Names ending in a
- Aminta
Origin:
Variation of Amyntas, GreekMeaning:
"defender"Description:
Aminta is now considered a feminine name, but it originated as a variation of Amyntas, a name connected to numerous ancient kings. In the 16th century, Torquato Tasso, an Italian poet, wrote a play titled Aminta about a lovestruck shepherd who falls for a beautiful nymph named Silvia.
- Bellina
- Corva
- Haliana
- Kosta
- Aphia
- Ozma
Origin:
Literary inventionDescription:
Princess Ozma was the leading character of L. Frank Baum's book Ozma of Oz.
- Primula
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"first rose"Description:
Primula is related to Primrose, the name and the flower, and would make a quirky yet charming (or is it charming yet quirky?) botanical name for a first daughter.
- Nashota
Origin:
Native AmericanMeaning:
"twin"Description:
Highly unusual possibility for a twin girl.
- Athanasia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"immortal"Description:
Feminine form of Athanasius
- Francina
- Kissa
Origin:
African-UgandanMeaning:
"born after twins"Description:
Affectionate sounding name that could have birth-order meaning.
- Nicia
- Jonna
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of JohannaMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
A Scandinavian short form of Johanna, properly pronounced with a Y sound at the start, but would likely be read as the more prosaic "John-a" in an English-speaking context.
- Chenoa
Origin:
Native American place nameDescription:
Chenoa is the Native American name for the Kentucky River. This name has come into prominence as the stage name of Argentine singer María Laura Corradini Falomir. In the US it is given to a handful of girls each year.
- Elouera
Origin:
Australian AboriginalMeaning:
"a pleasant place"Description:
Elouera has potential for people looking for unusual versions of popular "Elle" names like Ellen, Eleanor and Ella. This Aboriginal Australian place name is filled with the mellifluous sounds that are in style at the moment
- Joshia
- Lysithea
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"delivered or freed by the gods"Description:
The was the name of a minor character in Greek mythology, or another name for Semele, the mother of Dionysus by Zeus. A moon of Jupiter bears this name, as does a character in the video game Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
- Leina
- Alhena
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"sign"Description:
The third-brightest star in the Gemini constellation.