This list includes 18 Powerful girl names that start with O, from “Oda” to “Oya”. They tend to have strong meanings, diverse cultural roots, and clear sounds suited for baby naming or character naming.

Powerful girl names that start with O are female names beginning with O that convey strength, leadership, or resilience. Several come from Old Norse, Arabic, and Greek traditions, and some are borne by notable leaders or artists.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Country/origin, Pronunciation, and Meaning.

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Powerful girl names that start with O

NameOriginPronunciationMeaning
OrlaIrish / Gaelic (Órlaith) OR-lahgolden princess; “ór” (gold) + “flaith” (sovereign)
OlympiaGreek (from Olympus)oh-LIM-pee-uhfrom Mount Olympus; associated with gods and victory
OlympiasGreek (Ancient Greek)oh-LIM-pee-asof Olympus; connected with royal/divine authority
OlympeFrench / Greek rootoh-LEMPof Olympus; divine or victorious association
OdetteFrench / Germanic (from Oda, “aud”)oh-DETwealth, fortune (from Proto-Germanic “aud” meaning riches)
OdettaEnglish/French (variant of Odette)oh-DET-uhwealth, fortune
OdileGermanic (Odilia) oh-DEELwealthy, fortunate
OdiliaGermanic (Odilia) oh-DIL-ee-əwealth, fortune
OdaOld GermanicOH-dahwealth, riches
OttilieGermanic (from “aud” root)oh-TIL-eeprosperity, wealthy
OtiliaRomanian/Spanish (variant of Odilia)oh-TEE-lee-ahwealth, fortune
OrianaLatin/Italianoh-ree-AH-nahgolden; “dawn”/linked to “aurum” (gold)
OphiraHebrew (from Ophir)oh-FEE-rahgold; from Ophir, land famed for gold
OnoraIrish/Latin (from Honora)oh-NOR-ahhonor, esteem
OrsolyaHungarian (form of Ursula)or-SOH-lyalittle bear (bear = strength, bravery)
OshunYoruba (Osun, river goddess)oh-SHUN / oh-SOONriver goddess; feminine power, fertility
OyaYoruba (Orisha)oh-YAHgoddess of winds/storms; change and power
OlaYoruba / West African root (short form)OH-lahwealth, honor

Descriptions

Orla
Popular in Ireland and the UK; connotes royal authority and wealth — designer Orla Kiely notable (Behind the Name).
Olympia
Classical name tied to divine power and the Olympic victory ideal — actress Olympia Dukakis notable (Britannica).
Olympias
Historic name borne by Alexander the Great’s mother, signaling royal influence (Britannica).
Olympe
French form famously borne by activist Olympe de Gouges, linking name to political strength (Britannica).
Odette
Elegant French diminutive tied to prosperity; actress Odette Annable is a modern bearer (Behind the Name).
Odetta
Used in English-speaking arts; folk singer Odetta Holmes brought prominence (Behind the Name).
Odile
Medieval Germanic name linked to fortune and leadership; Saint Odile is a notable historic bearer (Behind the Name).
Odilia
Old High German feminine form associated with prosperity and noble lineage; Saint Odilia cited (Behind the Name).
Oda
Early medieval name borne by noblewomen and abbesses, connoting economic power (Behind the Name).
Ottilie
Victorian-era revival with Germanic wealth root; author/figure Ottilie Wildermuth (Behind the Name).
Otilia
Common in Romania and Spain, retains Germanic “aud” sense of prosperity; poet Otilia Cazimir notable (Behind the Name).
Oriana
Literary and regal feel suggesting riches or rising power; journalist Oriana Fallaci notable (Behind the Name).
Ophira
Hebrew name evoking gold and wealth, implying influence; comedian Ophira Eisenberg notable (Behind the Name).
Onora
Used in Britain/Ireland, evokes honor and moral authority — philosopher Onora O’Neill notable (Oxford Reference).
Orsolya
Hungarian form of Ursula; bear imagery associates the name with courage — actress Orsolya Tóth (Behind the Name).
Oshun
Name of a major Yoruba river goddess symbolizing feminine authority and power (Encyclopaedia Britannica).
Oya
Orisha of storms and transformation, widely invoked for forceful leadership and change (Encyclopaedia Britannica).
Ola
Common element/name across Yoruba-speaking regions denoting wealth and prestige; used by many notable women (Behind the Name).
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