Names ending in a
Across 500 pages
of 500
Hawa
Arabic
"peace"
Hawa is the Arabic equivalent of Eve in that it is the name used for the wife of first man Adam. More than 100 baby girls were named Hawa in the US last year.
Huda
Arabic
"right guidance"
This gender-neutral Arabic name was a fast riser for girls in 2022, possibly in part thanks to a beauty blogger and influencer of the same name. The name can also be spelled Hoda or Houda.
Jiya
Sanskrit
"living"
A life-affirming sweet name is seen in both India and Nepal. The name is also sometimes spelled Jiah, as in the case of Jiah Khan - an Indian-American model and actress.
Rahma
Arabic
"mercy, grace, compassion"
A warm-sounding Arabic name with a gentle meaning, mentioned frequently in the Quran.
Inara
Arabic, Basque, mythology, "shining light, enlightenment; sunray; goddess"
"shining light, enlightenment; sunray; goddess"
Inara is an appealing choice with multiple origins, currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Netherlands. Gentle looking but bright in feel, it is also on the rise in the US, possibly owing to its…
Hira
Sanskrit
"diamond"
Hira is a significant name in Islam, as in the Quran it is the name of the cave where Prophet Muhammed received revelations from Allah.
Madiha
Madiha is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'one who praises (God).' This beautiful name has deep cultural significance in Muslim communities across the Middle East, North…
Cienna
Spelling variation of Sienna, Italian color name
"orange red"
Cienna is Sienna's much rare sister, though it's popular enough to have been given to over 100 baby girls in the US last year. Since Princess Beatrice's use of Sienna, this name and variations are…
Jia
Italian or Chinese
"God is gracious or home, family"
Jia might be considered a spelling variation of Gia, an Italian feminine form of John as a shortening of Gianna or Giovanna. Jia might also be the anglicized form of many Chinese names, which have…
Arisha
Russian variation of Irina, Arabic variation of Arshia
"peace; throne"
Hajra
Urdu variation of Hagar, Hebrew
"flight; forsaken"
Fathima
Fathima is a feminine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant spelling of Fatima, which means 'one who abstains' or 'one who weans an infant.' The name holds significant importance in Islamic…
Maleeha
Maleeha is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty.' The name derives from the Arabic root 'm-l-h' which is associated with beauty, elegance, and grace. Pronounced mah-LEE-ha,…
Ajwa
Ajwa is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from a type of date fruit grown in Medina, Saudi Arabia. These dates hold special significance in Islamic tradition, as they were reportedly…
Hawwa
Arabic, Hebrew, and Swahili variation of Eve, Hebrew
"life"
Also spelled Hawa, Hawwa is a form of Eve used in Arabic, Swahili, and in Old Hebrew.
Leja
Leja is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Slovenia and other Eastern European countries. The name may be derived from the Slavic word 'leja' meaning 'woodland' or 'forest…
Eesa
Eesa is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing the Arabic form of Jesus (Isa in the Quran). The name carries significant religious importance in Islam, where Jesus is revered as an important…
Eisa
Arabic
"the Lord is salvation"
Eisa is a variation of Isa, Essa, Eesa, or Issa, the Arabic form of Jesus. As a feminine name, it comes from Norse mythology and means "glowing embers."
Humza
Humza is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the name Hamza (حمزة). It honors Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, the uncle and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his bravery and…
Pema
Tibetan
"lotus flower"
Pema is related to the more familiar Hindu name Padma and means lotus flower. This delightful name was given to only 14 girls in the USA last year, so it's guaranteed to be a unique choice. Pema is…