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Veer, Vir

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  • Origin: Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi
  • Meaning: “brave; hero.”
  • Gender: masculine
  • Transciptions:वीर (Hindi); ਵੀਰ (Gurmukhi)
  • Pron: VEER

The name comes directly from the Hindi word वीर (vira), meaning “hero; brave,” which is ultimately derived from the Sanskrit.

Alternately, this can be a Female name, in which case, it is the Limburgish form of Vera.

As of 2023, the name appears in the U.S. Top 1000 Most Popular Male Names, ranking in at #975, in England and Wales, it is the 577th most popular male name.

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Akin

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Akin is from the Yoruba word meaning “brave,” and is primarily used on males. It is a common element in many Yoruba male names.

When spelled Akın, it is a Turkish male name, which comes directly from the Turkish word for “raid.”

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Drąsutis

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Gender: Masculine
Origin: Lithuanian
Meaning: “brave; courageous.”

(drah-SUH-tis). The name is derived from the Lithuanian drąsus or drąsi meaning “brave; courageous.” There is the feminine version Drąsutė (drah-SUH-tey). The designated name day is Aug 7. For a better idea on Lithuanian pronunciation consult this guide on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5i0vAhMj5I&feature=PlayList&p=0F6300D03D9B0ACA&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1