Names ending in a
- Ambretta
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
An evergreen with yellow flowers, Ambretta works to modernize Amber.
- Joia
- Nehama
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"comfort"Description:
See NECHAMA.
- Elisia
- Harpina
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"sickle-shaped sword"Description:
A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.
- Betta
Origin:
Diminutive of ElizabethMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
A modern version of the dated Betty. You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.
- Kalla
- Jinja
Origin:
African place-nameDescription:
Gingery.
- Iliya
Origin:
Bulgarian, variation of ElijahMeaning:
"Yahweh is God"Description:
This variation of the Biblical Elijah is seen in Bulgaria.
- Elyza
- Mariza
Origin:
Spanish variant of MarisaMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"Description:
Variant of Marisa
- Cadia
- Maravilla
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"wonderful"Description:
As the list of English word names like Wonder, Brilliance, and Superior that are making appearance in the US name data grows each year, it may be time to look to other languages for inspiration. The Spanish Maravilla, meaning "wonderful", would make a beautiful and meaningful girl's name.
- Phaenna
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"the shining one"Description:
Light and ethereal, Phaenna is one of the Charities or Graces in some Greek myths. She was worshipped in Sparta, along with Cleta ("renowned one").
- Albira
- Erela
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"angel"Description:
This feminine form of the Hebrew unisex name Erel, possibly a form of Ariel, is used in modern Israel. Also found as Erella and Erelah.
- Frigga
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
An alternative name for Frigg, the Norse goddess of matrimonial love, and wife of Odin.
- Cordilia
- Malwina
Origin:
Polish variation of Malvina, ScottishMeaning:
"smooth-browed one"
- Kumala
Origin:
Variation of Kamala, Hindi, HawaiianMeaning:
"lotus or pale red; or, a garden"Description:
Variation of Kamala.