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Aja
Hindi
"goat"
Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.
Aj
Initial name
Made up of the letters A and J, this initial name is often used as a nickname, however, a growing number of parents are choosing to put AJ on the birth certificate. It has been making the occasional…
Ádamh
Ádamh is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Adam, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'man' or 'earth.' The distinctive spelling and accent mark preserve its Celtic linguistic heritage while…
Aizik
Aizik is a masculine name that serves as a variation of Isaac, which derives from the Hebrew name Yitzchak, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." This biblical name references the son of…
Aizen
Japanese
"love, affection + good, virtuous"
A succinct and stylish Japanese name with an appealing and powerful meaning, Aizen can be interpreted as translating to "love and goodness", "lover of good", or "one whose good deeds come from love"…
Adamek
Adamek is a masculine name of Eastern European origin, primarily found in Czech, Slovak, and Polish communities. It functions as a diminutive form of Adam, adding the affectionate suffix '-ek' to the…
Ajaja
Yoruba
"one who fights and breaks free"
This Yoruba praise name is used throughout West Africa, and has an empowering meaning.
Ajamu
Nigerian, Yoruban
"he fights for his desires"
Rhythmic name sometimes associated with calypso singer King Ajamu.
Ajan
Swiss-German, meaning unknown
Common in the German-speaking region of Switzerland
Ajani
Nigerian, Yoruban
"the victor"
An easily assimilated African name, a novel twist on Johnny.
Ajax
Greek mythology name
"mourner, earth land"
Ajax is the name of two Greek heroes, both who fought in the Trojan war and feature in Homer's "Iliad". Distinctive yet familiar in sound, thanks to similar choices like Jack, Asa, and Ajay, Ajax is…
Ajay
Sanskrit
"unconquered"
A very common boys' name in South Asia, with a strong meaning. Some are bound to pronounce it AJ, as in Soprano.
Ajdin
Bosnian form of Aydın, Turkish
"bright, clear"
Bright and friendly, Ajdin is a popular choice in Bosnia and Herzegovina, having been in the Top 50 since the 2000s. It reached #3 in the charts in 2011, but has now declined slightly in use. It…
Ajeet
Modern Indian form of Ajita, Sanskrit
"invincible, unconquerable"
Ajeet is the more contemporary form of Ajita, a name used in across India, with connections to both Buddhism and Hinduism. Derived for Sanskrit, it means "unconquerable", and is used as an…
Ajit
Ajit is a masculine name with roots in Sanskrit and Indian culture, meaning 'unconquered,' 'invincible,' or 'victorious.' This powerful name has been used throughout South Asia, particularly in…
Ajlan
Ajlan is a masculine name of Arabic origin. It carries meanings associated with haste, quickness, or speed in Arabic. The name is most commonly found in Middle Eastern countries, particularly in…
Ajnur
Ajnur is a masculine name with Bosnian and Albanian origins, particularly common among Muslim communities in the Balkans. The name typically combines 'aj' (moon) and 'nur' (light), creating the…
Akachi
Igbo
"the hand of God"
A name of Igbo origin with a spiritual meaning, Akachi is unisex though it is used slightly more often on boys in Nigeria.
Abelard
German
"noble, steadfast"
Abelard brings to mind Peter/Pierre Abelard, the great twelfth century Breton scholastic philosopher and theologian, who was equally celebrated for his tragic love affair with Heloise--one of the…
Aiyden
Aiyden is a modern masculine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Aiden. The traditional Aiden comes from the Irish name Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire' or 'fiery.' This…