Female and male names starting with the letter "A" .

ABIMELEC

Masculine

Hebrew name composed of "ab," meaning "father," and "melek," meaning "king," translating to "my father is king" or "my king is my father.

ABIN

Masculine

Rare Hebrew name derived from 'abin', meaning 'my father', with roots in biblical times.

ABINADAB

Masculine

Tavario is a rare Italian male given name, derived from the occupational surname Tavarini, meaning 'related to taverns or inns'. It's also linked to Taurisano, an Italian city in Lecce province. Its meaning is uncertain but may be associated with strength via its potential Latin root 'taurus', meaning 'bull'.

ABINADI

Masculine

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "my father knows," derived from 'ab' (father) and 'yada' (to know). While rare today, it holds historical significance as the name of a courageous prophet in the Book of Mormon, known for his wisdom and steadfast faith despite persecution.

ABINAV

Masculine

Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "New Water".

ABINAYA

Feminine

Indian Tamil female name derived from Sanskrit words 'Abhi' meaning 'towards' and 'Naya' meaning 'new', translating to 'Towards the new'.

ABIODUN

Masculine

Yoruba name from Nigeria that combines "Abi" meaning "there was joy" and "Odun" meaning "festival," signifying "There was joy at the festival.

ABIOLA

Feminine

Yoruba female name from Nigeria meaning "There is wealth", popularized by Chief Obafemi Awolowo and associated with courage like Kudirat Abiola, a prominent Nigerian activist.

ABIOLA

Masculine

African name of Nigerian origin, meaning 'born into wealth' combined with 'the lord has made it so'.

ABIONA

Feminine

Unique African name from Nigeria's Igbo ethnic group, meaning "Joy has arrived".

ABIR

Feminine

Arabic origin unisex name meaning 'bountiful' or 'noble', associated with abundance and prosperity.

ABIR

Masculine

Arabic origin name meaning 'companion' or 'friend', popular in Middle East since ancient times as it signifies affection and friendship.

ABIRA

Feminine

Swahili name of East African origin, meaning "beautiful woman.

ABIRAM

Masculine

Rare and intriguing Hebrew name meaning 'My father is exalted' or 'My father is high', first appearing in the Old Testament and carried by notable figures throughout history.

ABIRAMI

Feminine

Abirami, of Indian origin, means 'one who pleases in a pleasing manner,' reflecting sweetness and charm.

ABISAG

Feminine

Hebrew name meaning "strong" or "powerful," drawing inspiration from the biblical Shunammite woman who cared for King David. It's unisex and uncommon yet modern sounding.

ABISAI

Masculine

Hebrew name meaning "my father is joy", derived from Avishai, and was a mighty warrior in the Bible.

ABISAI

Feminine

Hebrew name derived from Avishai, meaning "my father is joy" or "father of joy". It is associated with biblical figure Abisai, one of King David's mighty warriors known for his bravery and loyalty.

ABISAID

Masculine

Arabic name meaning 'helper' or 'supporter', composed of 'ab' ('father') and 'sa'id' ('happy'). It's uncommon even among Arabic names.

ABISH

Feminine

Rare Hebrew name that means "father of peace.

ABISHA

Feminine

Uncommon Hebrew name derived from Avishag, meaning "father of joy". It has significant historical mentions in Jewish culture and is also used in Ethiopia and Africa with varying meanings.

ABISHAI

Feminine

Rare Hebrew name derived from 'ab' meaning 'father' and 'isha' meaning 'woman,' translating to 'my father is my joy.' It's known for its association with King David's mighty warrior in the Bible.

ABISHAI

Masculine

Hebrew male name meaning 'my father is joyful,' inspired by biblical warrior Abishai.

ABISHEK

Masculine

Sanskrit male given name meaning "Lord of the Universe," derived from 'Abhi' (towards) and 'Shekha' (peak), symbolizing ambition and achievement.

ABISOLA

Feminine

Distinctively beautiful name of Yoruba origin, signifying "joy brings wealth.

ABIUD

Masculine

Rare Hebrew male given name, signifying 'father of many' or 'father of joy', and was one of Jacob's twelve sons in the Bible.

ABIY

Masculine

Uncommon Ethiopian name derived from Amharic "Ababa", meaning "worship" or "reverence". It was notably used by Emperor Haile Selassie upon his coronation in 1930 and has since gained international recognition through Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

ABIYA

Feminine

Hebrew name derived from 'aviv', meaning 'spring' or 'early', symbolizing hope and renewal.

ABIYAH

Feminine

Hebrew name meaning "my father is the Lord," derived from 'Avi' (father) and 'yah' (the Lord), often used as a feminine name with significant religious connotations in Jewish culture.

ABIYAH

Masculine

Swahili female name meaning "to bloom" or "flourish", symbolizing growth and abundance.

ABLA

Feminine

Arabic origin name meaning 'the wise one'.

ABLAKAT

Feminine

Meet Ablakat, an uncommon yet profound name of Fulani origin from West Africa. Derived from 'ablaku', it signifies care and responsibility.

ABLE

Masculine

Able is an uncommon English name derived from Old English 'able', meaning 'noble' or 'worthy'. Historically given to boys of high social status in medieval England.

ABLESSYN

Feminine

Uncommon yet meaningful Ethiopian name, believed to mean 'Praise God Father' in Amharic, carried by Emperor Haile Selassie's intelligent and beautiful daughter, Princess Ablasssan.

ABNEL

Masculine

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from "havanah", meaning understanding or comprehension. While uncommon, it's associated with loyalty due to its biblical connection to Doeg's father. Despite limited historical references, Abnel's unique origin and heritage make it an appealing name choice.

ABNER

Masculine

Hebrew name derived from "Avner", meaning "builder" or "father of light". It was first used in the Bible, where Abner served as a brave warrior and played significant roles in biblical narratives.

ABNEY

Feminine

American name of English origin, derived from the surname 'Abney', which means 'wood' in Old French. It was popular among English settlers in America during the colonial era and has since become relatively uncommon but continues to be used today. The meaning of Abney is uncertain, but it may have been given to someone who lived near woods or had a connection to trees.

ABNEY

Masculine

Uncommon English given name derived from Old English words meaning "near the ash tree.

ABNIEL

Masculine

Hebrew name that means "God is my witness" or "My father is God," with biblical roots and historic usage, often associated with male warriors like Abniel son of Zerohah in the Old Testament.

ABONY

Feminine

African name of Igbo origin, meaning 'born on Tuesday'.