This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the first letter is A.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Alfvaldr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
alfr "elf" combined with Old Norse
valdr "ruler".
Algaudas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from Lithuanian
al meaning "everything, every last one". The second element is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
gaudyti meaning "to take" as well as "to catch, to hunt" or from the Lithuanian adjective
gaudus meaning "sonorous, resonant, ringing, loud, echoing".
Algeard m Medieval EnglishFrom either of the Old English names
Ælfgeard or
Æthelgeard. The former name was composed of the Old English elements
ælf "elf" and
geard "protector"; the latter was derived from
æðele "noble" and
geard.
Algedas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from Lithuanian
al meaning "everything, every last one". The second element is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb
gedauti meaning "to ask" or from the (more) modern Lithuanian verb
gedėti meaning "to mourn, to grieve" as well as "to miss" and "to long, to yearn, to pine (for)".
Algenib m & f AstronomyThis is the traditional name of the star Gamma Pegasi in the constellation Pegasus. The name Algenib comes from the Arabic
al-janb, meaning “the side.”
Algerd m BelarusianBelarusian early medieval name, carried by the famous Grand Duke Algerd, died in 1377.... [
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Algieba m & f AstronomyDerived from Arabic
Al-Jabhah, meaning "the forehead". This is the traditional name of the star Gamma Leonis in the constellation
Leo.
Algintas m LithuanianMeans "to defend everything", derived from Lithuanian
al meaning "everything, every last one" combined with Lithuanian
ginti meaning "to defend, to protect".
Algminas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from Lithuanian
alga meaning "salary, wage, pay" as well as "reward". The second element is derived from the Lithuanian verb
minėti meaning "to celebrate" as well as "to remember, to commemorate".
Algol m Astronomy (Rare, Archaic)Name of a star in the constellation Perseus. Derived from Arabic, meaning "Head of the Ghoul", direct translation in English is "Demon Star"
Algorab m AstronomyThis is the name of the star Delta Corvi in the constellation Corvus. It bore the traditional name Algorab derived from Arabic الغراب
al-ghuraab, meaning "the crow".
Alguasega m GuancheBorne by a 26-year-old Guanche man sold at the slave market in Valencia in 1494.
Algvilas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from Lithuanian
alga meaning "salary, wage, pay" as well as "reward". The second element is derived from Baltic
vil meaning "hope" (see
Viltautas).
Algy m EnglishDiminutive of
Algernon, used in the play
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.
Algyr m YakutMeans "tenacious, capable, person with great erudition".
Alhaud m AstronomyAccording to
the catalogue of stars in the Technical Memorandum 33-507 - A Reduced Star Catalog Containing 537 Named Stars, Al-Haud were the title for seven stars : f as Alhaud I, τ as Alhaud II, e as Alhaud III, h as Alhaud IV, this star (θ) as Alhaud V, υ as Alhaud VI and φ as Alhaud VII .
Al-husayn m ArabicMeans "the beautiful".
Laqab of
Husayn. This was the personal name of Avicenna, a famous physician in the medieval Islamic world.
Alias m English (Modern)Variant of
Elias. It coincides with the English
alias meaning "a false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name".
Aliaskhab m Avar (Russified)From the name
Ali 1 combined with Arabic أصحاب
(ashab) meaning "companions, friends, owners, possessors", the plural of صاحب
(sahib).
Aliaume m FrenchFrench form of
Adalhelm. Previously a name that had gone out of fashion after the Middle Ages, but it has enjoyed a modest revival in France since the late '80s (which reached its peak in 1996).
Alibi m KazakhFrom the given name
Ali 1 combined with a form of the Turkish military title
beg meaning "chieftain, master" (see
Alibek).
Alidor m French (Rare)An old and obscure French given name of unknown meaning, which may possibly ultimately be of Occitan origin (compare
Aliénor) or even Basque origin. It seems that it was mostly used in the 19th century, not just in France but also in (the French-speaking part of) Belgium and the Canadian province Quebec... [
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Alignak m Inuit MythologyIn Inuit mythology, Alignak is a lunar deity and god of weather, water, tides, eclipses and earthquakes.
Aligoq m GreenlandicMeans "mountain crystal, quartz" in Greenlandic, referring to a type of rock used as raw material for stone tools in traditional Greenlandic society.
Aliʻikoa m Hawaiian (Rare)Means "brave king" or "warrior king," from
aliʻi meaning "chief, officer, ruler, monarch, peer, headman, king, commander" and
koa meaning "soldier, warrior, fighter."
Ali'iloa m HawaiianSaid to mean both "distant chief" and "high chief" in Hawaiian.
Alijon m Tajik, UzbekCombination of the given name
Ali 1 and Persian جان
(jân) meaning "soul, being, spirit".
Alikber m TatarCombination of
Ali 1 meaning 'high, supreme' and the word
akbar meaning 'greatest, biggest'.
Alimbeg m OssetianCombination of
Alim and the Ottoman Turkish title بك
(beg) meaning "ruler, chief, lord".
Alimin m IndonesianDerived from Arabic عالمين
('alimin) meaning "knowers", the plural of عالم
('alim) meaning "scholar, knowledgable person".
Älimjan m Kazakh, Persian, UyghurCombination of the Islamic name
Alim, meaning "scholar", and the Kazakh and Persian word
jan, meaning "soul" or "dear".
Alioth m & f AstronomyDerived from Arabic
alyat, meaing "fat tail of a sheep". This is the traditional name of the star Epsilon Ursae Majoris in the constellation Ursa Major.
Aliraza m Arabicnamed after an important character in shia islam, Ali Al-Ridha
Alirio m & f Spanish (Rare)Origin uncertain, though it could be derived from the Roman name
Hilarius or the Greek
Hilarion, as suggested by Hanks and Hodges in 'A Dictionary of First Names' (they also go on to note a possible connection with
Allyre, the name of a Gallo-Roman saint)... [
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Alisander m LiteratureMedieval variant of
Alexander occurring in Shakespeare and Malory. The herb Smyrnium olusatrum is also known commonly as "alisanders".
Alisanos m Celtic MythologyA local god in Gaul who is mentioned in inscriptions in central France. Attempts have been made to identify him as a mountain-ash god or a god of rowan trees. The ancient Gaulish city of Alesia, now called Alise-Sainte-Reine, may well be connected with him.
Alisaunder m Scots, Medieval English, LiteratureScots form and medieval English variant of
Alexander. 'King Alisaunder' or 'Kyng Alisaunder', dating from the end of the 13th century or the early 14th century, is a Middle English romance or romantic epic telling the story of Alexander the Great's career from his youth, through his successful campaigns against the Persian king
Darius and other adversaries, his discovery of the wonders of the East, and his untimely death.
Alisier m French (Rare)From "alisier", meaning "whitebeam tree" in French. This name has been authorised in France since 1966, alongside its feminine form, Alise.
Aliyander m LiteratureName of a sorcerer and antagonist in "The Princess and the Frog" by Robin McKinley.
Alizarin f & m LiteratureFrom
alizarin crimson, the English name of a shade of red. The color is named after a red dye originally obtained from the root of the madder plant, ultimately from Arabic
al-usara meaning "the juice"... [
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Alkaid m & f Filipino, AstronomyMeans "the leader", derived from Arabic قائد بنات نعش
qā'id bināt naʿsh, meaning "leader of the daughters of the bier". This is the traditional name of the star Eta Ursae Majoris in the constellation Ursa Major.
Alkalurops m & f AstronomyThis is the name of Mu Boötis. The system's traditional name Alkalurops is from the Greek καλαύροψ
kalaurops "a herdsman's crook or staff", with the Arabic prefix
-al attached.
Alkandros m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek αλκη
(alke) "strength" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Alkes m & f AstronomyThis is the name of a star Alpha Crateris in the constellation Crater. It bore the traditional name Alkes, from the Arabic الكاس
alkās or الكأس
alka's meaning "the cup".
Alketas m Ancient Greek, GreekPossibly derived from Greek αλκη
(alke) "defense, defensive strength, valour". This name was borne by several ancient Greek kings, generals, and soldiers, including a general of Alexander the Great.
Alkhas m AbkhazFrom Arabic الخاص
(al-khass) meaning "the special (one)".
Alkimachos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀλκίμαχος
(alkimachos) meaning "fighting bravely", which consists of the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Alkimos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἄλκιμος
(alkimos) meaning "stout, strong, brave", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength".
Alkiphron m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun αλκη
(alke) meaning "strength". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις
(phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Alkmenor m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adjective ἀλκμαῖος
(alkmaios) meaning "young" or the Greek name
Alkmene (see
Alcmene)... [
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Alku m Finnish (Rare)Means "start, beginning, inception, incipience" in Finnish. The name may also be a variant form of
Algot.
Allahbay m KazakhCombination of the Kazakh word
Allah, meaning "God" (derived from Arabic) and the Kazakh word
bay, meaning "powerful, rich".
Allahbergen m & f KazakhKazakh word for "God-given" or "brought by God". Combination of the Kazakh word
Allah, meaning "God" (ultimately derived from Arabic
Allah, meaning "God" as well).
Allahverdi m AzerbaijaniMeans "god-given" from Arabic الله
(Allah) combined with Azerbaijani
verdi meaning "gave", the past tense of
vermək "to give".
Allahyar m AzerbaijaniMeans "friend of
Allah" from Arabic الله
(Allah) combined with Persian یار
(yar) meaning "friend, companion".
Allegro m ItalianTransferred from the surname "Allegro", a masculine form of "Allegra".
Allow m Manx (Archaic)Manx name of uncertain origin, used until the 17th century. Kneen (1937) suggests Old Norse
alfr "elf"; Gill (1963) points to the Manx surname
Callow, which derives from
MacCalo, an Anglicized form of either of the Gaelic surnames
Mac Calbach "son of Calbhach" (the Gaelic name
Calbhach meaning "bold") or
Mac Caolaidhe "son of Caoladhe" (the Gaelic name
Caoladhe being a derivative of
caol "slender, comely").
Alluitz m & f BasqueDerived from Basque
atx "rock" and
luze "long". This is the name of a mountain in Biscay.
Allyre m French (Rare, Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)Possibly of Germanic origin. This was the name of a 4th-century Gallo-Roman saint praised by Gregory of Tours. Also known as Illidius, he was a bishop of Clermont in Auvergne, France, which he worked to establish as a center of religious teaching and devotion... [
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Alm m Popular CultureDerived from Old Norse "álmr," which translates to "elm tree." "Alm" is also the Swedish word for "elm tree."... [
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Almaaz m AstronomyThis is the name of the star Epsilon Aurigae in the Auriga constellation. The name comes from Arabic
Al Maʽaz meaning "the billy goat".
Almach m AstronomyThe star Gamma Andromedae in the constellation Andromeda is called Almach. Almach was the traditional name (also spelt as
Almaach,
Almaack,
Almak,
Almaak, or
Alamak), derived from the Arabic العناق (
al-‘anāq), "the caracal" (desert lynx).