Strong girl names and their meanings

Choosing a name for a son or daughter is always a difficult task, as it is something they keep for life. If you want to get some inspiration and know the meaning of strong girl names, check out this gallery!

In Sanskrit, Maya means 'illusion' or 'magic'. In the Hindu culture, the name is used as an alternative to the goddess Lakshmi, the personification of prosperity.

Photo: Marjon Besteman / Pixabay

This name has its origin in Latin (aurore) and means 'the break of day.' Aurora is also represented in Roman mythology as the goddess of the dawn.

Photo: Tú Nguyễn / Pixabay

Widely used around the world, mainly as part of a double name, Ana has its origin in the Hebrew 'Hannah' and means 'grace.'

Photo: Isaias Vicisso / Pixabay

This name has Italian origin and is the diminutive of Antonia. For some scholars, the name comes from the family of the commander Mark Antony and means 'invaluable.' In Latin, it means 'the one who is at the forefront.'

Photo: Ben Kerckx / Pixabay

It comes from the Greek 'Heléne' and means 'ray of the sun.' From the perspective of mythology, Helen of Troy was considered the most beautiful woman in the world, in ancient Greece.

Photo: Isaias Vicisso / Pixabay

Maria means 'lady' or 'sovereign' and Cecilia can have its origin in Latin, which means 'blind' but can also mean 'wise' and 'guardian of musicians.' Thus, as a combination, this name can be interpreted as 'wise lady' or even 'guardian lady of the musicians.'

Photo: Bob Dmyt / Pixabay

From the Latin 'Laurus,' this name refers to a laurel tree or 'laurel wreath.' In ancient Greece, the plant symbolized victory and immortality. For the Romans, it designated glory. Therefore, the name can be interpreted as 'victorious' or 'glorious.'

Photo: Pixabay

Maite is a name that has been gaining more and more popularity. Its origin is Basque and means 'lovable,' 'loved,' 'captivating' or 'enchanting.'

Photo: Pixabay

This name is a variation of Luisa. Its origin is Germanic and means 'famous warrior.'

Photo: McStone / Pixabay

Valentina is an often-used name. The origin is Russian, but you can track it further down to the Romance languages of southern Europe. It means 'strong,' or 'brave.'

Photo: Pixabay

This name is widely used all over the world. It may be one of the most popular girl names. Its origin is Greek and means 'wisdom.'

Photo: Marin / Pixabay

Sara was the wife of Abraham in the bible. The origin of the name is Hebrew and means 'princess.'

Photo: Gayathiri Gengatharan / Pixabay

The name 'Isis' is of Egyptian origin and means 'supreme goddess' or 'supreme spirit.'

Photo: Marjon Besteman / Pixabay

In Latin, Clara can be translated as 'bright' and 'illustrious.' In combination with 'Maria,' which means 'lady' or 'sovereign,' we would get to the meaning of 'brilliant lady' or 'illustrious lady.'

Photo: Ben Kerckx / Pixabay

The origin of the name Eduarda, a feminine version of Edward, comes from the Germanic word Hadaward, composed by the junction of the terms 'ead,' which means 'wealth, goods,' and 'ward,' which means 'guardian.' Just like the masculine 'Edward,' the name can be interpreted as 'guardian of riches' or 'protector of riches.'

Photo: Bob Dmyt / Pixabay

In Spanish, it means moon, but the name can also mean 'the enlightened one.' In mythology, Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon.

Photo: Miltonhuallpa95 / Pixabay

The feminine version of Julius, this Latin name referred to people who were said to be descendants of Jupiter, the supreme god in Roman mythology.

Photo: miltonhuallpa95 / Pixabay

A variation of the name 'Lauren,' this name comes from the Latin 'Laurentius' and means 'born in Laurento,' an ancient Italian city. The essence of its meaning is the Latin 'Laurus' ('laurel tree' or 'laurel wreath'), which in ancient Greece symbolized victory and immortality.

Photo: Luciana / Pixabay

Despite the sound being somewhat similar to some indigenous words, Eloá has its origin in the Hebrew Eloah, with the plural Elohim, meaning 'God.'

Photo: Mircea / Pixabay

The meaning of this name may be obvious to you. It originates from 'Victorius,' the name of a family in ancient Rome, and its origin is 'Victor' - victorious. In Roman mythology, Victoria is the name of the revered goddess of success and triumph.

Photo: Madelon Eugelink / Pixabay