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Names letter starts with A

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Abbygael My father is joy / father's joy Hebrew Girl
Achalesvara immovable lord - lord of the immovable/mountain (a compound of Achala + Īśvara) Sanskrit Boy
Adelyte Noble (sometimes interpreted in modern use as 'noble light') English Girl
Aegates 'From the Aegates Islands' - literally 'goat islands' (islands of goats) Greek Boy
Agrippinae From the Roman family name Agrippa; denotes connection to the gens Agrippina. Etymology uncertain. Latin Girl
Ajay Unconquered; invincible Hindi, Sanskrit Boy
Alaynnah A modern spelling of Alayna/Alaina. Depending on root it can be associated with 'light' (Greek Helen), 'little rock/precious' (Irish Alana), or 'exalted/high' (Arabic Aaliyah). English, Irish, Scottish Girl
Aleric Ruler of all (from elements meaning "all" + "ruler") Germanic Boy
Alldine old friend English Boy
Altan Golden, of gold Boy
Amaris You are loved (Latin). Alternative interpretations include 'promised by God' or 'child of the moon' in some traditions. Latin Unisex
Amintie Most likely 'defender, protector' (from Greek Amyntas); alternatively associated with 'friendship' if influenced by French amitié Girl
Anastas resurrection Greek Boy
Angerboda Bringer of grief/sorrow (literally 'she who offers sorrow') Norse Girl
Annya Grace, favor Hebrew, Latin Girl
Apala incomparable, matchless, unique Sanskrit Girl
Ardolph noble wolf (from adal 'noble' + wulf 'wolf') Boy
Arlienah Blend of 'aria' (song) and 'Elena' (light) - 'song of light' or 'melodic light' Girl
Arulchelvan One who is blessed with grace and prosperity Tamil Boy
Assa Multiple possibilities: Hebrew 'physician, healer'; West African/Arabic forms linked to Aïssata/Aisha ('alive'); similar-sounding Asha (Sanskrit) 'hope, desire'. Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi Unisex
Attly from/at the meadow; dweller at the clearing English Unisex
Avaloni From Avalon; 'island of apples' (mythic island) English Girl
Aynslea 'One's meadow' or 'meadow/clearing' English Unisex
Abimbolatemi Born into wealth; "wealth is mine" Yoruba Girl
Adewuyi The crown brings honor/dignity Yoruba Boy
Afzal Most excellent; superior; best Arabic Boy
Aiyappan Name of the Hindu deity Aiyappan/Ayyappan - son of Shiva and Vishnu (as Mohini); a protector/ascetic god chiefly worshipped in South India. Indian Boy
Alaphine possibly 'of the Alps' or a feminine form related to 'Alphine'; may also carry connotations of 'noble' if linked to Germanic roots Girl
Alimoh Exalted and praiseworthy (from 'Ali' meaning exalted/noble, combined with 'Moh' from Muhammad meaning praiseworthy) Arabic, Persian, Urdu Boy
amalee industrious, hardworking (from Germanic Amal); sometimes associated with 'rival' (from Aemilia) Germanic Girl
Amyn trustworthy, faithful, honest Arabic Boy
Angelisha angelic, like an angel; 'messenger of God' English Girl
Anniyo Likely related to Anna/Hannah meaning "grace" or "favor", though the name may be modern and without an established traditional meaning Girl
Apoorvi unprecedented, incomparable, unique, matchless Hindi, Sanskrit Girl
Arivuchelvi Beauty of knowledge - an intelligent and beautiful woman Tamil Girl
Arwina Possibly 'friend' or 'friend of the army' (from Germanic Arwin) or 'fair/blessed' (from Welsh Arwyn); broadly interpreted as 'noble/friendly'. Girl
Aswath From Sanskrit elements related to 'ashva' (horse) - generally interpreted as 'horseman' or 'possessor of horses'. In some traditions the name is also associated with 'aśvattha' (the sacred fig/peepal tree). Sanskrit Boy
Avgustėnas Venerable, majestic; related to Augustus ('great, venerable') Lithuanian Boy
Azmyl Determination, resolve (from Arabic 'azm') Boy
Abbygail my father's joy Hebrew Girl
Achan {'Hebrew': "Possibly 'trouble' or 'one who causes trouble' (Biblical name; Achan in Joshua was later called Achar, 'trouble')", 'Malayalam': "'father' (common word/title in Malayalam)"} Hebrew, Malayalam Boy
Adem man; 'made from the earth' Hebrew Boy
Aegelmaere noble or radiant and famous English, Germanic Girl
Agrippinah Feminine form of the Roman family name Agrippa; original meaning uncertain (often noted as of unclear or possibly Etruscan origin; sometimes linked in tradition to 'born feet-first'). Latin Girl
Ajaya Unconquered; invincible; undefeated Sanskrit Boy
Alaysia Generally interpreted as "noble" (from Alicia); sometimes linked to "exalted" (if tied to Aaliyah) English Girl
Alerick ruler of all Germanic Boy
Alldona Likely 'old' or 'noble' (derived from 'ald') Lithuanian Girl
Altar A sacred table or raised place used in religious ceremonies English Unisex
Amarisa Eternally beloved; a possible blend meaning 'immortal' + 'of the sea'. Spanish Girl