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Arath
Arath is a masculine name of multiple cultural origins. In Celtic tradition, it may relate to the word for 'bear,' symbolizing strength and courage. It also appears in Mexican usage, possibly derived…
Albion
Latin
"white, bright"
Albion is an ancient, poetic, and literary name for Great Britain. As a name, Albion is a variation of Albus -- and Dumbledore fans might find it a congenial update. Attractive short forms include Al…
Arata
Japanese
"new; fresh"
Strong Japanese name with a hopeful meaning.
Arash
Arash is a masculine name of Persian origin steeped in Iranian mythology and history. It refers to the legendary archer Arash the Archer (Arash-e Kamangir), who sacrificed his life by putting all his…
Albins
Albins is a masculine name with Germanic and Latin influences. It derives from the root 'alb' meaning 'white' or 'bright,' the same source that gives us names like Albin and Albinus. As a…
Admundo
Admundo is a masculine name of Spanish origin, likely a variant of Edmund or Edmundo. It combines the Germanic elements 'ed' meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity' and 'mund' meaning 'protection,' creating…
Aras
Lithuanian, Turkish, Persian
"eagle; equal, balanced"
A sweet, simple name with roots in several cultures. In Lithuanian, Aras is a poetic bird name, while in Persian, Turkish, and Kurdish it is both a word meaning "equal", and the name of a river that…
Aranyu
Sanskrit
"forest"
Aranyu is an Indian name rarely used in the US, though the meaning gives it a fashionable woodsy appeal.
Albino
Albino is primarily a masculine name with Latin origins. It derives from 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright,' and historically referred to someone with pale or white features. The name is found in…
Arathoon
Arathoon is a masculine name of Armenian origin, primarily found within Armenian communities and their diaspora. The name likely derives from ancient Armenian roots, possibly connected to words…
Aran
Irish and Catalan place name
A versatile name with many roots. Aran can simply be an alternative spelling of Aaron. The Aran Islands lie off Ireland's west coast, while the Aran Valley is a region of Catalonia bordering the…
Arav
Sanskrit
"peaceful"
Arav (sometimes spelled Aarav) is a name popular in India and Pakistan. Jaipur-born actor Arav Choudhary is a well-known Indian personality. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar chose Aarav for his son's…
Araz
Kurdish
"river and mountain name"
A sharp and interesting Kurdish name derived from the name of a river and mountain in the region.
Arba
Arba is a rare masculine name with ancient origins, appearing in biblical contexts as the name of a figure described as 'the greatest man among the Anakim' in the Book of Joshua. The Hebrew meaning…
Arbel
Hebrew place name
In Israel, Mount Arbel is a mountain in the lower Galilee. Jewish parents have adopted it as a name for their sons and daughters for the mountain's historic and religious significance.
Arbie
Arbie is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a phonetic spelling of the initials 'R.B.,' making it a unique way to honor family members with those initials.…
Arbor
Latin
"tree"
Arbor is a quirky nature name with holiday vibes.
Arc
English word name
Refers, in literal terms, to a curved line -- as in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famed "arc of justice." Could also be used as a reference to Joan of Arc -- Arc being, there, derived from her father's…
Arcadian
English
"from Arcadia; idyllic"
Arcadia was a region of Ancient Greece that is now associated with a simple rustic life (way before Cottagecore was a thing). That means this name is not just long and lyrical, but also has a warm…
Aramis
French literary name
One of Dumas' swashbuckling Three Musketeers, now better known as a men's cologne.