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

African-origin Yoruba name meaning 'the one who brings joy,' popular worldwide as a unique alternative.

Arabic-origin name meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent', celebrated in Islamic culture for embodying these qualities.

Yoruba African name meaning 'firstborn filled with joy'.

Akeia, of African Yoruba origin, means 'the one who brings joy or happiness'.

Akeiba, of African origin specifically from the Yoruba culture, means 'the first female child'.

African-origin name popularized by the Yoruba people of Nigeria, derived from "ake" meaning "to chase away", symbolizing strength and protection against darkness or evil.

Yoruba African name meaning "warrior woman," symbolizing strength and courage.

Hebrew name meaning "crown," symbolizing royalty and dignity.

African name from Ghana's Ashanti people, combining "warrior" (Ake) and "king" (im), signifying "warrior king".

Captivating Japanese name created by author Keigo Higashino, combining 'Ake' meaning red or autumn and 'Ira' signifying thunder.

African-derived Swahili name meaning "to give birth", reflecting the celebration and appreciation of life's miracle in many African cultures.

Captivating African name of Igbo origin, translating to 'one who was born', celebrating life and new beginnings.

African name of Igbo origin meaning "the first to be born". It was famously used by Rudyard Kipling in his novel "The Jungle Book" for Akela, the wise wolf leader. This name symbolizes strength, wisdom, and leadership, reflecting hopes for its bearer's future.

Yoruba name meaning "firstborn/leader," traditionally given to eldest children in Nigerian/Beninese families.

Akela is a rare yet powerful female name of African origin, translating from Swahili as "strong-willed," reflecting resilience and independence.

Rare and beautiful Greek-derived name meaning 'pure' or 'innocent', signifying freedom from grief.

Rare yet captivating Swedish given name derived from the Old Norse personal name Áki, meaning 'oak tree'.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'first-born' and reflecting strength and leadership.

Japanese girl's name meaning "beautiful red" or "beautiful autumn", symbolizing prosperity and serenity, traditionally given to girls born in autumn, and popular in literature and culture.

Japanese female name composed of the kanji characters "a" (red) and "me" (eye), translating to "red eye" and symbolizing beauty or charm.

Rare and unique Japanese name derived from 'akemono', meaning land creature, with historical ties to Shinto mythology and often associated with sacred animals like deer.

African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'the wealthy one,' signifying prosperity.

African name from Uganda's Luganda language, meaning "born during troubles," symbolizing strength and resilience despite challenging circumstances.

Captivating unisex name of Sanskrit origin, derived from "Kendra," meaning "center" or "core," intensified to signify "the essence" or "heart." Associated with Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology, it carries rich historical and cultural significance while transcending traditional gender norms.

Japanese given name of both masculine and feminine usage, meaning 'dawn' and signifying a bright start to life.

Unique name of African origin, from Kenya itself. While its exact meaning remains unclear, some interpret it as "girls" or a blend of two Kenyan place names. Regardless, Akenya stands out for its strong presence and cultural significance to Kenya, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a meaningful African name without historical associations.

Unisex African name of Igbo origin, created by combining Akanni (meaning 'we shall meet again') and Enzie ('to create'), signifying 'creating a meeting place'.

Uncommon Norwegian male name derived from Old Norse 'Akra', meaning 'point' or 'corner', historically associated with Oslo's Akershus fortress.

Captivating Japanese girls' name derived from "akeru," meaning "to open" or "bloom." It signifies growth, expansion, and new beginnings.

Captivating Japanese name derived from "akeru," meaning "to open" or "to break through," suggesting someone who pioneers new paths.

Rare Hebrew female given name derived from the Hebrew word "akeret," meaning "pure" or "chaste." It first appeared in the Bible as one of Job's daughters, later gaining popularity during the 20th century among Jews and Christians alike despite its negative biblical associations with wickedness. Today, parents choose Akerah for its unique sound and meaningful origins, often spelling it Akarah or Akerah but pronouncing it AH-keh-rah.

Beautiful African name of Swahili origin meaning "wise".

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from "akarah," meaning "crown" or "diadem," symbolizing power, authority, and honor in ancient times.

Enigmatic name of unknown origin, often associated with strength and uniqueness, carried by notable figures throughout history.

Rare, enigmatic girls' name of uncertain Basque or Irish origin, possibly meaning "little fire" or "wild fruit", gaining recent popularity for its uniqueness despite lacking documented history.

African name of Igbo origin, translating to "one who brings joy or happiness.

Unique African Yoruba name meaning "the first one to be looked upon", signifying greatness from the start.

Unique Nahuatl name meaning 'he/she is a precious stone'.

Aztec name derived from Nahuatl, meaning 'she owns precious stones.'

Unique Basque name believed to mean 'pure' or 'clear', reflecting the clarity of water or sky.