Names ending in a

Palmyra

Greek, place name

"palm tree; pilgrim"

An ancient city in modern-day Syria, which occasionally makes the roster of girl names. Its etymology is uncertain — locally it is called Tadmor, and Palmyra is the Greek version — but it has…

Palometa

Palometa is an exotic feminine name with Spanish roots. In Spanish, "palometa" refers to a type of fish found in tropical waters, specifically a species of pompano or permit fish. The name may also…

Palomina

Spanish

"dove-colored filly"

Doubtful if a child would appreciate being given such a horsy name.

Palomita

Palomita is a feminine Spanish name, serving as the diminutive form of 'Paloma,' which means 'dove' in Spanish. The addition of the suffix '-ita' creates an endearing, affectionate form that…

Pama

Pama is a concise feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Indigenous Australian languages, where it could relate to various tribal names or place names. Alternatively, it…

Pamala

Pamala is a feminine name representing an alternative spelling of Pamela, which originated in the 16th century through Sir Philip Sidney's pastoral poem 'Arcadia.' The name is believed to be derived…

Pamalla

Pamalla is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Pamela, which originated from Sir Philip Sidney's 16th-century pastoral poem 'Arcadia.' The original Pamela comes from Greek…

Pamela

English

"all honey"

Pam was a somewhat pampered prom queen of the sixties who was never called by her full name, which is a pity because Pamela is so mellifluous and rich in literary history. A Top 25 name from the late…

Paméla

Paméla is the French variation of Pamela, a name created by the English poet Sir Philip Sidney for his 16th-century pastoral poem 'Arcadia.' The name is believed to be derived from Greek elements…

Pamelia

Pamelia is a feminine name with Greek origins, representing an elaborate variation of Pamela, which was created by Sir Philip Sidney for his 16th-century pastoral romance 'Arcadia.' The name is…

Pamelina

Pamelina is a feminine name that appears to be an elaborate variation of Pamela, which originated as a literary creation by 16th-century poet Sir Philip Sidney for his work "Arcadia." The name Pamela…

Pamelita

Pamelita is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of Pamela, adding the Spanish suffix '-ita' which conveys affection and smallness. Pamela itself originated in the 16th century from…

Pamelja

Pamelja is an uncommon variant spelling of Pamela, a name created by 16th-century poet Sir Philip Sidney for his epic 'Arcadia.' The original Pamela is believed to combine Greek elements meaning 'all…

Pamella

Pamella is a variation of Pamela, a name created by the 16th-century poet Sir Philip Sidney for his pastoral romance "Arcadia." He derived it from the Greek words "pan" (all) and "meli" (honey),…

Pamila

Pamila is a feminine name that functions as a variation of Pamela, which originated in the 16th century from Sir Philip Sidney's pastoral poem "Arcadia." The name is believed to have Greek roots,…

Pamilla

Pamilla is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Pamela, which originated in the 16th century when poet Sir Philip Sidney created it for his prose work 'Arcadia,' likely derived from the…

Pamina

Italian

"little honey"

This operatic Italian name -- it appears in Mozart's "The Magic Flute" -- is a more unusual route to the nickname Pam/Pammy.

Pamla

Pamla is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Pamela. The classical name Pamela was invented by the 16th-century poet Sir Philip Sidney for his prose work 'Arcadia,'…

Pana

Pana is a concise feminine name with global connections. In Hawaiian culture, it can relate to 'pana wai' meaning 'freshwater spring,' conveying purity and life-giving qualities. In Greek, it has…

Panacea

Greek

"a cure for all ills"