If you want you child to be a natural born leader, why not encourage them with a name that also means ‘leader’? Check out our list below and your baby will be making decisions and taking charge in no time!
Abner is a biblical name meaning ‘father of light.’ The name was borne by the leader of King Saul’s army and relative to the king himself. Abner is now fairly uncommon.
Griffth is a name of Welsh origin meaning ‘lord,’ ‘strong fighter’ or ‘strong leader.’
Harold is an Old English name ultimately of Scandinavian origin, from the Old Norse name ‘Haraldr.’ Harold is often shortened to the popular boy’s name Harry. The name means ‘army leader.’
Idris was the name given to a giant in Welsh legend who was said to have an observatory on Cader Idris. The giant had a feisty nature and so the name carries these connotations. The name means ‘fiery leader.’
The word imam refers to a leader within the Islamic faith. It could refer to someone claiming to be descended from Muhammad or to a leader of a Muslim community.
Kennedy derives from the Gaelic element ‘ceann,’ meaning ‘head’. It was most likely first used as a nickname for a clan leader, before transferring to a surname. It is now a given name for both boys and girls.
Raidah
This is an Arabic girl’s name that means ‘leader.’
Raees is an uncommon variant of the Arabic name Rais, meaning ‘chief ’ or ‘leader.’ It is a title used by the rulers of Muslim states in the Middle East and South Asia.
Sultan is a common title to signify power and leadership, and is often used as a name in Arabic cultures. The word transliterates as ‘ruler,’ ‘emperor’ and ‘king.’
The name Zohaib comes from the Arabic word which means ‘leader,’ ‘king,’ ‘gold’ or ‘ocean of knowledge’. It is common as both a given name and a surname.
