Names ending in a
- Paprika
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
A red spice made from dried bell peppers.As a name, notable bearers include Danish actress Paprika Steen (born Kirsteen), and Paprika from the children's TV show Blue's Clues
- Mirna
- Gelsomina
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"jasmine"Description:
The Italian form of Jasmine and Yasmin.
- Pavana
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"peacock"Description:
If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.
- Rialta
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"deep brook"Description:
Unique choice, with a pleasant antique feel.
- Cortana
- Gitana
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"traveller, Romani person"Description:
The Spanish travelling or Romani community are called Gitanos, and Gitana is the feminine word. The term evolved from the Old Spanish word egiptano "Egyptian".
- Mikhaila
Description:
This Russian version of Michaela adds yet another variation -- Makayla, Micaela, McKayla -- to the pot.
- Amoura
Origin:
Variation of Amora, SpanishMeaning:
"love"Description:
This alternate spelling of Amora rose over 1000 places in 2019, making it the fastest-rising girl name of the year. It continued to rise steeply in 2020, but has fallen a little since.
- Alexina
Origin:
Variation of Alexandra, GreekMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
This spin on the "Alex" prefix was the 88th most popular girl name in Scotland in 1900.
- Godeliva
Origin:
GermanicMeaning:
"beloved God"Description:
Feminine form of Gottlieb
- Klaudia
- Cosma
- Alastrina
- Nautica
Origin:
American from LatinMeaning:
"pertaining to ships or sailors"Description:
Nautica is derived from the English word "nautical," which itself comes from the Latin nauticus. It was first recorded as a baby name in 1992 when the American clothing brand had become a national sensation. It ultimately peaked in 1999 when 246 baby girls were given the name.
- Noela
- Julisa
Origin:
Spanish variation of JuliaMeaning:
"youthful or sky father"Description:
Julisa is an unusual variation of the Latin American Julissa or the international ancient Julia, taken from Julius.
- Hinata
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"sunflower; facing the sun"Description:
Hinata is a unisex Japanese name and surname but is primarily seen as a given name among women. It has many possible meanings, most of which have something to do with the sun.
- Oliva
- Diellza
Origin:
AlbanianMeaning:
"sun"Description:
The feminine form of the masculine name Diell, meaning "sun" in Albanian – making this a rare and striking celestial choice.