What are Hindu baby names starting with A? Boy names include Aadi (The first, the beginning), Aarav (Peaceful, calm) and Aditya (The Sun, son of Aditi). Girl names include Aadhya (The first power, Durga), Aarohi (Rising, a musical scale) and Aarti (The lamp offering).
Boy names starting with A
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aadi | The first, the beginning |
| Aarav | Peaceful, calm |
| Aditya | The Sun, son of Aditi |
| Advait | Non-dual, one of a kind |
| Agastya | A great Vedic sage |
| Ajay | Unconquered |
| Ajit | Invincible |
| Akash | Sky |
| Akhil | Whole, complete |
| Akshay | Undecaying, eternal |
| Alok | Light |
| Amar | Immortal |
| Ambar | Sky |
| Amit | Boundless |
| Amogh | Unfailing |
| Anand | Joy, bliss |
| Anant | Endless |
| Anirudh | Unstoppable, grandson of Krishna |
| Anish | Supreme, a name of Vishnu |
| Ankit | Marked, distinguished |
| Anshul | Sunbeam, radiant |
| Arjun | Bright, the hero of the Mahabharata |
| Arnav | Ocean |
| Arun | Dawn, charioteer of the Sun |
| Aryan | Noble |
| Ashok | Without sorrow |
| Ashwin | A Hindu month, one who tames horses |
| Ashutosh | Easily pleased, Shiva |
| Atharv | Linked to the Atharva Veda |
| Atul | Incomparable |
| Avinash | Indestructible |
| Ayush | Long life |
Girl names starting with A
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aadhya | The first power, Durga |
| Aarohi | Rising, a musical scale |
| Aarti | The lamp offering |
| Aastha | Faith |
| Abha | Glow |
| Abhirami | Beautiful, the goddess of Thirukkadaiyur |
| Aditi | Mother of the gods |
| Adrija | Daughter of the mountain, Parvati |
| Aishwarya | Prosperity |
| Akshara | Imperishable, a letter |
| Alaknanda | A Himalayan river |
| Amala | Pure |
| Amrita | Nectar |
| Amulya | Priceless |
| Ananya | One of a kind |
| Anjali | Offering with folded hands |
| Ankita | Marked, distinguished |
| Annapurna | Goddess of food |
| Anuradha | A nakshatra |
| Anusha | A star, Anuradha nakshatra |
| Aparna | Parvati |
| Apsara | Celestial dancer |
| Arpita | Dedicated |
| Arya | Noble, Parvati |
| Asha | Hope |
| Ashwini | The first nakshatra |
| Avani | Earth |
| Ayushi | Long-lived |
Sources
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Ceremonies for your baby
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.
Questions devotees ask us
Which nakshatras give names starting with A?
Tradition gives this letter to Krittika pada 1 (A).
Is it necessary to use the nakshatra letter?
No. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and use a different everyday name. Follow your family’s custom.