Names ending in a
- Elocadia
- Leba
- Mahira
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"skilled"Description:
Feminine form of Mahir
- Emilka
- Lyonya
- Erma
Origin:
Variation of IrmaDescription:
Once, believe it or not, seemed more stylish than Irma.
- Micha
- Mahershala
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"swift to the plunder"Description:
Actor Mahershala Ali single-handedly put this Biblical name on the map. If you think it's difficult to pronounce and spell, consider that it's short for Maher-shalal-hash-baz, the longest name in the Bible which Ali actually used in its entirety as his stage name until 2010.
- Barbika
- Nehalennia
Origin:
CelticMeaning:
"she who near the sea"Description:
Nehalennia is a Celtic or Germanic goddess depicted with marine symbols, as well as a companion dog at her feet.
- Marwa
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"white stone"Description:
Marwa literally means "white stone," but is the name of a mountain in Mecca, making it an important name among Muslims. It's also another name for marjoram.
- Iosua
- Hellotia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"marsh"Description:
In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.
- Oba
Origin:
NigerianDescription:
Intriguing name of the ancient goddess of rivers.
- Polyhymnia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"one of many praises"Description:
Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table, Polyhymnia feels like much more of a possibility.
- Neena
- Barra
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"fair head"Description:
Diminutive of Finbar
- Kataleya
Origin:
Variation of Cataleya, flower name from English surnameMeaning:
"Cattley's flower"Description:
Variation of Cataleya, both of which are popular among Hispanic families in the US. Zoe Saldana played a character named Cataleya in Colombiana.
- Lucía
Origin:
Spanish form of Lucia, LatinMeaning:
"light"
- 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.