Aldonis♡
Meaning: Unique blend of “Aldon” and “-is”
African American Names for Boys Starting with A
A - Authentic African American Boys Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American boys names that start with the letter "A". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
100 Names Found•African American boys Names•Starting with "A"
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Alonzo♡
Meaning: Noble and ready; eager for battle (Spanish variation of the German Alphonso).
Abijah♡
Meaning: Yahweh is Father (Old Testament; Hebrew).
Arkell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Amir♡
Meaning: “Prince” (Arabic origin, popular in African American culture)
Avondré♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Azooz♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Ayden♡
Meaning: “Little fire” (Celtic origin)
Abdul♡
Meaning: Form of Abduhl: Servant of God (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Arnold♡
Meaning: Strong as an eagle (Old German).
Amos♡
Meaning: Hebrew origin, meaning “carried by God”
Artavius♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Ansel♡
Meaning: “God’s protection” (German origin)
Anatole♡
Meaning: From Anatolios: Sunrise, daybreak, dawn; man from the East (AN-uh-tohl—Greek).
Ali♡
Meaning: Elevated, greatest, noble, exalted (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Addison♡
Meaning: Son of Addy (Middle English).
Antaeus♡
Meaning: Form of Antaios: An adversary; one who is opposite (an-TEE-us—Greek).
Akinkugbe♡
Meaning: A valiant man does not die in vain (Yoruba, Nigeria).
Avante♡
Meaning: Variation of “Avant,” meaning “forward”
Alva♡
Meaning: Form of Alvah: Exalted one (Hebrew).
Alcee♡
Meaning: Famous bearer (Italian).
Abdullah♡
Meaning: Form of Abduhl: Servant of God (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Arnie♡
Meaning: Form of Arnold: Strong as an eagle (Old German).
Ambrose♡
Meaning: Form of Ambrosios: Immortal, divine (Greek).
Anderson♡
Meaning: Son of Anders, the Scandinavian form of Andrew: Strong, manly (Greek); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Augusta♡
Meaning: Form of Augustine or Augustus: Exalted one, imperial, revered (Latin).
A’Omare♡
Meaning: Form of Omari: Flourishing, thriving; long life (Swahili, East Africa).
Asante♡
Meaning: “Thankful” (Swahili origin)
Antwaun♡
Meaning: Unique spelling variation of “Antoine”
Angelo♡
Meaning: Divine messenger; messenger of God (Greek).
Amani♡
Meaning: “Faith, peace” (Swahili origin)
Allix♡
Meaning: Form of Alex or Alexander: Helper and defender of humankind (Greek).
Autrey♡
Meaning: Place name—places in England and France: Ancient power; surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Alton♡
Meaning: Dweller at the old town or estate (Old English).
Armond♡
Meaning: Warrior (Italian).
Alvin♡
Meaning: “Noble friend” (English origin)
Alvino♡
Meaning: Form of Alvin: Friend of all; noble friend; friend of the elves (Old English).
Anson♡
Meaning: Son of the divine (German).
Adesola♡
Meaning: The crown honored us (Yoruba, Nigeria).
Arna♡
Meaning: Form of Arnaud, a form of Arnall, from Arnhold: Eagle-gracious (Old German).
Amiri♡
Meaning: Commander, leader, ruler; prince (ah-MEER-ee—Swahili, East Africa).
Anjawon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Akia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Argee♡
Meaning: Perhaps a representation of the initials “R.G.”
Ajigunwa♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Yoruba, Nigeria).
Antez♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Aakhut♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Aaron♡
Meaning: Form of Aharon: Lofty or exalted (Old Testament—brother of Moses and Miriam; Hebrew).
Arlis♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Amet♡
Meaning: Form of Ahmed: Highly praised (Arabic, North Africa).
Andrae♡
Meaning: Form of Andreas: Strong, manly (Greek).
Armel♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Akai♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Aloyisus♡
Meaning: Form of Aloysius: Famous warrior (Late Latin).
Al♡
Meaning: Form of names that begin with “Al.” Alain, Alan, Allan, Allen: Handsome, cheerful, harmonious one (Irish).
Andrek♡
Meaning: Variation of “Andre”
Ameen♡
Meaning: Form of Amin: Trustworthy and honest (ah-MEEN—Arabic, North Africa).
Antione♡
Meaning: Variation of “Antoine,” meaning “priceless”
Alphonso♡
Meaning: Noble and ready; eager for battle (Old German).
Antoin♡
Meaning: Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).
Avery♡
Meaning: “Elf ruler” (English origin)
Alvesta♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Alvin (friend of all; noble friend—Old German) and Ester (star—Hebrew; Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Allan♡
Meaning: English form of Alan: Handsome, cheerful, harmonious one (Irish Gaelic).
Antoine♡
Meaning: Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (French; Latin).
Alison♡
Meaning: Noble one’s son; son of the highborn; holy or sacred fame (Old English; Old Franco-German).
Albeo♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Albert: Noble and brilliant or illustrious (Old English).
Aziz♡
Meaning: “Powerful, respected” (Arabic origin)
Antwone♡
Meaning: A creative variation of “Antoine,” meaning “priceless”
Antonius♡
Meaning: Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).
August♡
Meaning: “Great, magnificent” (Latin origin)
Alfonza♡
Meaning: Form of the Spanish or Italian Alfonso, a form of the Old German Alphonse: Noble and ready; eager for battle.
Armond♡
Meaning: Variation of “Armando,” meaning “army man”
Andrew♡
Meaning: Strong, manly (Greek).
Alfrederick♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Alfred (elf counselor; good counselor; counselor with wisdom and diplomacy—Old English) and Frederick (peaceful ruler—German).
Ad♡
Meaning: Form of Adam: Mortal, man of the red earth; first human created by God (Old Testament; Hebrew).
Aurven♡
Meaning: Form of Ervin: Handsome (Irish); sea friend (English).
Antonio♡
Meaning: Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Spanish; Italian; Portuguese; Latin).
Ademar♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Alexander♡
Meaning: Helper and defender of humankind (Greek).
Acie♡
Meaning: Form of Ace: Unity; first in luck or accomplishment (Latin).
Arvell♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Anthonita♡
Meaning: Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).
A'lamar♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Addison♡
Meaning: “Son of Adam” (English origin)
Amare♡
Meaning: “One who builds” (modern American origin)
Abream♡
Meaning: Form of Abram: Exalted father (Hebrew; Old Testament—Abraham’s name before God changed it). Name found among enslaved men in the South during the mid-nineteenth century.
Anfernee♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).
Alber♡
Meaning: Form of Albert: Noble and brilliant or illustrious (Old English).
Arthur♡
Meaning: Noble one; bear-man; brave as a bear (Welsh; English).
Alston♡
Meaning: From the old manor (Anglo-Saxon); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Ajani♡
Meaning: “He who wins the struggle” (Yoruba origin)
Alexis♡
Meaning: Helper and defender of humankind (Greek).
Alden♡
Meaning: “Old, wise friend” (English origin)
Abraham♡
Meaning: Father of the multitude (Hebrew; Old Testament—first of the patriarchs, father of the Hebrew nation, ancestor of the Hebrews and Arabs). Name found among enslaved men in the South during the mid-nineteenth century.
Almeric♡
Meaning: Form of Almerich: Work-power (German).
Audell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Alger♡
Meaning: “Clever warrior” (English origin)
Alrutheus♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Avery♡
Meaning: Elf ruler (English).
Arlo♡
Meaning: “Fortified hill” (Spanish origin)