Power
Meaning of Power
Power, when bestowed upon a boy, carries with it the weight of both word and world—a surname-turned-forename whose semantic lineage stretches from the Norman le Poer of medieval Waterford to the Latin potestas and potentia that pulse through classical rhetoric. In academic terms, Power exemplifies the semantic shift by which a descriptor of authority becomes an onomastic emblem, its phonetic contours (/paʊw-ər/) echoing the crack of thunder and the creak of ancient oaken doors. Warmth glimmers in its paradox: a name derived—ironically enough—from a posture of humble service in the Latin pauper, yet now resonant with the promise of leadership, resilience and moral vigor. Bloomberg-style statistics reveal that in 2024 just 14 newborns in the United States bore this rare appellation, securing a rank of 910; over the past decade its modest fluctuations suggest a steady, if selective, embrace by parents seeking a singular blend of gravitas and character. In the grand expository tradition of Latin épistémè, Power not only signifies capacity but also invites the bearer to fulfill its charge—to become the very personification of his own name.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as POW-er (/paʊw-ər/)
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