Names ending in a
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Meeya
Meeya is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variation of Mia or Maya. While not deeply rooted in specific cultural traditions, it carries the gentle, melodic quality prized in contemporary…
Megaera
Greek
"the jealous one"
Megaera is one of the Furies in Greek mythology — deities of vengeance. It's a better choice than Envy, which was given to 37 more baby girls than Megaera at last count.
Megara
Greek
"great"
In Greek mythology, Megara was the first wife of Heracles (Hercules); the character of Megara "Meg" in the Disney film is loosely based on her. It’s also a place name in Greece and Sicily. Read more…
Megha
Sanskrit
"cloud; rain cloud"
Not to be confused with Meghan, Megha is a pretty but impactful name of Sanskrit origin, popularly used in India. A similar name is Meghana, associated with the rainy season.
Mehala
Mehala is a feminine name with biblical connections, likely a variant of Mahalah or Mahalath from Hebrew origins. In the Bible, Mahalath appears as a feminine name meaning 'sickness' or possibly…
Mehalia
Mehalia is a feminine name with possible roots in both African and Hebrew traditions. It likely developed as a variant of Mahalia, which gained recognition through the renowned gospel singer Mahalia…
Mehana
Mehana is a melodic feminine name with Polynesian origins, particularly associated with Hawaiian culture. In Hawaiian, it may be related to concepts of warmth and sunshine. The name has a beautiful…
Mehira
Hebrew
"swift, energetic"
An energetic and distinctive choice.
Mehta
Mehta is a feminine name with Indian origins, primarily found in Hindu communities. The name functions both as a surname and given name, derived from Sanskrit 'mahita' meaning 'great' or 'honored.'…
Mehta
Mehta is primarily a masculine name of Indian origin, functioning both as a given name and a surname. As a surname, it's common among certain communities in India, particularly in Gujarat and…
Meica
Meica is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Micah (Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like God') or a feminine form of Mike/Michael. In some contexts, it…
Meika
German and Dutch diminutive of Mary
"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved"
An intriguing variation of classic Mary that could act as a more inherently feminine alternative to the rising unisex Micah.
Meila
Meila is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Hebrew, meaning 'torch' or 'light bearer', or could be connected to the Hawaiian name Maile, referring to a fragrant vine…
Meira
Meira is a feminine name with Hebrew roots, meaning 'light' or 'one who illuminates.' This beautiful name carries significant spiritual symbolism in Jewish tradition, representing enlightenment and…
Meirna
Meirna is an uncommon feminine name that may have several possible origins. It could be a variant of Myrna, which has Irish Gaelic roots meaning 'beloved,' or it might relate to Meira, a Hebrew name…
Meissa
Arabic
"the shining one"
Star in Orion that might make a fine name, except people will always assume it's Melissa, with a typo.
Meja
German, Swedish diminutive of names beginning with Mein- or Magn-
"strong"
The names from which Meja derived, including Meinhild and Magnhild, are long gone, but a Swedish singer called Meja (born Anna Pernilla Torndahl) has piqued interest in this modern derivative. Meja…
Mejilla
Mejilla is a feminine name with Spanish language connections, though it's quite uncommon as a given name. In Spanish, 'mejilla' literally means 'cheek' (the facial feature), which gives the name a…
Mekea
Mekea is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a creative modern variation of Mikea, referring to a group of hunter-gatherers in Madagascar, or a unique spelling of…
Mela
Hindi
"religious service"
Unlike Pamela and Melanie, Mela feels fresh and unusual.