King and Prince Names Starting With A

Ashkan

Persian

"Parthian king"

Ashkan, also spelled Ashkahn, is derived from Ashk, the name of an ancient Persian king. The Ashkan or Parthian empire was in what is now central Iran.

Ashlar

English word name, a type of masonry

An unusual variation on the "ash" names, Ashlar is a great choice for those who know their architecture - Ashlar is a type of fine-cut masonry work.

Ashoka

Sanskrit

"without sorrow"

This name was borne by Ashoka the Great, a 3rd-century BC emperor of India, and inspired the Star Wars character name Ahsoka.

Ashor

Ashor is a masculine name with ancient Mesopotamian connections, possibly derived from Ashur, the Assyrian god who gave his name to the Assyrian civilization. The name carries historical weight,…

Ashten

Ashten is a modern variation of the name Ashton, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'ash tree town.' This masculine form maintains the nature-inspired roots while…

Ashtin

Ashtin is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Ashton, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'ash tree town.' This contemporary spelling…

Ashtyn

English, variation of Ashton

"ash trees place"

This name feels modern and on-trend, thanks to that cool first similar — similar to trendy Asher — as well as associations with actor Ashton Kutcher. This particular spelling is nearly completely…

Ashur

Assyrian

"who is happy"

In ancient myth, Ashur was the supreme deity of the Assyrian Empire, the ruler of the gods, the god of war, and the creator of all things.

Ashutosh

Hindi, Marathi

"to easily gratify"

An unusual Hindi name with potential for the cross-cultural nickname Ash.

Ashvik

Ashvik is a modern masculine name with roots in Sanskrit. It combines elements like 'ash' (meaning 'wish' or 'desire') and 'vik' (meaning 'valor' or 'strength'). This contemporary name has gained…

Ashwin

Sanskrit, Old English, "possessed of horses; ash friend"

"possessed of horses; ash friend"

A cultural crossover with multiple roots. Ashwin is an English surname from the Anglo-Saxon male name Æscwine, meaning "ash tree + friend". It's also a popular Hindi name: in Hindu mythology, the…

Asiah

Variation of Asaiah, Hebrew

"the Lord hath made"

This contracted form of Asaiah was one of the fastest-rising boy names of 2019, but has yet to reach the popularity levels of its longer counterpart. Concise and less vowel heavy as it is, Asiah is…

Asiel

Asiel is a masculine name with multiple cultural roots, appearing in Hebrew traditions as well as in Spanish-speaking communities. The name may derive from Hebrew elements meaning 'created by God' or…

Asier

Basque

"the beginning"

This Basque name is quite popular in Spain, where it has long been in the Top 100 names. This is likely due to its pleasant meaning; the sound, dignified in Spanish and Basque, may not fare so well…

Asif

Asil

Turkish, Arabic

"noble, aristocratic; pure-bred, original; evening"

Popular in Turkey (where it is written as Asil, with the dotted i) but used in Pakistan, Egypt, Israel, India, and beyond, Asil is a unisex Arabic name with a number of different meanings, depending…

Asim

Asim is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'protector,' 'guardian,' or 'defender.' In Arabic, it is written as عاصم (عاصم) and is derived from the root 'a-s-m,' which relates to protection or…

Asir

Asir is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Arabic, it can mean "captive" or "prisoner," while it also refers to a region in southwestern Saudi Arabia known for its…

Askell

Manx

"helmet of god"

Manx variant of the Norse name Asketill.

Asketill

Norse

"helmet of god"

From elements meaning "a god" and "cauldron, helmet", this name is more at home in a Norse saga than on a baby, even in its native Scandinavia. But variants Askell and Eskil feel interesting and…