From the Hebrew Bible
Biblical Names That Mean Strength
These names come directly from the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and carry meanings of strength, power, and divine might. From patriarchs and prophets to warriors and kings — each name tells a story of resilience recorded in scripture.
8 biblical names found
Aaron
A teacher; lofty; mountain of strength
Boaz
In strength; in him is strength
Caleb
A dog; a crow; a basket; faithful; bold
Ethan
Strong; the gift of the island; firm; enduring
Ezekiel
The strength of God; God will strengthen
Gabriel
God is my strength; man of God
Gideon
He that bruises or breaks; a destroyer; mighty warrior
Nimrod
Rebellion; the valiant; he that rules
Strong Biblical Names for Boys
These male names from the Hebrew Bible carry meanings of strength, courage, and divine power — perfect for a son destined for greatness.
Strength in the Torah
These verses from the Hebrew Bible speak of strength, courage, and divine power — the same themes reflected in the biblical names above.
ואבד מנוס מקל וחזק לאיאמץ כחו וגבור לאימלט נפשו
Flight shall fail the swift,The strong shall find no strength,And the warrior shall not save his life.
ועצם כחו ולא בכחו ונפלאות ישחית והצליח ועשה והשחית עצומים ועםקדשים
He will have great strength, but not through his own strength. He will be extraordinarily destructive; he will prosper in what he does, and destroy the mighty and the people of holy ones.
ואני נשארתי לבדי ואראה אתהמראה הגדלה הזאת ולא נשארבי כח והודי נהפך עלי למשחית ולא עצרתי כח
So I was left alone to see this great vision. I was drained of strength, my vigor was destroyed, and I could not summon up strength.
והנה כדמות בני אדם נגע עלשפתי ואפתחפי ואדברה ואמרה אלהעמד לנגדי אדני במראה נהפכו צירי עלי ולא עצרתי כח
Then [this figure] who looked human touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and spoke, saying to him who stood before me, “My lord, because of the vision, I have been seized with pangs and cannot summon strength.
והיך יוכל עבד אדני זה לדבר עםאדני זה ואני מעתה לאיעמדבי כח ונשמה לא נשארהבי
How can this servant of my lord speak with my lord, seeing that my strength has failed and no spirit is left in me?”
ויסף ויגעבי כמראה אדם ויחזקני
The one who looked human touched me again, and strengthened me.
English translation: THE JPS TANAKH, Revised Edition (2023) © Jewish Publication Society, via Sefaria. CC BY-NC 4.0
About Biblical Names Meaning Strength
The Hebrew Bible is the richest source of names meaning strength in the Jewish tradition. Many of these names are theophoric— they incorporate an element of God's name (El or Yah) to declare that true strength comes from the divine. Gabriel (“God is my strength”), Ezekiel (“God will strengthen”), and Hezekiah (“the Lord is my strength”) are among the most well-known.
Other biblical names express strength through nature imagery. Ethan (איתן) means “firm” or “enduring” — like a rock that withstands the elements. Boaz (בועז), the great-grandfather of King David, carries the meaning “in him is strength.” Allon (אלון) means “oak tree” — a symbol of deep-rooted strength.
These names have endured for thousands of years because they connect the bearer to the biblical narrative of faith, courage, and resilience. For Jewish families choosing a name for a child, a biblical name meaning strength carries the weight of scripture and the promise of a meaningful heritage.
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