Names ending in a
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Haumea
Hawaiian
"red ruler"
Haumea is the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth, said to have created a potion to allow humans to be able to give birth naturally. The meaning of the name is likely related to the blood shed in…
Hava
Modern variation of Eve
Hava is an anglicization of the Hebrew name Chava, which, like its English form Eve, means "life". In some accents, it may sound like "have a", so it's worth considering if this will be an issue…
Havana
Place-name
The vowel ending tilts this sharply toward the feminine, and at this point Havana still has some political implications as well.
Havana
Taíno place-name
Politics aside, the Cuban capital is one of the most rhythmic of place-names. The question is: can politics be put aside?
Havanna
Havanna is a feminine name inspired by the vibrant capital city of Cuba, Havana. The doubled 'n' in this spelling variation adds a distinctive touch. As a place name turned personal name, Havanna…
Havaska
Hungarian
"snowy; snowdrop"
Haviva
Hebrew
"well loved"
An alternative to the more familiar Aviva.
Havva
Havva is the Turkish, Persian, and Arabic form of Eve, the first woman created in Abrahamic religions. Derived from the Hebrew name Chava meaning 'life' or 'living one,' Havva carries the same…
Havviva
Havviva is a rare feminine name with origins in Hebrew culture. The name is believed to derive from the Hebrew word 'haviv' meaning 'beloved' or 'cherished,' conveying warmth and affection. Some…
Hawa
Arabic
"peace"
Hawa is the Arabic equivalent of Eve in that it is the name used for the wife of first man Adam. More than 100 baby girls were named Hawa in the US last year.
Hawwa
Arabic, Hebrew, and Swahili variation of Eve, Hebrew
"life"
Also spelled Hawa, Hawwa is a form of Eve used in Arabic, Swahili, and in Old Hebrew.
Haya
Hebrew or Japanese
"life; universal feathers"
Appealing crosscultural choice.
Haylea
Haylea is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of Hayley or Haley. With Celtic origins, Haylea means "hay meadow" or "hay clearing." This contemporary spelling adds a distinctive touch…
Hazaia
Hazaia is an unusual masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may represent a creative variation of Hezekiah, a biblical name meaning 'God strengthens,' or could relate to the Hebrew word…
Hea
Korean
"grace"
For Americans, a little too he for a she.
Heba
Heba is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'gift' or 'donation'—specifically a gift from God. This concise, two-syllable name carries significant meaning in Islamic tradition, where it's…
Hebiba
Hebiba is a rare feminine name with possible Arabic or African origins. In Arabic, it may be related to 'habiba' meaning 'beloved' or 'darling,' a term of endearment widely used in Arabic-speaking…
Hecuba
Greek literary name
Queen Hecuba was the legendary queen of King Priam of Troy, mother of Hector, Paris, Cassandra and others. Euripedes' tragedy Hecuba depicts Hecuba's grief over the death of her daughter Polyxena,…
Heda
Heda is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Czech and Slovak cultures. It's often considered a diminutive of Hedvika, the Slavic form of Hedwig, which means 'combat' or…
Hedda
Scandinavian, diminutive of Hedvig
Hedda is a card-carrying member of the league of older, slightly bohemian urban names like Nedda, Andra, and Petra; also linked to Ibsen heroine Hedda Gabler, as well as being the basis of cruel joke…