Names ending in a
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Hetta
Hetta is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of Henrietta (meaning 'ruler of the home'), a nickname for names like Hester or Esther, or derive from the…
Həvva
Həvva is a feminine name primarily found in Azerbaijani culture and is the Azerbaijani form of Eve (Hava/Havva in many Middle Eastern languages). The distinctive letter 'ə' (schwa) is specific to the…
Hiawatha
Iroquois
"he makes rivers"
Journalist Hiawatha Bray is a singular contemporary bearer of this name of a Native-American leader immortalized in a Longfellow poem.
Hiba
Arabic
"gift"
A simple and pretty Arabic option that has been on the rise in the UK in recent years, possibly thanks to several famous Hibas, including telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe…
Hibana
Japanese
"sparkle"
Hibba
Hibba is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word meaning 'gift' or 'present.' In Islamic tradition, the name carries spiritual significance as it reflects the concept of life being…
Hiʻiaka
Hawaiian
"carry + embryo; hold + essence"
In Hawaiian mythology, Hiʻiaka is the youngest sister of the volcano goddess Pele. In the legend, Pele's mother entrusts her with looking after an egg, which then turns into a baby girl who Pele…
Hikma
Hikma is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'wisdom' or 'knowledge.' It derives from the Arabic word 'hikmah,' which represents a profound understanding, insight, and intelligence. The name…
Hila
Hebrew or Pashto
"halo; hope"
Hila is a name that has grown in popularity in recent years, placing it firmly within Israel's Top 20 for girls. It is sometimes written as Hilla or Hilah. In Pashto, it means "hope" and is also…
Hilaria
Latin, Spanish
"cheerful"
Hilaria, the ancient Roman form of Hilary also given to joyous festivals, is still used in Spain and Poland, while the intriguing Italian version is Ilaria. A notable current bearer is fitness expert…
Hilda
German
"battle woman"
Short for Brunhilda, the operatic Valkyrie of Teutonic legend, Hilda still has not quite shaken off that image that image. Though with the resurgence of Matilda, she might just have a bit of a…
Hilla
Finnish
"cloudberry"
Hilla is a rising girl name in Finland, where it is seen as both an independent name and a short form of names beginning with Hil-.
Hilma
German
"protective helmet"
Hilma is heard in Germany and the Scandinavian countries, and sometimes used as a shortening of Wilhelmina--though there are more appealing German names for girls . to be found. Hilma Wolitzer is an…
Hilooha
Choctaw, Native American
"thunder"
Thunderous name with Native American origins.
Hima
Sanskrit
"snow"
Unisex Sanskrit name with appeal for a winter baby.
Hima
Sanskrit
"snow"
Himaida
Himaida is a feminine name with likely roots in Arabic or South Asian naming traditions, though it remains quite rare in global usage. While specific etymology is not widely documented, it may be…
Himalaya
Place-name
Place-name that suggests the highest heights and carries a hippyish aura.
Hina
Japanese
"chick"
Hinata
Japanese
"sunflower; facing the sun"
Hinata is a unisex Japanese name and surname but is primarily seen as a given name among women. It has many possible meanings, most of which have something to do with the sun.