Names ending in a
- Justitia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"justice"Description:
In Roman mythology, Justitia was the goddess of justice, naturally. Her name was also rendered Iustitia.
- Argentina
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"silver"Description:
South America provides a continent of interesting, undiscovered names -- Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, and the tango-rhythmed Argentina.
- Eleadora
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"gift of the sun"Description:
Cross classic Eleanor with rising vintage star Theodora and you get Eleadora, a beautiful Greek name with a wonderful meaning.
- Leonara
- Lona
Origin:
Diminutive of LeonaDescription:
Unfashionable name, with the rather poignant lone sound.
- Colina
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"hill"Description:
The Spanish word for hill certainly has name-like qualities and could make a fresh new Spanish nature name.
- Ananda
Origin:
Variation of Anand, SanskritMeaning:
"happiness, bliss"Description:
Ananda is historically a masculine Sanskrit name — a form of Anand — but the A ending and similarity to Amanda give it a feminine flavor in the English-speaking world. In fact, it is currently used more often among baby girls in the US.
- Erelieva
Origin:
GermanicMeaning:
"beloved respect"Description:
A Gothic name belonging to the wife of Theodemir, a 5th century king of the Ostrogoths, and the mother of Theodoric the Great. The name also belongs to a genus of moths.
- Onna
- Cimona
- Netha
Origin:
Diminutive of Aganetha, GermanMeaning:
"pure, virginal"Description:
Short form of Aganetha used in the Amish community.
- Lavanda
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"lavender"Description:
Cross between a color name and a La-plus invention.
- Dakoda
- Charlotta
Origin:
Swedish variation of Charlotte, FrenchMeaning:
"free man"Description:
This form of Charlotte, long obscure, is sure to grow in popularity along with the explosion of Charlotte. It's pretty and feminine and a nice spin on the more familiar version. In Germany, short form Lotta is popular.
- Réka
Origin:
Australian (Maori)Meaning:
"sweet"Description:
An alluring name that would fit right into an American classroom with no problem.
- Radia
Origin:
Russian variation of Rada, SlavicMeaning:
"happy, willing"Description:
Pretty Russian name that has yet to be embraced outside of the region.
- Ohara
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"small field"Description:
Could work for a blended Japanese-Irish family.
- Kantuta
Origin:
QuechuaMeaning:
"flower"Description:
Kantuta is the Quechua name for the national flower of both Bolivia and Peru, which is known for flowering around Christmas time. With its vivid green foliage and extremely bright red bell-shaped flowers, the plant encapsulates many traditional Christmas symbols, making Kantuta one of the great unique names for Christmas babies.
- Adabella
Origin:
Combination of Ada and Bella, German, Turkish, and FrenchMeaning:
"noble and beautiful, or beautiful island"Description:
Ada is one of those names found in two different languages with two different meanings. As a German name, it means noble or nobility, and as a Turkish name, it means island.
- Magdolina