Queen and Princess Names Starting With A

Aramoana

Maori

"pathway of the sea"

A beautiful elaboration on the Polynesian name Moana "sea", made famous by the 2016 Disney film of the same name. It is also a New Zealand place name.

Aranka

Hungarian, from Latin

"the golden one"

A sleek Hungarian variant of Aurelia.

Aranrhod

Welsh, possibly "silver wheel"

"silver wheel"

An alternative spelling, found in some sources, of Arianrhod. This version lacks the fashionable "Aria" sound that is part of Arianrhod's appeal.

Arantxa

Basque

"thornbush"

Basque names, indeed the entire Basque language, are unrelated to any other. Arantxa is a diminutive of Arantzazu. This obscure choice was made known by tennis player Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario.

Arantza

Arantza is a feminine Basque name originating from the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. The name refers to the Virgin of Arantzazu, a Marian…

Aranya

Sanskrit

This pretty name is most commonly used in Southeast Asia, although Westerners might recognize it as the middle name of Owen Wilson's daughter Lyla.

Aranza

Basque

"Among the thorns"

The name of a popular Mexican singer and a telenovela character, Aranza incredibly rose out of obscurity to become Number 607 in the US in 2014. The name comes from Arantzazu, a shrine associated…

Arava

Hebrew

"willow"

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

Aravah

Hebrew

"willow"

Also spelled as Arava, this pretty yet rugged name has two possible nature meanings. On one hand, it may come from aravot , the word for willow branch, a significant part of the Jewish holiday of…

Araya

Thai, Sanskrit

"noble"

Araya is one of those names that seems to have a different derivation and meaning on every website. The one we consider most reliable is that it's a variation of the very popular Arya, which means…

Arayah

Arayah is a modern feminine name that combines elements of several naming traditions. It may be a variation of Araya, which has Thai origins meaning 'noble' or could be related to the Hebrew name…

Arazoa

Basque

"Problem"

A mischievous choice for the naughty child, Arazoa has a pleasant sound and eye-catching look. Beware the confusion that is almost inevitable with Arizona.

Arban

Mongolian

"the fluent one"

This undiscovered Mongolian name has a tailored charm.

Arbela

Arbela is a feminine name with ancient historical roots, connecting to the city of Arbela (modern Erbil in Iraq) where Alexander the Great won a decisive battle. This elegant name carries echoes of…

Arbella

Arbella is a feminine name with noble historical connections, most notably through Lady Arbella Stuart, a potential successor to Queen Elizabeth I of England in the early 17th century. The name…

Arbelle

Arbelle is a delicate feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly deriving from Latin 'arbor' meaning 'tree,' suggesting natural beauty and strength. It may also be a variant of Arabella, which…

Arcadia

Greek

"region offering peace and contentment"

Arcadia, a name for an unspoiled paradise, makes an attractive secular alternative to Nevaeh or Eden. For parents who want an unusual name with a friendlier nickname, Arcadia has the advantage of…

Arcadie

Arcadie is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from Arcadia, the mountainous region in Greece that was considered an idyllic pastoral paradise in ancient mythology. The name evokes images of…

Arcana

word name

This name has many different connotations, from Tarot cards to a species of butterfly. It is related to the English word arcane, which means esoteric, mysterious, enigmatic.

Arcangela

Greek

"high-ranking angel"

Arcangela is a heavenly possibility if Angel or Angela isn't elevated enough for you.