Hindu Baby Names Starting with “A”
222 Vedic baby names beginning with the letter A, sourced from sacred scriptures including Lalitha Sahasranamam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, and Bhagavad Gita.
Nakshatras with “A” Syllables
Girl Names Starting with A (141)
Aadi
First, primordial, beginning
Aadishakti
Primordial power; the first and ultimate energy
Aajna
A divine command, authority, or sacred instruction.
Aatma
Self, soul, spirit
Aatmavidya
Self-knowledge, knowledge of the soul
Abala
Child, innocent, weak (in the sense of gentle, tender)
Abha
Luster, brilliance, light
Abhya
Courage, practice, fearlessness
Abhyasa
Practice, study, spiritual discipline
Abja
Born from water; lotus.
Achala
Immovable, steady; a mountain; a name for the earth and Goddess Parvati
Achara
Conduct, practice, custom, good behavior
Adbhuta
Wonderful, astonishing, marvelous
Adhara
Support, basis, foundation
Adhika
Superior, abundant, exceeding
Adhisha
Ruler, sovereign, chief
Adhishtana
Abode; basis; foundation
Adhva
Path, way, journey
Adhya
Rich in, endowed with, prosperous
Adi
Beginning, first, etc.
Aditya
Sun, Son of Aditi (often referring to the Sun God)
Adrushya
Invisible, unseen
Adya
Primordial, original, first; a name of the Goddess
Agama
Sacred text, tradition, knowledge, coming forth.
Agharnita
Stirred, churned, rolling (implied by context of eyes)
Agni
Fire, divine fire, energy
Agra
Foremost, chief, tip
Agraganya
Counted as foremost, pre-eminent
Agya
Command, knowledge, spiritual insight (from Ajna Chakra)
Agyna
Command, order, consent.
Ahimsa
Non-violence, gentleness, universal kindness
Ahlada
Joy, delight
Aikya
Unity, oneness
Aindri
Thunderbolt energy and queenly power
Aishvarya
Sovereignty, prosperity, divine power
Aja
Unborn, Eternal, Without Origin
Ajanya
She who is not born from any worldly cause; eternal source
Ajna
Command, knowledge, wisdom (related to third eye chakra)
Ajnachakra
Third eye chakra, center of command and wisdom
Ajo
Unborn, eternal, existing from the beginning.
Akara
Form, shape, appearance
Akasha
Sky, space, ether
Akhila
Universal, entire, and without any fragmentation
Akhileshvari
Ultimate sovereign over all creation
Akruti
Form, shape, creation, composition
Aksha
Eye, bead, axle
Akshamala
Sacred rosary of counting beads
Akshari
Relating to letters, imperishable (feminine of Akshara)
Akshi
Eye
Akula
Transcendent, unbound, beyond convention
Alaka
A curl of hair, tress; also refers to a mythical city
Alapa
Speech, conversation, musical prelude
Alasa
Languid, relaxed, charmingly lazy (in a divine context, blissful relaxation)
Aloka
Sight, light, luster
Amala
Spotless, pure, or unblemished
Amani
Modest, humble, and devoid of pride.
Amari
The immortal goddess who never fades
Amba
Mother, goddess
Ambaka
Eye
Ambalika
The little mother; compassionate incarnation
Ambhuja
Born from water, a lotus; symbol of purity
Ambi
Mother (short form of Ambika)
Ambika
Mother, goddess Parvati; referring to the divine mother.
Ambuja
Lotus (born from water), symbol of purity
Amey
Boundless, immeasurable, and beyond quantification.
Amogha
Unerring, purposeful, and highly effective in intents
Amruta
Nectar, immortality, divine drink
Amrutadi
Beginning with Amruta (nectar)
Amurta
Formless; unmanifest; subtle.
Anadibodha
Wisdom with no starting point; eternally awake
Anagha
Sinless, pure, faultless; a name of Lakshmi
Anaghadbhuta
Miraculously faultless, wonderfully pure
Anahata
Unstruck (sound), heart chakra
Anana
Face
Ananda
Bliss, joy, happiness.
Anba
Mother (colloquial, devotional form of Amba)
Anchita
Adorned, worshipped, honored
Aneka
Many, countless, various
Anga
Limb, part, body, essence
Angana
Woman, beautiful woman
Angi
One with a body, beautiful form
Anguli
Finger
Anivarti
One who does not retreat or turn back.
Anjana
Collyrium (eye cosmetic); also the mother of Hanuman. Here, 'blemish' but as a name, often refers to the former.
Anka
Lap, mark, embrace
Ankari
One who produces or creates
Ankusha
Elephant goad; symbol of control and guidance
Anna
Food, grain
Annada
Giver of food and sustenance
Annapurna
Goddess of harvest who fills bowls with food
Antaka
The destroyer; Ender; Terminator
Antara
Inner, internal, interval, space between
Antaryami
Inner controller; indwelling spirit.
Antastha
Residing within, inner, inherent
Anu
Atom; minute particle; subtle.
Anugraha
Grace, favor, blessing, divine mercy.
Anumati
Divine consent, favor, full moon day
Anuttama
Unexcelled, supreme, unsurpassed
Apaha
Remover, dispeller
Apanna
Attained, arrived, gained
Apara
Inferior; not ultimate; immanent; boundless
Aparna
One who took no leaves (referring to Parvati's severe penance); leafless
Apavarga
Liberation; emancipation; completion
Aprameya
Immeasurable, inscrutable
Aradhya
Worshipped, adorable, revered
Aranya
Forest; wilderness
Archana
Worship, adoration, offering
Archita
Worshipped, honored, adored
Ariha
Destroyer of enemies or internal vices.
Artha
Purpose, meaning, wealth
Aruda
Seated, mounted, ascended
Aruna
Dawn, reddish glow
Arundhati
Star of loyalty, fidelity, and brilliance
Arya
Noble, venerable, honorable; a name for the Goddess
Asakta
Attached, devoted to
Asana
Seat, posture (referring to a divine seat or stable presence)
Asani
Thunderbolt; lightning
Ashaasya
Desirable; Praiseworthy; Blessed; Sought-after
Ashi
Blessing; derived from 'Akshi' (eye)
Ashraya
Support, refuge, shelter
Ashta
Eight; denoting the eight forms of the Divine
Ashtamurti
One having eight forms (referring to Shiva's eight forms, embodied by the Goddess)
Astha
Faith, belief, reverence
Astra
Weapon, missile
Asvi
Female rider, mare, swift
Atavi
Forest, wilderness
Atishaya
Excellence, abundance, surpassing
Atita
Beyond, past, transcendent
Atmashuddhi
Purification of the inner self
Atmi
Soul, spirit, self (modern derivative from Atmika)
Atmika
Soul, essence, inner self
Atulya
Incomparable, unique, peerless
Avali
Row, series, line.
Avastha
State, condition, stage
Avimukta
Never forsaken or abandoned
Avruta
Surrounded, covered
Avyadhini
Invincible; the piercing, unstoppable forces of Shiva
Avyaja
Genuine, guileless, sincere
Avyakta
Unmanifested, unexpressed
Ayani
Direction, path; often derived from names like Katyayani or Dakshayani
Ayodhya
Invincible; she who cannot be defeated
Boy Names Starting with A (73)
Aarav
Peaceful
Aarth
Essence; Meaningful
Aavyaadhineesha
Lord or master; a divine epithet of Shiva.
Abhaya
Fearlessness; state of security
Acala
Unshakable, firm, steady, and solid like a mountain peak
Acapala
Free from restlessness; steady and unwavering
Acintya
Inconceivable, infinite, or transcendental
Acyuta
The infallible one who never slips from His pristine glory
Adbhutah
The ultimate wonder; breathtakingly marvelous and unique
Adhoksaja
He who is never diminished; experienced beyond material senses
Adhyaksha
The overseer, director, or supreme witness
Adideva
Divine one — derived Vishnu name
Adityavarna
Having a radiant hue like the sun
Adroha
Freedom from malice or ill-will; loyalty
Agraj
Elder Brother
Agrajah
The firstborn, senior, or primordial manifestation
Agrani
The pioneer who leads from the front line
Ajaro
Ageless.
Akashasthita
Abiding in outer space or infinite sky
Akrodha
Absence of anger; serene composure
Akrura
Completely free from cruelty; gentle, kind, and compassionate
Akshara
Imperishable, indestructible, and unchanging
Akshaya
Imperishable, inexhaustible, or endless
Akshobhya
Unshakable.
Ameya
Immeasurable.
Amhavikrama
Possessing boundless, immeasurable striding strength
Amitavikrama
Of boundless valor, limitless stride, or infinite strength
Amlesha
The pure lord; free from any impurity or taint
Amogh
Unfailing
Amoghavikrama
Unfailing valor.
Amshuman
The sun; radiant with rays of light
Anaditva
The state of being without beginning; eternal origin
Anala
The primary element of fire that purifies all materials
Analor
Fire; source of warmth and brilliance
Anamay
Free from illness.
Anamaya
Completely free from any disease, taint, or vulnerabilities
Ananta
Boundless, infinite, and entirely free from timeline limits
Anantajit
The warrior who is infinitely victorious across timelines
Anantatma
The infinite soul spanning limitless space
Ananyacetas
With an undivided, completely focused mind
Anasuyanta
Free from envy or malice; appreciative
Anav
Humane; Novel
Anavala
Derived from anagho; clean, faultless, and pristine clarity profile
Anay
Leader; one who guides
Anila
The element of air; boundless energy that never stops
Aniruddha
Unobstructed; completely unstoppable across realms
Annam
The essential nourishment that sustains organic life frames
Antak
The ender; Boundary
Anukula
Favorable, friendly, and highly well-wishing
Anusashitara
The ultimate guide, ruler, or instructor
Apah
Water; The purifier
Aparajita
The completely undefeated champion across all dimensions
Apavan
Water; Remover of obstacles
Aranyesha
Lord of wilderness.
Aravinda
The beautiful, expansive lotus flower
Archit
Worshipped; Honored
Arcitah
Constantly worshiped with elegant love by stellar seers
Arha
Highly deserving, noble, elite, and worshipful
Arjava
Straightforwardness, honesty, or simplicity
Arka
The blindingly brilliant sun worthy of high praise and rituals
Asammoha
Free from confusion, delusion, or doubt
Ashas
Blessing; Hope
Asoka
Completely free from grief, bringing sorrowless clarity
Asvatta
The timeless holy banyan/peepal tree of eternal life parameters
Atikrama
Joyful, pleasing — derived Vishnu name
Atman
The Soul
Atmavan
Self-possessed; anchored perfectly in one's own vast glory
Atmayoni
Uncaused; the pristine origin source of His own manifestation
Atreya
Descendant of Atri; seeker of light
Atula
Incomparable; one without an equal match
Avyadh
Invincible; One who cannot be pierced
Avyaya
Immutable, unchangeable, or undecaying
Ayonija
Unborn of a womb; manifesting straight out of cosmic intent
Unisex Names Starting with A (8)
Aanandamaya
Made of bliss.
Amrita
The nectar of immortality; deathless state of pure nectar
Amshu
A fine, penetrating beam of warm light
Anandakaarana
Cause of bliss.
Antarjyoti
The inner light; illuminated from within
Arana
Refuge, sanctuary, or protective covering
Atma
Soul, self, essence.
Avinashi
Imperishable, indestructible, or eternal
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