Hebrew Names that Start With A

Arella

Simple and worldly, popular and carrying two positive meanings in two diverse cultures. A winner prime for wider use.

Amit

Amaris and Amarys are pretty modernized versions of the ancient Hebrew Amariah. Almost 300 baby girls were named Amaris in the US last year, along with nearly 100 boys, but only seven baby girls were given the Amarys spelling.

Amarys

A rare Biblical name that appears in the New Testament, borne by the father of two of the Apostles, Alphaeus may appeal to those who want something with Biblical roots but don't want to go for any of the classic or recently popular options. It could also be an interesting way to get to  nickname Alfie (or Alphie).

Alphaeus

Abijah is a truly unusual, truly unisex, truly appealing biblical name. There were several male Abijahs in the Bible, one of them, known as Abijah of Judah, was the fourth king of the House of David, and also a couple of females. 
 A Colonial era favorite with an energetic, modern aura, Abijah is a possible Elijah replacement. A short form found in historical records: Bige, though Abe can work too.

Abijah

Adinah or Adina was a male figure in the Old Testament, though it's also used as agirls' name in modern Israel. It can be considered the grandmother of Dina or Dena.

Adinah

Adlai is an Old Testament name long associated with 1950's liberal presidential candidate Stevenson, who was named after his grandfather, who was Grover Cleveland's vice president in the nineteenth century. Now it's an unusual Biblical choice ripe for rediscovery.
 In the Bible, Adlai was a minor character, the father of one of King David's herdsmen. Adlai is a contracted form of the Hebrew name Adaliah.

Adlai

Edison's middle name is a fabulous option for parents looking for something with history and a soft sound. This could be the name you're looking for if you like Tesla's scientific pedigree but think that it has become too corporate with the advent of Elon Musk's company.

Alva

Abra is soft, sensitive feminine form of Abraham that was the name of a soft, sensitive character in the John Steinbeck book and movie, "East of Eden."  In the bible, Abra was a favorite of King Solomon and it was a popular name in seventeenth century England.
Abra is also a West African name used for girls born on Tuesday. The magical 'abracadabra' is thought to have originated in the Aramaic language.

Abra

A playful alternative to Abbie, Avery, Aubrey, and Briana, Abrie is a nickname style choice with a number of possible origins. It may be considered an variant of Aubrey, inspired by Abigail, giving it the meaning "elf ruler", however, it could equally be a feminine form of Biblical Abraham, meaning "father of multitudes". 
 
There's also the possibility that it comes from the Spanish and Catalan Abril, which translates to "April", or perhaps from the Ewe and Latin Abra which means "born on a Tuesday" and "maid" respectively. Additionally, there's the Persian Abrisham ("silk"), and the Hebrew Abriel (perhaps meaning "God is my father".)

Abrie

Abiana is a lively sounding option that may be viewed as a smoosh name, blending together Abigail and Anna. The two classic names may come together to give the meaning "my father is joyful and gracious", which may appeal to celebrating parents.
 
Alternatively, it may be seen as a blend of the Hebrew elements av and ana which could be interpreted as "my father has answered" when combined. Other sources however link the name to Abia or Abijah, meaning "my father is Yahweh". 
 
There is the possibility that it is a Ghanaian name too, derived from Akan to mean "fourth born child" or "born on Tuesday"; this however is speculation. 
 
Ghanaian singer Abiana (full name: Eldah Naa Abiana Dickson) is a notable bearer.

Abiana

Abijah, which you might think of as Abigail with rhythm, is the name of both female and male personages in the Bible.  A biblical Queen Abijah was the daughter, wife, and mother of kings.  The name is pronounced with a long i, to rhyme with Elijah. 

Avdel is an obscure Old Testament name with a straightforward feel and sound and the fashionable A initial.  One to consider if you want a highly unusual yet not difficult Hebrew or Biblical name.

Avdel

This multi-cultural name has a pleasant, delicate sound.  Variations include Amali and Amalya,both of which mean industrious.

Amarli

Abisha is a feminine name with biblical and Hebrew origins, derived from the name Abishai, meaning 'father of a gift' or 'my father is a gift.' The original masculine form appears in the Old Testament as one of King David's mighty warriors and the nephew of David. The feminine adaptation Abisha maintains the meaningful connection to 'gift' while offering a softer sound. This uncommon name has been occasionally used in Christian communities, particularly among those who appreciate its biblical heritage. Abisha has a melodic quality with its three syllables and gentle ending. While never reaching widespread popularity in Western countries, the name has an exotic yet accessible quality that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical depth and spiritual significance.

Abisha

Pronounced as-TAIR-ah, this is one of many frequently heard Israeli flower names.  Other floral choices popular in Israel include Dafna, which means laurel; Dailia; Irit, which means daffodil; and Vered, which means rose.

Astera

Straightforward yet intriguing, a winning combination. 

Arza

Arela is a delicate feminine name with possible Hebrew origins, where it may be related to the word "ara'el" meaning "angel" or "hero of God." In some interpretations, it could be a variation of Ariella, meaning "lion of God." Arela might also have roots in other cultures, such as being a variant of the Spanish Araceli, meaning "altar of the sky." This melodious name remains relatively uncommon but offers a beautiful alternative to more popular names like Aria or Arielle. Its gentle rhythm and soft ending sound create a name that feels both graceful and distinctive, with an ethereal quality that many parents find appealing.

Arela

Appearing in some versions of the Old Testament, Ardith sounds like an ethereal combination of Arden and Edith, with a sweet naturey meaning. Also appearing as Ardeth and Ardath, it was first considered as a first name after the writer Marie Corelli used Ardath as the name of her 1889 novel. It was at its peak in the 1930s, when it was given to 176 girls.

Ardith

Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning. 

Arava

Hebrew names that start with the letter A for boys and girls, including Arella, Amit, Amarys, Alphaeus, Abijah, Adinah, Adlai, Alva, Abra, Abrie, Abiana, Abijah, Avdel, Amarli, Abisha, Astera, Arza, Arela, Ardith, and Arava. (Page 6)