List of American Baby Names Meanings Starting with A

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Adalyn

The origin of the name Adalyn is American. ... It is a constructed name, combining Ada and Lynn. It also can be a form of Adeline and Adelina. The meaning of the name Adalyn is noble. Common nicknames include Ada, Lyn, and Daly.

Adalynn

Etymology & Historical Origin - Adalynn. Adalynn is essentially a new American invention. It followed Adalyn (with one “n”) onto the female naming charts for the first time in 2008. As newly coined name, Adalyn is thought to have been inspired by one of two more traditional names. ... Ada + Lynn = new name.

Aiyana

(EYE-yah-nah)

Aiyana is a feminine given name. It is often claimed to be a Native American name meaning "blossoming" or "eternal flower", but it is more likely to be a modern respelling of the Somali name Ayanna, which means "this is a beautiful flower".

Meaning: Eternal blossom Origin: American

Alijah

The meaning of the name “Alijah” is: “The Lord is My God”. Categories: American Names. Used in: English speaking countries. Gender: Boy Names. Origins: Hebrew.

Meaning: God of my people Origin: American E...

Allard

Allard Name Meaning. French and English: from the Old French, Norman, and Middle English personal name A(i)llard. This is of Germanic origin, being found in the continental form Adelard and in Old English as Æ{dh}elheard, both meaning 'noble hardy'.

Meaning: Noble, Brave Origin: American

Allayna

Origin of the name Alaina: A variant form of Elaine, a French cognate of the Greek Helenē (light, torch, bright). Alternatively, Alaina is used as a Scottish feminine form of Alan. Var: Alayna, Alena, Allaina, Allayna, Olena. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.

Meaning: Illumination Origin: American

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

Ahtahkakoop

(ah-tah-kah-KOOP)

Meaning & History. Means "star blanket" in Cree. This was the name of an early 19th-century Cree chief.

Meaning: Quilt of stars Origin: Native American

Ahuitzotl

(ah-WEE-tsaw-tl)

Ahuitzotl (Nahuatl: āhuitzotl, Nahuatl pronunciation: [aːˈwit͡sot͡ɬ] ( listen)) was the eighth Aztec ruler, the Hueyi Tlatoani of the city of Tenochtitlan, son of princess Atotoztli II. ... He took power as tlatoani in the year 7 Rabbit (1486), after the death of his predecessor and brother, Tizoc.

Meaning: Watering dog Origin: Native American

Amitola

(ah-mi-TOH-lah)

Native American Meaning: The name Amitola is a Native American baby name. In Native American the meaning of the name Amitola is: Rainbow.

Meaning: Like a rainbow Origin: Native American