Aafje f Dutch
Short form of names beginning with the Old German element alb «elf».
Aali m Arabic
Means «high, lofty, sublime» in Arabic.
Aaliyah f Arabic, English (Modern), African American (Modern)
Feminine form of Aali. It was popularized in the English-speaking world by the singer Aaliyah Haughton (1979-2001), who was known simply as Aaliyah. This name received a boost in popularity after she released her debut album in 1994, and also in 2001 after her untimely death in an airplane crash.
‘Aamir m Arabic
Means «prosperous, substantial» in Arabic.
Aamir 1 m Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic عامر (see ‘Aamir), as well as the usual Urdu transcription.
Aang m Popular Culture
The hero of the American animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008). When his name is shown in written form, it is composed of the Chinese characters 安 (ān) meaning «peace, quiet» and 昂 (áng) meaning «raise, lift».
Aaron m English, French, German, Finnish, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן (‘Aharon), which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as «high mountain» or «exalted». In the Old Testament this name is borne by the older brother of Moses. He acted as a spokesman for his brother when they appealed to the pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. Aaron’s rod produced miracles and plagues to intimidate the pharaoh. After the departure from Egypt and arrival at Mount Sinai, God installed Aaron as the first high priest of the Israelites and promised that his descendants would form the priesthood.… [more]
Aarre m Finnish
Means «treasure» in Finnish. It may also be used as a variant of the uncommon older name Aaretti, itself from a Low German form of Arnold.
Aarti f Indian, Hindi, Marathi
From the name of a Hindu ritual in which offerings of lamps or candles are made to various gods, derived from Sanskrit आरात्रिक (aratrika).
Aatto m Finnish
Finnish form of Adolf. It also means «eve, evening before» in Finnish, as the day before an important holiday.
Abaddon m Biblical
Means «ruin, destruction» in Hebrew. In Revelation in the New Testament this is another name of the angel of the abyss.
Abbán m Old Irish
Means «little abbot», derived from Irish abb «abbot» combined with a diminutive suffix. This was the name of a 6th-century Irish saint, the son of King Cormac of Leinster.
Abbas m Arabic, Persian, Urdu
Means «austere» in Arabic. This was the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s uncle. It was also borne by a son of Ali, the fourth caliph.
Abd al-Aziz m Arabic
Means «servant of the powerful» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with عزيز (‘aziz) meaning «powerful». This was the name of the first king of modern Saudi Arabia.
Abd al-Hamid m Arabic
Means «servant of the praiseworthy» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with حَمِيد (hamid) meaning «praiseworthy». This was the name of two sultans of the Ottoman Empire.
Abd Allah m Arabic
Means «servant of Allah» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with الله (Allah). This was the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s father. He died before his son’s birth.
Abd al-Majid m Arabic
Means «servant of the glorious» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with مجيد (majid) meaning «glorious».
Abd al-Malik m Arabic
Means «servant of the king» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with ملك (malik) meaning «king». This was the name of the fifth Umayyad caliph, who made Arabic the official language of the empire.
Abd al-Qadir m Arabic
Means «servant of the capable, powerful» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with قادر (qadir) meaning «capable, powerful». This was the name of a 19th-century Algerian resistance leader.
Abd al-Wali m Arabic
Means «servant of the guardian» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with ولِي (wali) meaning «guardian, friend».
Abd ar-Rahim m Arabic
Means «servant of the merciful» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with رحيم (rahim) meaning «merciful».
Abd ar-Rahman m Arabic
Means «servant of the merciful» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with رحمن (rahman) meaning «merciful». This was the name of two early caliphs of the Umayyad dynasty in Spain.
Abd ar-Rashid m Arabic
Means «servant of the rightly guided» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with رَشِيد (rashid) meaning «rightly guided».
Abd as-Salam m Arabic
Means «servant of the peaceful» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with سلام (salam) meaning «peace».
Abdastartus m Phoenician (Latinized)
From the Greek form Ἀβδάσταρτος (Abdastartos) of the Phoenician name 𐤏𐤁𐤃𐤏𐤔𐤕𐤓𐤕 (ʿAbdʿashtart) meaning «servant of Ashtoreth», derived from 𐤏𐤁𐤃 (ʿabd) meaning «servant, slave» combined with the name of the goddess Ashtoreth. This was the name of a 10th-century BC king of Tyre, as recorded by the historian Josephus.
Abdiel m Biblical
Means «servant of God» in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Gad. In John Milton’s Paradise Lost (1667), this is the name of a seraph who withstands Satan when he urges the angels to revolt.
Abdolhossein m Persian
Means «servant of al-Husayn» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with حسّین (Hosseyn), the Persian form of Arabic Husayn. This name refers to Husayn ibn Ali, the son of Ali.
Abdolreza m Persian
Means «servant of al-Ridha» from Arabic عبد (‘abd) meaning «servant» combined with رضا (Reza), the Persian form of Arabic Ridha. This name refers to the 9th-century Shia imam Ali al-Ridha.
Abe 2 m Frisian, Dutch
Originally a Frisian short form of Adalbert (and other names starting with the Old German element adal «noble» and a second element beginning with b).
Abednego m Biblical
Means «servant of Nebo» in Akkadian, Nebo being the Babylonian god of wisdom. In the Old Testament Abednego is the Babylonian name given to Azariah, one of the three men cast into a blazing furnace but saved from harm by God, as told in the Book of Daniel.
Abel m English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) meaning «breath». In the Old Testament he is the second son of Adam and Eve, murdered out of envy by his brother Cain. In England, this name came into use during the Middle Ages, and it was common during the Puritan era.
Abene f Basque (Rare)
Derived from Basque abe meaning «pillar». It is a Basque equivalent of Pilar.
Abiah m & f Biblical
Variant of Abijah, which also appears in the English Bible.
Abiathar m Biblical
From Hebrew אֶבְיָתָר (‘Evyatar) meaning «my father abounds» or «my father excels». In the Old Testament Abiathar was a high priest during the reign of King David.
Abidemi m & f Western African, Yoruba
Means «born in my absence» in Yoruba. It is typically given to children born when the father is away.
Abiel m Biblical
Means «God is my father» in Hebrew. This was the name of the grandfather of Saul in the Old Testament.
Abihu m Biblical
Means «he is my father» in Hebrew. This is the name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. He and his brother Nadab were killed by God because they presented him with unauthorized fire.
Abijah m & f Biblical
Means «my father is Yahweh» in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of several characters, both male and female, including the second king of Judah (also known as Abijam).
Abilene f English (Rare)
From a place name mentioned briefly in the New Testament. It is probably from Hebrew אָבֵל (‘avel) meaning «meadow, grassy area». It has occasionally been used as a given name in modern times.
Abimael m Biblical
Meaning uncertain, though the first element is likely Hebrew אָב (‘av) meaning «father». In the Old Testament he is listed as a descendant of Shem.
Abimelech m Biblical
Means «my father is king» in Hebrew. This is the name of several characters in the Old Testament including a king of Gerar who takes Abraham’s wife Sarah, but is forced by God to give her back.
Abiram m Biblical
Means «my father is exalted» in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Abiram is swallowed by an earthquake after rebelling against the leadership of Moses.
Abishag f Biblical
Means «my father strays» in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Abishag is a young woman who tends King David in his old age.
Abishai m Biblical
Means «my father is a gift» in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is one of King David’s heroes.
Abital f Biblical
Means «my father is dew» in Hebrew. She is the fifth wife of David in the Old Testament.
‘Abla f Arabic
Means «full-figured» in Arabic. The 7th-century Arabic poet Antara dedicated much of his poetry to a woman named Abla.
Abner m English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Means «my father is a light» in Hebrew, from אָב (‘av) meaning «father» and נֵר (ner) meaning «lamp, light». In the Old Testament, Abner was a cousin of Saul and the commander of his army. After he killed Asahel he was himself slain by Asahel’s brother Joab.… [more]
Abosede f Western African, Yoruba
Means «comes with the start of the week» in Yoruba, given when the child is born on Sunday.
Abraham m English, Hebrew, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Biblical, Biblical Latin
This name may be viewed either as meaning «father of many» in Hebrew or else as a contraction of Abram 1 and הָמוֹן (hamon) meaning «many, multitude». The biblical patriarch Abraham was originally named Abram but God changed his name (see Genesis 17:5). With his father Terah, he led his wife Sarah, his nephew Lot and their other followers from Ur into Canaan. He is regarded by Jews as being the founder of the Hebrews through his son Isaac and by Muslims as being the founder of the Arabs through his son Ishmael.… [more]
Abrar f & m Arabic, Urdu, Bengali
Means «virtuous» in Arabic. It is typically feminine in the Arab world, and typically masculine in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Absalom m Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name אַבְשָׁלוֹם (‘Avshalom) meaning «my father is peace», derived from אָב (‘av) meaning «father» and שָׁלוֹם (shalom) meaning «peace». In the Old Testament he is a son of King David. He avenged his sister Tamar by arranging the murder of her rapist, their half-brother Amnon. He later led a revolt against his father. While fleeing on the back of a mule he got his head caught in a tree and was killed by Joab.
Abu m Arabic
Means «father of» in Arabic. This is commonly used as an element in a kunya, which is a type of Arabic nickname. The element is combined with the name of one of the bearer’s children (usually the eldest son). In some cases the kunya is figurative, not referring to an actual child, as in the case of the Muslim caliph Abu Bakr.
Abu Bakr m Arabic
Combination of Abu and Bakr. Abu Bakr was a companion and father-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the first caliph of the Muslim world. His name was in fact a kunya (a nickname) formed using Abu; his real name was Abd Allah. Shia Muslims hold a more negative view of Abu Bakr, hence this name is more widely used among Sunnis.
Abundius m Late Roman
From Latin abundus meaning «abundant, plentiful». This was the name of several early saints, including a 5th-century bishop of Como.
Acacia f English (Rare)
From the name of a type of tree, ultimately derived from Greek ἀκή (ake) meaning «thorn, point».
Ace 1 m English
From the English word meaning «highest rank». More commonly a nickname, it is occasionally used as a given name.
Achaemenes m Old Persian (Latinized)
Latin form of Ἀχαιμένης (Achaimenes), the Greek form of the Old Persian name 𐏃𐎧𐎠𐎶𐎴𐎡𐏁 (Haxamaniš), derived from Old Iranian *haxa «friend, companion, ally» and *manah «mind, intellect, thought». This was the name of the founder of the Achaemenid dynasty (7th century BC).
Achaicus m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀχαϊκός (Achaikos), which referred to the region in Greece called Ἀχαΐα (Achaia), situated on the northern coast of the Peloponnese. In the New Testament this is the name of a Corinthian Christian who aids Saint Paul.
Achan m Biblical
Possibly a variation of the Hebrew word עֲכָר (‘akhar) meaning «trouble». In the Old Testament, Achan is stoned to death because he steals forbidden items during the assault on Jericho.
Achelous m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Ἀχελώιος (Acheloios), which is of unknown meaning, possibly of Semitic origin. This was the name of a Greek god of water and rivers, in particular the Achelous River in western Greece. He fought with (and was defeated by) Herakles for the hand of Deianeira.
Achilles m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek Ἀχιλλεύς (Achilleus), which is of unknown meaning, perhaps derived from Greek ἄχος (achos) meaning «pain» or else from the name of the Achelous River. This was the name of a warrior in Greek legend, one of the central characters in Homer’s Iliad. The bravest of the Greek heroes in the war against the Trojans, he was eventually killed by an arrow to his heel, the only vulnerable part of his body.… [more]
Achim 2 m Biblical
Possibly means «he will establish» in Hebrew. In the New Testament this name is listed as an ancestor of Jesus.
Achsah f Biblical
Means «anklet, bangle» in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the daughter of Caleb.
Ada 1 f English, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Hungarian, Finnish, Germanic
Originally a short form of Germanic names such as Adelaide or Adelina that begin with the element adal meaning «noble». Saint Ada was a 7th-century Frankish abbess at Le Mans. This name was also borne by Augusta Ada King (1815-1852), the Countess of Lovelace (known as Ada Lovelace), a daughter of Lord Byron. She was an assistant to Charles Babbage, the inventor of an early mechanical computer.
Adad-Nirari m Ancient Assyrian
Means «Adad is my helper», from the god’s name Adad combined with Akkadian nērāru meaning «helper». This name was borne by three kings of the Assyrian Empire.
Adaiah m Biblical
From the Hebrew name עֲדָיָה (‘Adayah) meaning «Yahweh has adorned». This is the name of numerous Old Testament characters, including the father of Jedidah.
Adalbert m Germanic, German
Old German form of Albert. This is the name of a patron saint of Bohemia, Poland and Prussia. He is known by his birth name Vojtěch in Czech and Wojciech in Polish.
Adalet f Turkish
Means «justice» in Turkish, ultimately from Arabic عَدَلَ (‘adala) meaning «to act justly».
Adalhard m Germanic
Derived from the Old German elements adal «noble» and hart «hard, firm, brave, hardy». Saint Adalhard or Adalard was a cousin of Charlemagne who became an abbot of Corbie.
Adalia m Biblical
Meaning unknown, possibly of Persian origin. In Book of Esther in the Old Testament this is the name of a son of Haman the Agagite.
Adallinda f Germanic
Derived from the Old German elements adal «noble» and lind «soft, flexible, tender». Adallinda (or Adalindis or Ethelind) was the name of one of the concubines of Charlemagne, with whom she had at least two children.
Adam m English, French, German, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Slovak, Russian, Ukrainian, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, Romanian, Catalan, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
This is the Hebrew word for «man». It could be ultimately derived from Hebrew אדם (‘adam) meaning «to be red», referring to the ruddy colour of human skin, or from Akkadian adamu meaning «to make».… [more]
Addison f & m English
From an English surname meaning «son of Adam». Its recent popularity as a feminine name stems from its similarity in sound to Madison.
Ade 1 m & f Western African, Yoruba
From Yoruba adé meaning «crown», also a short form of other names beginning with this element.
Ade 2 m Frisian
Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element adal meaning «noble».
Adel m Persian, Arabic
Persian form of Adil, as well as an alternate transcription of the Arabic name.
Adela f English, Spanish, Romanian, Polish, Slovak, Germanic
Originally a short form of names beginning with the Old German element adal meaning «noble» (Proto-Germanic *aþalaz). Saint Adela was a 7th-century Frankish princess who founded a monastery at Pfazel in France. This name was also borne by a daughter of William the Conqueror.
Adelaide f English, Italian, Portuguese
Means «nobleness, nobility», from the French form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, which was composed of adal «noble» and the suffix heit «kind, sort, type». It was borne in the 10th century by Saint Adelaide, the wife of the Holy Roman emperor Otto the Great.… [more]
Adele f German, English, Italian
Form of Adela used in several languages. A famous bearer was the dancer and actress Adele Astaire (1896-1981). It was also borne by the British singer Adele Adkins (1988-), known simply as Adele. Shortly after she released her debut album in 2008 the name reentered the American top 1000 chart after 40-year absence.
Adélie f French
Elaborated form of Adèle. Adélie Land in Antarctica was named in 1840 by the French explorer Jules Dumont d’Urville in honour of his wife Adèle (who was sometimes called Adélie).
Adelita f Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish diminutive of Adela. It is used especially in Mexico, where it is the name of a folk song about a female soldier.
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Here is the list of more than Five Hundred (500) baby girl names that start with A
| Abigail | Anabel | Adaline |
| Amelia | Adalie | Azura |
| Aria | Avani | Annamaria |
| Audrey | Adina | Allena |
| Alexa | Aditi | Angeles |
| Anna | Alleine | Alzina |
| Aaliyah | Aracely | Agnella |
| Ariana | Arwen | Abbigale |
| Adeline | Arlett | Atalia |
| Aurora | Althea | Ayden |
| Arianna | Ameera | Amberlee |
| Alice | Alyse | Andee |
| Aubree | Avril | Alecia |
| Annabelle | Arabelle | Ailish |
| Alexandra | Anjali | Amour |
| Alyssa | Amberly | Adali |
| Adalyn | Aislynn | Ahlam |
| Athena | Annalisa | Aili |
| Aliyah | Arizona | Adalina |
| Adaline | Annabell | Apryl |
| Angelina | Aleyna | Akilah |
| Amy | Amyra | Auriella |
| Alina | Avigail | Alida |
| Alaina | Aubreigh | Avila |
| Arabella | Abbygail | Aldea |
| Anastasia | Avalee | Arza |
| Adelyn | Anissa | Aubre |
| Amaya | Abigale | Arriana |
| Alana | Aviva | Arriana |
| Angela | Aoife | Anette |
| Adriana | Asma | Andria |
| Alexandria | Annamarie | Athalia |
| Alivia | Abrianna | Adelie |
| Alayna | Alonna | Arene |
| Ana | Ameerah | Alika |
| Adelaide | Annmarie | Adalene |
| Ayla | Aura | Arantxa |
| Adelynn | Alanis | Aleana |
| Annie | Analeigh | Amelia |
| Amina | Analee | Aolani |
| Amara | Alyna | Alesia |
| Arielle | Ashlee | Acadia |
| Alessandra | Audrie | Adrina |
| Amanda | Abilene | Amillia |
| Ariella | Adelia | Akeelah |
| Ada | Ani | Annamae |
| Adrianna | Evelyn | Annah |
| Amira | Anisha | Asya |
| Alexia | Anisa | Abree |
| Amber | Ameena | Alesha |
| Alicia | Anastacia | Augusta |
| Alondra | Annora | Aishah |
| Aviana | Adalia | Aine |
| April | Acacia | Anny |
| Annalise | Ariane | Alphonsine |
| Annabella | Aleksandra | Arbell |
| Alejandra | Adelle | Aniceta |
| Avianna | Adah | Amera |
| Aleah | Anastasia | Adanna |
| Addyson | Abella | Albia |
| Aubrie | Anora | Auda |
| Alani | Ahuva | Adolpha |
| Adelina | Ania | Aloysia |
| Aisha | Agatha | Avice |
| Aleena | Alycia | Arjen |
| Angelica | Auria | Alexis |
| Anne | Arina | Amarissa |
| Alanna | Abagail | Anuhea |
| Azalea | Alysson | Ariza |
| Anika | Annemarie | Alvina |
| Anya | Anja | Allura |
| Aileen | Arionna | Athie |
| Alaia | Alya | Annunziata |
| Alena | Adella | Andrine |
| Annika | Annalie | Angelita |
| Adele | Adira | Arika |
| Amelie | Antoinette | Adelaide |
| Angelique | Alyza | Alessandra |
| Aurelia | Alise | Antonina |
| Aniya | Abigayle | Alicen |
| Aliza | Arianne | Angeli |
| Annabel | Adrielle | Agnus |
| Amaris | Alona | Alexie |
| Avah | Ayda | Arlee |
| Amirah | Alona | Alethea |
| Ariadne | Avelina | Andra |
| Audrina | Angelia | Ashlynne |
| Analia | Andromeda | Alvine |
| Arely | Amore | Annunciata |
| Astrid | Alyssia | Aleine |
| Ayleen | Aja | Aerin |
| Aryanna | Ailey | Abbi |
| Amalia | Adrianne | Aluna |
| Aiyana | Adria | Auriel |
| Alyson | Analisa | Anila |
| Amia | Alli | Angharad |
| Anabelle | Amie | Arbelle |
| Adrienne | Aysha | Asayo |
| Alessia | Aleeyah | Atsuko |
| Andi | Alexandrea | Adala |
| Aliya | Aleeza | Alsace |
| Aya | Ami | Almeria |
| Alannah | Aaliya | Alcine |
| Abril | Allana | Adelaid |
| Annalee | Adara | Almera |
| Ailani | Azalia | Akemi |
| Anabella | Amberlyn | Anastazia |
| Ashtyn | Abigael | Angelic |
| Aislinn | Amyrah | Alisia |
| Aubri | Azra | Alysse |
| Ayana | Alize | Avigayil |
| Ally | Amberlynn | Aloise |
| Alisha | Alizah | Altheda |
| Antonia | Alyce | Aiko |
| Aryana | Alysia | Audrielle |
| Ann | Audri | Angelynn |
| Abrielle | Adora | Ardeen |
| Aimee | Anessa | Anina |
| Aminah | Anela | Anina |
| Amora | Aurielle | Abbigayle |
| Alisa | Aziza | Athina |
| Audriana | Allegra | Auriana |
| Arlette | Aleida | Aide |
| Ayanna | Alaska | Addi |
| Angeline | Anh | Alyx |
| Aven | Adia | Ameliya |
| Asia | Arleen | Arthurene |
| Agnes | Arwa | Aldonna |
| Anais | Aleen | Aleisha |
| Abbigail | Ashten | Aki |
| Alissa | Anamaria | Annelie |
| Adalee | Angelyn | Anastasiya |
| Adilene | Ailee | Alletta |
| Aliah | Amilya | Arlyss |
| Araceli | Amilya | Ardia |
| Adela | Adelaida | Almyra |
| Annette | Adore | Astraea |
| Annelise | Alysha | Abbygale |
| Aida | Amaryllis | Alitza |
| Annaliese | Aisling | Adeena |
| Audrianna | Analicia | Alaine |
| Ailyn | Abriana | Adabelle |
| Asha | Ambar | Anorah |
| Aveline | Athalee | Amarra |
| Annabeth | Amarante | Aina |
| Ayesha | Allida | Ardyce |
| Audra | Alaynna | Ayofemi |
| Ariadna | Amalie | Arvilla |
| Anita | Audene | Alzena |
| Alessa | Asiah | Amzie |
| Ayah | Analiese | Ayonna |
| Ashanti | Aislin | Andriana |
| Aubriana | Aundrea | Aurelie |
| Amethyst | Ayala | Akyra |
| Audree | Allyssa | Atalie |
| Alanah | Amena | Amberley |
| Aila | Aline | Almira |
| Adalina | Atara | Aviella |
| Amar | Aud | Ardenia |
| Avalon | Ameenah | Audrene |
| Areli | Amity | Azelia |
| Anneliese | Azucena | Anamarie |
| Analise | Azure | Andree |
| Ariela | Annamaria | Azalee |
| Arlene | Aniela | Astra |
| Amilia | Angelika | Adeola |
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Baby Boy Names That Start With A
Here is the list of more than Five Hundred (500) baby boy names that start with A
| Aaden | Alex | Ares |
| Aadi | Alexzander | Argus |
| Aarav | Alfonso | Ari |
| Aaron | Alfred | Arian |
| Aaryn | Alfredo | Aric |
| Abbas | Ali | Ariel |
| Abbott | Alijah | Aries |
| Abdallah | Alistair | Arik |
| Abdiel | Alister | Arion |
| Abdirahman | Allan | Aris |
| Abdul | Allen | Arius |
| Abdullah | Allister | Arjun |
| Abel | Alonso | Arlo |
| Abelardo | Alonzo | Arman |
| Abiel | AlonzoAp | Armando |
| Abner | Alston | Armani |
| Abraham | Alton | Armin |
| Abram | Alvaro | Armon |
| Abriel | Alvin | Armoni |
| Abubakar | Alwine | Arnold |
| Ace | Aly | Aron |
| Achilles | Amadeus | Arrow |
| Adam | Amado | Arthur |
| Adan | Aman | Arturo |
| Adem | Amare | Arvin |
| Aden | Amari | Aryan |
| Adiel | Ambrose | Aryeh |
| Aditya | Ameen | Asa |
| Adler | Ameer | Asaiah |
| Adley | Amen | Ash |
| Adnan | Ames | Asher |
| Adolfo | Amias | Ashtin |
| Adonis | Amin | Ashton |
| Adria | Amir | Ashwin |
| Adrian | Ammar | Asiel |
| Adriano | Ammon | Aslan |
| Adriel | Amon | Athan |
| Adrien | Amory | Atlas |
| Aedan | Amos | Atley |
| Aeryn | An | Atticus |
| Agastya | Anakin | Auden |
| Agustin | Ananya | August |
| Aharon | Ander | Augustin |
| Ahmad | Anders | Augustine |
| Ahmed | Andersen | Augustus |
| Aidan | Anderson | Aurelio |
| Aiden | Andre | Aurelius |
| Aidyn | Andrei | Auron |
| Ajay | Andres | Austen |
| Akeem | Andrew | Austin |
| Akira | Andrey | Avery |
| Aksel | Andy | Avi |
| Alaa | Angel | Aviel |
| Alain | Angelo | Avraham |
| Alan | Angus | Avrohom |
| Alaric | Annsley | Axel |
| Albert | Ansel | Axl |
| Alberto | Anson | Axton |
| Alden | Anthony | Ayaan |
| Aldo | Antoine | Ayan |
| Alec | Anton | Aydan |
| Alejandro | Antoni | Ayden |
| Alek | Antonio | Aydin |
| Aleksander | Antony | Ayman |
| Aleksandr | Antwan | Ayomide |
| Alen | Antwon | Azariah |
| Alessandro | Apollo | Aziz |
| Alessio | Aramis | Azrael |
| Alex | Archer | Azriel |
| Alexander | Archibald | |
| Alexandro | Archie |
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When it comes to picking baby names, it can be tricky to know where to start. Should you name your little one after someone in your family? Pick a name at random from a baby name book? Ask for input from friends?
There are a lot of potential strategies you can employ to pick the perfect baby name, so why not keep things simple and isolate your choices to one letter? The letter A alone offers a plethora of gorgeous and unique baby names for your bundle of joy. Picking a name that starts with the letter A will also ensure your kid a place at the front of the line when they start school (well, as long as they are alphabetized by first name).
Still not convinced? This list just might change your mind. We’ve gathered some of the most unique and beautiful names from around the world that start with the first letter of the alphabet.
Aris
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Aris is a name that has strong roots in two languages. In Greek, Aris is a modern take on the name Ares, the Greek god of war. If that’s too bloody of a legacy to pass on to your little one, don’t worry because the name is also a shortened version of Aristotelis, the modern version of the Greek name Aristotle which means «the best purpose.» Aristotle was also the name of an ancient Greek philosopher who, thousands of years later, remains one of the most influential figures in Western history.
Aris is also a Dutch name that is derived from the name Adrian which itself is rooted in the ancient Roman moniker Hadrian. History buffs might recognize the name from Hadrian’s Wall, an ancient defensive barrier that ran across Britain and was built by second century Roman emperor Publius Aelius Hadrianus. It’s a lot of history for one name, but your baby boy is more than up to the challenge!
Araminta
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No one is sure where this distinctive English name comes from, but when Araminta rolls off the tongue with such ease does it really matter? The name dates back to at least 1693 when William Congreve named one of his characters in the play The Old Bachelor Araminta. The name’s literary legacy continued in 1705 when it was used by Sir John Vanbrugh in his play The Confederacy.
Even more significant in the name’s history is that Araminta was the real name of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Born Araminta Harriet Ross, she changed her name to Harriet around the time of her marriage to John Tubman. After escaping from slavery, Tubman helped hundreds of other escaped slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad. She also worked as a spy for the Union during the Civil War and, later in life, cared for the elderly and helped former slaves living in poverty. The name Araminta is indeed a strong one for any lucky little girl.
Arnaud
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Pronounced AR-NO, this French take on the name Arnold breathes new life into the traditional moniker and also gives it a bit of international flair. While the name Arnaud has long been favored in France, it fell off of the country’s list of top baby name charts in 2016. The name might be considered a bit old-fashioned in Europe, but in the United States it’s ready for its time to shine, especially as Arnold has been off of the U.S. baby name charts since 2005.
Aside from sounding classy and sophisticated, the name Arnaud also has a powerful meaning that any parent would love to have associated with their baby boy. It is derived from the German terms «arn» meaning «eagle,» and «wald,» meaning «power.» The name dates back centuries in its various forms, giving Arnaud an ancient history that proves how much staying power the beloved name has.
Alya
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Alya is a virtually unknown name in the U.S., but it’s one that’s on the rise in France and in Turkey where it ranks in the top 100 name for girls. This sweet name means «sky, heaven, loftiness» in Arabic.
While Alya might not be a common name, this is exactly what makes it a great alternative to other more widely-used monikers. The most obvious of these beloved names is Alia, a far more commonly used version of Alya that is currently on the rise in the U.S. and ranks in the top 700 baby names for girls. Alya can also serve as an alternative for other baby names like Allie and Aliyah, both of which make it onto the U.S. list of top baby names for girls.
Alya also lends itself well to nicknames if you want to give your baby girl a pet name. Possible diminutives include Aly and Leah.
Aleksanteri
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The name Alexander has many forms, but the Finnish variation, Aleksanteri, is one of the best. Ultimately derived from the Greek Alexandros, meaning «defending men,» variations of the moniker date back to ancient times and can be found in both Greek mythology and in the Bible. Countless people throughout history have borne variations of the name Alexander, which is a top 20 name for boys in the U.S. and makes it onto top baby name charts in more than a dozen other countries around the world.
With so many people throughout history bearing the name, it’s understandable that parents who love the moniker’s legacy might also want a less common variation of it. In Finland, Aleksanteri is the variant of choice and also comes with some pretty cool nicknames including Samppa, Santeri, and Ale. Your own Aleksanteri will follow in a long line of people who have kept this name a classic for generations.
Aina
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Aina is a name with several meanings in various languages, but the name is fairly rare throughout the world. It was once a top 100 name in Norway, but hasn’t been seen on the charts since the late 1980s. It’s also in the top 100 in Spain, but popularity eludes Aina in other countries around the globe. Could it be that this lovely moniker has just flown under the radar all this time? It’s time to change that!
In the Catalonia region of Spain, Aina is used as the regional take on Anna. In Latvia, the name is the feminine equivalent of Ainārs which means «sight.» The Kazakh version of the name is an alternate spelling for Ayna, which means mirror. In Finnish, it means «always» and is used there and in other Nordic countries as a variation of the name Aino. Finally, in Japanese, the name comes from the terms «ai» which mean «love» or affection,» and «na,» which means «vegetables» or «greens,» so hopefully giving your little girl this name means she never puts up a fight about finishing her broccoli!
Adlai
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Adlai is a rarely seen Hebrew name that can be traced back to the Old Testament. Its ancient roots prove that the name has staying power, in spite of its rarity. Adlai appeared on the U.S. baby name charts from 1891 to 1893, although it never rose past a rank of 480. A shortened version of Adalia, the name’s origins are unclear but it’s charming enough that we can forgive its lack of pedigree.
If you give this name to your little one, your grandparents might recognize it as the name of Adlai E. Stevenson, a U.S. politician who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1952 and 1956 but then went on to become chief U.S. delegate of the United Nations from 1961-1965. Two decades before that, Stevenson helped to found the U.N., cementing his place in history. Now there’s an inspiring legacy for any little boy!
Avalon
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The name Avalon conveys magic and enchantment and is literally the stuff of fairy tales, making it a fitting name for your little princess. Steeped in fantasy, Avalon is the name of the mythological island paradise where King Arthur was brought after his final battle so that his wounds could be healed. According to mythology, King Arthur has not been seen since, although it is thought that he will one day return when Britain truly needs their legendary leader.
Surprisingly, the name Avalon never pops up on top baby name charts. It would make a great alternative to the name Evelyn, having a similar sound but being far less common than the more traditional name which is seeing widespread use in more than half a dozen countries across the globe. Plus, the name just has a really cool history that your daughter will love to share with anyone she meets.
Ashwin
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The name Ashwin comes from the Sanskrit word «ashvin» which means «possessed of horses.» In the Hindu religion, the Ashvins are the twin gods of the sunrise and sunset. In spite of its incredible origins, Ashwin is far from popular in the U.S. In fact, it has never been seen on the top baby name charts.
In spite of the rarity of the name Ashwin, it has a decidedly stylish feel thanks to its «n» ending. This makes it fit in with the modern name trend of names ending with «n.» Some «n» ended names that have taken over the charts in recent years include Jason, Jaden, Grayson, Hayden, Braden, and Aidan. Ashwin is a great way to take part in the trend if you like the way these popular names sound, but still want to make sure that your baby boy stands out from the crowd! Plus, you get to nickname him Ash — who doesn’t love a good Pokémon reference?
Amihan
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This exquisite and underused name comes to us from the Philippines. In the Tagalog language, the name Amihan means «north wind» or «winter storm,» but its history has even deeper roots. According to ancient Filipino legend, Amihan was one of the first beings to inhabit the universe, along with the gods Aman Sinaya, god of the sea, and Bathala, god of the sky. The personification of the northeast wind, Amihan was believed to bring cool breezes to sailors and fisherman, so long as they were pure of heart.
When war broke out between Aman Sinaya and Bathala, Amihan transformed into a bird and flew between sea and sky, flying faster and faster until the realms were brought together and the gods were forced to meet. Amihan negotiated peace between them and, as a symbol of the truce, Bathala planted a seed at the bottom of the ocean which sprouted into a bamboo stalk. Hearing voices from the bamboo, Amihan pecked at it until two human beings, a male and a female, emerged. These two humans, Malakas and Maganda, were the first people from whom all other humans are descended.
Anders
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Andrew is one of the most widely used names in the world, appearing on top baby name charts in more than half a dozen nations. Originally coming from the ancient Greek name Andreas, the name is derived from the word «andreios» meaning «manly» or «masculine,» a legacy that has made it popular with parents for centuries. The name makes an appearance in the New Testament of the Bible and, over thousands of years, has spawned many alluring variations.
One of the most notable versions of Andrew is the Scandinavian variation of the name, Anders. While it has fallen off the charts in Denmark and Norway, Anders is surprisingly on the rise in the United States where it ranked in the top 800 names for boys. It’s not the most impressive statistic, but give Anders a little bit of time and we might just see it explode in popularity.
Other fantastic but underused versions of the name include the Finnish Antero, Eastern European Andrei, and the Lithuanian Andrius.
Andromeda
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Coming straight from the pages of Greek mythology is the name Andromeda. The name comes from Greek terms «aner» and «medomai» and means «to be mindful of a man.» According to legend, Andromeda was an Ethiopian princess who was meant to serve as a sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus. She was saved by the hero Perseus, and her name now serves as the name for a constellation. Author J.K. Rowling also used the name in the Harry Potter series, giving the name an extra layer of magic for fans of the franchise.
Andromeda is a rarely used name in the U.S., and never pops up on the baby name charts. This is a shame, because the name is a beautiful one and comes packed with so much history that it’s hard not to fall in love with it. Some parents might be put off by the sheer length of the name, but Andromeda can easily be shortened to something simpler for day-to-day use such as Annie or Andi.
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There’s a certain charm about the initial A. It’s the first letter of the alphabet and is even considered the most powerful one. People with this letter as their initial are torchbearers, trailblazers, researchers, and even teachers who show the way to the others. Baby girls with A in their initial turn out to be influential and significant individuals. They are either show runners or the driving force behind it. They are generally very sure and confident about themselves, and when they aren’t, they put on a brave façade, because they don’t want others to take advantage of the situation. They have idealistic visions and are tremendously confident about their skills. They are adventurous souls. The letter A is equivalent to number one, which also symbolizes confidence. So by giving a name starting from A, you can help your baby girl with innovation and planning. And if another A appears in the same name, it will bring with itself the quality of being level headed and thinking through the problems. For some awesome and beautiful baby girl names starting with the letter A, take a look at MomJunction’s list below. We’ve got them in hundreds.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Aaarti |
 Girl |
Pleasing the God | |
| Aabha |
Girl |
Glow; Splendour; Light; Brilliance; Bright and Radiant; Glorious | |
| Aabharana |
Girl |
aabharna signifies valuables, jewels, ornaments, it also has a meaning as the person who brings prosperity, happiness and honour | |
| Aabida |
Girl |
This can be the female case of name aabid, it means Worshiper, devotee, adorer | |
| Aabirah |
Girl |
Something that is fleeting, transitory, ephemeral. | |
| Aabish |
Girl |
Name of Sa’d’s daughter. Also the name of a queen of Iran. | |
| Aabroo |
Girl |
Prestige | |
| Aad |
 Unisex |
aad in Islams means ‘The man’ and on the other hand in Sikhs it’s a girl name meaning In the beginning | |
| Aada |
Girl |
aada has a meaning of noble or a noble one, In Germany word aada means adornment or a first born | |
| Aadab |
Girl |
Name aadab has a meaning of Hope and need. The person who brings hope to the family | |
| Aadarsha |
Girl |
one who is ideal, optimal, and perfect | |
| Aadarshini |
Girl |
one who adheres to idealism or is an idealistic | |
| Aadelheide |
Girl |
Estonian form of Alice, meaning noble. | |
| Aadh |
Girl |
aadh as a word means Half | |
| Aadhila |
Girl |
The name aadhila means Honesty, the one who is Scrupulous with regards to telling the truth | |
| Aadhira |
Girl |
Moon, To sentimentalize and remember nostalgically | |
| Aadhirai |
Girl |
A Special Star | |
| Aadhya |
Girl |
The first power; the beginning; another name of Goddess Durga | |
| Aadila |
Girl |
the female counterpart of aadil, which means a person with justified morality | |
| Aadina |
Girl |
the name aadina has a meaning of delicate, slender it also has a meaning of Friday | |
| Aadishri |
Girl |
The name aadishri means First or more important, eminent | |
| Aadita |
Girl |
the name means The act of commencement of action | |
| Aaditri |
Girl |
another name of Goddess Laxmi; the person who brings wealth and prosperity | |
| Aadrika |
Girl |
cluster of mountains; feminine version of male name Aadrik | |
| Aadrita |
Girl |
Lots of Love Gathering; adorable; Charming; very likable for attractiveness | |
| Aadvika |
Girl |
one who is unique in all aspects | |
| Aadya |
Girl |
the word signifies the first; Mother Earth, it is also the name of Goddess Durga | |
| Aaeedah |
Girl |
The name means Something of value given in return of some thing good, Reward in some cases it means return | |
| Aaeesha |
Girl |
the word has the meaning of She who lives» or «womanly» | |
| Aafia |
Girl |
The name signifies the person who cool and composed and free from all worries | |
| Aafiyah |
Girl |
the word means Healthy, or it signifies the person who has a state of well being | |
| Aafiyat |
Girl |
Health, freedom from illness. | |
| Aafreeda |
Girl |
the name signifies a person who is just put to existence or produced | |
| Aafreen |
Girl |
Afareen is a Persian name for girls, sometimes also used for Boys, that means «to praise», «to give thanks», «to congratulate», it is also an expression of praise and gratitude | |
| Aagam |
Girl |
Coming; Arrival ; Holy Jain Scripture; To inherit; To acquire | |
| Aagarna |
Girl |
the word signifies the person having natural, born abilities of music | |
| Aaget |
Girl |
Diamond | |
| Aaghnya |
Girl |
the name has a meaning of someone born from fire, it is also the name of Goddess laxmi | |
| Aagraha |
Girl |
to request or please with respect | |
| Aagya |
Girl |
consent or formal permission to do a job | |
| Aahana |
Girl |
Inner light; Immortal; First rays of the sun; Angel | |
| Aahlaadita |
Girl |
one who is cheerful, delightful and joyous | |
| Aahna |
Girl |
Exist; to live; Survive; life | |
| Aaida |
Girl |
aaida has many meaning in different languages, like in french it means the one who is helpful, in hebrew it means Ornament or brightness | |
| Aaila |
Girl |
the word aaila means Beautiful, attractive and possessing charm just like a moon | |
| Aailayah |
Girl |
aailayah means the one who is off to success, going up ascending | |
| Aaima |
Girl |
aaima means the one who is supreme leader or the one who leads or conducts | |
| Aainah |
Girl |
Mirror | |
| Aaira |
Girl |
the one who is worthy of respect, who is noble and honorable | |
| Aaishaa |
Girl |
the name means the one who is alive or living his life to the fullest | |
| Aakanksha |
Girl |
eagerness or inordinate desire for someone or thing, an object of ardent desire | |
| Aakarshaka |
Girl |
the quality of attracting by inherent force | |
| Aakarshana |
Girl |
the word means the force of attraction | |
| Aakarshika |
Girl |
the one having the force of attraction to influence others | |
| Aakashi |
Girl |
this name means Heaven, the sky color or destiny | |
| Aakifah |
Girl |
the name aakifah means means «one who stays at the mosque to worship Allah», «one who stays away from people to dedicate himself to Allah» | |
| Aakruthi |
Girl |
just like aakrit has a meaning of appearance or shape, the person who is unmoldable but is in female sence | |
| Aala |
Girl |
This means having a quality of being generous, bounties, ample or plentiful | |
| Aalaa |
Girl |
The one who has a great values or quality, highest in the world | |
| Aalaya |
Girl |
Home and refuge | |
| Aaleyah |
Girl |
The one having superior social standing and the one exalted, of high esteem | |
| Aalia |
Girl |
The one having superior social standing and the one exalted, of high esteem | |
| Aalimah |
Girl |
A woman of high stature and authority. A female scholar. | |
| Aalin |
Girl |
the name means «beautiful, calm, fair, graceful, serene.» | |
| Aalina |
Girl |
aalina has a greek origin which means Light | |
| Aalis |
Girl |
A form of Alice, meaning noble. | |
| Aaliya |
Girl |
the one who is excellent, and of high position who is supreme | |
| Aaliyah |
Girl |
the name means To Ascend, High, Lofty, Sublime, Highly Exalted, Tall, Towering, The High, Exalted One | |
| Aaloka |
Girl |
The name aaloka means lustrous or the one very beautiful | |
| Aalta |
Girl |
the Lac dye, or it means the one very colorful or joyous | |
| Aalya |
Girl |
The one who is very smooth soft and serene | |
| Aamaal |
Girl |
The word means the belief or expectation or aspiration | |
| Aamal |
Girl |
the word means to get to work or stay in motion | |
| Aamanee |
Girl |
The good desire, Hope or a sound blessing | |
| Aamani |
Girl |
Spring season; Vasanth Ritu; Season of Flowers; Pleasant Early morning surroundings | |
| Aamaya |
Girl |
the pleasant Night Rain that brings new hope | |
| Aamber |
Girl |
a Precious Jewel or gemstone or it also has a meaning of warm honey color | |
| Aami |
Girl |
One who is dearly loved | |
| Aamilah |
Girl |
One who always does what’s right. A righteous woman. | |
| Aamina |
Girl |
This was the name of mother of prophet Muhammad | |
| Aamina bee |
Girl |
The one who is blessed with the grace of god | |
| Aaminabee |
Girl |
The one who is blessed with the grace of god | |
| Aaminah |
Girl |
Safe and secure | |
| Aamira |
Girl |
The superior or being prosperous and abundant | |
| Aamirah |
Girl |
the one having residing in a divine place, close to god | |
| Aamna |
Girl |
the state of tranquility and harmony | |
| Aamodini |
Girl |
Fragrant | |
| Aamrapali |
Girl |
A mango tree leaf | |
| Aanandamayi |
Girl |
the one who is very happy and joyous in nature | |
| Aanandi |
Girl |
A very happy Woman | |
| Aanandita |
Girl |
A very happy Woman, the one bringing fortune | |
| Aanchal |
Girl |
Protective shelter; Refuge; Safe haven; Sanctuary | |
| Aangi |
Girl |
The act of decorating the God or a person close to god | |
| Aani |
Girl |
The name came from a famous literary woman and poetess in qastaniniyah | |
| Aani |
Girl |
Aani was the name of a poetess and scholar in Qastaniniyah. | |
| Aanisah |
Girl |
Pious-hearted lady, one who is good-natured. | |
| Aaniya |
Girl |
the meaning of aaniya is affectionate, Caring and consoler | |
| Aanshi |
Girl |
The one who is herself a gift of God | |
| Aanya |
Girl |
The one who is kind and warmly courteous | |
| Aaoka |
Girl |
the one shining brightly and having a great lustre |
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