Names ending in a
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Madzia
Madzia is a feminine name of Polish origin, functioning as a diminutive or affectionate form of Magdalena. The name ultimately derives from Mary Magdalene in biblical tradition, with the element…
Maelea
Maelea is a modern feminine name that likely developed as a creative blend of Mae/May with names ending in -lea, such as Leah or Lea. This melodic name combines traditional elements into a fresh,…
Maella
English, French and Breton
"prince"
An elaboration on the Breton name Maël or Maëlle, or an English combination of Mae and Ella.
Maeona
Maeona is a rare feminine name with a lyrical, flowing quality. While its exact origins are not widely documented, it appears to combine elements similar to names like Mae, Maeve, or Mona with a…
Maeva
Tahitian
"welcome"
Though it sounds like a variation of the Irish Maeve, Maeva actually hails from Tahiti, and is currently enjoying a wave of popularity in France, where it ranks in the Top 100, possibly via popular…
Mafalda
Italian and Portuguese variation of Matilda
Mafalda is nearly unknown in the English-speaking world, despite an appearance in Harry Potter. Indeed, it does have a witchy feel. Matilda itself is preferable, or her French form Mathilde, Spanish…
Magda
German variation of Magdalen
On "Sex and the City," Magda was the elderly nanny from the old country -- which is what this name sounds like. While Magdalene and Magdalena are enjoying fresh life, Magda still feels dated.
Magdala
Magdala is a feminine name with profound historical and biblical connections. It derives from the ancient town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, most famously known as the home of Mary Magdalene, an…
Magdaleena
Finnish variation of Magdalene
"high tower; woman from Magdala"
The Finnish form of Magdalene, sometimes contracted as Matleena.
Magdolina
Magdolina is a feminine name with biblical connections, serving as a variant of Magdalena, which itself derives from Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament. The name ultimately comes…
Magdolna
Hungarian, variant of Magdalen
"woman from Magdala or high tower"
Magenta
Color name
Magenta is a vivid Crayola color name, that could make a vivid, colorful choice. It was named in 1859 after the Napoleonic Battle of Magenta, a town in Northern Italy. One of J.K. Rowling's…
Maggia
Maggia is an uncommon feminine name that may have Italian origins or could be a variant of Maggie, the diminutive form of Margaret, which means 'pearl.' The double 'g' creates a distinctive sound and…
Magistra
French
This is a name teeming with feminist cred. Magistra Hersend was a 12th Century female physician who attended the King of France both at home and in battle and was well regarded by all her peers.
Magnethia
Invented name
"magnetic"
The name Magnethia was created for Winx Club , a children's TV series about villain-fighting fairies. Magnethia is the mother of Tecna, the fairy of technology.
Magnethia
Invented name
"magnetic"
Magnethia was created as a feminine name for the TV show Winx Club . As far as we know, it's never been used as a name for a child of any sex.
Magola
Magola is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly deriving from a variation of Magdalena or serving as a creative blend of elements from other names like Magnolia. It might also…
Maha
Maha is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful eyes' or 'wild cow/oryx,' an animal admired for its grace and beautiful eyes in Arabic culture. The name appears in the Quran and has…
Mahaila
Mahaila is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Michaela or Mikayla, which derive from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' This alternative spelling incorporates…
Mahala
Hebrew and Arabic
"tender"
An interesting and rhythmic name often heard in the Native American community; in fact,in the Gold Rush era in California and Nevada, it was so common that it became a generic English term for a…