Names ending in a

Pinga

Inuit

"she who is up on high"

In Inuit Indigenous American culture, Pinga is a goddess of the hunt and of medicine, heavily associated with the sky.

Pinja

Finnish

"stone pine"

Pinja fell off the Finnish popularity charts in 2013.

Pipitsa

Pipitsa is an uncommon feminine name with Greek origins, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form. In Greek usage, it serves as a cute, endearing nickname, similar to how English speakers might…

Pippa

English, diminutive of Philippa

"lover of horses"

Pippa, a peppy condensation of Philippa that turns it from serious to sprightly, has come into the public eye in a big way via the former Kate Middleton's sister. Pippa can and is given as a name in…

Pipsa

Short form of Piritta, Finnish

"strength; exalted one"

Pipsa is a nickname for the Finnish names Piritta — or its diminutive forms, Pirkko, Priita, and Pirjo — all of which are ultimately variations of Bridget. In Finland, Peppa Pig is called Pipsa Possu.

Piritta

Finnish variation of Birgitta

"strength; exalted one"

A gentler form of Birgitta, linked to either Irish Bridget or Norse Birger, Piritta is a spirited Finnish name, which leads to short forms Pirjo, Pikko, and Pipsa.

Piroska

Piroska is a feminine Hungarian name with historical significance. It's the Hungarian form of Prisca, which comes from Latin meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable.' The name gained prominence in Hungary…

Pita

Pita is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Greek, it means 'rock' or 'stone,' symbolizing strength and stability. In Spanish-speaking countries, it often serves as a nickname for names…

Placida

Italian and Spanish

"serene"

A name that's more familiar in its male form, Placido, but this can be a similar-feeling alternative to Serena.

Plácida

Spanish

"tranquil, peaceful"

Familiar outside the Hispanic community through male opera singer Placido Domingo, this name has a calm, serene feeling.

Placidia

Spanish variation of Placida

"quiet, calm"

Derived from an ancient Roman name, this is best known in its male form Placido, thanks to the tenor.

Placidina

Placidina is a rare feminine name with Latin origins, derived from "placidus" meaning "calm," "gentle," or "peaceful." This elaborate name likely developed as a feminine diminutive of Placid or…

Pluma

Pluma is a feminine name derived directly from the Spanish word for 'feather,' giving it associations with lightness, freedom, and natural beauty. This nature-inspired name carries poetic…

Pnina

Pnina is a Hebrew feminine name meaning "pearl" or "precious stone." With biblical connections, the name appears in Jewish traditions and has been used in Israel and among Jewish communities…

Pogoda

Polish

"good weather"

The Polish deity of weather who had their statue in a temple in Plön, Germany. She (or he) is supposed to have been an amiable god of sunny weather.

Pola

Short form of Amapola, Arabic

"poppy"

Pola is an international name that still bears the femme fatalish air of Polish-born silent screen vamp Pola Negri, whole birth name was Apolonia. Rarely used, she could join sisters Lola and Nola.

Polala

Hawaiian variant of Flora

An unusual Hawaiianization of the fashionable erstwhile "grandma name" Flora, Polala is one of those unique baby names with crossover potential.

Polexia

Meaning unknown

Polexia Aphrodesia was the futuristic sounding name of the Anna Paquin character in the movie "Almost Famous."

Polina

Russian and Basque, feminine variation of Paul

This version of the more familiar Paulina is occasionally used in the US, though some may see it as relating more to the word pole than to the classic Paul.