10,000+ Girl Names That End in A
- Thekla
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"fame of God"Description:
Deriving from the ancient Greek name, Theokleia, Thekla is a contracted form that appears in the New Testament. According to the Acts of Paul, Thekla (or Thecla) is a 1st century saint and the first virgin martyr who angers her mother and her suitor by vowing to remain chaste after hearing Paul speak.
- Tasha
Origin:
Diminutive of NatashaDescription:
See NATASHA.
- Leana
- Viveka
Origin:
Swedish, Nordic; SanskritMeaning:
"alive, life; wisdom"Description:
A truly multicultural choice, with separate origins from Scandinavia (also spelled Viveca and Vivica), as well as India (with spiritual meaning in Hinduism).
- Stellaluna
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"Star and moon"Description:
Stella and Luna are stylish night sky name for girls, from the Latin words for star and moon.
- Eudoxia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"good deeds"Description:
Think the letter X is always cool in names? Meet Eudoxia. An ancient name with a great meaning, associated with a number of saints and Byzantine royals. You might also like the similar Eudocia or Eudora.
- Francisca
Origin:
Spanish, PortugueseMeaning:
"free man"Description:
Spanish and Portuguese form of Frances or Francesca
- Vidya
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"knowledge, science, learning"Description:
Looking for a strong girls' name that is based on brains rather than looks? Consider Vidya, a name popular throughout Asia, which is connected to the Hindu goddess Sarasvati, who is thought to purify, empower, and uplift the individual. It looks like the name has some power - Vidya Balan is a noted Indian actress who through her portrayal of strong female characters is considered to be an important catalyst for changing the way that women are represented in Indian film.
- Marinka
- Winika
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"Christmas orchid"Description:
With the rise of all those other popular feminine W names, like Winnie, Willa and Winona, why not consider the lovely Winika? Win and Winnie are likely nicknames and it is associated with a dainty Pacific orchid that blossoms at Christmas time. If you're looking for international names for Christmas babies, this is one for the short list.
- Primavera
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"spring"Description:
A bit syllable-heavy, but a pretty name for a springtime baby.
- Nabila
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"honorable, noble"Description:
Pretty and feminine Muslim name popular in Egypt.
- Fana
Origin:
AfricanMeaning:
"light or jungle"Description:
Simple, delicate, and unusual.
- Revella
Origin:
Variation of Revello, CatalanMeaning:
"wild olive tree"Description:
Revella is mostly seen as a surname in the US, but has been found on first name record as well. It is likely a variation of the surname Revello, but could also be considered a variation of Revel.
- Cesaria
Origin:
Feminization of Cesar, LatinMeaning:
"head of hair"Description:
Cesaria, a modern feminine form of Caesar or the Latinate Cesar, has been obscure in the Western World but may stir to life along with other names that have their roots in ancient Rome. Cesarina, Cesarie, and Cesarea are other options.
- Rinoa
- Zelmira
Origin:
Likely a Neapolitan blend of Arabic and Latin influences meaning "brilliant one"Meaning:
"brilliant one"Description:
This name belongs to the eponymous heroine of Rossini's opera; 'Zelmira' (1822) about a (fictional) princess of Lesbos who saves her father and husband and her kingdom.
- Emília
Origin:
Portuguese, Hungarian, and Slovak variation of Emilia, LatinMeaning:
"rival"
- Niva
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"talk, expression"Description:
Also an Israeli place-name, this is an unusual, feminine choice.
- Elona