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Boy names meaning courage

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146 names whose meaning is connected with courage.

Guide

Boy names meaning courage, from Abhay to Birendra

Courage in Nepali names is rarely only about strength in battle. It also covers patience, resolve and the calm of someone who does not flinch. This page gathers 146 names for boys whose meanings touch on bravery, victory and steady effort, so you can choose the kind of courage you hope to pass on.

  1. Fearless names

    Abhay means fearless, without fear. Bir means brave and heroic warrior, and Birendra means lord of the brave.

  2. Heroes of the epics

    Arjun, Bhim and Abhimanyu name heroic figures of the Mahabharata. Each carries a story of skill, strength or sacrifice.

  3. Quiet courage

    Dhiraj means patience. Sankalpa means resolve and firm intention, and Prayash means effort or endeavour.

Nepali boy names that mean brave

Bir (वीर) means brave or heroic warrior. Birendra (वीरेन्द्र) means lord of the brave, bravest of kings. Bikram means valour and prowess, and also names a legendary king. Pratap means glory, majesty and valour. Ranjit means victorious in battle. Bhishma means of terrible vow, the great warrior of the Mahabharata. Bhim means formidable and mighty, the strong Pandava brother. These names have a bold, ringing sound, and several shorten easily to Bir or Bhim at home.

Names for resolve and a steady heart

Dhiraj (धीरज) means patience, and also emperor or lord of the steadfast. Dhirendra means steadfast and patient lord. Abhay means fearless, without fear. Sankalpa means resolve, determination or a solemn vow. Prayash means effort and endeavour, the courage to keep trying. Arjun (अर्जुन) means bright, white and shining, and names the great archer-hero of the Mahabharata. Abhimanyu means one with self-respect, the heroic son of Arjuna. If your favourite name ends in -endra, our guide to Nepali name endings and their meanings explains what that ending adds. The full list is on our boy names meaning courage page.

Tips for parents

  • Think about which courage you value most, the bold kind in Bir or the patient kind in Dhiraj.
  • Shorten the name at home if it is long, but keep the full form for school and official papers.
  • Check the spelling of names such as Ranjit and Ranjeet, since both forms are common.
  • Use the name finder to compare courage names with names meaning strength or victory.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali boy names that mean courage?

Bir means brave warrior, Birendra means lord of the brave, Bikram means valour, Abhay means fearless, and Dhiraj means patience. Pratap means glory and valour.

What does the name Abhay mean?

Abhay means fearless, without fear. It is written अभय in Devanagari and is a gentle, short name with a strong meaning.

Which courage names come from the Mahabharata?

Arjun, Bhim, Bhishma and Abhimanyu are all figures from the Mahabharata. Arjun means bright and shining, Bhim means formidable, Bhishma means of terrible vow, and Abhimanyu means one with self-respect.

Are there courage names for girls too?

Yes. See our page of girl names meaning courage for names built around bravery, strength and resolve.