Names ending in a

Afia

African

"born on Friday"

This variant of the more-difficult Afua, from the Akan language of what is now Ghana in West Africa, is a traditional "day name" that can make a perfectly pretty modern choice.

Afifa

Afiya

Swahili, Tanzanian, Arabic

A Swahili name that travels light — Afiya could easily be worn in many cultures around the globe.

Afra

Arabic; Hebrew

"color of earth; dust"

Earthier version of the name of England's first female professional writer, Aphra Behn.

Afraa

Afraa is a feminine name of Arabic origin that carries the beautiful meaning of "white" or "brightness." The name is derived from the Arabic root relating to brightness, purity, and radiance. In…

Africa

Place name, various meanings

Most Africas today would be named for the continent, but the name actually existed in Scotland in medieval times, where there was a Celtic queen named Affrica. Africa has also been a Spanish name for…

Africaya

Africaya is a contemporary feminine name that draws inspiration from the continent of Africa. This creative name likely emerged as parents sought names celebrating African heritage or conveying a…

Africia

Africia is a feminine name inspired by the continent of Africa, with a slight spelling variation from the geographical name. This distinctive name reflects cultural heritage or appreciation for…

Africiana

Africiana is a distinctive feminine name that directly references the African continent. This contemporary name appears to be a feminine elaboration inspired by geographical and cultural connections…

Afrika

Afrika represents a geographic name adopted for personal use, derived directly from the continent name. The spelling with a "k" rather than a "c" reflects the Afrocentric spelling that more closely…

Afrodita

Afrodita is a feminine name directly derived from Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, and passion. While the spelling Afrodita is less common in English-speaking countries, it…

Afryea

Ewe, Ghanaian

"born during good times"

Afua

Akan

"born on Friday"

The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this…

Agacia

Variation of Agatha, Greek

"good woman"

With so many A-beginning names finding their way into style, Agacia is one unusual choice that could get more attention. It's part Agatha, part Acacia, and quite intriguing.

Agafia

Agafia is a feminine name of Russian and Eastern European origin, particularly associated with Orthodox Christian traditions. It derives from the Greek name Agape, meaning 'love' or 'charity' - one…

Aganetha

German variation of Agnes, Greek

"pure, virginal"

Low German variation of Agnes still used today in America's Amish communities.

Agasga

Cherokee

"rain"

Traditional Cherokee choice that could work for a daughter born on a rainy day.

Agasha

Agasha is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Japanese culture, it can be written with characters meaning "my" and "sand," though different kanji combinations create varied…

Agata

Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Slovene, Russian, Croatian, Serbian variation of Agatha

Agata is an Agatha form widely used throughout Europe. And the hard t may be more appealing to your ear than the th sound.

Agatha

Greek

"good woman"

Agatha until recently summoned up visions of martyred saints, mauve silk dresses, and high lace collars, but now that some dauntless excavators have begun to resurrect it, we're sure more will follow…