Female and male first names beginning with the letter “A”..

African American name created by blending Anthony and Wanetta, popularized during the Black Power movement, often associated with strength and uniqueness.

Distinctive feminine name of African American origin, derived from the French Antoine meaning 'priceless'.

Antwanique, of Yoruba origin, means "one who works tirelessly for others," signifying diligence, compassion, and selflessness.

African American name of Swahili origin, literally translating to 'wide night'.

African American name created in modern times without a specific language or cultural origin.

Antwane is an uncommon yet powerful African name derived from Swahili 'ntwani', meaning 'born on Monday'.

African-American name with deep roots in Swahili culture, derived from 'ntu' meaning 'person', and prefix 'an-' signifying 'first'. It signifies 'the first person' or 'unique human being', gaining popularity during the Black Pride movement.

African American name created from combining Anthony (Latin for 'priceless') and Wayne ('wagon road'), interpreted as 'highly praiseworthy journey'.

Distinctive given name of African American origin, derived from "Antwan" meaning 'flower' in Swahili, combined with another African name, Kareem, signifying 'generous' or 'noble' in Arabic.

Distinctive African American name derived from Antwan, meaning "well-born" or "gifted." It symbolizes success and accomplishment.

Distinctive African American given name for boys, created in the late 20th century by combining elements from names like Anthony, Andrew, and Wayne. It has no specific meaning but reflects a desire to celebrate African American identity.

African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "twins," celebrating the birth of twins as a blessing in Yoruba culture.

Uncommon yet meaningful African-origin name derived from "Olantunji," meaning "the king has returned." It carries a rich history among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and has gained global recognition through notable bearers like Antawn Jamison and Big Ant Styles. Despite spelling variations, Antwine remains a powerful statement of African heritage and pride.

African American female given name of unique origin, tracing back to the Harlem Renaissance era. Its meaning is believed to blend aspects from 'Anthony', meaning "highly praiseworthy," and '-winette', referring to victory or conquest.

Unique African name of Igbo origin, meaning "God has answered me," signifying divine intervention or answered prayer.

Distinctive African American name, a combination of Antoine and Anthony, meaning "priceless" or "highly praiseworthy".

Distinctive African-origin given name derived from Antonio, meaning "priceless" or "highly worthy," sharing roots with Anthony and Antoine, and bearing historical rarity yet contemporary relevance through notable figures like rapper Antwon and basketball player Antawn Jamison.

African American name derived from Anthony (meaning 'priceless') and Jonathan ('gift from God'), signifying 'priceless gift from God'.

African-derived female name of Yoruba origin, meaning "God has made me strong.

African American name derived from Latin Antonius, meaning 'priceless' or 'commendable'. It gained popularity in the 20th century U.S., often spelled variably like Antwan, Antonwun, etc. Notables include jazz saxophonist Antawn Walton.

Antwon: An African American variant of Antoine (Latin Antonius), symbolizing strength, determination, and intelligence.

African-origin name from Nigeria's Igbo tribe, translating to 'the king has been born', symbolizing destiny and royalty.

Unique African American girls' name created by combining elements of Anthony and Annette, with no specific meaning but gained popularity in the US during the mid-20th century.

Antwonn, of African origin, is a variant spelling of Anthony, meaning 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy'. Its rarity adds to its distinctiveness.

American given name created by Zora Neale Hurston for her character Antwone Fisher in "Their Eyes Were Watching God." Its meaning remains uncertain but it is believed to be inspired by African-American naming patterns.

African American name derived from Swahili "ntuwa," meaning "born on Friday.

Uncommon African American name derived from the Swahili word "antawa," meaning "born on Tuesday.

American given name of African origin derived from Anthony and Antwan, meaning "highly praiseworthy beautiful flower".

French-origin given name that means 'before' or 'in front', possibly derived from the ancient Greek name Antiochus, suggesting leadership, pioneering spirit, resilience and determination.

Antony is a Latin-origin male name meaning "priceless" or "highly priceless." It derives from the Latin word "antonius," widely used among Roman emperors. Notable figures like Mark Antony contributed to its popularity. In different cultures, it translates as Antonius/Antonios in Greek, Антон (Anton) in Slavic, and אנטוניו (Antoni) in Hebrew. The name gained widespread use during the Middle Ages due to Saint Anthony of Padua. Throughout history, Antony has been used as both a given name and surname, borne by figures like Dutch scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek and current U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Anu, of Indian origin, signifies 'the one who grants boons' in Hindu mythology, derived from Goddess Durga's many names.

Finnish name meaning 'grace' or 'mercy', originally associated with the fertility goddess in ancient Finnish mythology.

Arabic male given name derived from "Anwar," meaning "light" in Arabic, associated with brightness and enlightenment.

Indian male given name meaning 'experience' or 'feeling', reflecting personal growth and depth of emotion, with roots in ancient Hindu culture and philosophy.

Ancient Egyptian name derived from "Anpu", meaning "the one who answers" or "the one who is on the seat". As the god of embalming and the afterlife, Anubis played a crucial role in preparing deceased for judgment based on their heart's weight against Ma'at's feather.

Uncommon yet captivating Indian name from Andhra Pradesh, derived from Sanskrit words 'Anu' (following) and 'Deep' (light), translating to 'one who follows the light'. It symbolizes knowledge, wisdom, and guidance, reflecting its rich cultural heritage in Hindu mythology.

Unique Spanish name derived from "anuelo," meaning "little ring." Traditionally given to boys born on San Anulo's feast day, October 12th, it has historical significance but isn't widely associated with any specific religious figure or event. Though less common today, it remains an elegant and distinctive choice.

Lovely Hawaiian name that means "the breath of heaven.

Rare Sanskrit name of Indian origin, combining 'anu' (after) and 'hya' (life), signifying 'life after'. It holds cultural significance associated with Lord Krishna's arrival, symbolizing new beginnings.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'born after' or 'the one born next'.