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Ari
In Hebrew, Ari means “lion”. Independently of this, Ari is an Old Norse byname meaning “eagle”.
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Names starting with A
Explore 212 first names starting with A, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.
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Aria
The name is widely associated with the Italian word for "melody" or "air"; alongside this, there is a Persian naming history meaning "noble".
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Ariadne
The widespread interpretation derives the name from the Ancient Greek elements "ari" (very) and "adnos" (holy), which is often translated as "the especially holy one." However, the exact linguistic history of the ancient name form is more complex and not entirely certain.
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Arian
Various naming histories are documented for this name. It can originate from Welsh, Albanian, or the Indo-Iranian language region. A single general meaning would be too imprecise here.
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Ariane
Traces back to the Greek name Ariadne; the underlying root means "most holy" or "very pure".
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Ariel
A Hebrew name documented as "lion of God".
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Arielle
This is the French feminine form of Ariel. The name originates from Hebrew and means "lion of God." In German-speaking areas, pronunciation usually stresses the final syllable.
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Aries
Aries is the Latin word for "ram" and simultaneously the international astrological term for this zodiac sign. In the United States, Aries is occasionally used as a given name; in Germany, it is very rare. Pronunciation is usually in English (AIR-eez) or Latin (AH-ree-es). Since the meaning here is identical to the animal and the zodiac sign, the derivation is unambiguous.
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Arjun
A documented Sanskrit name meaning "white", "clear", or "radiant". Arjun (or Arjuna) is one of the central heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata.
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Arman
This boy's name has roots in the Persian and Turkic-speaking regions (for example, in Kazakhstan). The word meaning is documented as "hope," "wish," or "ideal."
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Armand
Swedish-American pole vaulter Armand Duplantis carries the French form of the name Hermann. The Old High German roots "heri" and "man" mean "army" and "man". The name brings a soft, French pronunciation that pairs well with last names that begin with hard consonants.
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Armin
Traces back to the Germanic name Irmin. The underlying word root means "all-encompassing" or "great."
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Arno
An established short form of names beginning with "Arn-," such as Arnold. The Old High German root word means "eagle."
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Arnold
The name has Old High German roots. It is composed of "arn" (eagle) and "waltan" (to rule).
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Aroha
This girl's name traces back to the identical word from the Maori language. The documented meaning is love, compassion, or empathy. The name is commonly found in New Zealand and is pronounced softly.
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Arthur
Arthur's exact origin is not definitively clarified. One explanation links the name to the Celtic word for bear; other origins are also debated.
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Arturo
Arturo is the Spanish form of Arthur. Arthur's exact origin has not been definitively clarified. One explanation connects the name to the Celtic word for bear; other origins are also discussed alongside this.
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Arun
This boy's name is documented as tracing back to the Sanskrit word "Aruna." The meaning is established as "dawn" or "morning sun." The name is also widespread in India and flows easily in German speech.
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Arvid
The name traces back to Old Norse roots. Its components are documented as "eagle" and "tree" or "forest". Arvid is well established in the Scandinavian linguistic area and is straightforward to pronounce and spell in German.
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Arwen
This name was invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for his literary world. In his constructed language Sindarin, the meaning is documented as "noble maiden". The name is closely tied to the character of the elf princess in "The Lord of the Rings".
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Arya
The Sanskrit root means "noble" or "honorable." In Buddhism, the term is often used in connection with the "Four Noble Truths." It works equally well for boys and girls.
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Asa
Asa is a Hebrew name; the documented translation is "physician" or "healer". In the English-speaking world, it is often pronounced with a soft, voiced S, while in German it usually has a sharp S.
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Asani
The frequently encountered meaning "the rebellious one" is an interpretation. The exact etymological derivation in Swahili has not been definitively clarified.
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Asger
A name of Old Norse origin (Ásgeirr). It is composed of "ás" (god, Aesir) and "geirr" (spear).
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Ash
Documented in English to mean "ash" (the tree) or "ash" (cinders). It is given as an independent name, but also frequently serves as a short form for longer names such as Asher or Ashley.
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Asha
The Indian name form Asha belongs to Sanskrit āśā, „hope“ or „wish“. The identical-spelling Swahili form has a different etymology and is connected to „to live“.
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Asher
A name of Hebrew origin. In the Torah, Asher is one of the sons of Jacob. The Hebrew root is securely documented as meaning "happy" or "blessed". The name is frequently given in the English-speaking world, but is rarer in German.
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Aslan
This name originates from the Turkish linguistic area. The word "aslan" is documented there to mean "lion."
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Aspen
Designates the aspen or quaking aspen tree in English. The name has also become well-known through the ski resort of the same name in Colorado, USA, and is used for all genders.
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Asta
The name is a documented short form derived from various longer names, mostly Astrid (Old Norse for "divine beauty") or Augusta (Latin for "the venerable").
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Aster
This name goes back to the Ancient Greek word "astēr," which simply means "star." In the English-speaking world, the word also exists as the designation for the flower species (asters).
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Astrid
A Scandinavian name composed of the Old Norse words for "deity" and "beautiful".
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Asuka
A name with a historical ring in Japan, as it also designates a historical period. A common interpretation of the character combination for the given name is "morning" and "fragrance."
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Asya
This name is the Turkish form of the name Asia. It is documented as tracing back to the designation of the continent of Asia, which was already used in ancient Greece and the Arab world.
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Ata
Ata likewise originates from Turkish and demonstrably means "ancestor" or "forefather". The name is extremely short and concise and is often also understood as an affix to a name.
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Athena
The older etymology of this name is not definitively resolved. Athena is the goddess of wisdom in Greek mythology, which is why the name is strongly associated with this quality, even though a clear literal translation is lacking.
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Attila
This boy's name is of Gothic origin; the word root is composed of "atta" (father) and a diminutive suffix, meaning "little father." It traces back to the historical king of the Huns and is a frequently chosen first name in Hungary.
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August
Traces back to the Latin cognomen Augustus, which reliably means "the exalted" or "the venerable."
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Augusta
The feminine form of August. It was used in the Roman Empire as an honorific title for female members of the imperial house and shares the meaning "venerable."
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Auguste
This name traces back to the Roman cognomen Augustus; the underlying Latin word means "exalted" or "venerable." In the art world, it is best known through the French artists Auguste Renoir and Auguste Rodin. Important to keep in mind: In French, Auguste is a masculine first name, whereas in German it is a traditional feminine form of August. In everyday life, this can lead to confusion.
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Augustin
A derivative of the name Augustinus, which in turn traces back to Augustus. It belongs to the same name family as the month name.
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Aura
This short first name traces back directly to the Ancient Greek and Latin word "aura." Its meaning is historically documented as "breath of air" or "gentle breeze." The name thus aligns precisely with the air element of the zodiac sign. In the German-speaking area it is rare, but straightforward in pronunciation.
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Aurel
The German and Romanian form of the Latin name Aurelius. The underlying word root means "golden."
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Aurelia
Aurelia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Aurelius. The Latin base word "aureus" means "golden." While the name has become more familiar in the German-speaking area in recent years, its accumulation of vowels still makes it feel distinctive.
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Aurelius
Traces back to the Roman family name of the Aurelii. The Latin root "aureus" means "golden" or "made of gold." The name is rare in German-speaking areas, but easily derived and pronounced thanks to its similarity to more familiar names like Aurel or Aurelia.
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Aurora
The Latin name of the Roman goddess of dawn; the word itself means "dawn".
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Austin
The capital of Texas bears this name, but the given name is significantly older. It is documented as an English contracted form of the name Augustin. The Latin root "augustus" means "majestic" or "venerable."
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Ava
Ava can be an English variant of Eve; in Persian, āvā means "voice" or "sound." For the independent Germanic name form, the meaning of the element awi is unexplained.
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