Girl Names Starting with A
Baby girl names beginning with A from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.
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411 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.
Christian names (48)
Abby — My father is joyAbigail — My father is joyAda — NobleAdelaide — Noble kindAdele — NobleAdelina — NobleAdeline — NobleAdriana — From HadriaAgatha — Good, honourableAgathe — GoodAgnes — Pure, chaste, holyAgustina — Venerable, majesticAisling — Dream, visionAlejandra — Defender of the peopleAleksandra — Defender of the peopleAlena — Short form of Magdalena or HelenaAlessandra — Defender of the peopleAlessia — DefenderAlexandra — Defender of the peopleAlexis — Helper, defenderAmabel — LovableAmparo — Protection, shelterAmy — BelovedAna — Grace, favourAnastasia — ResurrectionAndrea — Manly, braveAnezka — Pure, holyAngela — Angel, messengerAngeles — AngelsAngelica — Angelic, like an angelAngelina — Little angel, messengerAni — After the ancient city of AniAnika — Grace; a form of AnnaAnita — Grace; a form of AnaAnna — Grace, favourAnnabel — Possibly 'lovable'; often linked to grace and beautyAnnabelle — Possibly 'lovable'; often linked to grace and beautyAnnette — GraceAnnie — Grace; pet form of Anne or AnnaAnnika — Grace, favourAntonella — Little AntoniaAntonia — Of the Antonius familyAoife — Beautiful, radiantArabella — Possibly 'yielding to prayer'Araceli — Altar of heavenAudrey — Noble strengthAurelia — GoldenAyodele — Joy has come home Hindu names (95)
Aabheri — Name of a classical ragaAadhya — The first; primordial powerAadrita — Respected, honouredAadya — The first; primordial powerAahana — Inner light; first rays of sunAahladini — She who gives joyAakriti — Shape, form, figureAamani — Spring seasonAanchal — End of a sari; shelterAanya — Inexhaustible; gracefulAaradhya — Worthy of worshipAarati — Ritual of waving lampsAarohi — Ascending musical scaleAarushi — First ray of the sun; dawnAashna — Beloved; close friendAastha — Faith, trust, devotionAayushi — Long-lived; full of lifeAbhaya — Fearless oneAbhijata — Noble, well-bornAbhilasha — Wish, heartfelt desireAbhirami — Delightful; Goddess AbhiramiAchala — Steady, immovable; the earthAditi — Boundless, limitlessAdrija — Born of the mountainAdvika — Unique, one of a kindAhalya — Flawless; unploughed landAhana — First rays of the sun; dawnAhilya — Without blemish; flawlessAhimsa — Non-violence, harmlessnessAishani — Goddess Durga; consort of ShivaAishwarya — Wealth, prosperity, divine powerAkanksha — Wish, desire, aspirationAkhila — Whole, completeAkshara — Letter; imperishableAkshatha — Unbroken; sacred rice grainsAkshaya — Imperishable, everlastingAkshita — Imperishable, everlastingAkshitha — Permanent, imperishableAlaknanda — Joy of Alaka; a Himalayan riverAlka — Curl of hair; Kubera's cityAlokananda — Joy of lightAmbalika — Little motherAmbika — Mother; goddess ParvatiAmita — Boundless, infiniteAmrita — Nectar of immortalityAmritha — Immortal nectarAmruta — Nectar of immortalityAmudha — Nectar; sweet as ambrosiaAmulya — Priceless, invaluableAmutha — NectarAnagha — Sinless, pure, faultlessAnamika — Nameless one; the ring fingerAnandhi — Joyful, one who brings happinessAnandi — Joyful; bringer of joyAnandini — Joyful; one who gives delightAnanya — Unique; without equalAnasuya — Free from envyAnchita — Honoured, reveredAnindita — Blameless, faultless, virtuousAnisha — Continuous; without nightAnjali — Offering with joined handsAnjana — Mother of Hanuman; also kohlAnkita — Marked, distinguishedAnnapurna — Full of food; goddess of nourishmentAnokhi — Unique, unusual, rareAnshika — A small part, a portionAnshu — Ray of light, sunbeamAnshula — Radiant, sunnyAntra — Second stanza of a song; innerAnuja — Younger sisterAnupama — Incomparable, uniqueAnupriya — Beloved, dearly lovedAnuradha — A lunar mansion; following RadhaAnushka — Grace; pet form of AnnaAnusuya — Free from envyAnvitha — Connected, endowed, understoodAparajita — Undefeated, unconqueredAparna — Leafless; name of ParvatiApsara — Celestial nymph, heavenly dancerAradhana — Worship, devotionArathi — Ritual of waving lampsArchana — Worship, offering of honourArpita — Offered, dedicatedArundhati — Faithful one; the morning star AlcorArunima — Glow of dawn, reddish radianceArya — Noble, honourableAsavari — Name of a morning ragaAshvini — First lunar mansion; star of the horseAshwini — First lunar mansion; star of the horseAsmita — Identity, self-respectAtulya — Incomparable, beyond compareAvani — The earthAvanthi — Ancient city and kingdom of AvantiAvantika — Of Avanti; old name of UjjainAvni — The earth Muslim names (180)
Aabida — Worshipper, devoted to GodAadila — Just and fair-mindedAafiya — Good health, well-being, safetyAafiyah — Good health, well-being, safetyAafiyat — Good health, well-beingAafreen — Praise, bravo, well doneAaisha — Living, alive; she who thrivesAakifah — Devoted, staying in worshipAala — God's blessings and favoursAaleyah — Exalted, high, loftyAaliya — High, exalted, sublimeAaliyah — Exalted, sublime, highestAamaal — Hopes, aspirationsAamila — Hard-working, one who actsAamina — Safe, secure, at peaceAamira — Prosperous, flourishing, full of lifeAamirah — Prosperous, thrivingAanisa — Friendly, pleasant; young ladyAarifa — Knowing, wise, discerningAasiya — Āsiya, wife of PharaohAatika — Pure, noble; fragrantAatikah — Noble, pureAbeeda — Worshipper, devoted to GodAbeedah — Worshipper, devoted to GodAbeer — Fragrance, perfumeAbeera — Fragrance, perfumeAbida — Worshipper, devoted to GodAbiha — Of her father; from Fatima's title Umm AbihaAbir — Fragrance, scent of flowersAbrar — The righteous, the piousAdama — Of the earth; form of AdamAdeeba — Cultured, well-mannered, literary womanAdiba — Cultured, refined, well-manneredAdila — Just, fair, upright womanAfaf — Chastity, modesty, virtueAfifa — Chaste, pure, virtuousAfiyah — Wellbeing, good health, safetyAfnaan — Branches of treesAfnan — Branches of treesAfra — White tinged with earth colourAfraa — White with an earthy tintAfrah — Joys, celebrations, happinessAfreen — Praise, well done; admirableAfrin — Praise, admiration; well doneAfroz — Illuminating, one who lights upAfsaneh — Legend, fable, storyAfshaan — Scattering, sprinkling of sparkleAfshan — Scattering light, sparklingAfsheen — Generally explained as 'shining'; an old Persian titleAhd — Pledge, promise, covenantAhlaam — Dreams, hopesAhlam — Dreams, visionsAhoud — Pledges, promisesAhsen — Best, most beautifulAicha — Living, alive; she who lives wellAida — Returning; visitorAidah — Returning; visitorAiman — Blessed, fortunate; on the rightAin — Eye; spring of waterAini — My eye; my belovedAisata — Living, alive (form of Aisha)Aisha — Alive, living, she who lives wellAishatu — Living, alive (form of Aisha)Aisyah — Living, alive (form of Aisha)Ajla — Generally explained as moon halo, glowAjwa — Ajwa, the prized date of MadinahAkhtar — Star; good fortuneAkter — Star, a bright starAlara — Water fairy of Turkish legendAldina — Feminine of Aldin; 'nobility of the faith'Aleemah — A learned, knowledgeable womanAleena — Commonly explained as soft, delicateAleesha — Noble (by way of Alice)Aleeza — Joy; joyfulAlia — High, exalted, sublimeAlima — A learned, knowledgeable womanAlina — Commonly given as 'noble' or 'light'Alisha — Noble (as a form of Alicia)Aliya — Exalted, lofty, high-rankingAliyah — Exalted, high, loftyAljazi — Commonly given as 'one who rewards generously'Alma — Soul (Spanish); nurturing (Latin)Almas — Diamond; something preciousAlmira — Commonly given as 'princess' or 'noble lady'Alveena — Generally given as 'noble friend'Alvina — Noble friend; elf friendAmaal — Hopes, aspirationsAmaanah — Trust; something held in trustAmaira — Princess (as a form of Amira)Amal — Hope, aspirationAmalia — Work; industriousAmana — Trust, trustworthiness, loyaltyAmani — Wishes, hopes, aspirationsAmatul — Maidservant of (God)Ambar — Ambergris, a precious fragranceAmeena — Trustworthy, faithfulAmeenah — Trustworthy, honest womanAmeera — Princess, leaderAmina — Safe, secure, at peaceAminah — Safe, secure, protectedAminat — Safe, secure (form of Amina)Amino — Safe, trustworthy, secureAmira — Princess, leaderAmirah — Princess, female leaderAmna — Safe, secure, at peaceAmra — Life, long life (feminine of Amr)Amreen — Commonly explained as sky, heavenlyAnaam — Commonly given as 'blessings, favours'Anaan — Clouds; the expanse of the skyAnabia — Commonly explained as turning to GodAnahita — Immaculate, pureAnaya — Care, concern, protectionAneeqa — Elegant, graceful, stylishAneeqah — Elegant, gracefulAneesa — Friendly companion, good companyAneesah — Friendly, sociable companionAnisa — Friendly, good-natured companionAnjum — Stars; the heavenly bodiesAnoosha — Happy, blessed; immortalAnousheh — Happy, blessed; eternalAnum — Commonly explained as blessingsAnwaar — Lights, radiancesAqeela — Wise, intelligent; noblewomanAqeelah — Noble woman; the finest of her peopleAqsa — Farthest, most distantArafa — Arafah, the plain of the HajjAreeba — Clever, wise, skilfulAreebah — Clever, wise, skilfulAreej — Sweet fragrance, perfumeAreesha — Commonly explained as throne-like, exaltedArfah — Highest, most exaltedArifa — Knowing, wise womanArij — Sweet fragrance, perfumeArisha — Commonly explained as throne-like, exaltedArmita — Devotion, humilityArooba — Loving, devoted to her husbandArooj — Ascent, rise, heightAroosa — A brideArshia — Heavenly, of the throneArshiyah — Heavenly, of the throneArwa — Female mountain goat; gracefulArzoo — Wish, longing, desireAsalah — Authenticity, noble originAseel — Genuine, of noble originAsena — She-wolf of Turkic legendAsha — Life, livingAsifah — Storm, strong windAsil — Genuine, noble, purely descendedAsiya — She who heals and comfortsAsiyah — She who heals and comfortsAsli — Real, genuine, originalAsma — Exalted, loftyAssia — She who heals and comfortsAsya — Asia; also a form of AsiyaAteeqa — Free; noble, of fine qualityAteeya — Gift, presentAtheer — Cherished, favoured; the etherAtika — Noble, pure; fragrantAtiya — Gift, presentAtiyyah — Gift from GodAtoosa — Name of an ancient Persian queenAva — Sound, voiceAwatif — Tender feelings, emotionsAya — Verse, sign, miracleAyah — Sign; verse of the QuranAyat — Verses, signsAyesha — Lively, living, prosperousAyla — Moon's halo of lightAylin — Moonlight, moon haloAyra — Often explained as noble, respectedAysegul — Ayşe's rose; living roseAysha — Living, alive, prosperousAzadeh — Noble-minded, freeAzhaar — Blossoms, flowersAziza — Beloved, precious, honouredAzizah — Beloved, precious, honouredAzka — Most virtuous, purerAzra — Maiden; pureAzzah — Young gazelle; honourAzzahra — The radiant one Sikh names (14)
Jewish names (14)
Buddhist names (4)
Modern & Classic names (56)
Abeni — We asked for herAbiodun — Born during a festivalAbril — AprilAdaeze — Princess; king's daughterAdalyn — NobleAdaora — Daughter of all the peopleAddison — Son of AdamAdenike — The crown is cherishedAiko — Beloved child, child of loveAileen — Possibly 'light'; a form of EibhlínAilen — Ember, glowing coalAinsley — Clearing by a hermitageAkemi — Bright beautyAkua — Born on WednesdayAlaia — Joyful, happyAlana — Possibly 'child' or 'little rock'Alberta — Noble and brightAlice — Noble kindAlicia — NobleAlison — Noble; little AliceAllegra — Cheerful, livelyAlondra — LarkAlthea — Healing, wholesomeAlvild — Elf battleAlyssa — Noble; or the alyssum flowerAmanda — Worthy of loveAmara — Grace; immortalAmaryllis — To sparkleAmaya — The end; high place (debated)Amber — Amber, the golden gemstoneAmelia — Work, effort; industriousAmelie — Hard-workingAn — Peace, safetyAnemone — WindflowerAnsley — Clearing by the hermitageAnwen — Very fair, blessedApril — The month of April; perhaps 'to open'Arden — High; from the Forest of ArdenAria — Air; a solo song in operaAriadna — Most holy, very pureAriadne — Most holy, utterly pureAriane — Most holyArwen — Noble maidenAshley — Ash tree clearingAshlyn — Ash tree; possibly 'dream, vision'Astri — Divinely beautifulAstrid — Divinely beautifulAthena — Name of the goddess of wisdomAubrey — Elf rulerAugusta — Great, venerableAurelie — GoldenAurora — DawnAutumn — The autumn seasonAvery — Elf rulerAyame — Iris flowerAyelen — Joy, happiness