Names ending in a
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Jannina
Jannina is a feminine name that likely originated as a variant of Janina, which itself is a Polish diminutive form of Jane or Jana. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning…
Janova
Janova is a feminine name that likely developed as a feminine form of Jan, the Slavic version of John, with the feminine suffix '-ova' common in Slavic languages. The name carries the meaning 'God is…
Janthia
Janthia is an exotic feminine name with possible Greek derivation, perhaps related to 'Xanthia' meaning 'golden' or 'yellow-haired.' It may also connect to flower names like hyacinth or to the…
Januaria
Portuguese
"January"
Way before January Jones made this month a fashionable girls' name, there was Princess Januaria of Brazil, daughter of the King of Portugal and the Archduchess of Austria. One of the most pointed yet…
Januveva
Januveva is an exceptionally rare feminine name with possible connections to January or the Roman god Janus, who represents beginnings and transitions. It may also be a variant of Genoveva, the…
Janyla
Janyla appears to be a modern invented name that emerged in American naming practices during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name likely combines the popular prefix 'Jan-' (found in names…
Jaquetta
Jaquetta is a feminine name with medieval French origins, serving as a diminutive form of Jacques (the French equivalent of James). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning…
Jara
Hindu, Slovakian, Spanish, or Arabic
"rock-rose or earthen water jug"
Jara is a name with roots in several different cultures and languages, with different meanings and associations. She's the Hindu goddess of the household, happiness, and prosperity. In Spanish, where…
Jaramia
Jaramia is a unique masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Jeremiah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift.' This particular spelling is quite rare,…
Jardena
Jardena is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word "yarden" meaning "to flow down" or "descend," which is also the source of the name for the Jordan River. The addition of the…
Jarita
Hindi-Sanskrit
"mother or legendary bird"
Delicate and lacy, with less emphasis on the jar syllable.
Jarusha
Jarusha is an uncommon feminine name that likely derives from Jerusha, a Biblical name meaning 'possession' or 'inheritance' in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Jerusha was the mother of King Jotham of…
Jarvaska
Jarvaska is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may have evolved as a creative variation of names like Jarvis or Jarvie, or could have roots in Eastern European or Baltic…
Jaša
Slovene diminutive of Jakob
"supplanter"
Common Slovene nickname for Jakob that also stands on its own in the Top 100. Jaša rhymes with Sasha.
Jascha
Jascha is a masculine name of Slavic and Jewish origin, primarily functioning as a diminutive form of Jacob or Yakov. The name gained recognition largely through notable bearers such as famed…
Jasha
Jasha is a versatile name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic countries, particularly Russia, it functions as a diminutive of Yakov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." In Hebrew tradition, it can be…
Jasia
Jasia is a feminine name with Polish origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Joanna or Janina (Polish variants of Jane or Joan). The name ultimately derives from Hebrew, meaning 'God is…
Jaska
Diminutive of Jaakko, Finnish
"supplanter"
A nickname for Jaakko, the Finnish form of Jacob.
Jasmina
Jasmina is a feminine name derived from the Persian word 'yasmin,' referring to the jasmine flower known for its sweet fragrance and delicate white blooms. This name variation is particularly popular…
Jaśmina
Polish variation of Jasmine
"jasmine"
The Polish form of the floral Jasmine, ultimately from the Persian yāsamīn . A fast rising name in Poland in the early 2020s, 2024 saw it rank in the Top 50 for the first time.