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35 Filipino Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ayra	Unisex	Respectable; Intelligence; Happiness; Honorable; Awe-inspiring; Vision-filled
Alyanna	Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Amer	Boy	Ruler; Prince; Emir; Commander
Arnulfo	Boy	Eagle; Wolf
Awa	Girl	To live; To breathe; River; Mercy; Millet
Amante	Girl	Loving
Allyana	Girl	Torch; Moon; Noble; Favor; Grace
Abian	Unisex	Thief; Friend
Aleli	Girl	The name of a flower
Aires	Unisex	Army; Air; Wind

Aerys	Unisex	Strife; Discord
Audris	Girl	Noble strength
Ailen	Boy	Laughing; Ember; Clear; Little bird
Aleron	Boy	Eagle; Winged one
Ayin	Unisex	Eye
Aileene	Girl	Corposant; Moon
Ador	Boy	To rule; Beloved
Aizel	Unisex	Moon flood
Alexana	Girl	Man's defender
Adielle	Girl	Ornament of God; God passes by

Alyzza	Girl	Alyssum flower; Madness; Rabies; Nobility
Aizza	Girl	Alive; Living
Aireen	Unisex	Peace
Aprille	Girl	To open
Arminda	Girl	Golden mind; Army person; Universal; Lead the way
Adette	Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Adelpha	Girl	Brother; Beloved sister; From the same womb
Adhika	Girl	Zeal; Ambition; Honorable objective; The greatest
Amelita	Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Azul	Unisex	Blue

Atasha	Girl	Christmas Day; Reborn
Ayank	Unisex	Morning glory; Endearment
Alerie	Unisex	Ruler of all
Amihan	Unisex	Winter storm
Almarie	Girl	Blessed

Infographic: Attractive Filipino Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Filipino Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Filipino Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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