Names ending in a

Lita

Norwegian diminutive of Elisabet, English and Spanish diminutive of names ending in -lita, or Romanian variation of Leta, Latin

"pledged to God; little; glad, joyful"

Vivacious but lightweight.

Litha

Litha is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. In pagan traditions, particularly Wiccan, Litha refers to the summer solstice celebration, connecting the name to midsummer festivals and…

Liticia

Liticia is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Leticia or Laetitia, which derive from the Latin word 'laetitia' meaning joy or happiness. This alternative spelling may have…

Liudmila

Liudmila is a feminine name of Slavic origin, particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. The name is derived from the Slavic elements 'liud' meaning 'people' and 'mila' meaning 'dear' or…

Liva

Danish

"variant of Lifa"

In old Norse mythology Lifa/Liva is one of only two people that are destined to survive Ragnarok (Nordic armageddon) and will therefore be the parents of a new race of man.

Livana

Hebrew

"the moon, white"

Pretty and unusual, Livana may find a lot more fans as parents look for alternatives to Number 1 Olivia. Livana was used for only seven baby girls in the US last year.

Lívia

Lívia is a feminine name with ancient Roman roots, originating as a feminine form of the Roman family name Livius, which may have derived from a Latin word meaning 'bluish' or 'lead-colored'. The…

Liviana

Latin

"envious"

Somehow sounds even posher than Lavinia. A lushly beautiful name, in the trendy ancient style, marred only by a negative meaning.

Livinia

Livinia appears to be a variant of Lavinia, a feminine name with ancient Roman roots. In Roman mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Aeneas, playing a significant role…

Livna

Hebrew

"white"

A possible way to get to LIv, although we don't see Livna reaching the same heights as Olivia and company.

Livola

Judeo-Italian, meaning unknown

Livola is possibly related to the Italian place name and surame Olivola, meaning "olive tree".

Livona

Livona is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Livonia, a historical Baltic region encompassing parts of modern Latvia and Estonia, giving it geographic significance.…

Livya

Livya is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variation of Livia or Olivia. With Latin roots, it connects to Livia, which means 'bluish' or 'envious,' or possibly 'olive.' The name has a…

Liwia

Polish variation of Livia, Latin

"blue, envious"

Liya

Hebrew

"I am with God"

The first name of Ethiopian supermodel Liya (pronounced like Leah) Kebede is also a Russian variation of Lia and Lily. Rather than using Liya, English speakers will do better to call a child Leah or…

Liyana

Zulu, Malay, Arabic

"it is raining; soft, delicate"

A gentle, evocative, and multicultural choice, Liyana is both a Zulu name associated with rainstorms and a Malay and Arabic name, meaning "soft, delicate". In a recent year, it has been a rising star…

Liza

Diminutive of Eliza and Elizabeth, Hebrew

"pledged to God"

Liza's heyday was the mid-1970s, following on the heels of super-popular sister Lisa. But thanks to the fact that it never became superpopular, Liza remains a name not especially tied to one…

Lizija

Lizija is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Elizabeth or Liza with an Eastern European or Baltic influence, particularly in the spelling pattern. The "ija" ending…

Lizina

Lizina is a feminine name with possible Slavic or Italian origins, likely derived as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Lisa. The suffix '-ina' is commonly used in several European languages to create…

Ljiljana

Serbian, Croatian

"lily"

While possibly intimidating at first glance, this is a gorgeous variation of Liliana and related names that is used in Serbia and Croatia.