Baby Names Starting with A

Father of peace

Father of peace; represents harmony and protection.

Journey or path, possibly from Sanskrit 'ayana'.

Gift of God, splendid. Ayaan means a gift of God or noble in Arabic and Sanskrit.

Swift or rapid; a part or portion. Modern Sanskrit name combining 'ayan' (swift) with 'ansh' (part).

Verses, particularly Quranic verses; plural of ayah

Typically means 'colorful flower' or 'fragrant flower' depending on kanji used.

Child of design or pattern. Japanese name where aya means design and ko means child.

Deer, gazelle; Hebrew word for a graceful animal

Iris flower

Coming, arriving; they are coming

Beautiful flower, eternal bloom

Graceful and swift; Sanskrit name conveying elegance and fluid movement.

Arabic name meaning to live or related to living and vitality.

Means 'verses' or 'signs' in Arabic; plural of aya, often referring to Quranic verses.

Clear and serene, derived from Persian ayaz meaning bright or clear.

Turkish form of Aida, an Arabic name meaning 'most beautiful' or 'noble one.' Symbolizes elegance and distinction.

Little fire, associated with the Irish saint Aodh

Little fire

From Hadria, a city in northern Italy; represents nobility and strength.

Living or alive; from Arabic root meaning life and existence.

Happiness, joy, or gladness

Hebrew name meaning 'gazelle' or 'deer'. Symbolizes grace and gentleness.

Alive and well-living; vibrant and dynamic.

Moon ruler or moon prince. Turkish name combining ay (moon) with han (ruler/khan).

A loa (spirit) in Haitian Vodou tradition, associated with love, beauty, and water.

Little fire; derived from Irish tradition, a modern variant of Aiden or Aidan with Celtic roots.

We praise; a Yoruba name expressing praise and reverence

Variant of Aisha, Arabic name meaning 'alive', 'living', or 'well'.

Moonlight, halo of light

Means halo of the moon or moonlight in Turkish.

Clear or transparent; bright and luminous

Bright and shining; represents light, radiance, and luminosity.

Deer or gazelle

Moon, halo

Noble-born; a variant spelling of Alyssa, derived from the Germanic name Alice meaning noble.

Means blessed, fortunate, or auspicious.

Named after the indigenous Aymara people of the Andes region

Beloved, cherished; represents love and affection.

From Hebrew 'ayin' meaning 'eye', representing vision and perception.

Means 'mirror' in Turkish and Arabic, symbolizing reflection and clarity.

One's own meadow. Variant of Ainsley.

Moonlight; from Turkish and Central Asian roots combining 'ay' (moon) and 'nur' (light).

Joy; a Yoruba name representing happiness, delight, and celebration.

Yoruba name combining 'Ayo' (joy) and 'bami' (mine/owner). Means my joy or joy owner.

A Yoruba name combining 'Ayo' (joy) and 'deji' (to carry), meaning 'joy bearer' or 'carrier of joy'.

Joy has come home; a Yoruba name combining ayo (joy) and dele (come home).

My joy has arrived

Joy and blessing. Represents happiness, divine favor, and good fortune.

Joy of God; combines 'ayo' (joy) and 'oluwa' (God), symbolizing divine joy.

Arabic form of Job, from Hebrew meaning 'father of sorrows' or the biblical name Job.

Noble or of the Aryans; relating to noble heritage.

Mountain of strength or exalted; variant of Aaron symbolizing leadership and elevation.

Derived from the Scottish place name Ayr, representing a geographical origin or connection to southwest Scotland.

From Arabic root related to Aisha, meaning 'lively' or 'living'

Alive and living; representing vitality and presence.

Alive; living; from Arabic Aisha, meaning lively and vibrant

Moonwater, blend of moon and water

Turkish name conveying brightness and beauty; a combination of Ay (moon) and sun imagery.

Arabic name, variant of Job or Ayyub, meaning "father of many". Related to the biblical prophet Job.

Walking, progress, or footstep. From Japanese 'ayumi' (歩).

Life or lifespan; symbolizes vitality, longevity, and the breath of existence.

Long-lived or blessed with a long lifespan; symbolizes health and longevity.

Arabic variant of Job, the biblical patriarch known for patience and perseverance through suffering.

Bird. Modern variant of Ava, possibly from Latin avis, symbolizing freedom.

Evident or manifest in Arabic; symbolizes clarity, truthfulness, and visibility.

Arabic form of Job; represents patience and perseverance in Islamic tradition.

Free, independent, or liberated; symbolizing freedom and autonomy.

The call to prayer, elevation.

Free or freedom.

Persian name meaning 'free' or 'noble,' with connotations of dignity and independence.

Whom God made or God's helper; a Hebrew name with spiritual significance.