List of Baby Names for Boys Starting with A

Abu

(AB-boo)

Means "father of" in Arabic. This is commonly used as an element in a kunya, which is a type of Arabic nickname. The element is combined with the name of one of the bearer's children (usually the eldest son).

Meaning: Father of a child Origin: Arabic

Acamapichtli

(ah-kah-mah-PEECH-lee)

Acamapichtli (Classical Nahuatl: Ācamāpichtli [aːkamaːˈpit͡ʃt͡ɬi], meaning "Handful of reeds") was the first tlatoani, or ruler, of the Aztecs (or Mexica) of Tenochtitlan, and founder of the Aztec imperial dynasty. He became ruler in 1375 and reigned for 19 years.

Meaning: Handful of reeds Origin: Native American

Achilles

(ə-KIL-eez)

Greek Meaning: The name Achilles is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Achilles is: The mythological hero of the Trojan War famous for his valor and manly beauty - his only weak spot was his ankle (hence Achilles' Heel).

Meaning: Warrior Origin: Greek

Achim

(AH-khim)

Achim (German pronunciation: [ˈaxiːm]) is the German short name for Joachim or Jehoiakim (Hebrew meaning "he whom Jehovah has set up"). In the Bible, Achim is mentioned in Jesus' genealogy as the son of Zadok and father of Eliud (Mt 1, 14).

Meaning: Constructed by God Origin: Hebrew

Achmed

(OCK-med)

The meaning of the name “Achmed” is: “Worthy of praise; more commendable”. Categories: African American Names, African Names, Arabic Names.

Meaning: Praiseworthy Origin: Arabic

Acke

(AH-keh)

Acker Name Meaning. Dutch and German: topographic name from Middle High German and Middle Dutch acker '(cultivated) field', hence a byname for a peasant. English: topographic name for someone living by a piece of cultivated land, from Middle English aker 'acre', 'field' (Old English æcer).

Meaning: Peace of the father Origin: Hebrew, Swedish

Acton

(AK-tən)

Acton Name Meaning. English: habitational name from any of several places, especially in Shropshire and adjacent counties, named Acton. Generally, these are from Old English ac 'oak' + tun 'settlement'.

Meaning: From an oak tree town Origin: English

Adair

(ə-DAIR)

The name Adair is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Adair is: Fortunate and powerful. From the Old English name Eadgar, a compound of 'ead' meaning rich or happy, and 'gar' meaning spear. Famous bearer: 10th-century king Edgar of England; American author Edgar Allen Poe.

Meaning: Oak tree crossing Origin: Gaelic

Adalberto

(ah-dahl-BER-to/ə-dəl-BER-too)

The different meanings of the name Adalberto are: Germanic meaning: Nobly bright. Spanish meaning: Nobly bright.

Meaning: Aristocratic and bright Origin: Germanic, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Adamo

(ah-DAHM-o)

The meaning of the name “Adamo” is: “Man; earth”. Categories: Biblical Names, Italian Names. Used in: Italian speaking countries. Gender: Boy Names. Origins: Hebrew, Italian.

Meaning: Man Origin: Hebrew