Choosing the perfect name for your baby is a cherished journey, and starting with a meaningful letter like "A" opens up a world of beautiful and inspiring Indian names. From traditional roots to modern charm, each name on this list carries deep significance and timeless appeal. We’ve compiled a list of 200 popular Indian baby names beginning with "A" for both boys and girls, complete with meanings, to help you find the perfect name that resonates with your family’s values and traditions.
Baby Boy Names Starting with "A" (With Meanings)
- Aarav – Peaceful
- Aaryan – Noble, Warrior
- Aditya – Sun God
- Arjun – Honest, bright
- Ayansh – First ray of light
- Atharv – Knowledge, Lord Ganesh
- Advik – Unique
- Ayaan – Gift of God
- Aryan – Noble, high-born
- Aadesh – Command
- Aarush – First ray of the sun
- Anay – Radha’s husband, Lord Vishnu
- Ansh – Part of
- Akash – Sky
- Akshay – Eternal, indestructible
- Abhinav – New, innovative
- Arav – Peaceful
- Anirudh – Boundless, unstoppable
- Abhay – Fearless
- Aman – Peace
- Avyukt – Crystal clear
- Aaravya – Related to music
- Arnav – Ocean
- Amay – Lord Ganesh
- Agastya – A sage, star
- Anmol – Priceless
- Atul – Incomparable
- Arjit – Earned
- Aakash – Sky
- Anant – Infinite, endless
- Arham – Merciful
- Advaith – Non-dual
- Aviraj – Brave King
- Avyan – Not imperfect
- Arinjay – Victorious
- Arvind – Lotus
- Anvesh – Searcher
- Arhaan – Leader, ruler
- Ashwin – Light, horse tamer
- Ayush – Long life
- Abhiram – Pleasing
- Aahan – Dawn
- Amrit – Nectar
- Anvay – Joined, integration
- Aarish – First ray of sun
- Arnesh – Lord of the sea
- Arindam – Destroyer of enemies
- Adarsh – Ideal
- Aryaveer – Brave and noble
- Abhir – Fearless
- Amanveer – Brave with peace
- Avinash – Indestructible
- Arsh – Sky
- Anurag – Love, devotion
- Ajay – Unconquered
- Akshit – Permanent, unbreakable
- Aniket – Lord of all
- Ashutosh – Lord Shiva, one who is easily pleased
- Avdhesh – King of Ayodhya, Lord Rama
- Aadi – Beginning
- Atishay – Successful
- Akhil – Complete, whole
- Aadesh – Instruction, order
- Amar – Immortal
- Avighna – Remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesh
- Arka – Sun, Ray of Light
- Anvesh – Research
- Akshayveer – Forever brave
- Avir – Brave
- Ayan – Path, Lord Shiva
- Aryaman – Noble-minded
- Abhishek – Holy bath
- Ajeet – Invincible
- Ayanveer – Brave path
- Akira – Graceful strength
- Aksat – Unbroken
- Akarsh – Attractive
- Arnesh – Lord of the sea
- Atharva – Vedic text, knowledgeable
- Aadarsh – Ideal
- Abner – Father of light
- Alok – Light
- Abhijat – Noble
- Amanat – Treasure
- Adithya – Sun
- Aashray – Shelter, support
- Anshveer – Brave part
- Akshit – Permanent
- Avin – Beauty
- Anish – Supreme, paramount
- Asmit – Pride, everlasting
- Adish – Lord Shiva
- Ajitesh – God of victory
- Aviral – Continuous
- Advik – Unique
- Ashir – Blessings
- Atman – Soul, self
- Avi – Sun and air
- Akshit – Permanent
- Animesh – Open-eyed
Baby Girl Names Starting with "A" (With Meanings)
- Aanya – Gracious
- Aadhya – First power, Goddess Durga
- Aaradhya – Worship
- Ananya – Unique, one of a kind
- Aditi – Boundless, mother of Gods
- Anvi – Goddess of forest
- Aradhana – Worship, devotion
- Amaya – Night rain, free from deceit
- Anika – Graceful, Goddess Durga
- Akira – Graceful strength
- Anushka – Grace, favor
- Ayra – Goddess Saraswati
- Aastha – Faith, trust
- Amrita – Immortal, nectar
- Akshara – Letters, eternal
- Asmi – Self-confident
- Avni – Earth
- Arpita – Dedicated, devoted
- Anisha – Bright, unending
- Anjali – Offering, gift
- Aarohi – Progressive, evolving
- Aahana – First ray of sun
- Anvika – Powerful and complete
- Anitha – Graceful, compassionate
- Anvi – Goddess Lakshmi
- Amoli – Precious
- Avisha – River, ocean
- Anvika – Strong, complete
- Ashna – Friend, beloved
- Aarini – Adventurous
- Avanthika – Queen, flower
- Arya – Noble, wise
- Aarika – Admired
- Apeksha – Expectation
- Akshaya – Eternal
- Aparna – Goddess Parvati
- Alisha – Protected by God
- Ashwini – Light, star
- Anuja – Younger sister
- Anshika – Small part
- Amishi – Pure
- Archana – Worship
- Aashi – Smile, joy
- Ayushi – Long life
- Akanksha – Desire, ambition
- Aashvi – Blessed
- Akshita – Unbroken, imperishable
- Avantika – Queen, Princess of Ujjain
- Amna – Peace
- Anaya – Compassionate
- Arpana – Offering
- Asvika – Grace
- Adhira – Lightning, divine
- Anjika – Blessed
- Aarvi – Peaceful
- Ashita – Success
- Avira – Brave
- Aaradhana – Worship
- Aasvi – Victory
- Avanthika – Modest
- Abha – Brightness
- Anuradha – A star
- Ayesha – Alive
- Anika – Goddess Durga
- Avisha – Pure soul
- Anuhya – Sacred
- Atreya – Wise
- Ahlam – Dreams, wishes
- Akira – Graceful strength
- Anura – Knowledgeable
- Ashwika – Goddess Lakshmi
- Archisha – Ray of light
- Arvi – Peaceful
- Ankita – Marked, distinguished
- Amita – Infinite
- Aadrika – Mountain, Celestial
- Anira – Beloved
- Ahana – First rays of sun
- Asavari – Raga (music)
- Anvika – Strong and complete
- Aarvi – Peaceful
- Adhya – First power
- Aashita – Success
- Anitha – Graceful
- Aslesha – Star
- Aaratrika – Lamp beneath Tulsi
- Ambika – Goddess Durga
- Arsha – Prayer
- Alankrita – Decorated
- Anshi – Part of universe
- Abhilasha – Desire, wish
- Asavari – Raga (melody)
- Aradhana – Prayer
- Aneeza – Pure soul
- Aditi – Freedom, mother of gods
- Abhira – Cowherd
- Anjali – Gift, offering
- Aishani – Goddess Durga
- Amayra – Beautiful
- Amulya – Precious