Names ending in a
- Netha
Origin:
Diminutive of Aganetha, GermanMeaning:
"pure, virginal"Description:
Short form of Aganetha used in the Amish community.
- Dehlia
- Conwenna
Origin:
Cornish, Welsh or BretonDescription:
Made familiar by poet William Blake. According to Blake, after her death, Conwenna "shines ... over the north with pearly beams gorgeous and terrible". Make of that what you will.
- Marzanna
Origin:
PolishDescription:
A Polish goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth. She is known to be the bringer of death and the symbol of winter, and is the counterpart of the spring goddess — either Lada or Vesna.
- Hilooha
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"thunder"Description:
Thunderous name with Native American origins.
- Austra
Origin:
LatvianMeaning:
"dawn"Description:
To most, the name Austra is most likely to be connected to Australia (or Austria), but to Latvians, Austra was the goddess of the dawn.
- Bala
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"young"Description:
In India, Bala is a unisex name, but is likely to be perceived as more feminine in the West. In its feminine form, Bala is associated with the daughter of the red goddess, Lalitha Parameshwari.
- Lucka
- Katricia
- Chola
- Nialla
- Clemenza
- Decla
Origin:
Irish, feminine variation of DeclanDescription:
Has an incomplete feeling....
- Jusa
- Madeira
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
Madeira is an island off Morocco where the wine comes from. Despite the alcohol association, Madeira has a gorgeous sound.
- Aurea
- Malinda
Origin:
Variation of Melinda, EnglishMeaning:
"beautiful honey"Description:
This spelling of Melinda is used primarily in Amish communities.
- Olina
- Penthia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"flower"Description:
Penthia might not be the most charming flower name, but as the lovely Penelope ascends, and the lovely Cynthia fades away, a compromise may be in order.
- Nyavka
Origin:
UkrainianDescription:
Ukrainian goddess known to be a temptress spirit. The Mavka is a long-haired figure said to lure men to their deaths