Christian Names Meanings for Baby Boys Starting with A

Antinous

Antinous (also Antinoüs or Antinoös; Ancient Greek: Ἀντίνοος; 27 November, c. 111 – before 30 October 130) was a Bithynian Greek youth and a favourite, or lover, of the Roman emperor Hadrian.

Meaning: One of penelopes suitors Origin: Greek

Antioch

proper noun. 1A city in southern Turkey, near the Syrian border; population 186,200 (est. 2007). Antioch was the ancient capital of Syria under the Seleucid kings, who founded it c.300 BC. Turkish name Antakya. 2A city in ancient Phrygia.

Antiochus

Meaning & History. From the Greek name Αντιοχος (Antiochos), derived from Greek αντι (anti) "against, compared to, like" and οχη (oche) "support". This was the name of several rulers of the Seleucid Empire.

Meaning: Pericles prince of tyre king of antioch Origin: English

Antionne

Antoine (French pronunciation: ​[ɑ̃.twan]) is a French given name (from Latin Antonius) that could mean beyond praise or highly praise-worthy. The female form is Antoinette.

Meaning: An ancient roman family Origin: French

Antipas

Biblical Meaning: The name Antipas is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Antipas is: For all, or against all.

Meaning: For all or against all Origin: Israeli

Antiphates

In Greek mythology, Antiphates (/ænˈtɪfətiːz/; Ancient Greek: Ἀντιφάτης) is the name of five characters. Antiphates, King of the Laestrygones, a mythological tribe of gigantic cannibals. He was married and had a daughter.

Meaning: A cyclops Origin: Greek

Antisthenes

Antisthenes. ... Antisthenes (/ænˈtɪsθɪniːz/; Greek: Ἀντισθένης; c. 445 – c. 365 BC) was a Greek philosopher and a pupil of Socrates. Antisthenes first learned rhetoric under Gorgias before becoming an ardent disciple of Socrates.

Meaning: Name of a philosopher Origin: Brazilian

Anto

The meaning of the name “Anto” is: “Priceless, inestimable worth”. Categories: Croatian Names. Used in: Croatian speaking countries. Gender: Boy Names.

Meaning: War child Origin: Cornish

Antoin

Antoine (French pronunciation: ​[ɑ̃.twan]) is a French given name (from Latin Antonius) that could mean beyond praise or highly praise-worthy. The name is a cognate of the masculine given name Anthony, and the feminine form is Antoinette.

Meaning: Beyond praise Origin: Brazilian

Antoinne

Origin of the name Antoine: Derived from the Latin Antonius, an old Roman family name of unknown etymology. “Priceless” and “of inestimable worth” are popular folk definitions of the name. Var: Anton, Antonio. Short: Toni, Tonio, Tony.

Meaning: Ancient roman family Origin: French