Names ending in a
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Mirinda
Mirinda is a feminine name with a melodic quality that appears in several language traditions. In Esperanto, it literally means "wonderful" or "amazing," derived from the verb "miri" (to wonder).…
Miritta
Miritta is an uncommon feminine name with possible roots in various cultures. It may be a variation of Mirta or Myrta, which derive from the Latin word for myrtle, a plant historically associated…
Mirja
Finnish form of Miriam
If you are looking for an unusual way to honor an ancestral Mary or Miriam, Mirja might make a good choice. Zero baby girls were given this name in the US in 2014. The rising popularity of Anja has…
Mirjana
Serbian, Croatian, Slovene
"bitter, beloved or drop of the sea"
A light and pretty name used in several Eastern European countries, which may be a form of Miriam or Mary.
Mirka
Mirka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Czech, Slovak, and Polish cultures. It typically functions as a diminutive of names containing the element 'mir,' which means…
Mirna
Mirna is a feminine name with international appeal, used in various cultures including Latin American, Slavic, and Arabic communities. In Arabic, it means 'fragrant' or 'beloved,' while in Slavic…
Mironda
Mironda is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Miranda, which derives from Latin and means 'worthy of admiration' or 'wonderful.' This uncommon spelling variant gives the…
Miroslava
Slavic
"peace and glory"
Feminine form of Miroslav
Mirra
Spelling variation of Mira
The Mira spelling was given to nearly 500 girls last year while this variation was used for only nine in the US.
Mirranda
Mirranda is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of the more common Miranda. The original name Miranda was coined by Shakespeare for his play "The Tempest" (1611), derived from Latin…
Mirtha
Dutch
"myrtle"
The Dutch name is usually spelled Myrthe or Mirthe and pronounced meer-ta. But most English speakers will say it mer-tha and confuse the name with Martha, Bertha, or Myrtle.
Miruna
Romanian
"peace; to wonder, to astound"
A beautiful, approachable Romanian name with the cool nicknames Mira and Runa.
Mirza
Persian, Arabic
"prince, commander"
Strong and striking Persian and Arabic name, currently popular in the Netherlands and in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Misa
Japanese
"beautiful happiness; sea and sand"
Common choice for anime characters.
Mischa
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
This was a 100 percent boys' name till the willowy Mischa Barton of TV's "The OC" made it unisex, a la Sascha.
Mischa
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Though the Mischa spelling is migrating toward the feminine side thanks to actress Mischa Barton, this Russian boys' short form still works for children of both sexes, as Mischa or Misha.
Misha
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Brought into the American consciousness as the nickname of ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov, it more recently took on a unisex air via TV and screen actress Mischa Barton. Could become the next Sasha.
Misha
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Misha was a boys' name with a soft feminine sound and vowel ending until actress Mischa Barton turned it to the girls' side. Now Misha, like Sasha, works as well in either spelling for girls and…
Mishaela
Mishaela is a feminine name that represents a melodious elaboration of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' The addition of the 'sh' sound gives…
Mishaila
Mishaila is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a creative variation of names like Michaela or Michelle, which derive from the Hebrew name Michael meaning 'who is like God.' The…