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A female given name in English-speaking countries, derived from the Greek Andreas.

A male given name of Greek origin, the original form of Andrew.

A male given name of Slavic origin, the Romanian and Russian form of Andrew.

A male given name of Greek origin, meaning "manly" or "masculine."

A surname derived from the given name Andrew, meaning "son of Andrew" or associated with Andrew.

In Greek mythology, an Ethiopian princess rescued by Perseus from a sea monster.

A unisex given name, typically a diminutive of Andrew (male) or Andrea (female).

A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "angel" or "messenger."

Part of the place name Los Angeles, a major city in California.

A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "angelic."

A female given name of Italian origin, a diminutive form of Angela.

A male given name of Italian origin, meaning "angel" or "messenger."

A female given name, a diminutive of Angela or Angelina.

A male given name of Scottish Gaelic origin.

A female given name of Spanish origin, a diminutive of Ana (Ann).

A female given name of Indian origin, meaning "offering" or "salutation."

A female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "grace" or "favor."

A female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "grace" or "favor."

A female given name combining Anna and the French word belle ("beautiful").

A female given name of Hebrew origin, the French form of Anna.

A female given name of French origin, a diminutive of Anne.

A female given name, a diminutive of Ann or Anne.

The fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, following March and preceding May.

A masculine given name, a variant spelling of Axel.

A type of rough, jagged lava with a broken, clinkery surface, formed when viscous molten lava flows slowly and its surface cools and fragments.

An exclamation expressing relief, relaxation, or satisfaction.

An exclamation expressing relief, relaxation, or contentment.

An exclamation expressing relief, relaxation, or satisfaction.

A nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Africa, with a long snout, large ears, and a tubular tongue used for eating ants and termites.

(Informal, usually plural) An abdominal muscle; the muscles of the abdomen.

(Chiefly in the phrase "taken aback") Surprised or shocked by something unexpected.

A calculating device consisting of a frame with rows of wires or grooves along which beads are slid, used for arithmetic operations.

To leave completely and finally; to forsake utterly.

Having been deserted or left behind.

Present participle of *abandon*; the act of leaving completely or forsaking.

The act of leaving someone or something completely, with no intention of returning.

To become less intense or widespread; to diminish.

The act or process of reducing or diminishing something.

A building where animals are killed for their meat; a slaughterhouse.

A woman who is the head of an abbey of nuns.

A building or complex of buildings occupied by a community of monks or nuns, governed by an abbot or abbess.

The male superior or head of an abbey of monks.

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by omitting letters or words.

A shortened form of a word or phrase, typically using the initial letters.

To formally renounce or give up a throne, power, or responsibility.

The formal act of renouncing or giving up a throne, power, or high office.

The part of the body between the thorax (chest) and the pelvis, containing the digestive organs.

Of or relating to the abdomen.

To take someone away illegally by force or deception; to kidnap.

Past tense and past participle of *abduct*; taken away by force or deception, especially for ransom or other criminal purpose.