Names ending in a

Variant of Marisa

Most famously borne by Loja Saarinen, a Finnish-American artist and wife of architect Eliel Saarinen. She was born Minna Carolina Mathilde Louise Gesellius and went by Louise or Loja.

Orlanda is an intriguing feminization of Orlando, almost unknown in this country.

An uncommon short form of Patricia – an innovative way to honor Great-Aunt Pat.

Eluana is a soft Italian name that might be a nice choice for people who are attracted to names like Elena and Emilia but are looking for something a little more unusual. Eluana is evidence that beyond the few familiar choices such as Gianna and Angelina, there are hundreds of attractive Italian names worth consideration.

This obscure biblical name is only mentioned twice in the Bible — first as a divorced Israelite and then as a priest.

Maliha comes from the Arabic word malih, meaning "beautiful."

Gabrina is a name sometimes heard in the Latino community, could make a distinctive alternative to Gabriela.