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Arvo
Finnish
"value, worth"
Arvo is a simple name virtually unknown in the US and UK that might get discovered thanks to the surprise popularity of Arlo.
Arvy
Arvy is a charming masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a diminutive of names like Arvid (of Norse origin meaning 'eagle tree') or Arthur (Celtic, meaning 'bear' or…
Arwyn
Welsh
"very fair"
Derived from Welsh gwyn "white, fair" plus an intensifying prefix, Arwyn is a warm and unusual option.
Ary
Ary is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a shortened form of larger names like Aryeh (Hebrew for 'lion'), Aristotle, or Aryan. In Hebrew contexts, it directly relates to…
Arya
Sanskrit
"noble"
A venerable boys' name in Persian and South Asian cultures that is increasingly used for girls in most parts of the world, thanks largely to the popularity of Game of Thrones character Arya Stark. In…
Aryaan
Aryaan is a masculine name of Sanskrit and Persian origin, representing a modern variation of 'Aryan,' which historically meant 'noble' or 'honorable' in ancient Indo-Iranian languages. The name has…
Arafat
Arafat is primarily an Arabic masculine name that gained international recognition through Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The name derives from the Mount Arafat near Mecca, a significant location…
Aryav
Aryav is a masculine name with Sanskrit or Hindi origins, particularly popular in India. The name likely combines elements of 'Arya' meaning 'noble' or 'honorable' in Sanskrit, with a distinctive…
Arye
Hebrew
"lion"
This biblical name, pronounced ahr yeh, is a not uncommon boys' name in Israel. It can also be spelled Aryeh , the most popular form by far, or Arieh. The feminine equivalent is Levi'a. Possible down…
Aryeh
Hebrew
"lion"
Aryeh, which can also be spelled Arye or Arieh, is a Biblical name sometimes heard in modern Israel. In the US, this is the most popular spelling by far, given to 100 boys last year. But the girls'…
Aryo
Persian
"aryan"
Aryobarzanes or Aryo Barzan, meaning "exalting the Aryans", is the name of a Persian hero who fought against Alexander the Great in 330 BC.
Arza
Hebrew
"panels of cedar"
A straightforward and intriguing Hebrew name that feels fresher than the popular Ezra.
Araf
Araf is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Arabic, it means 'recognition' or 'understanding,' and refers to a place between heaven and hell mentioned in the Quran. In Welsh…
Asaad
Asaad is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'happiest' or 'most fortunate.' It derives from the Arabic root word 'sa'ada,' relating to happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. The name has…
Asad
Asad is an Arabic name meaning "lion," symbolizing strength, courage, and nobility. It has been used throughout the Muslim world for centuries and carries significant cultural importance. In Islamic…
Asael
Asael is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the elements 'asah' meaning 'made' and 'el' meaning 'God' - thus translating to 'made by God' or 'God has created.' In the Bible, Asael…
Asaf
Hebrew
"collector"
The modern Hebrew form of Asaph, which was the name of several characters in the Old Testament.
Asahd
Variant of Asad. DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck used this spelling for their son, born in 2016.
Asahel
Hebrew
"created by God"
A biblical character who was one of David's most valiant warriors and was known for being fast. But in the modern English-speaking world, this name may be too close to an insulting anatomical word.
Albertus
Latin form of Albert, German
"noble, bright"
Albertus is the Latin form of Albert, a masculine name derived from the Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright), thus meaning 'noble and bright' or 'nobly famous.' This classical form…