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2,501 names beginning with "A"
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Commonly interpreted as 'work' or 'industrious', with usage strongly influenced by the separate Roman name Aemilia.
The French form of Anna, from the Hebrew root 'hanan' carrying the sense of grace or favour. Imported to England in the 13th century but not popular until three centuries later.
Meaning debated — no single origin is established with confidence.
The English form of Greek Andreas, from 'andreios' ('manly, masculine'), itself from 'aner' ('man'). The apostle Andrew was the first disciple to join Jesus and is patron saint of Scotland.
A form of Hannah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, from the Hebrew root 'hanan' relating to grace. Appears in the New Testament as a prophetess who recognised Jesus as the Messiah.
Traditionally understood as the Hebrew word for 'man', with a wordplay connection in Genesis to 'ground/earth', since Adam is described as formed from earth.
From the Latin name Hadrianus. Borne by several saints and six popes, including the only English pope, Adrian IV.
Meaning debated — no single origin is established with confidence.
Best known as the name of Moses's elder brother and the first high priest of Israel in the Old Testament; the literal meaning of the name itself is not reliably established.
A short form of Germanic names beginning with 'adal' meaning 'noble', such as Adelaide or Adelina. Notably borne by Ada Lovelace, who assisted Charles Babbage with early computer development.
Commonly interpreted as 'defender of men' or 'protector of the people'.
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