King and Prince Names Starting With A

Aralt

Aralt is a masculine name of Germanic origin. It's a variant of the name Arnold, which is derived from the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'wald' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' This gives Aralt the…

Aram

Hebrew, Kurdish, Armenian, Thai

"high elevated, fortress; calm; child of the sun; glittering, temple"

Aram is a popular Armenian name with a pleasing sound that became known in this country through the works of William Saroyan, namely the 1940 book of short stories, My Name in Aram , centering on…

Aramis

French literary name

One of Dumas' swashbuckling Three Musketeers, now better known as a men's cologne.

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…

Aranyu

Sanskrit

"forest"

Aranyu is an Indian name rarely used in the US, though the meaning gives it a fashionable woodsy appeal.

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…

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…

Arata

Japanese

"new; fresh"

Strong Japanese name with a hopeful meaning.

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…

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…

Araunah

Hebrew

"agile"

The name of a Jebusite who owned a threshing floor on the summit of Mount Moriah which was purchased by David to be used as the site for assembling an altar to God. Later texts render his name as…

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…

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…

Arch

Diminutive of Archibald, Teutonic

"truly brave"

Arch can be used as a nickname for Archibald or a stand-alone word name — perhaps for the child of an architect.

Archangel

English

"high-ranking angel"

When Angel meets the trend for superlative names, this is what happens. Archangel (or Arkhangelsk) is also a town in northern Russia, named after a monastery dedicated to Archangel Michael.