925+ Boy Names That End with A
- Asta
Origin:
NorwegianMeaning:
"divine strength"Description:
Asta as a boy's name is inspired by the Wizard King character in the anime series Black Clover. He is a human who triumphs in a world of superheroes --an inspirational figure.
- Mattia
Origin:
Italian variation of MatthewMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
As parents go searching for alternatives to the unstoppable Mateo/Matteo duo, Mattia stands out as a worthy option. Same handsome, alluring feel, for a fraction of the popularity. Buy now!
- Kiwa
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"Pacific ocean"Description:
Kiwa, one of the most popular Maori names for boys in New Zealand, is the name of several ocean guardians in Maori mythology. It's part of a poetic name for the Pacific ocean.
- Isaia
- Isra
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"journey of the night"Description:
Isra is a gender-neutral Arabic name. The name of a chapter of the Quran, it refers to the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.
- Elisa
Origin:
Dutch, Danish, German from HebrewMeaning:
"god is my salvation"Description:
Form of Elisha or Eliseus, a prophet in Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
- Eissa
Origin:
Arabic variation of JesusMeaning:
"savior"Description:
Eissa, a name found frequently as both a last and a first in Arabic lands, is the Arabic form of Jesus. Also spelled Isa, Issa, and Esa, Eissa came to greater prominence when it was chosen for their newborn son by singer Janet Jackson and her husband Wissam Al Mana, who is Qatari.
- Ferdia
Origin:
Irish GaelicMeaning:
"man of smoke; man of god"Description:
The meaning of this rare Irish name is not fully known. It may mean "man of god", or else derive from an element meaning "smoke". In Irish mythology, this was the name of a warrior who was killed by his friend Cúchulainn. Vikings actor Ferdia Walsh-Peelo is a famous bearer.
- Esca
Origin:
GaelicMeaning:
"water"Description:
The name Esca appears in Rosemary Sutcliff's 1954 historical adventure novel The Eagle of the Ninth, which is set in 2nd century Roman Britain. Esca is the name of a freed slave who accompanies his ex-master Marcus Flavius Aquila on various adventures. He was portrayed in the 2011 film adamptation The Eagle by English actor Jamie Bell.
- Bela
Origin:
CzechMeaning:
"white"Description:
Despite the light, pretty sound of Bella for a girl, the boys' name Bela has dark and mysterious undertones, thanks to Dracula actor Bela Lugosi. Béla is also the first name of composer Bartók.
- Senna
Origin:
Botanical, or ArabicMeaning:
"brightness"Description:
Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly as a laxative. While that is a less-than-savory association, Senna has a lovely sound and is a fresh entry in the flourishing botanical names genus.
- Midoriya
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"green valley"Description:
Surname of My Hero Academia character Izuku Midoriya. It debuted on the charts in 2021 when it was used for seven baby boys.
- Iraia
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"the God wrestler"Description:
Iraia is one of those rare names that exists as a male form in one culture -- in this case, Maori -- and in a female form with a totally different meaning and derivation. New Zealand actor Jemaine Clement, who is a descendant of the progressive Wairarapa chief Iraia Te Whaiti, named his son Sophocles Iraia.
- Kenna
Origin:
OromoMeaning:
"to offer"Description:
As a masculine name, Kenna originates in the Oromo language of Ethiopia, in which it means "to offer" or "to present." It is unrelated to the feminine name Kenna, which is a variation of Kenneth.
- Zola
Origin:
Literary surnameDescription:
Authors or Francophiles – or both – could consider this zippy name in honor of renowned French writer Émile Zola, author of Germinal, Thérèse Raquin and the infamous open letter J'Accuse...!.
- Nikita
Origin:
Russian cognate of Greek AniketosMeaning:
"unconquered"Description:
Redolent of Khrushchev and la femme.
- Kaikoa
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"sea warrior"Description:
A bold and energetic Hawaiian name which blends two fashionable favorites: Kai and Koa.
- Attila
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"little father"Description:
English speaking countries may only associate this with the fifth-century Hun, but the name is still well-used in contemporary Hungary, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.
- Varuna
Origin:
Hindu God of water and the oceanDescription:
This Indian name would make the perfect choice for those looking for a strong water-based name. A variation which may seem more immediately masculine to the English-speaking ear is Varun. The feminine version is Varuni, who was Varuna's consort.
- Aza
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"powerful"Description:
Aza's similarity to the biblical name Asa makes it ripe for adaptation. If you want something more elaborate, you might consider Azariah. Something simpler? It doesn't get much simpler and that is the beauty of Aza (or Asa).