10,000+ Girl Names That End in A
- Justina
Origin:
Latin, feminine variation of JustinDescription:
Justina was the pre-Justine feminization of Justin, now a possible alternative to Christina. Oddly, while Justine feels like a name unto itself, Justina feels like a pinned-together feminization in the mold of Richarda or Benjamina. Still, it may appeal as one of the unusual-yet-familiar girl names starting with J.
- Reshma
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"silk"Description:
This Hindi girls' name is virtually unknown in the Western World but could translate easily, and the smooth meaning is a plus.
- Medea
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"middle"Description:
Mythological princess who killed her kids. Eternal no-no.
- Alafia
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"peace"Description:
Alafia is a Yoruba name for peace and is used as a name for both men and women in Nigeria.
- Zuzanna
Origin:
Slavic variation of SusannahMeaning:
"lily"Description:
Remember Zuzu, the adorable little girl you watch every Christmas in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Here's a direct path to that nickname, a lot more zesty than the more familiar Susannah.
- Cadenza
Origin:
Italian, musical termDescription:
Cadenza takes the popular CADENCE and gives it a more operatic flourish.
- Anina
Origin:
German, AramaicMeaning:
"grace; let my prayer be answered"Description:
This pretty palindrome name is rarely heard in the US, but could make an interesting namesake for an aunt or grandma Ann. It's also a German diminutive form of Anna.
- Oda
Origin:
Scandinavian, short form of OdeliaDescription:
Ada, yes. Ida, maybe. But Oda, a Scandinavian version of Odelia, not really. To English speakers, it sounds too much like "odor".
- Laina
- Solena
- Aliana
Origin:
Variation of ElianaDescription:
The uber-popular nickname-name Ellie has led to the surge of all names that can be shortened as such. This includes Eliana, a current go-to for parents seeking a frilly name that shortens to a cuter option. Aliana is riding a similar wave, though this time the presumed nickname is Ali/Allie.
- Corina
- Xenobia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"of Zeus"Description:
As long as nobody connects it with xenophobia -- the fear of strangers and the unknown.
- Kaja
Origin:
Scandinavian diminutive of Katarina, Polish variation of Gaia or EstonianMeaning:
"pure; earth mother; rejoice; echo"Description:
Short, sharp, and pretty, Kaja is an international choice with multiple origins. Favored in Slovenia, Norway, and Poland, the similar Kaia is currently popular more widely.
- Bonita
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"pretty"Description:
Like Benita, had some popularity in the fifties.
- Emmalina
Origin:
Elaboration of Emmeline or a compound name created from Emma and LinaMeaning:
"brave and courageous; universal tenderness; universal free man"Description:
Princess-y but not overly fussy, thanks to the classic simplicity of Emma, Emmalina is a sweet, bright alternative to Emilia. The meaning can vary depending on if you see it as an elaboration of Emmeline or a compound name of Emma and Carolina or Lina".
- Felina
- Sadira
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"lotus tree"Description:
Intriguing name with great symbolic meaning in Eastern religions.
- Cleora
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"glory"Description:
Cleora is a now-extinct name (there were no babies named Cleora recorded in the U.S. in 2012) that achieved some standing in the early 20th century thanks to the craze for all things Egypt-related. A range of Cleopatra diminutives, including Cleo, Cleora, Cleona, and Cleola, made the Top 1000 then as the ancient tombs were opened in Egypt.
- Dhara
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"the earth"Description:
An international take on Dara.