Names ending in a

Meleisha

Meleisha is a distinctive feminine name with likely modern origins. It may be a creative variation of names like Melissa or Alicia, or possibly derived from combining elements like 'Mel' (honey) with…

Melena

Dutch diminutive of Magdalena, variation of Melaina or Melina

"from the high tower; black, dark; honey"

A short form of Magdalena in Dutch and a variation of Melaina, Melina, Melinda, Melanie, Milena and similar, Melena is also used for a character in the novel Wicked and the subsequent Broadway…

Melenia

Melenia is a feminine name with possible Greek or Slavic origins. It may be a variant of Melania, derived from the Greek word 'melania' meaning 'dark' or 'black.' The name carries an air of mystery…

Melesa

Melesa is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Melissa, which derives from Greek meaning "honey bee." This alternative spelling emerged in the mid-20th century when parents began…

Melessa

Melessa is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of the more common Melissa. Melissa derives from Greek origins meaning 'honeybee,' associated with sweetness and industriousness. The…

Meleta

Meleta is a melodic feminine name with possible Greek or Slavic origins. It may derive from the Greek "melissa" (meaning "bee" or "honey") or relate to Slavic names containing "mil" (meaning…

Melia

Greek mythology name, diminutive of Amelia, or Hawaiian

"ash tree; honey; work; plumeria"

This is a rich, melodic shortening of the popular girls' name Amelia that can stand on its own. There are several figures in Greek myth named Melia, most notably a daughter of Oceanus. The Meliae are…

Meliana

Meliana is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Greek 'meli' meaning 'honey,' suggesting sweetness in nature. Alternatively, it could be a variation of Melanie (from…

Melibella

Melibella is a rare feminine name combining elements of 'Meli' (possibly from Greek 'meli' meaning honey) and 'bella' (beautiful in Italian and Latin). This compound name evokes sweetness and beauty…

Melicia

Melicia is a feminine name with possible roots in Greek and Latin languages. It likely developed as a variant of Melissa (meaning 'honeybee' in Greek) or Melita (derived from the Greek word for…

Melida

Greek

"honey sweet"

This alternative spelling to Melita does have an endearing feel about it, plus a quiet strength.

Meliha

Meliha is a feminine name of Turkish and Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word 'malih' meaning 'beautiful,' 'pretty,' or 'elegant.' The name carries connotations of grace and charm in Middle…

Melinda

English combination name

"beautiful honey"

In the eighteenth century there was a poetic fad for names with the 'inda' sound, and, along with Belinda, Clarinda, Dorinda and Florinda, Melinda was one of those created at that time. It came into…

Melinia

Melinia is a feminine name with a flowing, melodic quality. It likely developed as a variation of names like Melina (derived from Greek, meaning "honey") or possibly as an elaboration of Melanie…

Melinna

Melinna is a feminine name with possible Greek origins, potentially derived from the Greek word 'meli' meaning 'honey' or as a variant of Melina. The doubled 'n' gives the name a distinctive spelling…

Meliora

Latin, Cornish

"better; honey"

Unusual and lush Roman name adopted, improbably, by the Puritans. The Cornish version, pronounced mel-YOHR-ah, has been in use since the 13th century.

Melisa

Melisa is a feminine name with roots in Greek mythology, derived from 'melissa' meaning 'honey bee' or 'honeysuckle.' This sweet and melodious name carries connotations of industriousness, community,…

Melisandra

Melisandra is an elaborate feminine name likely combining elements of Melissa (from Greek, meaning 'honey bee') with the -sandra ending from Alexandra or Cassandra (meaning 'defender of mankind' or…

Melisenda

Spanish; Italian; Russian; Portuguese, from German

"strong in work"

A form of Millicent related to the French Mélisande, Melisenda is used in various languages and sounds familiar and sweet.

Melisha

Melisha is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of names like Melissa or Melinda, combined with the popular '-isha' suffix that gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name has…