Names ending in a
- Odeda
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"courageous"Description:
Virtually unknown in this country, has an interesting, rhythmic feel.
- Nakoma
Origin:
Native AmericanDescription:
This unisex Native American name offers a good substitution to Dakota.
- Natasa
- Arjuna
Origin:
Hindu and SanskritMeaning:
"white, clear"Description:
The name of a hero in Hindu texts, the son of the god Indra and the princess Kunti, close friend of Lord Krishna, and considered the greatest warrior on earth.
- Opha
- Mirza
Origin:
Persian, ArabicMeaning:
"prince, commander"Description:
Strong and striking Persian and Arabic name, currently popular in the Netherlands and in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Agrippa
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"born feet first"Description:
Agrippa started out as a rare Roman forename (praenomen), then became a family name (cognomen), most recognized for Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, a powerful general under Augustus.
- Cicilia
- Elija
- Richarda
Origin:
Feminine variation of RichardDescription:
Marginally better than Richardette or Richardina.
- Katricia
- Abalina
Origin:
Variation of Abilene, place nameDescription:
An obscurity, though with the popularity of Abigail and the rise of all names that start with A, may make an attractive choice.
- Hekla
Origin:
Icelandic from NorseMeaning:
"cloak"Description:
This geographical name is in the Icelandic Top 10, inspired by a volcano in southern Iceland. The volcano was named after the Icelandic word for a hooded cloak, since the summit is often covered by clouds.
- Pumbaa
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"slow-witted"Description:
The hilarious warthog from The Lion King. Strictly pet territory.
- Lemma
- Lipa
- Aristana
- Patrika
- Carda
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"hinge"Description:
Another name for Cardea, the Roman goddess of hinges who was typically associated with doorways.
- Ilisha
Origin:
Hebrew variation of Alisha, ElishaDescription:
The relationship to "ill" makes this and similar names less pleasing than the versions that start with A or E.