Names beginning with the letter A, chosen with care, sorted alphabetically.
8,488 names
8,488 names
Persian
Shervin is a Persian masculine name with two traditional interpretations: “immortal soul” from Anushirvan, or “like a lion” from shir, the Persian word for “lion.” It carries a strong, noble feeling with deep Iranian roots.
Chinese
Shihan is associated in the provided sources with peace, peacefulness, brightness, and class. For a Chinese girl, the exact meaning depends on the Chinese characters chosen, so parents can shape the name very personally.
Japanese
Shiori is a Japanese feminine name that can mean “bookmark” or “guide,” and with other kanji it can suggest “poem and weave,” “history and weave,” “tide and village,” or “lithe.” Its meaning depends on the characters a family chooses.
Hebrew
Shira is a Hebrew girls' name meaning “song” or “poem.” It comes from the Hebrew root שׁ-י-ר, connected with singing.
Hebrew
Shira Hallel is a Hebrew girls' name commonly understood as carrying the feeling of song and praise. Hallel comes from the Hebrew root הָלַל (halal), meaning "praise," and is also the name of a Jewish prayer made up of several psalms.
Hebrew
Shira Liel is a Hebrew girls' name often understood as “my song is for God” or “song of God.” Shira means “song,” and Liel is commonly read as a God-connected Hebrew name.
Hebrew
Shira Naomi is a Hebrew girl name led by Shira, from Hebrew שִׁירָה, meaning "song" or "poem." The full name feels lyrical, gentle, and grounded.
Hebrew
Shira is a Hebrew feminine name meaning "poetry," "singing," "music," or "song." As a full name, Shira Noya feels lyrical and bright, with Shira carrying the clearly documented musical meaning.
Sanskrit
Shiva comes from Sanskrit śiva, meaning "benign, kind, auspicious." Shiva Aryan Nair has a strong, flowing sound, with a sacred first name and a South Indian family-name style.
Persian
Shiva is linked in Sanskrit to Śiva, meaning "the auspicious one." In the full Persian girl name Shiva Katayoun Yazdani, the feeling is graceful, composed, and culturally layered.
Hindi
Shivam is a Hindi boy name closely associated with Shiva, a major Hindu deity. Parents often understand it as carrying a sacred, peaceful, and auspicious feeling.
Sanskrit
Shivam Aadi Verma is a Sanskrit-rooted boy's name often understood as carrying an auspicious, beginning-oriented feel. The provided source confirms Shivam as a name used in Indian popular culture, including a 2015 Telugu-language film title.
Hindi
Shivansh means “a part of Lord Shiva” or “Shiva’s portion.” It comes from Sanskrit elements Shiva and ansh, meaning a part, portion, or fragment.
Hindi
Shivansh means "a part of Lord Shiva." In the full name Shivansh Nakul Pandey, the first name carries a devotional Hindi meaning with a calm, strong sound.
Hindi
Shivansh means “part of Shiva” and is rooted in Sanskrit and Hindu naming tradition. In the full name Shivansh Naman Bhardwaj, Shivansh gives the name its devotional center and calm, strong sound.
Persian
Shiva comes from Sanskrit and means "benign, kind, auspicious." In Hindu tradition, Shiva is a major deity associated with destruction, restoration, yoga, meditation, the arts, and the Supreme Being in Shaivism.
Bengali
Shourjo Rion Ghosh has a brave, bright, modern Bengali feel, with Ghosh identifying the name with Bengali Hindu heritage. The exact etymology of Shourjo and Rion is not confirmed in the provided sources, so the safest reading is cultural and stylistic rather than strictly linguistic.
Sanskrit
Shravani is a Sanskrit-origin girl name linked to Shravan, meaning "to hear" or "to listen." It is also understood as "born in Shravana" and is associated in Hindu naming tradition with Goddess Parvati.
Sanskrit
Shravan is connected with the Shravan Nakshatra and the sacred Hindu month named for it, while Kaul is a Kashmiri surname associated with the meaning "well born" and with kula, the Sanskrit word for family or clan. Taken together, Shravan Nakul Kaul feels devotional, learned, and rooted in Kashmiri and Sanskrit heritage.
Tamil
Shravya is given with meanings such as “worthy,” “wisdom,” and “knowledge,” with roots listed in Sanskrit and several Indian languages, including Tamil. Ilakkiya and Prakash complete the name with a graceful Tamil sound, though the provided sources do not give confirmed meanings for those parts.
Bengali
Shreya Banerjee Oishi is a Bengali girl’s name with a gentle, musical feel. The exact meaning is not confirmed in the supplied sources, so it’s safest to treat it as a culturally Bengali name rather than make a firm etymology claim.
Tamil
Shreya is commonly understood as “auspicious,” “fortunate,” or “excellent.” Shreya Dharini Raman has a graceful Tamil family-name feel, with Shreya carrying the clearest given-name meaning.
Hindi
Shreyansh Kumar Saxena is a Hindi masculine name. The supplied sources confirm modern Indian use of the given name Shreyansh and the surname Saxena, but they do not verify a specific historical meaning for Shreyansh.
Bengali
Shubham Agnivo Mitra is a Bengali boy's name built around Shubham, an Indian given name listed in baby name sources and carried by several public figures. The full combination has a bright, cultured feel, though the provided sources do not verify one single fixed meaning for all three parts together.
Bengali
Shubhro is a Bengali boy name connected to the Sanskrit name Shubhra, meaning "white" or "pure." It has a clean, calm, devotional feel, with a quiet brightness at its center.
Urdu
Shumaila is a feminine Urdu name whose exact meaning is not confirmed in the supplied sources. It is best presented as a graceful Urdu girl name with an elegant sound rather than a name with a verified single meaning.
Japanese
Shun is a short, crisp Japanese boy name. Its meaning depends on the kanji chosen, and one well-known writing, 旬, connects to seasonality, timing, and a thing at its peak.
Bengali
Shuvo Nabil Rahman has a bright, gracious feel: Shuvo is commonly associated with goodness or auspiciousness in Bengali use, while Nabil is widely used in Muslim families with the sense of noble or high-born. Rahman is a deeply familiar Muslim family name connected with mercy and compassion.
Chinese
Shuyu is a Chinese feminine name whose meaning depends on the Hanzi characters chosen. With 舒予, it can suggest “comfortable giving” or “to unfold and give,” while other forms can carry meanings like “virtuous beauty” or “grounded universe.”
Persian
Siavash Arash Khosravi is presented here as a Persian boy's full name. The specific meaning of Siavash, Arash, and Khosravi cannot be verified from the supplied source excerpts.
Persian
Siavash is a Persian boy name commonly interpreted as “possessing black steeds” or “black horse owner.” Siavash Bahman has a strong Persian sound, pairing an epic first name with a dignified second name.
Persian
Siavash Darius is a Persian boy name combining Siavash, “the one with black stallions,” with Darius, “holding firm the good.” Together, it feels noble, poetic, and deeply rooted in Persian history and legend.
Arabic
Siba is an Arabic name connected with صبا, often explained as “youth,” “morning,” or “east wind.” It has a fresh, bright feeling, like the first cool air of a new day.
Chinese
Sichen is a Chinese unisex name reported to mean "thinking of the past." Because Chinese names depend on the chosen characters, its exact nuance can vary from family to family.
Tamil
Siddharth is a Sanskrit name meaning “one who has accomplished his goal” or “one who has attained meaning.” It comes from siddha, meaning accomplished or achieved, and artha, meaning goal, wealth, or meaning.
Tamil
Siddharth is a Hindu boy name, widely used as a given name in India and among Indian families abroad. Siddharth Aravind Rajan has a polished Tamil feel: clear, dignified, and easy to shorten to Sid or Siddhu.
Hindi
Siddharth Jay combines Sanskrit and Hindi naming roots: Siddharth means “one who has achieved his purpose,” while Jay is commonly understood as “victory.” Together, it gives the feeling of a boy who is purposeful, steady, and victorious.
Sanskrit
Siddharth Keshav is a Sanskrit boy name often understood as a thoughtful, purposeful name: Siddharth is commonly read as “one who has accomplished his aim,” while Keshav is a traditional Sanskrit name associated with Lord Krishna. Together, it has a calm, wise, and devotional feel.
Sanskrit
Siddharth is a Sanskrit boy name commonly understood as “one who has achieved his aim” or “one whose purpose is fulfilled.” In the full name Siddharth Mohan Bhattacharya, it carries a thoughtful, dignified feeling with deep Indian roots.
Hindi
Siddharth is traditionally understood as a Sanskrit and Hindi name meaning “one who has achieved his aim” or “one whose purpose is fulfilled.” With Neel, often connected with the color blue in Indian naming, and Dube, a North Indian surname, the full name feels thoughtful, steady, and distinctly Hindi.
Sanskrit
Siddharth is a Sanskrit boy name commonly understood as “one who has accomplished his aim” or “one whose purpose is fulfilled.” Neel adds a calm, vivid Sanskrit feel often associated with the color blue, while Joshi gives the full name a familiar Indian surname shape.
Hindi
Siddharth is commonly understood as a Sanskrit-derived name meaning “one who has accomplished a goal.” Neel is commonly associated with “blue,” giving Siddharth Neel Khanna a thoughtful, calm, quietly accomplished feeling.
Arabic
Sidra is an Arabic girl name connected with the Sidrat al-Muntaha, the sacred lote tree named in Islamic tradition. It is also given the poetic meanings “like a star” and “lotus tree.”
Punjabi
Sifat Karamjit Toor can be read as a Punjabi name with a graceful, praise-filled feeling. Sifat is often understood as “praise” or “good qualities,” while Karamjit suggests blessing, grace, and victory.
Punjabi
Sifat Noor is a graceful Punjabi girl’s name built around Noor, an Arabic unisex name meaning “light.” Together, it feels like a name of brightness, dignity, and gentle presence.
Hebrew
Sigal is presented here as a Hebrew feminine name. The supplied sources do not verify a specific Hebrew meaning, so the safest meaning note is that Sigal is a Hebrew name with an unconfirmed meaning in this source set.
Scandinavian
Sigurd means “victory guardian” or “victory protector.” Sigurd Elias feels Scandinavian, strong, and story-rich, with Sigurd carrying the old heroic weight of a dragon-slayer name.
Chinese
Sihan is a short, gentle name used in more than one naming context. As a Chinese-style pinyin name, its meaning depends on the characters chosen, while one baby-name source lists Sihan with Arabic meanings such as “lion,” “brave warrior,” “king,” and “bright.”
Korean
Si Hwan is a Korean boy name whose exact meaning depends on the hanja chosen for each syllable. Without confirmed hanja, it is best understood as the Korean given name Si Hwan, written 시환.
Filipino
Siklab Daniel Austria feels bright, brave, and distinctly Filipino. Because the provided sources do not document the etymology of Siklab, this page treats its meaning conservatively as a modern Filipino-style given name with a fiery, energetic feel.
