Names ending in a

Lavina

English variation of Lavinia, Latin

This vintage name is still used today among the Amish.

Lavinia

Latin, from ancient place name Lavinium

Lavinia is a charmingly prim and proper Victorian-sounding name which actually dates back to classical mythology, where it was the name of the wife of the Trojan hero Aeneas, who was considered the…

Lavona

Lavona is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially derived from Latin 'lavare' meaning 'to wash' or as a variant of Lavinia, an ancient Roman name. It might also relate to names…

Lavonda

Lavonda is a feminine name that gained modest popularity in the United States primarily during the mid-20th century. Likely a modern creation combining elements of names like Lavonne and Rhonda, it…

Lavonia

Lavonia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Lavinia, which has roots in Latin and Roman mythology as the name of the wife of Aeneas. Alternatively, it could be…

Lavra

Lavra is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in regions like Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. It may derive from the ancient Greek word 'laura,' which…

Lawanda

Lawanda is a feminine name that appears to have emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. The name may be a creative combination of the prefix 'La-' (a popular naming element adding…

Lawra

Lawra is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of the more common Laura. Derived from Latin roots, the name ultimately comes from 'laurus,' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree,'…

Laya

Laya is a flowing feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it relates to 'rhythm' or 'rest,' while it can also be a variant of Leah (Hebrew for 'weary' or 'delicate'). The name has…

Layana

Layana is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may be a variation of Liana (meaning "to climb like a vine"), or have roots in Hawaiian, Arabic, or Latin languages. The name has a…

Layanna

Layanna is a modern feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century. It likely developed as a creative combination of the popular prefix 'Lay-' (seen in names like Layla) with the feminine ending…

Layda

Layda is a feminine name with various possible origins. It could be a variant of Layla, which comes from Arabic meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' In some cultures, it may be connected to the Greek…

Laylia

Laylia is a feminine given name with multiple possible origins, representing a modern variant spelling of Layla or Leila. These names trace back to Arabic origins meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty,'…

Layna

Layna is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Laina (Finnish for 'wave') or Alaina (a form of Helen meaning 'bright, shining light'). Others see it as a modern…

Léa

Hebrew

"weary"

French version of Leah, currently popular with French-speaking parents. In this spelling, it looks pleasingly like the female equivalent of Leo (or Léo), and sounds like Leia.

Leala

Leala is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'lealis' meaning 'loyal' or 'faithful.' This beautiful and uncommon name carries connotations of trustworthiness and devotion. While not…

Leana

Leana is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Liana, derived from the Latin 'ligare' meaning 'to bind,' or it could be related to Helena or Eileen, ultimately…

Léana

Léana is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, including French, where it's considered a variant of Léna or Léona, meaning 'light' or 'lioness.' It may also derive from the Hawaiian…

Leanda

Leanda is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a feminine form of Leander, derived from Greek elements meaning 'lion man,' or a variant of Linda, meaning 'beautiful' in Spanish…

Leandra

Feminine variation of Leander, Greek

"lion-man"

With the rise of many once-dated leonine names, from Leona to Lionel to Leonora, Leandra is an unusual choice that might be looking at a comeback..