Female and male names starting with the letter "A" .
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ALMA
MasculineFeminine given name of Spanish and Latin origin, meaning "soul" in Spanish and "nourishing mother" in Latin.
ALMAAS
FeminineUnique African name originating from the Maasai tribe in Kenya and Tanzania, potentially meaning "diamond" in Swahili, reflecting the Maasai's historical association with precious stones.
ALMADELIA
FeminineRare Latin-derived girls' name meaning "delicate soul".
ALMAE
FeminineLatin-derived name meaning 'kind' or 'merciful', associated with qualities of kindness, compassion, and mercy.
ALMALIK
MasculineArabic-origin name composed of 'Alma' (world/universe) and 'lik' (like/similar to), translating to 'like the universe', reflecting ambition for one's growth.
ALMAN
MasculineLatin-origin name meaning 'nourisher', derived from the Latin word 'almus'. In Roman mythology, Alman was the god of crops and fertility.
ALMANDA
FeminineUnique Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word 'almain', meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'.
ALMANDO
MasculineDistinctive Spanish name of Old German origin, derived from Adalmarus, meaning 'noble warrior'.
ALMANZO
MasculineDistinctive American name derived from the Arabic 'Al-Manzor,' meaning 'the victorious lion.' Popularized by the Spanish epic poem 'El Cid' in the 12th century, it gained further recognition through Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House' series. Despite its rich history and powerful meaning, Almanzo remains relatively rare as a given name.
ALMAR
MasculineSpanish-origin unisex name, derived from "almendra" meaning "almond", popularized by Cervantes' Don Quixote. It connotes sweetness and resilience.
ALMAR
FeminineSpanish name derived from "almar," meaning bitter almond, and associated with the historic surname Almaraz. It was traditionally given to boys born during late winter/early spring, symbolizing strength and resilience like the bitter almond tree. Today, it's used for both boys and girls worldwide, carrying meanings of endurance and perseverance despite adversity.
ALMAREE
FeminineItalian name derived from "al mare," meaning "to the sea.
ALMARENE
FeminineRare and intriguing name of uncertain origin, possibly Germanic or a variant of French Alamène, with no definitive meaning but used throughout history in Europe, notably by 14th-century French noblewoman Almarène de Rieux.
ALMARIE
FeminineScandinavian name derived from 'álm', elm tree, and 'rigr', power or ruler.
ALMARINE
FeminineRare Latin-derived name meaning "kind" or "merciful by the sea," first used in ancient Rome but more commonly found in Spanish-speaking cultures since the 16th century.
ALMARION
MasculineUncommon given name of unknown origin, with no clear etymology or historical records. Its meaning remains unexplored, offering parents a unique naming choice with no established history or significance.
ALMAROSA
FeminineItalian name derived from 'Alma' meaning soul and 'Rosa' meaning rose, translating to 'soul rose'.
ALMAS
FeminineArabic-origin name meaning "diamond," popular among Muslims due to its cultural significance and shared by notable figures like Almas I Agha Khan.
ALMAS
MasculineTurkish origin name meaning 'diamond' in Arabic and Turkish, signifying durability, preciousness, and brilliance.
ALMATINE
FeminineArabic-derived name meaning 'pearl' or 'precious stone', historically bestowed upon girls wishing them beauty, wealth, and prosperity.
ALMAZ
FeminineEthiopian given name of Amharic origin, meaning 'diamond'.
ALMEADA
FeminineRare Portuguese given name derived from "alameda," meaning "avenue." Originally an aristocratic title for those living near prominent avenues in 14th-century Portugal, it carries historical nobility despite lacking legends or myths attached to the name itself.
ALMEATER
FeminineEnigmatic given name of unknown origin, with no known etymology, historical significance, or cultural association.
ALMEDA
FeminineDistinctive feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the region Almería, meaning "fruitful" or "productive.
ALMEDIA
FeminineDistinctively Spanish given name, derived from 'almeida' meaning 'to the Almeida,' historically associated with nobility and carrying the interpretation of 'of noble birth.'
ALMEDIN
MasculineArabic name meaning "the city," often associated with Medina, used by notable historical figures, and now popular among non-Muslims as well.
ALMEDINA
FeminineUnique Spanish girls' name derived from "almedina," the historic core of Muslim cities, meaning "city.
ALMEE
FeminineRare female given name of Persian origin, meaning "hope" or "aspiration".
ALMEER
MasculineUncommon Arabic name derived from 'alam', meaning 'flag', signifying power and honor.
ALMENA
FeminineRare Latin-derived feminine given name that means "merciful" or "kind".
ALMENDRA
FeminineSpanish-origin feminine name derived from 'almendra', meaning 'almond'. It symbolizes sweetness and beauty, and has been used in literature like Sandra Cisneros' 'The House on Mango Street'.
ALMENIA
FeminineLatin-derived female given name meaning 'kind' or 'merciful', inspired by the Roman god Almus and historically associated with figures like Saint Almenia.
ALMER
MasculineRare, Catalan-derived name meaning "the watchtower" or "the fortress," referencing its Andalusian origins.
ALMER
FeminineRare Spanish unisex name derived from "almar", meaning "to nourish" or "to feed".
ALMERA
FeminineSpanish name derived from 'alhemera', meaning 'blossom' or 'flourishing'.
ALMERIA
FeminineAlmeria, a striking Spanish name, originates from the city of Almería in Andalusia. Derived from the Arabic word "al-mariyah," meaning "the mine" or "the quarry," this name reflects the city's abundant mineral resources and strategic trade importance during Moorish rule over Spain.
ALMERINDA
FeminineRare and elegant Spanish origin feminine name derived from Almerindo, signifying 'bitter end' or 'sorrowful conclusion'.
ALMETA
FeminineRare, Latin-derived female name meaning 'kind' or 'merciful', created as a feminine form of Albert and popular among nobility in the Middle Ages.
ALMETER
FeminineDistinctive Spanish given name derived from "almendra," meaning almond, symbolizing strength and beauty, and tracing back to medieval Spain's Moorish population.
ALMETIA
FeminineRare but meaningful Latin-derived female name, meaning 'kind' or 'merciful', with '-etia' signifying 'relating to'.