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Names letter starts with A

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Ardyn Likely “from Arden” - interpreted as “from the high/lofty place” or “of the valley” Celtic, English Unisex
Arline Variant of Arlene; meaning uncertain - often associated with Arlene/Aveline (sometimes rendered as 'desired' or linked to 'pledge') English, French Girl
Aruni Dawn; reddish or the reddish glow of the rising sun Sanskrit Unisex
Assieh Pious, compassionate; linked to Asiya, a nurturing and revered figure in Islamic tradition Persian Girl
Atty Pet form of names like Atticus ('from Attica') or Attila (possibly 'little father'); generally a diminutive meaning 'little/young Att' Germanic, Greek Unisex
Avalonyah Likely 'from Avalon' or 'of Avalon' - referencing the legendary island (often associated with 'island of apples' and healing). English Girl
Aynsly 'Meadow' or 'clearing' - literally 'one's meadow' English Unisex
Abinayan Acting, expression, performance - one who acts or is skilled in dramatic/artistic expression. Sanskrit Boy
Adheel Arabic: 'just, fair'; Hebrew (as Adiel): 'ornament of God' or 'God is witness' Arabic Boy
Afzuluddin Most excellent of the faith (Best of the religion) Arabic, Islamic Boy
aizlyn derived from Irish Aisling meaning "dream" or "vision"; modern coinage with -lyn ending English Girl
Alary Likely 'winged' or 'of the wings'; alternatively may be a variant of Germanic names meaning 'noble ruler' (uncertain) French Unisex
Alinaghi Derived from Ali (exalted) + Naqi (pure) - 'exalted and pure' (literally 'Ali the Pure'). Persian Boy
Amalthie Mythological nurse/foster-mother of Zeus; conveys 'tenderness' or 'nurturer'. Greek Girl
Amyrillis Sparkling or shining; associated with the amaryllis flower Greek Girl
Angelova Daughter/descendant of Angel; 'of the angel' - connoting 'angelic' or 'messenger' Bulgarian Girl
annyston Anna's town - settlement associated with Anna (Anna means 'grace') English Unisex
Apple Literal fruit name 'apple' - often evokes health, knowledge, beauty, or temptation English Unisex
Ariyanna Variant of Arianna/Ariana - commonly linked to Greek Ariadne meaning 'most holy', or interpreted as 'lion + grace' (Hebrew 'Ari' + Anna). English Girl
Aryam Noble; honorable (related to Sanskrit 'Arya') Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Atahira Pure; chaste Arabic Girl
Aviad My father is eternal (commonly interpreted as 'God is eternal' or 'everlasting father') Hebrew Boy
aztra of the stars / star-like Girl
Abd-Al-Aziz Servant of the Almighty (literal: 'servant of al‑ʿAzīz', one of the 99 names of God) Arabic Boy
Achazia Yahweh has grasped / Yahweh holds Hebrew Boy
Adeola Crown of wealth ('Ade' = crown, 'ola' = wealth/honor) Yoruba Unisex
Aeginae of Aegina; associated with the mythological nymph/island (name ultimately linked to Greek for 'goat') Greek Girl
Agryppinah From Agrippa - traditionally interpreted as "born feet-first" or "descendant of Agrippa" Latin Girl
Ajiah No single established historical meaning - a modern invented spelling. If linked to Aaliyah it can carry the sense 'exalted'; if linked to Aja/Ajia it takes meanings associated with those names. English Girl
Albaric Elf ruler (from alb = 'elf' + ric = 'ruler') Germanic Boy
Ales Defender of men; protector (derived from Alexander) Slavic Boy
Alledah Likely 'noble' (from adal) or 'old/wise' (from ald) Girl
Altheah Healer; wholesome Greek Girl
Amarjit Immortal victor; one who has conquered death Punjabi Boy
Amisa Varies by origin; generally interpreted as a pleasant/favorable name - possible senses include 'beautiful', 'beloved', 'friend' or 'gift' depending on language and culture. Hindi, Japanese, Sanskrit Girl
Anastasia resurrection; rebirth Greek Girl
Angie angel; messenger Greek, Italian Girl
Annybellah Graceful beauty (from Anne/Anny meaning 'grace' + Bella meaning 'beautiful') Girl
Aparna Leafless; epithet of the goddess Parvati, symbolizing extreme austerity (one who abstains even from leaves). Hindu, Sanskrit Girl
Ardyna Interpretive: 'high' or 'lofty' (from 'ard') or 'ardent/fiery' (from Latin root); generally considered a modern name with meanings drawn from related roots Girl
Arlis Unclear; likely a modern or variant form related to Arlen/Arlie/Arlo or derived from a surname - meaning not well established Boy
Arunima Reddish glow; the glow or beauty of the dawn/sunrise Sanskrit Girl
Assisi From Assisi (the Italian town) - 'of Assisi' (a locational/place-based name) Italian Unisex
Attyla Little father / father-like (diminutive of 'father') Germanic Boy
Avalyn Modern coinage combining Ava and -lyn; often interpreted as 'life' (from Ava/Eva) or 'little bird' (from Latin 'avis') English Girl
Ayo joy; happiness Yoruba Unisex
Abiodun Born during a festival; born into a year of celebration. Yoruba Unisex
Adheer restless, impatient; eager Hindi, Sanskrit Boy
Agabo Unknown or not widely documented Unisex
A.J. A set of initials representing two given names beginning with A and J; the specific meaning depends on the full names chosen (e.g., Aaron James, Ava June). English Unisex