Names ending in a

The Lithuanian form of Martha.

Also associated with Morta, the Roman goddess of death.

Its resonant rhythm and positive connotations have led to some popularity with African-American parents, though it tends to have a masculine feel, particularly considering the rise of a certain Barack.

See NECHAMA.

Ahsoka Tano is a Jedi knight in the Star Wars film franchise. The name was based on that of the 3rd-century BC emperor of India, Ashoka the Great.

The Yiddish name from which the common matronymic Jewish surname Glick derives.

Variant transcription of Hosea, the original name of Joshua in the Old Testament.

Despite being a male character in Greek Mythology, we think Auriga wears better on a girl. It's the name of one of the 88 main constellations.

Austria is an nteresting, appealing, unexplored geographic destination, much fresher than American cousin Austin.

One of the more prominent by-products of reality TV, via Disney.

The name Persia derives from Avestan Parsa, the name of the Indo-European nomadic people who migrated into southern Iran in about 1000 BCE. Perseus feels more namelike.

Variation of Pema.

This beautiful Czech name is pronounced "KVYEH-ta".

Rhythmic and enchanting.