Submitted Names Starting with A

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Anele m & f Zulu
Means "be enough; be sufficient; be adequate" in Zulu.
Anelė f Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Angela, via the Polish form Aniela.
Aneley f Mapuche
From Mapuche meaning "Happiness"
Anélia f Hungarian
Hungarian borrowing of Anelia.
Anelija f Serbian, Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Анелия (see Anelia).
Anelike f Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Anneliese.
Anelina f Mordvin
The name is derived from the Mordvin anelis, meaning "to pamper, indulge, treat, caress."
Anelis f English (American, Rare), Luxembourgish
English and Luxembourgish cognate of Anneliese as well as a Luxembourgish contraction of Anna - Elisabeth.
Anelise f Danish
Variant of Annelise.
Aneliza f Polish (Rare)
Rare combination of Anna and Eliza, likely influenced by German Anneliese.
Anella f Italian, Danish, Swedish
Diminutive of Anna.
Anella f Ancient Berber
Means "henna" in Amazigh.
Anelma f Finnish, Hungarian (?)
Derived from Finnish anella "to beg".
Anelya f Kazakh
Variant of Anel.
Anemari f Slovene
Slovene cognate of Annemarie.
Anemi f Shona
It means "He (the Lord) is with you", or "one who is with you".
Anemona f Romanian (Rare)
Romanian variant of Anemone.
Anémone f French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Rare)
Derived from French anémone, referring to the anemone flower.
Anemoon f Dutch (Rare)
Dutch variant of Anemone.
Á:nen f Mohawk
Mohawk form of Ann.
Ånen m Norwegian (Rare)
Dialectal variant of Ånund.
Anen m Basque (Rare)
Coined by Sabino Arana Goiri and Koldo Elizalde as a Basque equivalent of Aniano.
Anene f Basque (Rare)
Coined by Sabino Arana Goiri and Koldo Elizalde as a Basque equivalent of Aniana.
Anenjere m & f Shona
Meaning "one who has wisdom", this name can be shortened to Njere.
Anenka f Russian
Diminutive of Anna or Anastasiya.
Anèr m Occitan
Variant of Anèir.
Aner m Gascon, Basque, Medieval Basque
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a Gascon and Medieval Basque form of Asenarius, Asinarius, Aznar or Januarius.
Ânêraĸ f Greenlandic (Archaic)
Means "sweet little Âne" in Greenlandic.
Aneròt m Medieval Occitan
Means "small ring" in Occitan.
Añes f Basque
Basque form of Inés and Agnès.
Anes f Medieval French
Medieval French variant of Agnès.
Anesa f Bosnian
Bosnian form of Anisa.
Anèse m History (Ecclesiastical, Gallicized)
French form of Anesius. This name was borne by an obscure saint martyred alongside Théodule, Felix and Cornélie.
Anesidora f Greek Mythology
Means "giver of gifts" (or "she who sends forth gifts", "sender-up of gifts") or "spender of gifts" in Greek. This was an epithet (and epiklesis) of the Greek goddesses Demeter, who had a temple under this name at Phlius in Attica, and Gaia; it was also applied to Pandora.
Anesse m Walloon
Masculine form of Nanesse
Anest f Welsh
Welsh form of Agnes.
Anesta f Welsh
Variant of Anest.
Anėstaešévá'e f Cheyenne
Means "misty woman" in Cheyenne.
Anestis m Greek
Diminutive of Anastasios.
Anesu f Shona
A Shona name for girls. It means "God is with us".
Anesuishe f & m Shona
Meaning "the Lord is with us", also a longer form of the name Anesu.
Ánet f Sami
Sami form of Annette.
Anéta f Kashubian, Hungarian
Kashubian diminutive of Ana and Hungarian variant of Anetta.
Anetȧhéveóéso m Cheyenne
Means "stands different" in Cheyenne.
Anete f Estonian, Latvian
Estonian and Latvian form of Annette.
Anetinka f Czech
Diminutive of Aneta, not used as a given name in its own right.
Anetka f Polish, Czech
Diminutive of Aneta.
Aneto f Provençal
Diminutive of Ano 7.
Anetta f Hungarian, Polish (Rare), Slovak (Rare), Czech (Rare), Romansh (Rare)
Hungarian variant of Anett, Polish, Czech and Slovak variant of Aneta and Romansh variant of Annetta.
Àneu f Catalan
From the Catalan title of the Virgin Mary, Mare de Déu d'Àneu, meaning "Mother of God of Àneu," the name of a sanctuary in the municipality of La Guingueta d'Àneu in the comarca of Pallars Sobirà.
Anevay f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Modern name of unknown meaning. It is likely invented, perhaps based on the sounds found in other names such as Nevaeh.... [more]
Anewa m Maori
Means "to fall" in Maori.
Anewor f Filipino
The reverse spelling of Rowena.
Aneyda f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Eneida, altered due to the influence of Aleyda.
Anfal f Arabic
Means "profits, earnings, spoils" in Arabic, the plural of نفل (nafal) meaning "booty, gift". It is given in reference to the 8th chapter of the Quran (surah Al-Anfal).
Anfang m Chinese
From the Chinese 安 (ān) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful, tranquil" and 方 (fāng) meaning "direction, power".
Anfani m & f Dagbani
Means "benefit" in Dagbani.
Anfel f & m Arabic (Rare), French (Modern, Rare)
From أنفال which means “spoils” or “booty”.
Anfelisia f Medieval Italian
Of uncertain origin and meaning. It is most likely related to medieval English Amphelisa.
Anfernee m African American (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Anthony. This name was popularized by American basketball player Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway (1971-), thus peaking in 1996.
Anfey m Russian
Russian form of Antheus.
Anfíloco m Spanish
Spanish form of Amphilochus.
Anfiloco m Italian
Italian form of Amphilochus.
Anfim m Russian
Russian form of Anthimos via Anthimus.
Anfímaco m Spanish
Spanish form of Amphimachus.
Anfissa f Estonian
Estonian transcription of Russian Анфиса (see Anfisa).
Ánfissza f Hungarian
Hungarian form of Anfisa.
Anfortas m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Probably derived from Old French enfertez or enfermetez meaning "infirmity". This was Wolfram's name for the wounded Fisher King in his epic 'Parzifal'.
Anfós m Provençal
Provençal form of Alphonse.
Anfòs m Provençal
Variant of Anfós.
Anfos m Provençal
Variant of Anfós.
Anfosseta f Provençal
Feminine form of Anfòs.
Anfossina f Provençal
Feminine form of Anfòs.
Anfous m Provençal
Variant of Anfós.
Anfred m Norwegian (Rare)
Variant of Annfred (see Arnfrøðr).
Anfu m Chinese
From the Chinese 安 (ān) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful, tranquil" and 富 (fù) meaning "abundant; rich, wealthy".
Anfusa f Medieval Russian
Medieval Russian variant of Anfisa.
Ang m Chinese
Transferred use of the surname Ang, which is an Hokkien and Teochew romanization of the Chinese surnames Wang (汪, Wāng) and Hong (洪, Hóng).... [more]
Ánga f Greenlandic
Means "niece (her brother's daughter)" in Greenlandic.
Anga m Newar
From Newar अंग (aṃga) meaning "yard".
Angaaetau m Tongan
Means "the ways of war" in Tongan.
Angaan m Manipuri
Means "bright" in Meitei.
Angabiirwe m & f Kiga
Means "he/she was given to me" in Rukiga.
Angad m Indian (Sikh), Hinduism, Indian
a part of , normally pertains to a parent addressing the child as a part of themselves... [more]
Angada m Indian
Son of Lakshmana (on of the incarnations of Sesha)
Angadresma f History (Ecclesiastical), Frankish (?)
Saint Angadresma (or Angadrisma) was a 7th-century abbess and miracle worker venerated in Beauvais, France.
Angærdh f Old Swedish
Old Swedish variant form of Arngærdh.
Angahal m & f Manipuri
Means "eldest child" in Meitei.
Angahiki m Tongan
Means "pride" in Tongan.
Angajo f & m Greenlandic
Old spelling of Angaju (according to the Greenlandic spelling reform of 1973).
Angajooraq f & m Greenlandic
Greenlandic younger form of Angajôraĸ.
Angajôraĸ f & m Greenlandic
Greenlandic name with the combination of Angajo and suffix -raq "young animal".
Angaju f & m Greenlandic
Means "older sibling of the same sex" in Greenlandic, thus either "big brother (to a boy)" or "big sister (to a girl)".
Angajugdleĸ m & f Greenlandic
Means "the oldest one" in Greenlandic.
Angajulleq m & f Greenlandic
Greenlandic younger form of Angajugdleĸ.
Angâĸ m Greenlandic
Means "maternal uncle" in Greenlandic.
Angaleena f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Angelina. A famous bearer is Angaleena Presley (1976-), an American country singer and member of the Pistol Annies.
Angalramnus m Frankish
Old variant of Engilram. This was the name of an 8th century bishop of Metz.
Angamba m Manipuri
Means "successful one" in Meitei.
Angancha m Manipuri
Means "little one" in Meitei.
Angãnguaĸ m Greenlandic (Rare)
Combination of Angâĸ and the diminutive suffix -nnguaq.
Ángángûjuk m Greenlandic, Inuit Mythology
Archaic spelling of Anngannguujuk (using the old Kleinschmidt orthography).
Angantýr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Combination of Old Norse angi "sweet odour" and tívar "gods". It's the name of three characters in Norse Mythology.
Angar m Pashto
Means "embers" in Pashto.
Angarag m & f Mongolian
Means "Mars (planet)" or "Tuesday" in Mongolian, ultimately from Sanskrit अङ्गार (angara) meaning "charcoal" or "Mars".
Angaráto m Literature
Means "iron champion" in Quenya.
Angari f Eastern African, Kikuyu
Variant of Wangari. Also a surname.
Ângâtsik m Greenlandic (Archaic)
Possibly derived from Greenlandic angâtsiaq, meaning "long time".
Angatupyry m Guarani
Means "spirit of goodness" in Guarani.
Angavu m Swahili
Swahili masculine name meaning "clear, lucid".
Angawdd m Welsh Mythology
One of the sons of Caw in medieval Welsh legend.
Aṅgayaṟkaṇṇi f Hinduism
Alternate transcription of Tamil அங்கயற்கண்ணி (see Angayarkanni).
Angayarkanni f Hinduism, Tamil (Rare)
Means "she who has beautiful fish-like eyes" in Tamil, from அம் (am) meaning "beautiful", கயல் (kayal) meaning "fish", கண் (kan) meaning "eye" and the feminine suffix -இ (-i)... [more]
Angayuqaq m Yupik
Means "parent, chief" in Yupik.
Angbei m Chinese
From the Chinese 昂 (áng) meaning "rise, raise; proud, bold; upright" and 杯 (bēi) meaning "cup, trophey".
Angchok m Ladakhi
Ladakhi form of Wangchuk.
Angchuk m Ladakhi
Ladakhi form of Wangchuk.
Angdi m Chinese
From the Chinese 昂 (áng) meaning "rise, raise; proud, bold; upright" and 迪 (dí) meaning "enlighten, advance, progress".
Angdus m Ladakhi
Ladakhi form of Wangdi.
Ãngê m Greenlandic (Archaic)
Possibly a Greenlandic form of Angel.
Ange f English (Rare)
Short form of Angela or Angelica.
Angèl m Lengadocian
Languedocian form of Angelus.
Angèla f Occitan, Lengadocian, Gascon
Languedocian and Gascon form of Angela.
Angelakis m Greek
Modern Greek diminutive of Angelos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης (-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Angelantonio m Italian
Combination of Angelo and Antonio.
Angelas m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Angel.
Angelca f Slovene
Originally a diminutive of Angela, used as a given name in its own right.
Ángel de Jesús m Spanish
Means "angel of Jesus" in Spanish, a compound of Ángel and Jesús.
Angelella f Italian (Archaic)
Combination of Angela with the Italian dimitive suffix -ella. ... [more]
Angelette f American
Combination of Angel and the French feminine diminutive suffix -ette.... [more]
Ángel Gabriel m Spanish
Combination of Ángel and Gabriel.
Angelia f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀγγελία (angelia) meaning "message, tidings, news", related to ἄγγελος (angelos) "messenger". In Greek mythology Angelia was a daughter of the messenger god Hermes and the spirit (daimona) of messages, tidings, and proclamations.
Angelic f American (Hispanic), Filipino
Variant of the French name Angélique.
Angèlica f Sicilian
Sicilian form of Angelica.
Angélico m Spanish, Portuguese
Masculine form of Angélica.
Angelico m Italian
Masculine form of Angelica.
Angèlicu m Sicilian
Sicilian form of Angelico.
Angeliek f Dutch
Dutch form of Angelique.
Angelija f Vlach
Vlach form of Angel.
Angelíka f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Angelika.
Angelike f Greek (Rare)
Variant transliteration of Angeliki.
Angelin m French, French (Belgian, Rare), Romanian
French and Romanian form of Angelinus.
Angélina f French (Rare)
French variant of Angelina.
Angelines f Spanish
Diminutive of Ángeles.
Angeling f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Angel, Angela, Angelina and similar names.
Angeliño m Spanish
Spanish variant of Angelino.
Angelinus m Late Roman, Dutch
Masculine form of Angelina.
Angelio m Brazilian
Elaborated form of Angelo.
Angeliqua f African American (Rare)
Elaboration of Angelique and a variant of Angelica.
Angelis f Romani
Variant of Angelus.
Angelis m Greek
Short form of Evangelos.
Angelisa f English, Italian (Rare)
Combination of Angela and Lisa.
Angelise f English
Variant of Angelina or Ángeles, possibly blending it with Anneliese.
Angelista f English (African, Rare)
Possibly a short form of Evangelista. This is used mainly in Tanzania.
Angelitha f Hungarian
Born by Wass Angelitha, a lady in waiting of Anne of Foix-Condale.
Angelito m Spanish (Rare), Filipino
Diminutive of Ángel used particularly in the Philippines.
Angelko m Bulgarian
Bulgarian variant form of Angel, predominately found in southwestern Bulgaria.
Angell f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Angel.
Angella f Hungarian, English
English variant of Angela and Hungarin variant of Angéla.
Angelly f English (American, Modern)
Modern feminine elaboration of Angel or a variant of Angelie (See also Angelle).
Angelmiro m Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of Ángel and -miro, taken from names ending with this pattern, e.g. Clodomiro. It is mainly used in Colombia.
Ángelo m Spanish
Variant of Ángel, perhaps inspired by Italian Angelo.
Anĝelo m Esperanto
Esperanto form of Angel.
Angèlo f Provençal
Provençal form of Angèle.
Angelonia f English (Rare)
From the genus of about 30 species of herbaceous plants.
Angelþeow m Anglo-Saxon
King of the Angles, ancestor of Creoda of Mercia.
Angelu m Sicilian
Sicilian form of Angelo.
Angeluccia f Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Angela, as -uccia is an Italian feminine diminutive suffix.
Angeluccio m Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Angelo, as -uccio is an Italian masculine diminutive suffix.... [more]
Angelusz m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Angelus.
Angeluzza f Sicilian
Diminutive of Angela and Angelica.
Angeluzzu m Sicilian
Diminutive of Angelo.
Angely f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Variant of Angelie or other names beginning with this sound, such as Angelia, Angélica, Angelina or Angelise.
Angelyn f English
Variant of Angeline.
Angenes f Alsatian (Archaic)
Vernacular form of Agnes.
Angenette f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Anjanette, possibly influenced by Angela. A notable bearer is American journalist Angenette Levy.
Angenies f Dutch (Rare)
Modern Dutch form of Angenijs.
Angeniesje f Dutch (Rare)
Diminutive of Angenies. Also compare Angenietje and Angenietsje.
Angeniet f Dutch (Rare), West Frisian (Rare)
Dutch variant form of Angenies and West Frisian form of Agnes.
Angenietje f Dutch (Rare)
Dutch diminutive of Angeniet. Also compare Angeniesje and Angenietsje.
Angenietsje f West Frisian (Rare)
West Frisian diminutive of Angeniet. Also compare Angeniesje and Angenietje.
Angenijs f Medieval Dutch
Medieval Dutch form of Agnes.
Angenita f Dutch
Derived from Agnes.
Anger m English (Puritan)
From the English word anger meaning "a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility", given in reference to the wrath of God.
Angerdis f Old Swedish (Latinized)
Possibly a younger form of Arngerðr via Angærdh.
Angerdlánguaĸ f & m Greenlandic
Means "the dear one who has returned home" in Greenlandic.
Angerdlartoĸ m & f Greenlandic
Means "the one returning back home" in Greenlandic.
Angerlannguaq f & m Greenlandic
Greenlandic younger form of Angerdlánguaĸ.
Angerlarneq f Greenlandic
South Greenlandic name meaning "she who has returned home", originally used as a nickname for someone named after a deceased family member, due to ritual name avoidance (taboos in mentioning names of deceased relatives, even when newborns had been named for them).
Angervo f & m Finnish
From the Finnish word Angervo, meaning "Creambush".
Angetenar f Astronomy
Means "bend of the river" in Arabic. This is the traditional name of the star Tau 2 Eridani in the constellation Eridanus.
Angeyja f Norse Mythology
The etymology of this name is uncertain. It could be derived from Old Norse angi "sweet odour" and ey, a name element which might mean "island" (compare Eyja)... [more]
Angfan m Chinese
From the Chinese 昂 (áng) meaning "rise, raise; proud, bold; upright" and 藩 (fān) meaning "fence, boundary, border".
Angga m Indonesian
Derived from Sanskrit अङ्ग (angga) meaning "limb" or "body". This is also an Indonesian word meaning "deer antler".
Anggara m Indonesian
Means "Tuesday" (an archaic word) in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit अङ्गार (aṅgāra).
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