Names ending in a

The Early Americans invented names too, sometimes variations of classical or biblical favorites. This one appears in Colonial rosters; the Aur beginning is Latin and means "gold."

Kimana, the name of a resort in the foothills of Mountain Kilimanjaro in Kenya, would make an unexpected path to the nickname Kim.

This alluring Spanish nature name would fit in with classmates Mar, Cielo, and Sol.

This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.

Niria is the female equivalent of Nir and may also be found as Nira. This simple, pleasant name has an earthy meaning.

The name of the princess heroine in Philippa Gregory's series of children's books, who subverts the usual tropes by being fierce, headstrong, principled and adventurous.

Slavic feminine form of Oliver, with definite potential in the era of Olivia and Olive.

Maori form of Ezra

This spelling of Melinda is used primarily in Amish communities.