Names ending in a
- Kanagagota
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"standing turkey"Description:
The given name of Conocotocko II, or Standing Turkey, a Cherokee chief in the 18th century. He advised the tribe to go to war against the then-colonies of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.
- Ilesha
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"earth lord"Description:
Ilesha is an unusual choice that will undoubtedly be confused with similar and far more common names such as Alicia and Elissa.
- Natala
- Marianela
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"beloved star"Description:
A beautiful combination of Maria and Stella. Marianela Núñez is an Argentine ballet dancer.
- Dóra
Origin:
Hungarian and Icelandic variation of DoraMeaning:
"gift"
- Nitya
Origin:
Sanskrit, HindiMeaning:
"always, eternal"Description:
Used for both boys and girls in India, this appealing Hindi name works well internationally.
- Mandla
Origin:
AfricanMeaning:
"strength"Description:
This obscure Zulu name was chosen by Stevie Wonder.
- Haumea
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"red ruler"Description:
Haumea is the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth, said to have created a potion to allow humans to be able to give birth naturally. The meaning of the name is likely related to the blood shed in childbirth. A dwarf planet beyond Neptune's orbit is named in Haumea's honor.
- Aramoana
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"pathway of the sea"Description:
A beautiful elaboration on the Polynesian name Moana "sea", made famous by the 2016 Disney film of the same name. It is also a New Zealand place name.
- Kerra
- Mirka
- Riana
Origin:
Contemporary American variation of RhiannonDescription:
The original Rhiannon has more appeal.
- Nai'a
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"dolphin"Description:
A beautiful Hawaiian girl's name that feels stylish today in line with popular Kaia, Naia, Amaia, and the like.
- Jasia
- Raziya
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"agreeable, pleasant"Description:
An appealing East African possibility.
- Anushka
- Flaminia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"priest"Description:
A feminine form of the Latin name Flaminius, which derives from flamen: a Roman priest devoted to a particular "official" deity.
- Alviria
- Papa
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"earth"Description:
A baby girl named Papa might cause some confusion, but the Papa (or Papatuanuku) of Polynesian mythology is the mother or earth goddess.
- Aryana
Origin:
Spelling variation of ArianaDescription:
Both Ariana and Arianna sit comfortably in the US Top 100, so it makes sense that Aryana with the trendy y would join the fray. However, due to its inevitable confusion with the other spellings and the word "aryan" prominently displayed, it might be best to consider an alternative.