Names ending in a

Mechaela

Mechaela is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variant of Michaela, which itself is the feminine form of Michael, a Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?' The unique spelling incorporates…

Meda

Meda is a feminine name with ancient roots. It's believed to originate from Greek mythology, possibly as a variant of Medea, the sorceress in the tale of Jason and the Argonauts. In Romanian, Meda…

Medea

Greek

"middle"

Mythological princess who killed her kids. Eternal no-no.

Medeea

Romanian variation of Medea, Greek

"middle"

The Romanian form of Medea, famously borne by actress Medeaa Marinescu.

Medeia

Medeia is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the mythological figure Medea, a powerful sorceress in Greek mythology. The name carries connotations of wisdom, magical power, and…

Medha

Sanskrit

"wisdom, intelligence"

An elegantly simple Indian name with a powerful meaning. Medha is one of many names used for the Hindu goddess Saraswati.

Media

Media is a feminine name with ancient roots in Latin and Greek mythology. The name derives from the Greek word 'mesos' meaning 'middle,' though many associate it with the famous sorceress Medea from…

Medina

Arabic, Old English

"city of the prophet; the middle one"

Medina commonly refers to a city in Saudi Arabia where the prophet Muhammad began his work to establish Islam. It is considered the second holiest city in Islamic tradition, and is also known as The…

Medora

Greek

"mother's gift"

Medora is a Greek name much less common here than, say, Melanie or Melissa. It has some literary references, including as the beautiful and passionate heroine of Lord Byron's poem The Corsair, and in…

Medusa

Greek

"protect, rule"

In Greek myth, Medusa was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, with live venomous snakes in place of hair and the ability to turn people to stone with just a glance. In later myths, Medusa was…

Medwenna

Medwenna is a rare feminine name with ancient Cornish origins. It derives from the name of a 5th-century Cornish saint, also known as Menfre or Menefreda, who was venerated in Cornwall. The name…

Meea

Meea is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Mia (meaning "mine" in Italian or "beloved" in Scandinavian languages), or it could derive from…

Meeka

Meeka is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Native American traditions (particularly Inuit), it can mean 'little raccoon' or carry connotations of intelligence. It may also be…

Meelia

Meelia is a rare feminine name with a melodic, flowing quality. Its origins are somewhat obscure, though it may be related to Irish names like Melia (a variant of Amelia) or could be derived from…

Meena

Hindi

"blue semiprecious stone, bird"

Interesting multi-cultural option.

Meera

Hindi, Sanskrit

"light, saintly woman; prosperous"

Meera Bai, also spelled Mirabai, was a great female Hindu mystical poet whose works are popular throughout India. She was a fifteenth-sixteenth century Indian princess who devoted her life to writing…

Meescha

Meescha is a distinctive feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Misha or Misha. The name Misha originated as a Russian diminutive of Mikhail (Michael), meaning 'who is like…

Meesha

Meesha is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections, appearing in Slavic, Indian, and Middle Eastern naming traditions with different origins and meanings. In Slavic contexts, it may function…

Meeskaela

Meeskaela is a modern and creative feminine name with a unique spelling. It appears to be a variant of Michaela, which derives from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God?" The distinctive…