Names that mean protector
Names whose meanings carry protector, drawn from every tradition in the nametree library. Tap any name for its story, or grow a tree and see which of them belong in your family.
Alexis Greek · helper, defender
Ward English · guardian, watchman
Anurak Thai · to protect and cherish; a guardian
Casey Irish · vigilant, watchful
Bảo Vietnamese · treasure, to protect
Gregorio Italian · watchful, vigilant
Gregory Greek · watchful, vigilant
Haven English · a safe harbor, refuge
Boris Russian · fighter, warrior
Gerda Norse · protection, enclosure (from garðr); a fortress-rooted name
Shamar Hebrew · traditionally 'guardian, one who watches'
Murilo Portuguese · wall, fortified
Alexios Greek · defender
Sosuke Japanese · helper, aide
Homer Greek · pledge, security
Slamet Indonesian · safe, prosperous, blessed
Alessia Italian · defender (Italian feminine of Alessio, from Greek Alexis); famously borne by England striker Alessia Russo
Chatree Thai · warrior, swordsman
Mekdes Amharic · sanctuary, temple
Alexander Greek · defender of men
Ruth Hebrew · companion, friend
Sergei Russian · attendant, servant
Hung Vietnamese · heroic, brave
Hùng Vietnamese · heroic, brave
Urho Finnish · hero, bravery
Sandra Greek · defender of mankind
Alexandra Greek · defender of mankind
Alp Turkish · hero, brave warrior
Veer Sanskrit · brave, hero
Nasir Arabic · helper, protector; a beloved classic since the 1990s
Nadim Arabic · friend, companion
Ramon Spanish · wise protector
Raymond Germanic · wise protector
Dinah Hebrew · judged, vindicated
Dina Hebrew · judged, vindicated
Riley Irish · valiant, courageous
Yudha Indonesian · war, battle
Kekoa Hawaiian · the warrior, the brave one
Edmond English · wealthy protector
Edmund English · wealthy protector
Bronisław Polish · glorious protector
Armon Hebrew · means 'palace, fortress'
Miles Latin · soldier, merciful
Milo Germanic · soldier, merciful
Nasser Arabic · helper, victor
Raj Sanskrit · king, ruler
Salma Arabic · peaceful, safe
Malama Hawaiian · to care for, to tend; moonlight
Melvin Irish · chief, leader
Makoa Hawaiian · brave, fearless
Ksenia Russian · hospitable, wanderer
Ansel Germanic · variant of Anselm, 'divine helmet, protection'
Alaka'i Hawaiian · leader, guide
Grace Latin · grace, blessing
Emir Turkish · commander, prince
Dakota Sioux · friend, ally
Ikaika Hawaiian · strong, powerful
Cher French · dear, beloved
Gema Spanish · gem, jewel
Eli Hebrew · ascended, uplifted
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