Boy name
Hero name meaning
“hero, courageous figure”
Hero is a masculine name meaning hero or courageous figure, commonly linked to the English word hero. The word came through Latin from Greek hērōs, also meaning hero. This connection places the name within a linguistic history that includes English, Latin, and Greek.
What does Hero mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hero
Possibly taken from English hero, which derives through Latin from Greek hērōs, meaning hero.
Name combinations with Hero
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hero, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hero: hero, courageous figure
- Anggara: Tuesday, the planet Mars
- Jun: the month of June
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Meaning of each word
- Hero: hero, courageous figure
- Prakasa: light, bright radiance
- Rebo: Wednesday
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Hero Tulis
Meaning of each word
- Hero: hero, courageous figure
- Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
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Meaning of each word
- Budiarso: intellect and intention
- Hero: hero, courageous figure
- Rijadi: greatness, celebration
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Hero Pramudya
Meaning of each word
- Hero: hero, courageous figure
- Pramudya: joy and delight
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Meaning of each word
- Hero: hero, courageous figure
- Bara: glowing embers
- Satriya: knight, warrior
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How to pronounce Hero
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦫꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮛᮧ |
Is Hero a boy’s name?
Yes, Hero is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hero ranks #1,562 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hero
Names with related meanings
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Alexander♂Defender of people, protector of others
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Andreas♂Manly, courageous
- Idrus♂Lion in traditional interpretation
- Andre♂Brave and manly
- Richard♂Brave ruler
- Fernando♂Bold in a journey
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
- Ferdinand♂Bold in journeying
Famous people named Hero
- Hero Setiawan
- Hero Henrianto Bachtiar
- Hero Harapanno Mandouw · b. 1980
- Hero Herianto Bachtiar
- Hero Heto · b. 1971
- Hero Marhaento · b. 1982
- Hero Samudera · b. 1962
- Hero Samudra
FAQ about the name Hero
What is the meaning of Hero?
Hero means hero, courageous figure. Possibly taken from English hero, which derives through Latin from Greek hērōs, meaning hero.
Is Hero a boy’s name?
Yes, Hero is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hero?
Hero is of European, Latin and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Hero have?
Hero has 2 syllables (He-ro) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Hero?
Hero ranks #1,562 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hero?
Some ideas: Hero Anggara Jun; Hero Prakasa Rebo; Hero Tulis.
Famous people named Hero?
Notable people named Hero include Hero Setiawan, Hero Henrianto Bachtiar, Hero Harapanno Mandouw.
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