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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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The derivation of this name is twofold. One common interpretation translates it as "hazelnut", derived from the French word "aveline". Historically, however, the name goes back to the Germanic name stem "Avi", whose older root meaning is not definitively clarified.
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Avery stems from the Norman French pronunciation of the Old High German name Alberich. The Germanic word elements mean "nature spirit/elf" and "ruler." In the US, Avery is used as a unisex name.
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A modern Hebrew name that is frequently given in Israel. The underlying word is documented to mean "spring." It is mostly given to boys, but can also appear as a girl's name. The pronunciation stresses the second syllable.
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This first name has Hebrew roots. The documented word meaning is "springtime."
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The French form of April. In German-speaking countries, you should consider the pronunciation, as the "V" and the stress on the second syllable can be unfamiliar to some people.
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The Scandinavian form of the biblical name Absalom. The Hebrew root words mean "father" and "peace."
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This spelling traces back to the name Axel, which is the Scandinavian and German form of the Hebrew name Absalom. The root word means "father of peace". The variant without the "e" is known through Axl Rose and often requires a brief explanation when spelling it in Germany.
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This name has several independent origins that must be explained separately. In Arabic, the word means "sign" or "verse." In Japanese, the name is widely translated as "color" or "design." Additionally, a Hebrew naming history with the meaning "bird" is documented.
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A name from Zulu and Xhosa. It is documented as meaning "they multiply," referring to the increase and expansion of the family.
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An English spelling variant of the Irish name Aidan. This traces back to the Gaelic word for "little fire."
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A name of Turkish origin. Its documented meaning is "bright," "clear," or "enlightened." In Turkey, it is used as both a given name and a surname.
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A Turkish name meaning "halo around the moon". There is also a Hebrew naming history meaning "oak tree".
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A documented Amazigh word meaning "bird". This masculine first name is rare in the German-speaking area, but can be read and pronounced intuitively.
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A Turkish name. The syllable "ay" reliably stands for the moon in Turkish. The frequently cited translation "moonlight" or "halo of the moon" is a common interpretation of the name suffix. An alternative spelling in German-speaking countries is Ayleen.
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(Yoruba): A gender-neutral first name whose meaning is reliably documented as "joy." It functions both as an independent name and as a short form for longer names such as Ayomide or Dayo.
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A name deeply rooted in the Kurdish and Persian language areas. The documented meaning is "free."
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This name originates from the Persian language family and means fire. In Iran, it is predominantly given as a feminine name, but it can also be used for boys.
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An Arabic name whose meaning is documented as "powerful," "rare," or "precious."
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Aziza is a name of Arabic origin. The documented linguistic base means "powerful," "honorable," or "beloved."
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This first name has Arabic roots. The Latin word base means "virgin" or "the pure one". In an Islamic context, the name is often used as an epithet for Mary (Meryem).
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