Names ending in a
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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…
Nanaka
Japanese
"seven summers"
A very accessible Japanese choice, with an evocative meaning.
Pema
Tibetan
"lotus flower"
Pema is rare enough in the US that it qualifies as gender-neutral, and indeed it is a gender-neutral name in Tibet, its country of origin. However, its relationship to Padma, a mostly feminine name,…
Ananda
Variation of Anand, Sanskrit
"happiness, bliss"
Ananda is historically a masculine Sanskrit name — a form of Anand — but the A ending and similarity to Amanda give it a feminine flavor in the English-speaking world. In fact, it is currently used…
Koa
Hawaiian
"warrior; flowing tree native to Hawaii"
The popularity of the Biblical Noah has led to a rise in Koa for boys, and since it boosted Noa up the charts for girls too, it was only so long before the rhyming Koa caught on as a unisex…
Peeta
Invented literary name
Author Suzanne Collins created this soft-spoken Peter variation for one of her heroes in her series The Hunger Games .
Casca
Ancient Roman
"old"
Casca was a Roman cognomen — a proto-surname — that derived from a word meaning "old." It was seen in Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar , and more recently, in The Hunger Games .
Domitia
Latin
"tamed"
Domitia derives from the Latin word domitus , meaning "having been tamed."
Lamina
Basque
"water nymph"
In Basque mythology, Lamina are mermaid-like creatures (they can also have duck tails) who grant wishes.
Nitya
Sanskrit, Hindi
"always, eternal"
Used for both boys and girls in India, this appealing Hindi name works well internationally.
Nitya
Sanskrit, Hindi
"always, eternal"
Used for both boys and girls in India, this appealing Hindi name works well internationally. It is also used as an epithet of the Hindu goddess Durga or Parvati).
Alita
Short form of Adelita, Spanish variation of Adelheid, German
"noble"
Alita is a girls' name threatening to break into the Top 1000. There are many possible sources of this name, but the most plausible is that it's a short form for the popular Spanish name Adelita, a…
Anaisha
Anaisha is a modern feminine name with possible Indian origins, though it may also be a creative variation combining elements of names like Ana, Anaya, or Aisha. In Indian contexts, it might derive…
Jaina
Jaina is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Sanskrit word referring to followers of Jainism, an ancient Indian religion. Alternatively, it could be a modern…
Jahzara
American variation of Zara, Hebrew and Arabic
"blooming flower; God remembers"
Kamara
Malagasy
"chameleon"
A unisex name from Madagascar with a familiar sound and a cool, animal meaning.
Duaa
Duaa is a feminine name of Arabic origin that carries significant spiritual meaning. It translates to 'prayer' or 'supplication' in Arabic, representing the act of calling upon Allah in Islam. This…
Ayeza
Ayeza is a beautiful feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Urdu, it means 'princess' or 'daughter of the moon,' giving it an ethereal and regal quality. The name has gained significant…
Ilinca
Romanian, from Greek
"torch; shining light"
A sunny, charming Romanian name that would make for a stylish but distinct alternative to Eliana.
Ilyana
Ilyana is a feminine name with Slavic origins, representing a variant of Ileana or an elaboration of Ilya. Its roots connect to the Greek name Helios, meaning "sun" or "sunlight," giving the name…