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
Argyros	-	Ancient Greek
Yasin	-	Arabic, Persian, Urdu
Rosalin	ROZ-ə-lin	English (Rare)
Jarmil	-	Czech
Terrie	TER-ee	English
Asklepiades	-	Ancient Greek