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Baby Names That Mean Brave / Courage

736 baby names meaning brave — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.

Looking for a name that means brave? Here are 736 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of brave. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.

Girl Names

Leonella#9266 in the U.S.An Italian/Spanish diminutive of Leona — from the Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a little lioness;Valora#9480 in the U.S.From the Latin valor, 'valor; courage; strength; worth'; a virtue-nameValory#9481 in the U.S.A form of Valerie/valor — from the Latin valere, 'to be strong/healthy', hence 'valor; courage;Zepplyn#9660 in the U.S.A modern coinage, a respelling of Zeppelin - the airship, and by extension the band Led ZeppeliEmmory#9734 in the U.S.A spelling of Emory/Emery — from the Germanic Emmerich, 'brave/powerful; a home ruler'; used foDeandra#9772 in the U.S.A modern American name built from the productive De- prefix and Andra, a feminine form in the ALiona#9932 in the U.S.A form of Leona — from the Greek/Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a lioness; brave/strong'; also reaMarifer#9964 in the U.S.A contracted blend of Maria Fernanda — Maria ('of the sea; beloved', from Mary) + Fernanda ('a Sumeya#10214 in the U.S.Sumeya is a Turkish and wider Muslim spelling of the Arabic Sumayyah, a diminutive built on a rAndrew#10307 in the U.S.From the Greek Andreas, 'manly; brave' (from aner/andros, 'man'); a classic name that is overwhBrave#10380 in the U.S.A modern word-name from the English 'brave', 'courageous; bold'; used as a virtue name for bothEmbrie#10490 in the U.S.A modern respelling near Embry/Emory, from an Old Germanic root ('brave; powerful; industrious Emmry#10492 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Emery/Emory, from an Old Germanic root, 'brave; powerful; industrious ruExodus#10505 in the U.S.From the Greek exodos, 'a going out; departure' — the name of the biblical book recounting IsraDomino#10513 in the U.S.Best known as the word for the tile game, from the Latin dominus, 'lord' (via the phrase 'benedJazz#10598 in the U.S.A word name from jazz, the American musical style, connoting 'lively, spirited, improvisationalRhylei#10883 in the U.S.A stylized Rh-/-ei spelling of Riley, from an English place name ('rye clearing; wood clearing'Richie#10885 in the U.S.A pet form of Richard, from the Germanic ric ('ruler; power') and hard ('brave; strong') - 'braSyren#10967 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of siren, the alluring sea-nymphs of Greek myth whose song enchanted sailorUlyssa#11001 in the U.S.A modern feminine form of Ulysses — the Latin name for the Greek hero Odysseus, tied to a senseAfrin#11092 in the U.S.From the Persian Afrin (Aafreen), 'praise; blessing; encouragement; well done' — used across PeAndreea#11146 in the U.S.The Romanian feminine of Andrew, from the Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong.' The doubled -Dreyah#11331 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, likely reworking Drea (short for Andrea, 'manly; brave') with the faEmeris#11359 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Emery ('brave; powerful') and Amaris ('given by God'), blending the EmEmyrie#11371 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Emery ('brave; powerful') and Amari, its -yrie ending giving a lyricalKaysie#11601 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Casey/Kasey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'brave; watchful; vigiKc#11602 in the U.S.An initials-style given name, K.C., spelled without periods and read aloud like Casey. As an inLynx#11700 in the U.S.A word-name from the lynx, a wild cat, whose name traces to the Greek for 'to shine; bright-eyeMafer#11705 in the U.S.A Spanish contraction of Maria Fernanda, joining Maria ('beloved; of the sea') and Fernanda ('bMajestic#11713 in the U.S.A word-name from 'majestic' — 'grand; regal; having stately dignity' (from Latin maiestas, 'greOracle#11854 in the U.S.Oracle is an English word name from Latin oraculum, 'a source of prophecy or wise counsel.' UsePhynix#11865 in the U.S.Phynix is a modern respelling of Phoenix, the mythical firebird that rises reborn from ashes (fRileyann#11907 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Riley (from an English place-name 'rye clearing,' or Irish 'vSmith#11973 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname Smith, 'one who works in metal; a blacksmith' — the most Universe#12029 in the U.S.An English word name: 'universe' means 'all of existence; the cosmos', from Latin 'universum' (Viradhya#12039 in the U.S.Viradhya is a Sanskrit-rooted name tied to 'vira' ('brave; valorous; hero') and 'aradhya' ('worAfreen#12154 in the U.S.From the Persian afarin (afreen), 'praise; blessing; encouragement,' also carrying a sense of 'Andreina#12227 in the U.S.Andreina is an Italian and Spanish elaboration of Andrea, the feminine of Andrew, from the GreeAarini#12243 in the U.S.A modern Indian name in Sanskrit dress, usually glossed as 'adventurous' or 'brave' and sometimAndreah#12251 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Andrea, from the Greek andreios, 'strong; manly; brave' — long a gracefulBrilliance#12354 in the U.S.A modern virtue/word name from the English brilliance, 'great brightness; radiance; dazzling inChoice#12391 in the U.S.A modern word name from choice ('a selection; the act of choosing; something chosen; excellent'Chrome#12394 in the U.S.A modern word name from chrome (the bright metal; a shiny finish), ultimately from the Greek chClever#12400 in the U.S.A modern word name from clever ('quick-witted; skillful; ingenious'). As a given name it reads Earth#12482 in the U.S.The English word Earth, 'our planet; the ground; soil' — used as a bold, grounded nature word-n

Boy Names

Fouad#9246 in the U.S.A spelling of Fuad — from the Arabic fu'ad, 'the heart', connoting depth of feeling and courageGerrit#9257 in the U.S.A Dutch form of Gerard — from the Germanic ger, 'a spear', + hard, 'brave; hardy', hence 'braveHayder#9286 in the U.S.A spelling of Haydar — from the Arabic, 'a lion' (an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib), connoting sHeyder#9293 in the U.S.A spelling of Haydar — from the Arabic, 'a lion' (an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib), connoting sJahbari#9332 in the U.S.A form of Jabari — from the Swahili/Arabic, 'brave; mighty; valiant'; the Jah- spelling also evKendryck#9417 in the U.S.A spelling of Kendrick — variously from the Welsh Cynwrig ('chief hero; royal ruler') and the ELeeon#9480 in the U.S.A spelling of Leon — from the Greek leon, 'a lion'; a symbol of courage and strengthLen#9482 in the U.S.A short form of Leonard — from the Germanic, 'lion-strong; brave/hardy as a lion' (leo + hard)Lennard#9483 in the U.S.A spelling of Leonard — from the Germanic leo, 'lion', + hard, 'brave/hardy/strong', hence 'lioLeoncio#9484 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Leontius — from the Greek/Latin leon, 'lion', hence 'lion-like; brave as a liMete#9539 in the U.S.From the Turkish Mete — 'brave; valiant; heroic'; the name of Mete Han (Modun), a founding ruleRenard#9649 in the U.S.A French form of Reynard — from the Germanic ragin, 'counsel/advice', + hard, 'brave/strong', hRhiley#9652 in the U.S.A spelling of Riley — variously from the Gaelic O Raghailligh, 'a courageous/valiant one', and Tajveer#9731 in the U.S.From the Punjabi — taj, 'a crown', + veer, 'a brave one/warrior', hence 'a crowned warrior; a bTolkien#9747 in the U.S.A German surname, variously from tollkuhn, 'foolhardy; bold/rash'; borne by the author J.R.R. TValiant#9778 in the U.S.From the English word valiant — from the Latin valere, 'to be strong', hence 'brave; courageousYuji#9831 in the U.S.From the Japanese — variously yu, 'gentle/superior/courage', + ji, 'second (son)/order', hence Abhi#9873 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit abhi, variously 'fearless; without fear; towards/mighty'; also a short form oAndrae#9932 in the U.S.A spelling of Andre/Andrew — from the Greek Andreas, 'manly; strong; brave' (from aner/andros, Archibaldo#9946 in the U.S.A Spanish/Italian form of Archibald — from the Germanic ercan, 'genuine/precious', + bald, 'bolArshaan#9959 in the U.S.From the Persian Arshan/Arshan — 'a righteous ruler; a brave, mighty man; a hero' (an ancient PBarnaby#9996 in the U.S.An English form of Barnabas — from the Aramaic, 'a son of consolation/encouragement/prophecy'; Barney#9997 in the U.S.A short form of Barnaby/Barnabas ('a son of consolation', Aramaic) or Bernard ('brave/strong asBrazen#10019 in the U.S.From the English word brazen — 'bold; fearless; unashamed' (originally 'made of brass', from thConlee#10065 in the U.S.A spelling of Conley/Conlee — from the Irish, variously 'a descendant of Conghaile (valiant/wolEiner#10150 in the U.S.A spelling of Einar — from the Old Norse, 'one who fights alone; a lone/bold warrior' (einn, 'oErnan#10170 in the U.S.Variously from the Irish Ernan/Ernin ('knowing; experienced; iron', a saint's name) and a SpaniGursher#10218 in the U.S.From the Punjabi/Sikh Gursher, 'the Guru's lion' (Gur, 'Guru', + sher, 'lion'); a Sikh sacred nHamze#10226 in the U.S.A form of Hamza, from the Arabic, 'lion; strong; steadfast'; the name of a heroic uncle of the Harveer#10233 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Punjabi Harveer, 'God's warrior; brave devotee of Hari' (Hari, a name of VishKennard#10265 in the U.S.Kennard is an Old English name and surname, generally read as 'bold guardian' or 'strong and brNashon#10265 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Nachshon (Nahshon), the prince of Judah remembered in tradition as the first toKaranveer#10359 in the U.S.From the Punjabi/Sanskrit Karanveer, 'brave/heroic like Karan (Karna)' (Karan, the generous MahKyndrix#10443 in the U.S.A modern given name blending a Ky-/Ken- element with Hendrix/Kendrick (Kendrick, 'bold/royal poLakendrick#10450 in the U.S.A modern given name blending the La- prefix with Kendrick, an English/Welsh name variously 'bolLobo#10470 in the U.S.From the Spanish and Portuguese lobo, 'wolf' — a nature word that also survives as a surname. UMakoah#10496 in the U.S.A modern coinage, likely echoing the Hawaiian Makoa ('fearless; brave; warrior') with an added Marvelous#10504 in the U.S.The English word Marvelous, 'wonderful; causing wonder; astonishing,' used as an aspirational vMaster#10505 in the U.S.The English word Master, from the Latin magister, 'one in command; teacher; a skilled expert' —Messias#10520 in the U.S.The Portuguese and Latin form of Messiah, from the Hebrew mashiach, 'the anointed one' — a devoNike#10567 in the U.S.From the Greek Nike, 'victory' — the winged goddess of victory in Greek myth, and the root of tNoir#10578 in the U.S.From the French noir, 'black' — also evoking film noir's shadowy, stylish mood. A bold, single-Ontario#10601 in the U.S.A place name from Lake Ontario and the Canadian province, of Iroquoian origin often read as 'beOsyris#10608 in the U.S.A spelling of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and rebirth. As Rambo#10631 in the U.S.A Swedish surname (an old family name, possibly 'raven's nest / ram-hill' by folk etymology), bRanbir#10632 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ran ('battle; war') + vir ('brave; hero'), Ranbir means 'brave in battle; a hero Ryzer#10640 in the U.S.A modern coinage with the bold sound of 'riser,' also echoing the surname Reiser/Ryser. No singRennox#10641 in the U.S.A modern coinage near Lennox (a Scottish place/surname, 'elm grove') and the short name Renn, wRexx#10643 in the U.S.A stylized double-x spelling of Rex, from the Latin rex, 'king.' Short, bold, and regal.Rhylee#10650 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Riley — from an English place name 'rye clearing/meadow' or the Irish Ó Rhylo#10651 in the U.S.A modern coinage with a stylized 'rh-,' near Rylo and Kylo, blending a Ry- sound with a bold -lRoham#10662 in the U.S.A Persian name, Roham (Rooham), borne by a heroic warrior in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — associated Rudraveer#10675 in the U.S.A Sanskrit compound of Rudra (a fierce form of the god Shiva) and vir ('brave; hero') — 'brave Teghbir#10675 in the U.S.A Sikh/Punjabi name built on Tegh, 'sword' (as in Guru Tegh Bahadur), joined with bir, 'brave; Sahaan#10684 in the U.S.A modern Indian name near Sahan/Sahaan, tied to the Sanskrit sense 'patient; enduring; capable Sahan#10685 in the U.S.An Indian/Sri Lankan name tied to the Sanskrit 'patient; enduring; brave'; in Sinhala it is alsStallone#10699 in the U.S.An Italian surname that literally means 'stallion' (a stud horse), best known as the surname ofSher#10712 in the U.S.From the Persian sher, 'a lion' — a short, bold name of courage and strength, common across PerValentina#10713 in the U.S.From the Latin Valentinus (valens, 'strong; healthy; brave'). Valentina is overwhelmingly a girSymba#10739 in the U.S.A respelling of Simba, Swahili for 'lion,' familiar worldwide from Disney's The Lion King, whicTakeo#10747 in the U.S.A Japanese boy's name whose meaning depends on the kanji, commonly 'warrior, strong, brave man'Thadius#10760 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Thaddeus, from Aramaic via Greek, often glossed 'heart' or 'courageous.'Theory#10763 in the U.S.From the English word theory, 'a system of ideas or explanation,' from Greek theoria, 'contemplTheos#10764 in the U.S.From Greek theos, 'god, the divine' — the root behind Theodore and Theo. Used as a bold, meaninYashveer#10764 in the U.S.A compound of the Sanskrit yash, 'fame, glory, renown,' and veer (vira), 'brave, heroic, warrioTrigger#10783 in the U.S.From the English word trigger, 'a lever that sets something off,' also a famous horse's name (RTrooper#10784 in the U.S.From the English word trooper, 'a soldier' or, affectionately, 'a steadfast, uncomplaining persVersailles#10804 in the U.S.Versailles is a French place name — the town and grand royal palace outside Paris. As a given nWild#10819 in the U.S.Wild is an English word name — 'untamed; free; natural,' from Old English wilde. A bold, free-sWraith#10823 in the U.S.Wraith is an English/Scots word for 'a ghost; an apparition,' of uncertain older origin. As a gWyze#10829 in the U.S.Wyze is a modern respelling of the English word 'wise' ('having good judgment; learned'), used Xadrian#10832 in the U.S.Xadrian is a modern coinage, restyling Adrian ('from Hadria') with a bold X- opener. No single Aathiran#10869 in the U.S.A modern South Asian name, Tamil/Sanskrit in style, echoing athiran ('bold; fearless') and the Zero#10875 in the U.S.The English word and number zero, used as a striking word-name. From the Arabic sifr ('empty') Amiaz#10885 in the U.S.A name whose parts echo Hebrew: ami ('my people') and az ('strong; bold'). Amiaz is also a placAbhir#10912 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, often read as 'fearless.' Abhir (Abhira) is also the name of an ancient pastAlfa#10962 in the U.S.A word-name from Alfa, a spelling of alpha, the first Greek letter and the NATO phonetic code wAlparslan#10972 in the U.S.Alparslan is a Turkish name from 'alp' ('brave, hero') and 'arslan/aslan' ('lion'), so 'brave lAndersson#10992 in the U.S.Andersson is a Scandinavian (especially Swedish) patronymic surname meaning 'son of Anders,' AnAndor#10994 in the U.S.Andor is a Hungarian form of Andrew (Greek 'manly, brave') or Andreas/Antal. Separately it is kAndrian#10995 in the U.S.Andrian reads as a variant blending Adrian ('from Hadria,' a town in northern Italy) with AndreAndrii#10996 in the U.S.Andrii is the Ukrainian form of Andrew, from Greek 'andreios' ('manly, brave'). It honors SaintAnner#10999 in the U.S.Anner reads as a short surname-style name, most plausibly a variant of Anders/Ander (from AndreArchy#11009 in the U.S.Archy is a pet form of Archie, itself short for Archibald, from Germanic 'ercan' ('genuine, preAvelardo#11040 in the U.S.Avelardo is a Spanish form of Abelardo/Abelard, from Germanic elements often read as 'noble' anBaldur#11066 in the U.S.From the Old Norse Baldr, variously 'the shining one; brave/bold; lord/prince'; the beloved NorBismarck#11088 in the U.S.From the German surname Bismarck, famed through statesman Otto von Bismarck, and a place name (Ecko#11102 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Echo — a returning sound — from the Greek nymph Echo of myth; also known aChaos#11112 in the U.S.From the Greek Chaos, the vast primordial void that, in Hesiod's Theogony, existed before all cCeaser#11141 in the U.S.A respelling of Caesar, the Roman cognomen carried by Julius Caesar, traditionally explained asCorrado#11168 in the U.S.The Italian form of Conrad, from the Old Germanic Konrad, 'bold counsel; brave advice' (kuoni, Dagger#11181 in the U.S.The English word dagger, 'a short pointed blade,' used as a bold, edgy word-name. No traditionaDamascus#11190 in the U.S.From Damascus, the ancient Syrian city (of debated Aramaic origin), a place name resonant in thDashton#11203 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, most plausibly blending Dash (a bold word-name) with Ashton ('ash-trDeandrew#11213 in the U.S.A modern De- prefix blend built on Andrew (Greek Andreas, 'strong; manly; brave'). The De- addsGurvir#11235 in the U.S.A Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur ('the Guru') with vir ('warrior; brave'), 'the Guru's warrior.'Dominus#11245 in the U.S.From the Latin dominus, 'lord; master; head of the household' — the root behind Dominic. As a gDusten#11256 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Dustin, from the Old Norse Thorsteinn, 'Thor's stone,' often read as 'braEndry#11282 in the U.S.A modern coinage, popular in Latin America, echoing Andrew/Andres ('manly; brave') and Andre wiEveren#11307 in the U.S.Everen reads as a modern respelling in the Everett/Everen family (from Old English Eoforheard, Famous#11323 in the U.S.From the English word 'famous' — widely known, renowned, celebrated (via Latin fama, 'fame; repGoliath#11356 in the U.S.Goliath is the name of the Philistine giant defeated by David in the Bible (of uncertain, possiGurtegh#11370 in the U.S.A Sikh/Punjabi name from Gur ('the Guru') and tegh ('sword'), read as 'sword of the Guru' — an Hamir#11376 in the U.S.A name used in Arabic and Indian traditions; it is variously linked to a Rajput/Sanskritic sensHawke#11389 in the U.S.From the English word hawk, a keen-eyed bird of prey, and the surname Hawke; used as a bold, siIce#11413 in the U.S.An English word name from 'ice' — frozen water — used as a bold, modern nickname-style name sugJakoa#11463 in the U.S.Jakoa reads as a modern American coinage joining the 'Ja-' opener with a soft '-koa' close (whiJaleo#11467 in the U.S.Jaleo is a Spanish word meaning 'racket, commotion, lively fuss,' and in flamenco the rhythmic Jassar#11485 in the U.S.Jassar is an Arabic name. It is often connected to jasara, 'boldness; daring,' or read as a forJigme#11536 in the U.S.Jigme is a Tibetan and Bhutanese name meaning 'fearless; without fear.' It is borne by the kingJoseandres#11563 in the U.S.A joined Spanish double name (Jose Andres) written as one word: Jose ('God will add,' the SpaniKaliber#11600 in the U.S.A respelling of the word Caliber ('quality; degree of excellence; the bore of a gun,' ultimatelKeiser#11643 in the U.S.A spelling of Kaiser, the German title for 'emperor', itself descended from the Roman Caesar. UKeizer#11648 in the U.S.A Dutch spelling of Keizer/Kaiser, 'emperor', descended from the Roman Caesar; also a Dutch surKhaizer#11665 in the U.S.A modern Kh- respelling of Kaiser, the German title 'emperor' (from the Roman Caesar). As used Kidd#11685 in the U.S.From the English word and surname Kidd, tied to 'kid' (a young goat) or a nickname. As a given Kilo#11688 in the U.S.From the word kilo, the metric prefix for 'thousand' (from Greek khilioi) and the radio code woKrown#11709 in the U.S.A respelling of Crown, the word for a monarch's headpiece and a symbol of royalty and honor. AsLenni#11743 in the U.S.Lenni reads as a short, friendly pet form of names like Leonard ('brave lion') or Lennox ('elm Lennie#11744 in the U.S.Lennie is a familiar English pet form of Leonard, from the Germanic elements meaning 'brave lioLuisfernando#11770 in the U.S.Luisfernando is a Spanish combination name joining two given names, Luis (the Spanish form of LManveer#11796 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit roots man ('mind; heart') and vir/veer ('brave; hero; warrior'): 'brave oManvir#11797 in the U.S.A spelling of Manveer, joining man ('mind; heart') and vir/veer ('brave; hero; warrior'): 'bravMega#11825 in the U.S.A modern word name from the Greek prefix mega- ('great; large; mighty'), used as a bold given nMighty#11837 in the U.S.A modern English word name from 'mighty' — 'powerful; strong; formidable.' Chosen as a bold virReinhardt#11935 in the U.S.From Germanic ragin ('counsel, advice') and hard ('brave, strong, hardy') — 'brave counsel'. LoPraveer#11946 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Praveer, 'brave; a hero; a valiant chief or leader,' built on vira ('hero'). Race#11956 in the U.S.From the English word 'race,' a contest of speed or a swift current; also a surname. As a name Richy#11999 in the U.S.A friendly pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric ('ruler; power') + hard ('brave; hardy') - 'bRiko#12003 in the U.S.A Japanese name whose meaning varies by kanji (often 'reason; logic' or 'village child'); separRipper#12004 in the U.S.An English word and nickname - 'one who rips,' and in slang 'something excellent; a great succeRoc#12010 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Rock ('strength; a boulder') and a short form of Rocco ('rest'); it also Rorick#12021 in the U.S.A form of Roderick/Rurik, from Germanic hrod ('fame') + ric ('ruler; power') - 'famous ruler.' Russo#12033 in the U.S.A very common Italian surname from rosso ('red'), a nickname for someone red-haired or ruddy. ASaahas#12040 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sahas, 'courage; boldness; bravery; strength.' A dignified virtue name acrossSavage#12067 in the U.S.Savage is an English word-name meaning 'wild; untamed; fierce,' from the Old French sauvage. AsSeif#12076 in the U.S.From the Arabic sayf, 'sword.' A strong, classic name often paired in Sayf al-Din, 'sword of thSuveer#12121 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-rooted Indian given name from su- ('good') and vira ('hero; brave'), giving 'good heThadeus#12156 in the U.S.Thadeus is a modern spelling of Thaddeus, a name of Aramaic origin borne by one of the twelve aThoryn#12160 in the U.S.Thoryn is a modern respelling that echoes Norse-flavored names like Thor and Thorin. It carriesXzavior#12172 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberria ('the new house'), later aTrophy#12183 in the U.S.Trophy is an English vocabulary word used as a given name, meaning 'a trophy or prize awarded fWyett#12224 in the U.S.A spelling of Wyatt, from a medieval English surname derived from the given name Wigheard, 'braViraansh#12225 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-style compound joining vira ('brave; hero; valiant') with ansh ('part; portion'), reArmour#12297 in the U.S.From the English word and surname Armour, 'protective covering; defensive gear' (via Old FrenchAbhiraj#12322 in the U.S.An Indian given name from Sanskrit elements, glossed 'fearless king' or 'brave ruler' — combiniAdamas#12334 in the U.S.From Greek adamas, 'unconquerable; invincible' — the very word that gave English 'diamond,' theAlper#12400 in the U.S.Alper is a Turkish name combining alp ('hero; brave') and er ('man; soldier'), read as 'brave hAnalu#12420 in the U.S.Analu is the Hawaiian form of Andrew, ultimately from the Greek Andreas, 'manly; brave; strong.Ande#12423 in the U.S.Ande reads as a short form or spelling of Andy (from Andrew, 'manly; brave') or a clip of AnderAndreu#12426 in the U.S.Andreu is the Catalan form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, 'manly; brave; strong.' It honorsArjunkrishna#12446 in the U.S.Arjunkrishna joins Arjuna ('bright; shining; silver-white'), the heroic archer of the MahabharaArmondo#12451 in the U.S.Armondo is a spelling of Armando, the Italian/Spanish form of Herman, from Germanic hariman ('aAudencio#12482 in the U.S.Audencio is a Spanish name from the Latin Audentius, connected to 'audens' ('bold; daring'). ItAundre#12488 in the U.S.Aundre is a variant spelling of Andre, the French/English form of Andrew, from the Greek andrei

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