self-made man

One who became successful and/or wealthy through hard work and not by inheritance or help from others. Joe is a self-made man who worked long, hard hours to turn his small business into a large, successful company.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Mignon	-	Literature
Ross	[rɔs]
Theda	-	German
Hristina	-	Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian
JevgĒŅIjs	-	Latvian
Robina	-	English (Rare)