King and Prince Names Starting With A

Asahi

Japanese

"sunlight; morning"

Commonly associated with the Japanese beverage company Asahi, which produces a beer by the same name.

Asai

Japanese

"shallow well"

A Japanese surname that has been gathering momentum as a given name in the US, Asai means "shallow well". Chosen for more than 40 boys in a recent year, it is seven times more popular than it was a…

Asaki

Japanese

"morning moon or morning blossom"

Depending on the kanji characters used, this attractive and energetic Japanese name can have a variety of meanings relating to nature.

Asani

Swahili

"rebellious"

Asani is a traditionally masculine Swahili name, although it is used for both boys and girls in the US. Its rebellious meaning makes it perfect for a maverick child.

Asante

Ashanti, Akan, Twi

"African ethnic group; warlike"

Associated with the Philadelphia Eagles footballer Asante Samuel, the Asante (or Ashanti) are a people living in Ghana. Asante is also the name of the language they speak, a close relative of Akan…

Asaph

Hebrew

"collector"

A rare and rather lovely Biblical option belonging to several minor characters in the Old Testament.

Asaya

Asaya is a multicultural masculine name with various origins and meanings. In Japanese, it can mean 'morning silk' or 'morning color,' while in Hebrew contexts it may relate to 'God has made.' The…

Asberry

Asberry is an uncommon masculine name with likely Anglo-Saxon or Old English origins. It may have evolved as a surname before transitioning to occasional use as a first name, following the pattern of…

Asbury

Place name

Asbury Park, a quirky town on the Jersey Shore, was named for Francis Asbury, the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Springsteen fans will likely be among those most drawn to…

Ase

Ase is a masculine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly Norwegian and Swedish heritage. Traditionally spelled Åse or Aase in its native countries (where it's actually more common as a…

Aseel

Arabic

"noble, pure"

Unisex name from the Qu'aran.

Asgeir

Asgeir is a masculine Norse name rooted in Old Norse elements 'áss' meaning 'god' and 'geirr' meaning 'spear'. This name has deep historical connections to Viking culture and Norse mythology, where…

Asger

Danish

"spear of God"

It looks unfamiliar at first, but we think this strong Danish name is worthy of further consideration. It has a great meaning and is unusual without being a mouthful or too challenging. To us it…

Ash

Diminutive of Asher, English

"ash tree"

Ash has Southern charm plus the arboreal-nature appeal. Plus your little boy will prize Ash as the name of the hero of the Pokemon cartoons. Ash can also be a dashing short form of Asher, Ashton, or…

Ashad

One of the fastest-rising boys names of 2017, perhaps due to its proximity to Asahd, the name of DJ Khaled's newborn son.

Ashar

Ashar is a masculine name with Arabic and Hebrew origins, carrying beautiful meanings across cultures. In Arabic, it can mean 'dawn' or 'morning,' symbolizing new beginnings and hope. In Hebrew…

Ashbel

Hebrew

"flowing"

This Biblical name, which comes complete with cool nickname Ash, belonged to a son of Benjamin. Ashbel Smith was an American medical student befriended by James Fenimore Cooper when they were in…

Ashby

English

"ash tree farm"

This Ashley-like surname name actually made the US Top 1000 around the turn of the 20th century. Used very quietly today in equal numbers -- about a dozen each -- for boys and girls. Ashby is a major…

Ashe

English surname; diminutive of Ashley, Ashton, etc

Although usually spelled without the final 'e', this version commemorates tennis immortal Arthur Ashe. Seth Meyers' son Ashe was given his wife's maiden name.

Ashford

English Surname

A novel way to get to the nicknames Ash or Ford