Names ending in a

Hara

Hindi; Greek

"to seize; joy"

In Hindi, Hara is one of the 1,008 names for the god Siva and, to English speakers, a possible feminine spin on Harry. In Greek the name is pronounced with emphasis on the last syllable, where it has…

Hariala

Hariala is an exotic feminine name that appears to have possible Indian or Sanskrit origins, though it is quite uncommon even within those traditions. The name may be related to 'Hari,' a name for…

Hariata

Hawaiian variation of Harriet

A feminissima version of a super-serious name.

Harietta

Harietta is a rare feminine name that appears to be a variant of Harriet, which itself is the feminine form of Henry, meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler.' This uncommon spelling may have…

Harika

Turkish

"a miracle, beautiful"

Pretty and unusual.

Harissa

Arabic

"hot sauce, paste"

A North African chili pepper paste and a potential baby name due to the similarities to Marissa, Clarissa, et al.

Harlea

Harlea is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Harley or Harlow, blending contemporary sounds with a feminine ending. While lacking a direct historical origin, Harlea…

Harmonia

Greek

"agreement, concord"

One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.

Harpa

Norse

"harp"

The Old Norse word for "harp", also designating the constellation Lyra (which means "lyre" in Greek). It's popular in Iceland, where it is also the name of the first month of summer in the old…

Harpina

Greek

"sickle-shaped sword"

A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.

Harrieta

Harrieta is a feminine name that serves as an elaborated form of Harriet, which itself developed as a feminine version of Harry (a medieval English form of Henry). The name ultimately derives from…

Harrietta

Harrietta is a feminine name that functions as an elaborate diminutive form of Harriet, which itself is the feminine version of Harry or Henry. The name ultimately derives from Germanic origins…

Hartinsia

Hartinsia is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a modern elaboration of names containing the Germanic element "hart" meaning "hard, strong, brave," such as Hartman or…

Haruka

Japanese

"distant; spring flower"

An extremely common Japanese name, especially among women.

Haruna

Japanese

"spring vegetables"

This Japanese name for girls is unrelated to several similar names, such as Harun and Aroon, which in turn are unrelated to each other. Some sources give the meaning as "spring flower" or "clear…

Hatice kübra

Turkish

"great premature child"

Hatidža

Bosnian from Arabic

"premature child"

This version of Khadija is popular for baby girls in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Haukea

Hawaiian

"white snow"

A Hawaiian option for a winter-born daughter. Derived from the elements hau , meaning "snow," and kea , "white."