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Names letter starts with A

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Aminty Defender; protector English, Greek Girl
Anastase resurrection; rebirth Greek Boy
Angerbotha Likely a compound surname meaning roughly 'Botha from the meadow' - from German 'Anger' (meadow/green) + the Afrikaans surname 'Botha'. Afrikaans Unisex
Annyah Variant of Anna/Anya: commonly associated with 'grace' or linked to Anaya meanings such as 'God has answered' / 'care' depending on origin Girl
Apanee Often interpreted as 'beautiful' or 'pleasant' in Thai; likely derived from Sanskrit elements Thai Girl
Ardon Likely Hebrew-rooted meaning related to 'height' or 'mountain'; also associated with Arden-type meanings such as 'high valley' or 'valley of the eagle' (etymology uncertain) Hebrew Boy
Arliene Variant of Arlene; commonly interpreted as "pledge" or "oath" and sometimes linked to "bright/shining" depending on root English Girl
Arumugan The six‑faced one; a name of the god Murugan (Kartikeya) Tamil Boy
Assaggi taste; sample; a small taste Italian Unisex
Attracta uncertain; often interpreted as "pleasing" or "well-regarded" Irish Girl
Avalonia From Avalon - the isle of apples; island paradise English Girl
Aynsleah Blend of 'Ainsley' (one's own meadow) and 'Leah' (weary) - can be read as 'meadow of Leah' or 'meadow dweller'. English Girl
Abimelek my father is king / father of a king Hebrew Boy
Adeya Varies by origin: possibly "God's ornament" (Hebrew Adaya) or related to "crown" (from Yoruba Adé); commonly rendered as 'adorned', 'noble', or 'beloved'. Yoruba Girl
Afzaluddin Most excellent/superior of the faith Arabic, Islamic Boy
Aiysha Living, alive; ‘she who lives’ (often connoting prosperity/vitality) Arabic Girl
Alar Likely 'noble ruler' (derived from Germanic elements); used as a traditional Estonian male name Estonian Boy
Alimou Knowledgeable, learned Boy
Amaleki Uncertain; traditionally linked to the Biblical name Amalek or the Hebrew root for 'king' (melech), sometimes rendered as 'my king' or 'of Amalek' Boy
Amynah Trustworthy, honest; safe, protected Arabic Girl
Angelissa Angel; messenger of God; angelic Girl
Annor Meaning not well-attested; likely a family or clan name of Akan origin Akan Boy
Apostol messenger, apostle (one who is sent) Greek Boy
Arivuchelvy Combination of 'arivu' (knowledge/wisdom) and 'chelvi/chelvy' (beautiful girl) - roughly 'wise and beautiful' or 'beauty of knowledge'. Tamil Girl
Arwynne Likely a feminine form of Arwyn, meaning 'fair' or 'blessed' (from Welsh elements related to 'gwyn' meaning fair/white/blessed). Welsh Girl
Aswatha Sacred fig tree (peepal/Bodhi tree); associated with wisdom, longevity and the world tree Sanskrit Boy
Avgusti Derived from Latin Augustus meaning 'venerable, majestic' (from augere, 'to increase') Latin Boy
Aznil Meaning uncertain; possibly derived from Arabic elements, sometimes rendered as 'noble' or 'honorable' Malay Boy
Abbygale my father's joy Hebrew Girl
Achanda Possibly 'moon' or 'pleasing' (from Sanskrit/Chanda) or 'beloved/passion' in some Bantu languages Girl
Adena Delicate, gentle Hebrew Girl
Aegeria A mythological water nymph and counselor associated with wise counsel and ritual guidance to Numa Pompilius. Roman Girl
Agrippine Derived from the Roman family name Agrippa; original meaning is uncertain Latin Girl
Ajeet Invincible; unconquered; one who cannot be defeated Hindi, Sanskrit Boy
Alba White; also associated with dawn and the Gaelic name for Scotland Catalan, Italian, Latin Girl
Alerik Ruler of all Germanic Boy
Alldonna Likely 'all woman' or, if from Germanic roots, 'noble/old woman'. Girl
Altessa Exalted, high; of highness or nobility Girl
Amarisah Uncertain; often interpreted as 'promised by God', 'beloved', or 'child of the moon' Girl
Amipa No established historical meaning; sometimes interpreted speculatively as 'beloved' or 'friend' if linked to 'Ami' (speculative) Hebrew Unisex
Anastasee resurrection / reborn Greek Girl
Angerona Name of a Roman goddess associated with silence, secrecy, protection and relief from suffering; etymology uncertain (possibly linked to Latin 'angor' 'anguish' or an Etruscan root). Roman Girl
Annybel Graceful; 'Anna' (grace) + 'belle' (beautiful) English, French Girl
Apaney No established meaning or widely recognized origin Unisex
Ardra Moist, wet, or fresh; name of the Ardra Nakshatra (a Vedic lunar mansion associated with the star Betelgeuse). Sanskrit Girl
Arlina A modern feminine name treated as a variant of Arlene; meanings associated with related names include 'pledge' or 'noble' depending on the root English Girl
Arun Dawn; the reddish glow of the rising sun; personification/charioteer of the sun in Hindu mythology Sanskrit Boy
Assan Likely a variant of Hassan/Ahsan meaning "handsome", "good" or "the best" Arabic Boy
Attractah One who attracts; alluring or attractive Girl
Avaloniah Likely 'from Avalon' or 'divine/Godly Avalon' - a poetic 'island of God' or 'belonging to Avalon' Girl