Names ending in a
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Lystra
Biblical place-name
Anatolian city visited by Paul in the Bible, though risks sounding a tad antiseptic.
Lyta
Variation of Lita
Spelling variation of Lita.
Lyuba
Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian
"love"
A Slavic name with a sweet, lovable meaning.
Lyuda
Lyuda is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European cultures. It functions as a diminutive form of Lyudmila, which combines the Slavic elements…
Lyudmila
Lyudmila is a feminine Slavic name with deep historical roots, particularly in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian cultures. The name derives from two Slavic elements: 'lyud' meaning 'people' and…
Lyuka
Lyuka is a delicate feminine name with possible Slavic or Japanese influences. In Slavic contexts, it may be related to names like Luka or Luca, ultimately derived from Latin roots meaning "light" or…
Lyvia
Lyvia is a feminine name with Latin roots, functioning as a modern variation of the classic name Livia. The original Livia derives from the Roman family name 'Livius,' possibly meaning 'bluish' or…
Lyza
Lyza is a feminine name that serves as a modern, streamlined variant of Elizabeth, Eliza, or Lisa. With its crisp, contemporary spelling, Lyza offers a fresh take on these traditional names while…
Maaja
Maaja is a feminine name with Finnish and Estonian origins, pronounced 'MAH-yah.' It likely developed as a variation of Maja or Maya, names with various origins including Sanskrit roots meaning…
Maaka
Maaka is a masculine name with Polynesian origins, particularly prominent in Māori culture where it means 'strength' or can refer to 'red ochre,' a sacred earth pigment. In the Māori language, the…
Maanya
Maanya is a feminine name with Indian origins, primarily found in Hindu families. The name derives from Sanskrit and carries several beautiful meanings, including 'honor,' 'dignity,' 'belief,' or…
Maarja
Maarja is a feminine name primarily used in Estonia and Finland as their cultural variant of Maria. Derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Miriam, it carries meanings associated with "beloved,"…
Maarya
Maarya is a feminine name that represents a distinctive spelling variation of Maria or Marya, names that ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Miriam. This alternative spelling adds a unique touch…
Maata
Maata is a feminine name with Polynesian roots, particularly found in Māori culture where it can mean 'face' or 'appearance.' In some Finnish and Estonian contexts, it may be related to the name…
Maaza
Amharic
"aroma or essence"
Pronounced mah-zah, Maaza means a pleasant scent, usually from a yellow daisy popular in Ethiopia. Hot young Ethiopian-American novelist Maaza Mengiste introduced the name to our shores.
Maazya
Maazya is a rare masculine name with Hebrew origins. It likely derives from the Hebrew term 'ma'aziah' which can be interpreted as 'strength of God' or 'God's consolation.' While uncommon in most…
Mabella
Mabella is a beautiful feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant of Mabel, which comes from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable,' or it might be related to the French 'ma…
Mabilia
Mabilia is a rare feminine name with medieval origins, derived from the ancient Germanic name 'Mabel,' which means 'lovable.' This elegant name was occasionally used in medieval Europe, particularly…
Maca
Croatian, Serbian, and Slovene diminutive of Marija
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
In Slovenia, Maca is more common as an independent name than its parent name Marija.
Macarena
Spanish place name
"happy"
In America, it is inextricable from the popular '90s line dance, but Macarena is a traditional feminine name in Spain. It is used in honor of the Virgin of Hope of Macarena, an epithet of the Virgin…