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Names letter starts with A

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Alimamy Imam; religious or learned leader Islamic Boy
Amalas From the Germanic root 'Amal' meaning 'work', 'vigor' or 'industry'; associated with the Amal dynasty Germanic Girl
amyela Likely 'beloved' (from Amy); sometimes associated with 'work/industrious' via Amelia English Girl
Angelikie Angelic; like an angel; 'messenger' (from Greek) Greek Girl
Annitza Derived from Anna - 'grace' or 'favored'; a diminutive meaning 'little/gracious Anna' Girl
Apoorvaa unprecedented; unique; rare Sanskrit Girl
Aristidou ‘of Aristides’ - descendant/child of Aristides; ultimately from 'aristos' meaning 'best'. Greek Unisex
Arwah souls; spirits Arabic Girl
Aswad black, dark Arabic Boy
Avgustas venerable, majestic; 'great' or 'exalted' Lithuanian Boy
Azmi Determined; resolute; one who has strong will Arabic Boy
Abby From Abigail, meaning "my father's joy" or "father rejoices" Hebrew Girl
Achalendra Lord/king of the mountains (Indra of Achala - the immovable/mountain) Sanskrit Boy
Adelyta Noble; diminutive form meaning 'little noble' Germanic Girl
Aegaeus Of the Aegean; pertaining to the Aegean Sea Greek Boy
Agrippina Feminine form of Agrippa; traditionally interpreted as "born feet first" (from the Roman cognomen Agrippa), though its exact origin is uncertain. Latin Girl
Ajax Uncertain; name of the legendary Greek hero Aias (Ajax). Etymology possibly 'of the earth' or related to words for 'mourner'. Greek Boy
Alaynna Modern feminine name meaning roughly 'rock/precious' or (via Elaine/Elena) 'light, torch'. English Girl
Aleriah Likely 'exalted' or 'noble' - a variant of Aaliyah, which means 'to ascend'/'exalted' English Girl
Allda Derived from the element 'ald' - 'old, noble' Germanic Girl
Altaire The flyer; "the flying one"; associated with the star Altair Arabic Unisex
Amarios A modern variant of Amari; broadly 'related to Amari' (Amari has multiple origins and meanings such as 'strength' or 'revered'); the '-os' ending gives a masculine/Greek flavor Italian, Spanish Boy
Aminti Possibly 'defender' (from Greek Amyntas) or 'trustworthy/faithful' (from Arabic Amin); sometimes associated with 'beloved' if linked to Latin 'amare'. Unisex
Anastagio resurrection; reborn (one who will be resurrected) Greek Boy
Angeni Not well-documented. Possibly related to 'angel'/'messenger' if derived from Angel/Angeli; otherwise meaning depends on local African language roots and is unclear. Unisex
Anny Grace; favored Hebrew Girl
Ap Owen literally "son of Owen" (Owen/Owain: often rendered as "young warrior" or "well‑born") Boy
Ardolf Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' (adal) or 'hard/strong' (hart) + 'wolf' - generally interpreted as 'noble wolf' or 'strong/hardy wolf'. Germanic Boy
Arlie Associated with 'Earl' meaning 'nobleman'; meanings can also reflect those of Arlen ('pledge, oath') or Arlo (uncertain/Old English origins) English Unisex
Arul Divine grace; blessing Tamil Boy
Asrielle Possibly 'beautiful' or 'pleasant' (from Asri); sometimes associated with 'lion of God' via Arielle. Girl
Attli Derived from a word for 'father'; commonly interpreted as 'little father' or 'father-like'. Norse Boy
Avalonah Derived from Avalon - 'island of apples' or 'island paradise'; evokes a mystical island English Girl
Ayn Varies by origin: from Anne/Hannah 'grace'; Irish Áine 'brightness, radiance'; Arabic ʿayn 'eye, spring/fountain'. Arabic, English, Irish Girl
Abimbolaoluwa Born into God's wealth/blessing Yoruba Unisex
Adewumi favored by the crown (royalty) Yoruba Unisex
Afyia Born on Friday (Friday-born) Akan Girl
Aiyappa Name of the Hindu deity Ayyappa - son of Shiva and Mohini; regarded as a protector/guardian lord Hindu, Sanskrit Boy
Alapati A Telugu family name/surname. Specific etymology and literal meaning are not well-documented. Indian, Telugu Unisex
Alimasi diamond; precious, like a gemstone Swahili Unisex
Amale Possibly from Arabic 'amal' meaning 'hope' or from Hebrew 'amal' meaning 'toil/labor'; also related to the Germanic element 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. Arabic, Germanic, Hebrew Girl
Amyes beloved, dear English Girl
Angelique angelic; like an angel French Girl
Annius Belonging to the Annius family (a Roman clan); a Roman family name Latin Boy
Apoorve rare; unique; unparalleled Sanskrit Unisex
Aristos best, the most excellent Greek Boy
Arwenn Noble maiden (royal or fair maiden) Girl
Aswar Likely "horseman" or "rider" (from Persian asvar) or related to Sanskrit "ashva" meaning "horse". Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit Boy
Avgustė Derived from Latin Augustus, meaning 'venerable, great' (from Latin augere 'to increase') Lithuanian Girl
Azmira Possibly 'noble/strong' + 'peace' or 'wonder' - often interpreted as 'noble peace' or 'wonderful and strong' Girl