Baby Names That Mean Eternal
274 baby names meaning eternal — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means eternal? Here are 274 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of eternal. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Amara#98 in the U.S.Grace; eternal; unfading — from Igbo amara (grace) or Arabic amara (eternal beauty) or Latin amAmari#380 in the U.S.In Yoruba contexts the name relates to strength; in East African (Amharic/Oromo) usage it can mIvey#926 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ivy, from Old English ifig meaning the ivy plant (Hedera helix); the ivy waErika#1109 in the U.S.Ever powerful or eternal ruler; Scandinavian/Germanic feminine of Erik, from Old Norse ei (everAyana#1161 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; from Swahili/Somali and Cherokee traditions both using AyanaAmarah#1186 in the U.S.Eternal, long life, immortalAiyana#1225 in the U.S.Eternal blossom; ai- spelling variant of Ayana/Ayanna, from Cherokee and Swahili traditions meaAyanna#1368 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; double-n spelling variant of Ayana, from Swahili/Cherokee trErica#1399 in the U.S.Feminine form of Eric, from Old Norse Eiríkr, combining 'ei' (ever, always) and 'ríkr' (ruler),Emryn#1416 in the U.S.Modern coined name, likely adapted from the Welsh Emrys (form of Ambrose, 'immortal') and shapeMemphis#1494 in the U.S.from the ancient Egyptian capital city Memphis; the Greek name derives from Egyptian 'Men-neferAyzal#1500 in the U.S.a rare modern name of uncertain origin; sometimes claimed to mean 'eternal' in connection with Ever#1599 in the U.S.English word name meaning 'always, eternally', from Old English 'aefre'. (An unrelated Old EnglDivine#1888 in the U.S.Eternal, heavenly, holy, godlikeEverlyn#2006 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotationsYvonne#2063 in the U.S.yew tree, symbolizing immortality and enduranceEverlynn#2083 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotationsAiyanna#2299 in the U.S.eternal blossom, forever floweringCypress#2416 in the U.S.cypress tree, symbol of eternal lifeAkshara#2609 in the U.S.letter, syllable, imperishable, eternalEricka#2624 in the U.S.-ck spelling of Erica — feminine of Eric, Old Norse Eiríkr, 'eternal ruler, ever-powerful'Ajooni#2779 in the U.S.without birth, unborn; immortalRikki#3126 in the U.S.Pet form of Erika ('eternal ruler') or Frederica ('peaceful ruler') — a doubled-k mid-century fYetzali#3210 in the U.S.A modern Nahuatl-influenced/Latina name, often glossed 'rebirth' or 'blossom; eternal flower'; Khaliyah#3227 in the U.S.Creative feminine elaboration likely derived from Arabic Khalid ('immortal, eternal') or a variNitya#3505 in the U.S.Eternal, constant, or perpetual; from Sanskrit nitya meaning always, everlasting, an epithet ofAmarii#3649 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Amari — variously 'strength' (Yoruba), 'eternal' (an Amara echo), or 'moonKhali#3805 in the U.S.Short modern name echoing Arabic Khalil/Khalida ('beloved/eternal') or the Sanskrit goddess KalKeyari#4226 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kiari (Japanese, 'first/fragrant') and the -ari names (Amari, 'lordly/eteKhaliah#4227 in the U.S.From Arabic khalid, 'eternal, immortal, everlasting' (a feminine -iah elaboration of Khalia/KhaSaskia#4342 in the U.S.From Germanic Sachs, 'Saxon' — 'a Saxon woman' — a Dutch classic immortalized by Rembrandt's wiForever#4389 in the U.S.From the English word forever — 'for all time, eternally' — a modern aspirational word-nameIvee#4395 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Ivy — the evergreen climbing plant, an emblem of fidelity and eternal lifeEmari#4482 in the U.S.Modern E-opening variant of Amari — a melodic name echoing Amara ('grace/eternal') and Arabic AEmrys#4483 in the U.S.Welsh form of Ambrose — from Greek ambrosios, 'immortal' — traditionally male, used for girlsEmara#4690 in the U.S.A modern name, likely echoing Amara (variously 'grace; eternal; bitter') and Emery; no single fAmbrielle#4995 in the U.S.A modern blend of an Ambr- element (from Ambrose/ambrosia, 'immortal; divine', Greek) with the Nithya#5192 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nitya, 'eternal, constant, everlasting, perpetual'Amaura#5252 in the U.S.A modern blend echoing Amara ('eternal; grace'), Aurora ('dawn'), and amour ('love'); no singlePerpetua#5668 in the U.S.From the Latin perpetua, 'perpetual; everlasting; continuous' (borne by an early Christian martAmarra#5735 in the U.S.-rr- spelling of Amara — variously 'grace' (Igbo), 'eternal, immortal/unfading' (Greek/Latin), Ameria#5929 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Amara ('grace/eternal') and America; no single fixed rootZyanya#6115 in the U.S.From the Zapotec/Nahuatl, commonly given as 'forever; always; eternally' (the precise gloss varAmariya#6131 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Amari (variously 'eternal; strength; a builder') with a flowing -iya enArika#6142 in the U.S.Most readably a variant of Erika — feminine of Eric, 'eternal ruler' — also a melodic modern ArKhalea#6443 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Khalida/Khaleesi ('eternal; immortal', Arabic) and Kalea ('bright; joy', Amar#6560 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic qamar/amar, 'the moon', and the Sanskrit amar, 'immortal; eternal; deathleEvergreen#6628 in the U.S.From the English word evergreen — 'always green; ever-fresh; enduring' (a plant that keeps its Nili#6758 in the U.S.From Hebrew nili, 'the indigo plant; a deep blue' (also a Hebrew acronym, Netzah Yisrael Lo YesAmarianna#6850 in the U.S.Modern blend of Amara ('eternal, grace, bitter') and Anna ('grace'); no single fixed rootAmary#6851 in the U.S.A spelling of Amari — variously 'strength; a builder' (Yoruba), 'eternal' (linked to Amara), anKeana#6977 in the U.S.A feminine of Keanu/Kian — variously Hawaiian, 'the cool mountain breeze', and Irish, 'ancient;Tansy#7454 in the U.S.'immortality'; the tansy flowerKiannah#7692 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiana — variously a Hawaiian form of Diana ('divine; a moon goddess') and a feminZyani#7884 in the U.S.A form of Zyanya — from the Nahuatl, traditionally glossed 'forever; always; eternally'; sourceAarika#7888 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Erika — the feminine of Eric, from Old Norse, 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler' (aMilele#7899 in the U.S.Milele is the Swahili word for 'forever, eternity, always'. Used as a given name it carries thaEvermore#8023 in the U.S.From the English word evermore, 'always; forever; for all time' — a word-name; we note the wordSabreen#8258 in the U.S.A spelling of Sabrin/Sabreen — from Arabic sabr, 'patience; endurance; steadfastness' — 'patienAmaree#8393 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Amari — possibly 'strength' (linked to Amir, 'prince') or 'eternal' (echoing AmJoseph#8691 in the U.S.Joseph is Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add; God will add (another son)' — one of the most enduring naAimara#8880 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the Aymara people of the Andes and Amara ('grace; eternal', IgAkshaya#8882 in the U.S.From Sanskrit akshaya, 'imperishable; eternal; undecaying; never diminishing'; used for both seAnhad#8919 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit anhad, 'the unstruck (eternal) sound; limitless; infinite' — anhad naad iImaray#9141 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Amara ('grace; eternal') and Imara ('firm; strong', Swahili); Marylin#9258 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Marilyn, which joins Mary (from Hebrew Miryam) to the fashionable suffix Olivya#9309 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Olivia, from the Latin oliva ('olive tree'), long a symbol of peace. The Sabrin#9355 in the U.S.From Arabic sabr, 'patience; endurance' — 'patient; enduring'; also echoes Sabrina (the river SAmariella#10157 in the U.S.Amariella is a modern blend, joining Amara/Amari (variously 'grace; eternal; strength') with thAmarya#10159 in the U.S.Amarya is a modern name in the Amara/Amaria family — variously tied to 'grace; eternal; unfadinAnant#10304 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Anant(a), 'infinite; endless; eternal' (a-, 'without', + anta, 'end'); an epiAmrutha#10363 in the U.S.A South Indian spelling of the Sanskrit amrita (amrta), 'the nectar of immortality; ambrosia' —
Boy Names
Ethan#24 in the U.S.Strong; firm; enduring; long-lived; constantEithan#97 in the U.S.Strong, enduring, firmAmari#185 in the U.S.Strength; builder; eternal; from African (Yoruba/Swahili) amari (strength, builder) or Hebrew aLegend#193 in the U.S.A story to be read; a remarkable, enduring story or person — from Latin legenda (things to be rEric#273 in the U.S.Eternal ruler; ever powerful; from Old Norse Eiríkr: ei (ever, always) + ríkr (ruler, power)Dante#308 in the U.S.Enduring, steadfast; a short form of DuranteErick#366 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eric, from Old Norse Eirikr, composed of 'ei' (ever, always) and 'rikr' (ruKian#401 in the U.S.From Irish Cian meaning ancient or enduring; also a form of Persian Kayyan or Kai meaning king Dorian#539 in the U.S.From Latin Dorianus, derived from Greek Dorios meaning 'of the Dorians,' an ancient Greek peoplErik#546 in the U.S.From Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei ('ever, always') and ríkr ('ruler, powerful'), meaning 'eMemphis#640 in the U.S.From the ancient Egyptian city Men-nefer, meaning enduring and beautiful or good place; MemphisAmbrose#735 in the U.S.From the Latin Ambrosius, from the Greek Ambrosios (Ἀμβρόσιος), meaning 'immortal' or 'divine,'Eitan#921 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eitan (also Ethan) meaning strong, firm, or enduring; a name used in the Old TestamKhalid#940 in the U.S.From Arabic khalid meaning eternal, immortal, or everlasting, from the root kh-l-d meaning to bLegacy#957 in the U.S.Something handed down from the past; an enduring heritage; from Old French legacie, from MedievEythan#1171 in the U.S.Strong, firm, enduring, long-livedEver#1196 in the U.S.Always; eternal; from Old English aefre (ever, always, at all times)Emrys#1260 in the U.S.Immortal; from Welsh Emrys, from Latin Ambrosius, from Greek ambrosia (immortal, divine, from aAmarion#1291 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduringKeenan#1307 in the U.S.Ancient; little ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Cianán (little Cian: ancient, enduring)Cian#1310 in the U.S.From the Old Irish Cían, meaning 'ancient', 'enduring', or 'long-lasting'. In Irish mythology, Avyan#1334 in the U.S.Without defect; unique; complete; possibly from Sanskrit avyaya (eternal, without destruction) Amar#1388 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternalEydan#1670 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant, blending the popular Aiden (Irish 'little fire') with the Hebrew EitKhaled#1773 in the U.S.Eternal, immortalAdael#1868 in the U.S.Adornment of god, god is eternal, god's ornamentDonte#1979 in the U.S.EnduringKyan#2029 in the U.S.Ancient, enduringElam#2213 in the U.S.eternal, highlandAyaz#2607 in the U.S.Frost, dry cold, the clear cold night breeze; a Turkish-Persian name immortalized by Sultan MahAthan#2678 in the U.S.immortalAvyay#2680 in the U.S.Indestructible; imperishable; eternal; from Sanskrit avyaya (a: not + vyaya: expenditure/decay Emry#2898 in the U.S.immortal (via Emrys); or 'brave/power' (via Emery)Shaquille#2927 in the U.S.From Arabic shakil, 'handsome, well-developed' — O'Neal-immortalizedDivit#3005 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'a lamp, light' or 'immortal'; precise root attestation thinDontae#3006 in the U.S.EnduringIthan#3015 in the U.S.Latin American spelling of Ethan — Hebrew Eitan, 'firm, strong, enduring, solid'Aithan#3036 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Ethan/Eitan — Hebrew eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring, steadfast'Akaal#3758 in the U.S.A Sikh name from the Punjabi Akaal, 'the Timeless One; the Eternal; undying' - an attribute of Becket#3770 in the U.S.From an English surname meaning 'little brook' (from bec, 'stream') or 'little beak'; immortaliKeontae#3902 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ke- to -ontae (echoing Deontae/Dante, 'enduring/manly'); no single fixedKhalan#3904 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Callan ('a rock; battle', Gaelic) and Khalil/Khaled ('eternal; a friend',Akshar#3952 in the U.S.From Sanskrit akshara, 'imperishable, eternal, indestructible; a syllable, a letter; the sacredYerick#4046 in the U.S.A Spanish/Latin American spelling of Eric — from the Old Norse, 'an ever-ruler; the eternal/solEitham#4069 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Eitan/Ethan ('strong, firm, enduring', Hebrew) and the biblical place EtAmaree#4255 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Amari — variously linked to Yoruba 'strength', Arabic Amir ('prince'), or 'eterAric#4259 in the U.S.Spelling of Eric — from Old Norse Eirikr, 'eternal/ever ruler' or 'sole ruler'Kadeem#4316 in the U.S.From Arabic — linked to khadim, 'servant', or qadim, 'ancient, eternal'; routes layeredAthanasios#4557 in the U.S.From Greek athanasios, 'immortal, deathless' (a, 'without', plus thanatos, 'death') — St AthanaEhitan#4583 in the U.S.A modern Latina spelling echoing Ethan/Eitan — from Hebrew Eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring; steaAnant#4716 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ananta, 'infinite, endless, eternal' — also a name of Vishnu and the cosmic serpeDevonta#4745 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Devon ('a Devon man; the river/county Devon') to a -ta ending (echoing DDmari#4748 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a D'- prefix to Amari (often glossed 'eternal/strength'); no single fixeRhome#4830 in the U.S.A modern one-syllable coinage, sitting near the place name Rome and the word 'roam.' By those rAthanasius#5053 in the U.S.From Greek Athanasios — a-, 'not', plus thanatos, 'death' — 'immortal, undying'Xian#5195 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Christian ('a follower of Christ') and a name echoing the Chinese XiaAtlys#5229 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a stylized spelling of Atlas (the Greek Titan, 'enduring; one who bearEytan#5273 in the U.S.A spelling of Eitan/Ethan — from Hebrew, 'strong, firm; enduring, steadfast'Jhakari#5303 in the U.S.A Jh-spelling of Jakari — a modern name echoing the -ari names (Amari, 'lordly/eternal'); no siKaled#5308 in the U.S.Spelling of Khaled — from Arabic khalid, 'eternal, immortal; everlasting, abiding'Dkari#5447 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a D- prefix with -kari (echoing Kari and the -ari names, Amari, 'lordlEthen#5456 in the U.S.-en spelling of Ethan — Hebrew Eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring, solid'Jymir#5494 in the U.S.A Jy- spelling echoing Jamir/Amir ('a commander, a prince', Arabic; 'eternal', Sanskrit); no siErickson#5682 in the U.S.Son of Erick — Erik being Old Norse for 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'Samad#5805 in the U.S.From Arabic As-Samad, 'the Eternal; the Everlasting; the Self-Sufficient; the One upon whom allDamauri#5912 in the U.S.A modern African-American name, joining the prefix Da- with Mauri/Amari (variously 'dark-skinneErich#5937 in the U.S.The German form of Eric — from Old Norse Eirikr, 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler' (ei, 'ever', plus Jerick#5984 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Je- element with Erick (from Norse, 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler'); alsoKhali#6008 in the U.S.A short form of Khalil ('a friend') and Khalid ('eternal; immortal'), from the Arabic; routes lKhyzer#6011 in the U.S.Styled form echoing Khizr (al-Khidr, 'the green one', the immortal guide) and Kaiser; routes laKhyzir#6013 in the U.S.A spelling of Khidr/Khizr — from Arabic, 'the green one' (al-Khidr, the immortal green sage/proPheonix#6072 in the U.S.A spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, the immortal firebird reborn from its ashes; also 'Rivansh#6078 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to a 'part/portion' (-ansh) sense and a river/etRomen#6080 in the U.S.-en spelling of Roman — from Latin Romanus, 'a Roman; a citizen of Rome' (the eternal city)Akshay#6158 in the U.S.From Sanskrit akshaya, 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal'Avinash#6175 in the U.S.From Sanskrit avinasha, 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal; one who cannot be destroyed'Sahan#6383 in the U.S.An Indian/Sri Lankan name tied to the Sanskrit 'patient; enduring; brave'; in Sinhala it is alsShamari#6394 in the U.S.A modern name with a Sha- opening and -mari ending (echoing Amari, 'eternal; strength'); the prCaelen#6515 in the U.S.A spelling of Caelan/Cailean — variously 'slender' and 'a whelp/powerful warrior' (Scottish GaeEmryn#6543 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the Welsh Emrys ('immortal', from Ambrose) and an Em- + -ryn bKennan#6648 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Keenan/Cianan — from the Irish, variously 'a little ancient one' (cian, 'ancKhizar#6652 in the U.S.From Arabic Khidr/Khizar, 'green; the green one' — a revered wise and immortal figure of IslamiDontay#6908 in the U.S.A spelling of Dante/Donte — a short form of the Italian Durante, from Latin durans, 'enduring; Ericson#6915 in the U.S.From a Scandinavian surname — 'son of Eric', from Old Norse, 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler'Jamarri#6967 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Jamar and Amari ('eternal; strength'); no single fixed root; routes layerSahaan#7109 in the U.S.A modern Indian name near Sahan/Sahaan, tied to the Sanskrit sense 'patient; enduring; capable Yamari#7170 in the U.S.A modern name with a Ya- opening and -mari ending (echoing Amari, 'eternal; strength'); used foTrajan#7672 in the U.S.From the Roman emperor Trajan (Latin Traianus), of uncertain meaning, variously linked to a rivAdyant#7690 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'the beginning and the end' (adi, 'beginning', + anta, 'end'); also read 'withouDonta#7810 in the U.S.A modern name with a Don- opening and -ta ending (echoing Dante, 'enduring, lasting'); no singlEero#7820 in the U.S.The Finnish form of Eric — from Old Norse Eirikr, 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler' (ei, 'ever', plusErikson#7837 in the U.S.From the Old Norse, 'son of Erik' (Erik, 'the eternal/ever ruler', from ei, 'ever', + rikr, 'ruForever#7844 in the U.S.From the English word forever, 'eternally; for all time; endlessly' (a word for boundless time/Kean#7955 in the U.S.From the Irish Cian/Keane, 'ancient, enduring', or the English surname Keane, 'sharp, keen'; roKeean#7957 in the U.S.A spelling in the Kian/Cian family: the Persian Kian, 'king; realm; foundation', and the Irish Aaric#8250 in the U.S.A spelling of Aric/Eric — from the Old Norse Eirikr, 'eternal/ever ruler; ever powerful' (ei, 'Amara#8286 in the U.S.Variously from Igbo, 'grace; God's grace', and Sanskrit, 'immortal; eternal; imperishable'; useAmarian#8287 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Amari (variously 'strength', Yoruba, and 'eternal', Arabic) with an -an Amarie#8288 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Amari (variously 'strength; eternal', with layered roots); usAmarius#8289 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Amari (variously 'strength', Yoruba, and 'eternal', Arabic) with a LatinAmrit#8298 in the U.S.Amrit is a Sanskrit name meaning 'nectar of immortality; ambrosia' — the divine drink that granAchyuth#8303 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Achyuta, 'imperishable; unfallen; eternal' — a name of Vishnu and Krishna. A Arick#8342 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Eric/Aric — from the Old Norse, 'an ever-ruler; the eternal/sole ruler'; rouEirik#8437 in the U.S.The Norwegian form of Eric — from Old Norse Eiríkr, 'the eternal/ever ruler' or 'the sole rulerHalid#8484 in the U.S.A Turkish/Bosnian form of Khalid — from the Arabic khalid, 'eternal; immortal; everlasting; abiKaivan#8627 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Kayvan/Keyvan — from the Persian, 'Saturn (the planet); eternal/everlasting'Nektarios#8739 in the U.S.From the Greek nektar, 'nectar; the drink of the gods (that confers immortality)' (St. NektarioSaabir#8786 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Sabir — from the Arabic sabir, 'patient; enduring; steadfast' (As-Sabur, an Tamari#8835 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Tamar ('a date palm', Hebrew) and Amari ('eternal; strength'); also a GeoXoan#8879 in the U.S.The Galician form of John (Xoán), from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious.' Pronounced roughlDeante#9108 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a De- prefix to -ante (echoing Dante, 'enduring, steadfast', and Donte);Constantinos#9126 in the U.S.The Greek form of Constantine — from the Latin constans, 'constant; steadfast; enduring; firm'Diante#9126 in the U.S.Diante is a modern American coinage with no documented etymology. It belongs to the inventive DEmerys#9216 in the U.S.A spelling of Emrys — the Welsh form of Ambrose, from the Greek ambrosios, 'immortal; divine'Khaleed#9343 in the U.S.A spelling of Khalid — from the Arabic, 'eternal; immortal; everlasting; abiding'Shashwat#9578 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit shashvat, 'eternal; perpetual; everlasting; constant'Abhyant#9735 in the U.S.From a Sanskrit element — variously 'one who is near/intimate', 'the inner self', or 'eternal, Akhai#9755 in the U.S.From the Punjabi/Sanskrit akhai/akshay, 'eternal; imperishable; undying; that which never decreAythan#9814 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Ethan — from the Hebrew Eitan, 'strong; enduring; firm; steadfast'; routes lBaki#9823 in the U.S.From the Arabic baqi, 'eternal; everlasting; enduring/remaining'; Al-Baqi ('the Everlasting') iEathan#9972 in the U.S.A spelling of Ethan — from the Hebrew Eitan, 'firm; strong; enduring; steadfast'Duran#10007 in the U.S.Duran is a surname in Spanish and Catalan, generally connected to the Latin durans, 'enduring, Daim#10080 in the U.S.From the Arabic daim, 'lasting; eternal; permanent; continuous'; used as a name in Arab and AlbKeian#10374 in the U.S.A spelling in the Kian/Cian family: the Persian Kian, 'king; realm', and the Irish Cian, 'ancieRob#10457 in the U.S.A classic short form of Robert, from Germanic hrod ('fame') + beraht ('bright') - 'bright fame.Saber#10484 in the U.S.From the word saber — 'a curved cavalry sword' (from Hungarian/German via French); also the AraYiheng#10646 in the U.S.A romanized Chinese given name (pinyin Yiheng). The meaning depends on the characters chosen; tAamari#10697 in the U.S.A spelling of Amari — variously 'eternal; possessing eternity' (Arabic) and 'strength; a builde