Arnaud♡
Meaning: Form of Arnall, from Arnhold: Eagle-gracious (French; Old German).
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.
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Assiakoley♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Gan, Togo).
Acel♡
Meaning: Form of Ace: Unity; first in luck or accomplishment (Latin).
Acqwon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Antoine♡
Meaning: Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (French; Latin).
Al-Hakeem♡
Meaning: Form of Al-Hakim: The wise (al-hah-KEEM—Qur’an or Koran; Arabic, North Africa).
Arkell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Alexandre♡
Meaning: Helper and defender of humankind (French).
Aldonis♡
Meaning: Unique blend of “Aldon” and “-is”
Amare♡
Meaning: “One who builds” (modern American origin)
Alvesta♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Alvin (friend of all; noble friend—Old German) and Ester (star—Hebrew; Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Adolph♡
Meaning: Form of Adolf: Noble wolf; noble hero (Old German).
Angelo♡
Meaning: Divine messenger; messenger of God (Greek).
Anthony♡
Meaning: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).
Alonzo♡
Meaning: Noble and ready; eager for battle (Spanish variation of the German Alphonso).
Arlo♡
Meaning: “Fortified hill” (Spanish origin)
Alfred♡
Meaning: Elf counselor; good counselor; counselor with wisdom and diplomacy (Old English).
Archie♡
Meaning: Form of Archibald: The truly bold; noble; sacred prince; genuine (Anglo-French; German).
Africa♡
Meaning: Place name—The continent of Africa reminded early enslaved people of their homeland.
Aldrick♡
Meaning: A modern twist on “Aldric,” meaning “old and wise ruler”
Amir♡
Meaning: “Prince” (Arabic origin, popular in African American culture)
Augie♡
Meaning: Form of Augustine or Augustus: Exalted one, imperial, revered (Latin).
Alfredo♡
Meaning: Form of Alfred: Elf counselor; good counselor; counselor with wisdom and diplomacy (Old English).
Augustine♡
Meaning: Form of Augustinius, a form of Augustus: Exalted one, imperial, revered (Latin).
Alison♡
Meaning: Noble one’s son; son of the highborn; holy or sacred fame (Old English; Old Franco-German).
Ajani♡
Meaning: “He who wins the struggle” (Yoruba origin)
Asante♡
Meaning: “Thankful” (Swahili origin)
Abram♡
Meaning: “Exalted father” (Hebrew origin)
Adisa♡
Meaning: One who makes himself clear; one who makes his meaning clear; one who is precise (ah-dee-SAH—Yoruba, Nigeria).
Anatole♡
Meaning: From Anatolios: Sunrise, daybreak, dawn; man from the East (AN-uh-tohl—Greek).
Arna♡
Meaning: Form of Arnaud, a form of Arnall, from Arnhold: Eagle-gracious (Old German).
Arzie♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown; surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Authertimer♡
Meaning: Form of author, a book writer (English).
Allen♡
Meaning: English form of Alan: Handsome, cheerful, harmonious one (Irish Gaelic).
Amari♡
Meaning: “Strength, builder” (African origin)
Alfred♡
Meaning: “Wise counselor” (English origin)
Aloysius♡
Meaning: Famous warrior (al-oh-WIH-shus—Late Latin).
Akia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Alphonzo♡
Meaning: Form of Alphonso: Noble and ready; eager for battle (Old German).
Ahmaud♡
Meaning: Form of Ahmad: Praiseworthy, more commendable (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Akai♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Alonzo♡
Meaning: “Eager for battle” (Spanish origin, popularized)
Al-Tarik♡
Meaning: Form of Tarik: Visitor (Swahili, East Africa).
Alden♡
Meaning: Old, wise protector or friend; friendly (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Ario♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Azooz♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Antwon♡
Meaning: “Priceless” (variation of Antoine)
A'dré♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Asbury♡
Meaning: Form of a place name—Astbury in Cheshire, England: Dweller from the east manor (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name—sometimes given to honor the eighteenth-century Methodist preacher and circuit rider, Frances Asbury.
Alrutheus♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Antario♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Artie♡
Meaning: Form of Arthur: Noble one; bear-man; brave as a bear (Welsh; English).
A'dez♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Arvine♡
Meaning: Form of Arvin: Friend of the people (German).
Avery♡
Meaning: “Elf ruler” (English origin)
Arris♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Acie♡
Meaning: Form of Ace: Unity; first in luck or accomplishment (Latin).
Atlas♡
Meaning: In mythology, a Titan compelled to hold the world on his shoulders (Greek).
Alexis♡
Meaning: Helper and defender of humankind (Greek).
Andrell♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Aldon♡
Meaning: Modern take on “Alden,” meaning “old, wise friend”
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).
Akbar♡
Meaning: Greater, greatest (Arabic; Muslim).
Abdullah♡
Meaning: Form of Abduhl: Servant of God (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Abram♡
Meaning: 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.
Adrian♡
Meaning: Dark one (Latin); from Adria, an ancient town in central Italy.
Ayren♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Antione♡
Meaning: Variation of “Antoine,” meaning “priceless”
Adger♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Arsenio♡
Meaning: Virile or masculine one (ar-SEE-nee-oh—Greek; ar-SAY-nee-o—Spanish).
Amiri♡
Meaning: Commander, leader, ruler; prince (ah-MEER-ee—Swahili, East Africa).
Adebayo♡
Meaning: He came in a joyful time (ah-DEH-bah-yo—West Africa; Yoruba, Nigeria).
Amirion♡
Meaning: Modern blend of “Amir” with “-ion” suffix
Arvell♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Allan♡
Meaning: English form of Alan: Handsome, cheerful, harmonious one (Irish Gaelic).
Albeo♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Albert: Noble and brilliant or illustrious (Old English).
Anson♡
Meaning: Son of the divine (German).
Amadou♡
Meaning: Form of Ahmadou, a West African form of Ahmed: More commendable, praiseworthy (Arabic, North Africa).
Antonio♡
Meaning: Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Spanish; Italian; Portuguese; Latin).
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.
Amir♡
Meaning: Populous; prince (ah-MEER—Arabic, North Africa).
Alieu♡
Meaning: Strong (Fulani, West Africa).
Antoine♡
Meaning: “Priceless” (variation of Anthony, widely used)
Alden♡
Meaning: “Old, wise friend” (English origin)
Asadata♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Abdul♡
Meaning: “Servant of God” (Arabic origin)
Alber♡
Meaning: Form of Albert: Noble and brilliant or illustrious (Old English).
Amanté♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Alger♡
Meaning: “Clever warrior” (English origin)
Albisus♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Ajimaoso♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Awadagin♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Sierra Leone).
Artavius♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Ashton♡
Meaning: “Ash tree town” (English origin)
Anthuan♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).
Anderius♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Archer♡
Meaning: Bowman, archer (Old English). Surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Amet♡
Meaning: Form of Ahmed: Highly praised (Arabic, North Africa).
Arnold♡
Meaning: Strong as an eagle (Old German).
Asher♡
Meaning: “Happy, blessed” (Hebrew origin)