Aethan#9777 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Ethan, from the Hebrew for 'firm; strong; enduring; long-lived.' The added -ae- is Pronounced EE-thun▶Binyumin#9872 in the U.S.A Yiddish and Bukharian form of Benjamin (Hebrew Binyamin), 'son of the right hand' (the side of strengthPronounced bin-YOO-min▶Arieh#9952 in the U.S.From the Hebrew aryeh, 'a lion' (a symbol of strength and of the tribe of Judah); we note the tribal symbPronounced ar-YAY▶Arryn#9957 in the U.S.A spelling of Aaron/Arran — variously 'lofty; exalted; a mountain of strength' (Hebrew Aaron) and the ScoPronounced AIR-in▶Ezekio#10058 in the U.S.A modern formation echoing Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens', with an -io ending. BestPronounced eh-ZEE-kee-oh▶Dovber#10136 in the U.S.A traditional Jewish compound of Dov ('a bear', Hebrew) and Ber ('a bear', Yiddish) — 'a bear' in two lanPronounced DOHV-ber▶Hezekiel#10184 in the U.S.A form blending Ezekiel ('God strengthens', from Yehezqel) and Hezekiah ('the Lord strengthens'). A weighPronounced heh-ZEE-kee-el▶Heziah#10241 in the U.S.A modern given name echoing Hezekiah, from the Hebrew Chizkiyahu, 'God strengthens' (chazak, 'strong', + Pronounced heh-ZY-ah▶Mickel#10416 in the U.S.A form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' - a rhetorical name affirming that none comparePronounced MIK-uhl▶Manase#10498 in the U.S.A form of the biblical Manasseh, from the Hebrew for 'causing to forget; making forget' — a son of JosephPronounced mah-NAH-say▶Mezekiah#10521 in the U.S.A modern coinage built on the -zekiah pattern of Hezekiah, from the Hebrew for 'the Lord strengthens; YahPronounced mez-uh-KY-ah▶Micajah#10523 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Micaiah/Micajah, 'who is like Yahweh?; who is like the Lord?' A biblical name borne by a Pronounced my-KAY-jah▶Mykhailo#10545 in the U.S.The Ukrainian form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical name of the arPronounced mih-KHY-loh▶Nehemyah#10559 in the U.S.A spelling of Nehemiah, from the Hebrew Nechemyah, 'the Lord comforts; comforted by God' — the biblical lPronounced nee-huh-MY-uh▶Peniel#10615 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Peniel (Penuel), 'face of God' — the biblical place where Jacob wrestled with God and 'saPronounced peh-nee-EL▶Shammah#10672 in the U.S.A Hebrew name borne by one of King David's 'mighty men' - a warrior who stood his ground in a field of lePronounced SHAM-ah▶Amiaz#10885 in the U.S.A name whose parts echo Hebrew: ami ('my people') and az ('strong; bold'). Amiaz is also a place in IsraePronounced ah-mee-AHZ▶Aaren#10893 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of Aaron, the Hebrew name traditionally read as 'exalted; high mountain; mountaPronounced AIR-uhn▶Aaro#10895 in the U.S.Most often a Finnish form of Aaron, the Hebrew name read as 'exalted; high mountain; mountain of strengthPronounced AA-roh▶Danyell#10963 in the U.S.Danyell is a phonetic respelling in the Daniel and Danielle family, here used for a boy. All go back to tPronounced dan-YEL▶Angelgabriel#10998 in the U.S.Angelgabriel is a modern combined given name joining Angel ('messenger,' popular in Spanish-speaking cultPronounced AYN-jel-GAY-bree-el▶Ayron#11055 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Aaron (Hebrew Aharon, 'high mountain; exalted; strong'), with the vowels reworked.Pronounced AIR-un▶Ethin#11186 in the U.S.Ethin is a phonetic respelling of Ethan, a Hebrew name meaning 'firm', 'strong', or 'long-lived'. The -inPronounced EE-thin▶Haskel#11193 in the U.S.Haskel is a spelling of Haskell, a Yiddish form of the Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens', the name behiPronounced HAS-kel▶Grabiel#11297 in the U.S.A respelling of Gabriel (a common metathesis, swapping the -ab- and -r-), from the Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God Pronounced grah-bee-EL▶Gabrial#11318 in the U.S.Gabrial is a letter-swapped spelling of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength' or 'man of GodPronounced GAY-bree-uhl▶Gabriell#11320 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — the name of the archangelPronounced GAY-bree-el▶Hezikiah#11399 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Hezekiah, from Hebrew Chizqiyahu, 'Yahweh strengthens' or 'the Lord is my strength'Pronounced hez-uh-KY-uh▶Jaaziah#11440 in the U.S.Jaaziah is a biblical Hebrew name, read as 'Yahweh strengthens' or 'whom Yahweh comforts'. It appears amoPronounced jay-uh-ZY-uh▶Liamgabriel#11723 in the U.S.A two-name compound recorded as one field: Liam (an Irish short form of William, 'strong-willed warrior; Pronounced LEE-um-GAY-bree-el▶Naomi#11818 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Naomi, 'pleasantness; sweetness' — the mother-in-law of Ruth in the Bible. Used here for Pronounced nay-OH-mee▶Noahgabriel#11893 in the U.S.A combined double name joining Noah (Hebrew, 'rest; comfort') and Gabriel (Hebrew, 'God is my strength'),Pronounced NO-uh-GAY-bree-uhl▶Arren#12176 in the U.S.Arren reads as a modern spelling of Aaron (Hebrew, traditionally 'exalted' or 'mountain of strength'); thPronounced AIR-un▶Usiel#12200 in the U.S.Usiel is a form of the Hebrew Uzziel ('God is my strength'), from oz ('strength') and El ('God'). Uzziel Pronounced oo-see-EL▶Azariya#12218 in the U.S.A form of the Hebrew Azariah, 'helped by God; the Lord has helped' - a name borne by many biblical figurePronounced ah-zah-REE-yah▶Aaronmichael#12277 in the U.S.Aaronmichael runs two Hebrew classics together: Aaron, often linked to senses like mountain of strength oPronounced AIR-un-MY-kul▶Aaran#12304 in the U.S.Usually a variant spelling of Aaron, a Hebrew name traditionally glossed 'exalted; mountain of strength.'Pronounced AIR-un▶Ahziel#12362 in the U.S.A Hebrew-flavored name on the -el ('God') pattern, glossed 'God sees' or 'strength of God.' It reads as aPronounced AH-zee-el▶Benjamine#12394 in the U.S.Benjamine is a variant spelling of Benjamin, from Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' (that iPronounced BEN-juh-min▶Allon#12397 in the U.S.Allon is a Hebrew name meaning 'oak; oak tree,' a symbol of strength and endurance. It appears as a placePronounced AL-un▶Amzi#12419 in the U.S.Amzi is a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'my strength' or 'strong,' related to the root for strength. It apPronounced AM-zy▶Eathen#12584 in the U.S.Eathen is a phonetic respelling of Ethan, a Hebrew name meaning 'firm', 'strong', or 'long-lived'. The eaPronounced EE-thun▶Chaskel#12618 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Ezekiel (Yechezkel), from the Hebrew Yeḥezqel, 'God will strengthen'. Long used in AshkPronounced KHAS-kuhl▶Chezky#12627 in the U.S.A Yiddish affectionate form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel), from Hebrew Yeḥezqel, 'God will strengthen'. Used warPronounced KHEZ-kee▶Chezkel#12628 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Ezekiel (Hebrew Yechezkel), 'God strengthens' — the name of the biblical prophet EzekiePronounced KHEZ-kel▶Ethon#12738 in the U.S.Ethon is a spelling variant of Ethan, from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm,' 'enduring,' or 'strong,' a bPronounced EE-thun▶Earon#12738 in the U.S.Earon is a variant spelling of Aaron, the biblical name of Moses' brother and the first high priest of IsPronounced AIR-uhn▶Eithen#12745 in the U.S.Eithen is a variant spelling of Ethan, from the Hebrew word eitan meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'.Pronounced EE-thuhn▶Eilon#12792 in the U.S.Eilon comes from Hebrew elon, meaning 'oak tree' (a symbol of strength; also a biblical name and a judge Pronounced AY-lone▶Elizabeth#12802 in the U.S.Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' (or 'God is abundance'). It is one of the mostPronounced ee-LIZ-uh-beth▶Ethanael#12806 in the U.S.Ethanael is a modern blend joining Ethan, from the Hebrew for 'strong, firm, enduring,' with the -ael endPronounced ETH-uh-nayl▶Emeth#12809 in the U.S.Emeth is the Hebrew word emet, 'truth,' used as a name. It carries a strong virtue-name sense and appearsPronounced EM-eth▶Etan#12827 in the U.S.Etan is a Hebrew form of Ethan, from the Hebrew Eitan, 'strong,' 'enduring' or 'firm.' It is a common spePronounced EE-tan▶Exequiel#12839 in the U.S.Exequiel is a Spanish spelling of Ezequiel / Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' or 'GoPronounced ek-seh-KYEL▶Ezykiel#12853 in the U.S.Ezykiel is a modern spelling of the biblical Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' or 'GoPronounced ee-ZEE-kee-el▶Gabrielle#12875 in the U.S.Gabrielle is the French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew 'God is my strength'. It is overwhelminPronounced gab-ree-EL▶Hezekyah#12922 in the U.S.A spelling of Hezekiah, a Hebrew name meaning 'the Lord strengthens' (Yehizkiyah). Hezekiah was a king ofPronounced hez-uh-KY-uh▶Jaaron#12999 in the U.S.Jaaron is a modern American blend: the fashionable Ja- prefix fused with Aaron, the Hebrew name of Moses'Pronounced juh-RON▶Mateusz#13472 in the U.S.Mateusz is the Polish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is one of the most familPronounced mah-TEH-oosh▶Matvei#13480 in the U.S.Matvei is the Russian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is a long-standing RussiPronounced mut-VYAY▶Ozi#13676 in the U.S.Ozi is read most often through Hebrew oz ('strength; might'), where Uzi/Ozi means 'my strength.' It also Pronounced OH-zee▶Ronni#13763 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Ronald (Germanic, 'ruler's counsel') - and, by another route, of Aaron ('exaltePronounced RON-ee▶Yadin#13999 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yadin, 'he will judge' — a name listed in the biblical book of Chronicles. A short, stronPronounced YAH-deen▶Zuriah#14233 in the U.S.Zuriah has two honest routes. It echoes the Hebrew names Zuriel and Zurishaddai, built on tsur ('rock'), Pronounced zoo-RY-uh▶AzakiahAzakiah reads as a modern name echoing the biblical Hezekiah ('God strengthens') and Azariah ('the Lord hPronounced az-uh-KY-uh▶DezekiahA modern coinage formed on the Hezekiah/Ezekiah pattern (Hebrew, 'God strengthens; the Lord is my strengtPronounced dez-uh-KY-uh▶EzakaiA modern coinage echoing Ezekiel ('God strengthens') and the Hebrew Zakai ('pure; innocent'); as spelled Pronounced EZ-uh-ky▶JuziahA modern respelling echoing Josiah ('the Lord supports') and Uzziah ('the Lord is my strength'); as spellPronounced joo-ZY-uh▶OziyahA modern name that echoes the Hebrew Uzziah, 'my strength is the Lord (Yah),' on the popular -iah patternPronounced oh-ZY-uh▶
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Frequently Asked
What does Ethan mean in Hebrew?
Ethan comes from the Hebrew for "strong" and "enduring." It's one of the rare strength names on this list where the meaning describes the boy directly rather than crediting God with supplying his strength.
Why do so many Hebrew strength names end in -el or -iah?
Because "El" and "Yah" are both short forms of God's name in Hebrew. Names like Aziel and Hezekiah attach a strength root to one of these endings, turning the name into a statement about where the strength comes from.
Is Samson a good choice if we want a strength name?
Yes — Samson is tied to the Bible's most famous strongman, though its literal meaning is "sun child" rather than "strength" itself. Parents usually choose it for the story, not the etymology.