Names ending in a
- Gardena
- Inaaya
Origin:
Arabic, UrduMeaning:
"care, concern"Description:
Variant spelling of Inaya
- Mateja
Origin:
Feminine variation of Matej, Slovak, Slovene, and CroatianMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Slovak cognate of Mattea.
- Gaela
- Marisela
Origin:
Spanish and Italian form of MariaMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"Description:
An elaboration of Marisa, a combination of Maria and Louisa. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).
- Delora
- Bidelia
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"strength or exalted one"Description:
Bridget variation that's the root of the unattractive nickname Biddy. Bedelia is another spelling.
- Mysaria
Origin:
LiteratureDescription:
A character name in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, featured in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon, where she is played by Sonoya Mizuno.
- Motka
- Blanka
- Orana
Origin:
Australian AboriginalMeaning:
"welcome"Description:
Orana is an word from the Wiradjuri language meaning "welcome". It has become more widely known for its use in the traditional Australian Christmas carol "Carol of the Birds", meaning it now carries strong yuletide connotations. Orana is an original addition to the list of names for Christmas babies.
- Panacea
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"a cure for all ills"
- Ovelia
- Mandala
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"circle"Description:
A mandala is the magic circle of Buddhism and Hinduism, a powerful spiritual symbol used in art to represent the universe. It's also an important symbol in Jungian theory. As a first name, Mandala feels both natural and original, always a positive combination, but parents considering it should make themselves away of its deeper meaning.
- Elladora
Origin:
English compound nameMeaning:
"she is a gift"Description:
Pretty smoosh name from the popular elements Ella + Dora, or a spin on Eleanora influenced by Dora "gift".
- Narra
- Allena
Origin:
Female variation of Allen or Alana, IrishMeaning:
"handsome, cheerful"Description:
Allena may feel like a somewhat antiquated feminization, though Allen itself is a tad old-fashioned. In many ways, Allena -- pronounced ah-LEN-ah -- feels more appealing that Alana or ah-LAH-ah.
- Latona
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"light"Description:
Latona is the Roman equivalent of Leto, the Greek goddess of light. These days Leto feels more modern for a baby girl, but Latona retains its appeal.
- Atta
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Princess Atta is a royal ant in the Pixar film A Bug's Life, named for a genus of ants.
- Myria