This list includes 12 Powerful girl names that start with Q, from “Qadira” to “Quirina”. These names often reflect strength, leadership, victory, or resilience across Arabic, Latin, and European traditions. They’re handy for parents choosing a bold baby name and writers naming strong characters.
Powerful girl names that start with Q are female given names beginning with Q that convey strength, capability, or authority. For example, “Qadira” has Arabic roots meaning “capable” or “powerful”, while “Quirina” links to ancient Roman naming traditions.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Country/origin, Pronunciation, and Meaning.
Name: The exact given name as listed, helping you scan and compare options quickly when choosing or researching names.
Country/origin: Shows each name’s cultural or linguistic roots so you understand background and cultural associations.
Pronunciation: Provides a simple phonetic guide, and sometimes IPA, so you can say the name confidently and correctly.
Meaning: Gives the name’s basic definition or connotation, helping you weigh symbolism and personal fit for your choice.
Powerful girl names that start with Q
Name
Origin
Pronunciation
Meaning
Queen
English
kween (kwiːn)
female ruler; sovereign
Quinn
Irish
kwin (kwɪn)
descendant of Conn; chief, leader
Qadira
Arabic
kah-DEE-rah (qaˈdiːra)
powerful; capable
Qudra
Arabic/Persian
koo-DRAH (qudˈra)
power; ability; strength
Quilla
Quechua
KEE-yah (ˈkiː.jə)
moon; goddess (Mama Quilla)
Quetzalli
Nahuatl
ket-SAH-lee (keˈtsalːi)
precious feather; noble
Qetesh
Egyptian/Canaanite
keh-TESH (qeˈtɛʃ)
sacred; goddess
Queralt
Catalan
keh-RAHLT (kəˈraɫt)
rocky height; high rock
Quenby
Old Norse/English
KWEN-bee (ˈkwɛnbi)
queen’s settlement; women’s estate
Quirina
Latin
kwee-REE-nah (kwiˈriːna)
of Quirinus; spear/warrior
Qin
Chinese
cheen (tʃiːn)
diligent; industrious; resilient
Quan
Chinese/Vietnamese
chwen (tɕʰjɛn) or kwahn
authority; power; influence (权)
Descriptions
Queen
A title-turned-name that literally means “female ruler,” signaling leadership and authority; used as a given/stage name (e.g., Queen Latifah). (Behind the Name)
Quinn
Originally an Irish surname from Conn (“chief”), Quinn is a popular unisex given name evoking leadership and resilience; notable bearer: Quinn Cummings (actress). (Behind the Name)
Qadira
Feminine form of Qadir, meaning “powerful” or “capable” in Arabic—directly associated with strength and competence in Muslim naming traditions. (Behind the Name)
Qudra
A noun-name meaning “power” or “ability” used in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu contexts to signify inner strength and capability. (Behind the Name)
Quilla
From Inca mythology: Mama Quilla, the moon goddess and protector; the name carries feminine authority, protection, and cultural power. (Wikipedia)
Quetzalli
Nahuatl for “precious feather,” tied to the quetzal and the feathered-serpent symbolism of nobility and divine power in Mesoamerican cultures. (Wikipedia)
Qetesh
Name of an ancient Canaanite/Egyptian goddess of sacred love and power; evokes divine feminine authority and ritual strength. (Wikipedia)
Queralt
Catalan Marian/place name meaning “rocky height,” used as a given name that implies steadfastness, protection, and enduring strength. (Behind the Name)
Quenby
From Old Norse kvennabýr (“woman’s/queen’s settlement”), Quenby suggests ties to queenship or female leadership in place-name form. (Behind the Name)
Quirina
Feminine form linked to the Roman deity Quirinus (war/strength); Quirina carries martial and civic strength connotations. (Behind the Name)
Qin
Depending on character, Qin (勤 etc.) means “diligent” or “industrious”—qualities of resilience and steadfast strength; famous bearer: Ming-era general Qin Liangyu. (Wikipedia)
Quan
In Chinese/Vietnamese contexts (character 权/Quyền), Quan/Quyền denotes authority or power and appears in personal names to signal leadership. (Wiktionary)
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