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Explore 212 first names starting with A, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.
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Traces back to the Germanic name root "Amal". The documented meaning of the underlying root is "diligence" or "bravery". In German, the first syllable is often stressed, whereas in French it is the last.
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This name comes from the violet quartz of the same name. The documented Greek root "amethystos" literally translates to "not intoxicated". In antiquity, the stone was believed to protect against drunkenness. As a first name, Amethyst is primarily given in the English-speaking world.
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The older etymological meaning of this name is not definitively resolved. It is often interpreted as a variant of Amadeus or as a derivative of the Latin amare (to love). However, it is equally possible that it traces back to a French surname. A single blanket meaning would be too imprecise here.
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The word root of this name means "secure" or "reliable." Amin is documented as "the trustworthy." In the German-speaking area, it is often chosen because it is easy to pronounce.
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An Arabic given name documented as "the trustworthy one" or "the safe/faithful one".
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This is the Maghrebi, French-transcribed spelling of the Arabic masculine name Amin. The meaning is documented: it stands for "the trustworthy one" or "the reliable one". The final "e" is silent; the name is pronounced "Amin".
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In the Arabic-speaking world, this name is documented as "prince" or "commander."
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Amira is the feminine form of Amir. The documented meaning is "commander" or "princess."
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A direct derivative of the Latin term amor for love. The name is a longer variant found particularly in Romance-speaking regions.
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This name traces back to the Sanskrit word for "immortality." In ancient Indian texts, Amrita also refers to the nectar that bestows immortality. It is predominantly given to girls.
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The documented translation of this name is "the hidden one." Amun was one of the most important gods in ancient Egypt. The name is short, straightforward to pronounce, and requires no complicated explanations regarding spelling in everyday life.
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Amy traces back to the Old French name Amee, which in turn derives from the Latin "Amata". The Latin root means "the beloved". The name is the English form of Aimée and in German is almost exclusively used with English pronunciation.
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An has Sino-Vietnamese roots and is used for both boys and girls in Vietnam.
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This given name goes back to the Hebrew name Channah. The underlying root means "the favored one" or "the graceful one." Ana is one of the most frequently given name forms in both countries.
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Anahera is documented as a borrowing from the English language for the term angel. The name is given to girls in New Zealand. The pronunciation stresses the A at the beginning, and the H in the middle is clearly audible.
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Ananda is documented as the Sanskrit word for "bliss" or "joy." In Buddhism, Ananda is also the name of one of the historical Buddha's closest disciples. The name is gender-neutral.
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Derives from Greek and means "resurrection".
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Traditionally an exclusively male name in Italy, tracing back to the Greek word "andreios" (manly, brave). In the German and Scandinavian language areas, it is documented as a female name.
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Traces back to the Ancient Greek word "andreios," which means "manly" or "brave."
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This is the Romanian form of the name Andreas (Andrew). It goes back to the Ancient Greek word "andreios"; the documented meaning is "manly" or "brave".
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A very common interpretation traces this Nordic boys' name back to the Old Norse word "andri" for "snowshoe". However, it is also documented as a Romansh short form of Andreas. You should keep this ambiguity in mind if you are specifically looking for a purely winter-themed name.
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A typical Romansh first name. It is commonly interpreted as a variant of Heinrich, less frequently as a form of Andreas. Because the name developed over centuries in the valleys of Graubünden, a definitive derivation from a single original name can no longer be established with certainty today.
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This is the Ukrainian form of Andrew. The name originates from Ancient Greek; the underlying word "andreios" means "manly" or "brave."
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In Afrikaans and Dutch, this name is attested as a documented diminutive form of Anna. The underlying Hebrew root means "the favored one" or "God has been gracious."
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This name is documented as an elaboration or pet form of Anna. It is especially common in Romansh and Swiss linguistic regions.
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A masculine name from the Amazigh language area. It is widely translated as "angel" or "light"; however, this is an interpretation and not the only background of the name. Its association with the culture of the Imazighen is well established. It is short and straightforward to pronounce in German.
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A Russian, South Slavic, and Scandinavian diminutive of Anna.
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This name traces back to the original Hebrew name Channah. The documented word meaning is "the graceful one" or "the favored one." For centuries, Anna has been one of the most enduring given names across Europe and is represented in numerous variants such as Anne, Annika, or Anita.
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A typically Bavarian compound of the names Anna and Maria (here in the form Mirl). Because the meaning of Maria is unclear, this compound name cannot be translated unambiguously either. Anna goes back to Hebrew and means "grace" or "favor".
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This name traces back to Anna. The Hebrew root "Channa" means "the gracious one" or "grace."
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A Scandinavian, particularly Swedish, diminutive of Anna.
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A classic Old High German name. Its linguistic base is composed of "ans" (god, deity) and "helm" (protection, helmet). Its meaning can be summarized as "standing under the protection of the gods."
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Traces back to the Roman family name of the Antonii. The original Etruscan meaning of this name is unknown. In German, the variant Anton is often recommended to avoid having to spell it out.
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This name is documented as a Low German and Dutch diminutive of Anna. The Hebrew root of Anna means "the favored one" or "the graceful one." Antje has been firmly established in the northern German region for generations.
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The name traces back to the Roman family name of the Antonii. The older word meaning of this family of names is not definitively resolved.
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This name is the Polish form of Antonius and traces back to the Roman family name of the Antonii. The older meaning of this family name is not conclusively resolved.
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Antonia is the feminine form of Antonius, a Roman family name. Its original meaning is not definitively resolved.
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The origin lies in the Roman family name of the Antonii, which in turn has Etruscan roots. The original word meaning is not definitively known. A frequently cited translation as "the inestimable" is a later interpretation and not historically verified.
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Anubis is the Greek form of the name Anpu. The original meaning of Anpu remains unclear. Common interpretations connect the name with "to decompose" or "royal child," though neither is scientifically confirmed. Due to the -is ending, the name has a soft sound.
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Various cultural spheres overlap in this short girl's name. In the Indian context, the name is often traced back to a Sanskrit word for "inexhaustible." At the same time, Anya is the established Russian and English spelling of the name Anja. A single sweeping meaning would be too imprecise here, as these name histories exist independently of one another.
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A short, vowel-heavy name that is mostly given to girls, but is also possible for boys. The documented meaning of the name is "blue" or refers to the plant "hollyhock."
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This traditional name (pronounced "Ee-fa") is often associated with the Irish word "aoibh" for "beauty" or "radiance." This is an intuitive and widespread interpretation, although the exact history of the name in mythology is more complex.
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In Greek mythology, Apollo is the god of light and the sun. However, the older word meaning and exact origin of this name are unclear in linguistics. A single sweeping meaning would be too imprecise here. In addition to the masculine form, the French feminine variant Apolline is especially well known.
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This is the English word for apple. In the German-speaking area, this name is unusual as a first name. Choosing a pure object noun as a given name often requires an individual assessment during registration at the German civil registry office.
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The English month name is widely established as a first name. The origin of the Latin root word "Aprilis" is not clearly understood. A common interpretation traces the name back to the Latin verb "aperire" (to open), which is often interpreted as the opening of buds in spring. Another documented derivation sees its origin in an Etruscan form of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Therefore, a single definitive meaning cannot be established.
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This name is named after the Aras (Araks) River, which flows through Turkey and the Caucasus. The older meaning of this geographic name is not definitively known. A widespread interpretation links the name to "eagle" or "horsehair," though this remains etymologically unconfirmed.
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Archie is documented as a short form of Archibald. This name is composed of the Old High German words "ercan" (genuine, distinguished) and "bald" (bold, brave). In recent years, Archie has been given as an independent first name in the English-speaking world and increasingly also in Germany.
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The literal meaning of this purely Korean name is established and translates to "beauty". It is an established, popular girl's name in South Korea.
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