Names that mean against

Naming your baby can be a difficult task. The meaning behind the name you choose will give them clues about who they are, and it's important to find one that fits. The following list will provide you with some great options that have the word Against in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean against


  1. Aariket The name Aariket is of Hindi origin and means "Lord Ganesh, Against desire".
  2. Aariketh The name Aariketh is of Hindi origin and means "Lord Ganesh, Against desire".
  3. Absalom The name Absalom is of Hebrew origin and means "From the Hebrew name Avshalom (contracted from Avishalom) which meant 'my father is peace'. In the Old Testament he was a son of King David who led a revolt against his father. While fleeing he got his hair caught in a tree and was killed by Joab.".
  4. Adrastus The name Adrastus is of Greek origin and means "One of the attackers in 'The Seven Against Thebes'".
  5. Alcyoneus The name Alcyoneus is of Greek origin and means "Fought against Athena".
  6. Antipas The name Antipas is of Biblical origin and means "For all, or against all.".
  7. Antipatris The name Antipatris is of Biblical origin and means "For, or against the father".
  8. Aryo The name Aryo is of Spanish origin and means "Iranian hero who fought against Alexander the Great.".
  9. Cambridge The name Cambridge is of Shakespearean origin and means "King Henry V' Earl of Cambridge, a conspirator against the King.".
  10. Capaneus The name Capaneus is of Greek origin and means "One of the attackers against Thebes".
  11. Casca The name Casca is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' A conspirator against Caesar.".
  12. Chelubai The name Chelubai is of Biblical origin and means "He altogether against me".
  13. Cimber The name Cimber is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' A conspirator against Caesar.".
  14. Cinna The name Cinna is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' A conspirator against Caesar. A poet.".
  15. Cistercian The name Cistercian is of Spanish origin and means "monasteries and led the Knights of the Temple against the Turks".
  16. Cominius The name Cominius is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Tragedy of Coriolanus.' Titus Lartius, a general against the Volscians.".
  17. Decius The name Decius is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' Decius Brutus, a conspirator against Caesar.".
  18. Eurypylus The name Eurypylus is of Greek origin and means "Myth Name, A soldier against Greece in the Trojan War".
  19. Komoku The name Komoku is of Mythology and Astrology origin and means "From Japanese mythology, Komoku is the name of one of the Shi Tenno—guardians of the four major points of the compass and protectors against the entrance of demons Komoku was the guardian of the south".
  20. Ligarius The name Ligarius is of Shakespearean origin and means "Cymbeline' Caius Lucius, General of the Roman Forces. 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' Caius Ligarius, a conspirator against Caesar.".
  21. Melanippus The name Melanippus is of Greek origin and means "Helps defend Thebes against the attackers".
  22. Melanthius The name Melanthius is of Greek origin and means "Sides with Penelope's suitors against his master Odysseus".
  23. Metellus The name Metellus is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' A conspirator against Caesar.".
  24. Mowbray The name Mowbray is of Shakespearean origin and means "King Henry IV, Part 2' Lord Mowbray, retainer of Northumberland and opposite against King Henry IV. 'King Richard The Second' Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk.".
  25. Mustansar The name Mustansar is of Arabic origin and means "One who has been asked for help, one who has been asked to aid someone against something".
  26. Mustansir The name Mustansir is of Arabic origin and means "One who asks for help to fight against an oppressor".
  27. Shen The name Shen is of Chinese origin and means "Sacred amulet, worn to protect against eveil.|Meditation, spirit".
  28. Thessalonica The name Thessalonica is of Biblical origin and means "Victory against the Thessalians".
  29. Trebonius The name Trebonius is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' A conspirator against Caesar.".
  30. Tzephaniah The name Tzephaniah is of Hebrew origin and means "Hidden by God, protected by God. Zephaniah was the name of a prophet who lived during the reign of King Josiah 640 B.C.. His prophecies are recorded in the Old Testament book of Zephaniah and warn of God's judgment against those who disobey God's laws".
  31. Yaasir The name Yaasir is of Arabic origin and means "Name of a Sahabi (RA), rich, wealthy, prosperous, one who makes things easier, one who directs to the right path, one who goes against the tide".

2. Girl names that mean against


  1. Aateh The name Aateh is of Arabic origin and means "Against".
  2. Babs The name Babs is of English origin and means "Diminutive of Barbara: From the Greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. In Catholic custom St. Barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning.".
  3. Baubie The name Baubie is of English origin and means "Diminutive of Barbara: From the Greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. In Catholic custom St. Barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning.".
  4. Deb The name Deb is of Hebrew origin and means "Diminutive of Deborah: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.".
  5. Debralee The name Debralee is of Hebrew origin and means "Variant of Deborah: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.".
  6. Devra The name Devra is of Hebrew origin and means "Variant of Deborah: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.".
  7. Devri The name Devri is of Hebrew origin and means "Variant of Deborah: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.".
  8. Genessa The name Genessa is of Hebrew origin and means "Origin, birth. Genisis is the name of the first book in the Bible. 'Genisia' - the Virgin Mary of Turin - is a protectress invoked against drought in Catholic tradition.".
  9. Genisa The name Genisa is of Hebrew origin and means "Genisia, the Virgin Mary of Turin, is a protectress invoked against drought in Catholic tradition.".
  10. Genisia The name Genisia is of Hebrew origin and means "Genisia, the Virgin Mary of Turin, is a protectress invoked against drought in Catholic tradition.".
  11. Genisis The name Genisis is of Hebrew origin and means "Origin, birth. Genisis is the name of the first book in the Bible. 'Genisia' - the Virgin Mary of Turin - is a protectress invoked against drought in Catholic tradition.".
  12. Haafezah The name Haafezah is of Arabic origin and means "Against".
  13. Malalai The name Malalai is of Pashto origin and means "Sad, Melancholic, Heroine of Famous Maiwand Battle against British".
  14. Mansurah The name Mansurah is of Urdu origin and means "One who is backed, one who is supported against her enemy".
  15. Mujahidah The name Mujahidah is of Arabic origin and means "Striver, struggler, especially one who struggles in the service of God, for example by resisting temptations, doing good deeds, or struggling against evil and corruption with speech and deeds".
  16. Saamnah The name Saamnah is of Arabic origin and means "Against".
  17. Saamtah The name Saamtah is of Arabic origin and means "Against".
  18. Tarpeia The name Tarpeia is of Latin origin and means "Killed for an act of treason against her father".