Meaning and Origin
What does the name Raider mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Raider
User Submitted Origins
English
44%
American
27%
Hebrew
22%
Japanese
2%
Norwegian
2%
African
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Raider means "Born in the storm" and is of English origin.
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Raid"er
One who engages in a raid.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A corporate investor who intends to take over a company by buying a controlling interest in its stock and installing new management
- Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
Wiktionary
raid + -er
- One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
- (business) A person who takes or attempts to take control of a firm against the will of current management by purchasing a controlling interest of stock and acquiring proxies.
- (military) A special forces operative; a commando.
- (military, naval) A warship which is light, maneuverable, and fast-moving.
- (informal) A person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior within governmental or private organizations.