Names ending in a

Anunziata

Anunziata is a feminine Italian name derived from the Latin 'annuntiatio,' meaning 'announcement' or 'proclamation.' It specifically references the Annunciation in Catholic tradition—the announcement…

Anuša

Slovene diminutive of Ana

"grace"

A Slovene diminutive by elaboration, akin to the Russian Anushka.

Anusha

Anusha is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'morning star,' 'bright,' or 'radiant dawn.' Common in India, particularly in Hindu families, the name carries associations with light, hope, and…

Anushka

Anushka is a feminine name of Indian origin, serving as a diminutive form of Anu, which means 'atomic' or 'small' in Sanskrit. The name carries warmth and affection through its diminutive suffix.…

Anuska

Anuska is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Eastern European countries like Russia, Poland, and the Czech Republic. It's a diminutive form of Anna, which ultimately derives…

Anvika

Anvika is a feminine name of Indian origin, particularly popular in Hindu families. The name derives from Sanskrit elements and often carries beautiful meanings such as 'complete' or 'small and…

Addalla

Addalla is an uncommon feminine name with likely Arabic origins. It may be a variant of Abdallah or Abdullah, which means 'servant of God' in Arabic, though the feminine adaptation changes its…

Anyelika

Anyelika is a feminine name that represents a unique spelling variation of Angelica, which derives from the Latin 'angelicus,' meaning 'angelic' or 'like an angel.' This particular spelling…

Anyla

Hindi, Sanskrit, elaboration of Anna or Agnes

"air, wind; grace or pure"

A versatile name with multiple origins, Anyla has quietly risen up the US charts since the 2000s. As a Hindi and Sanskrit name, it is a feminine form of Anil, the Hindu god of the wind.…

Anyoushka

Anyoushka is a feminine name that represents an uncommon transliteration of Anushka or Anyushka, which are diminutive forms of Anna in Slavic languages, particularly Russian. The name ultimately…

Anyuta

Anyuta is a feminine Russian diminutive form of Anna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' This affectionate version of the name carries the warmth and…

Aodhla

Irish

"fire"

A modern Irish creation, created by blending the masculine Aodh with the feminine suffix -la/em>. It likely drew inspiration from the both popularity of Aiden (also derived from Aodh) and from…

Aonna

Aotea

Maori

"white cloud"

A vowel-rich Māori name with a nature-inspired and dreamy meaning. New Zealand is known in Māori as Aotearoa, which can be translated as "land of abiding day" or "land of the long white cloud".

Anjela

Anjela is a feminine name representing a spelling variation of Angela, which derives from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' This alternative spelling gives the classic name a…

Aparajita

Indian, Hindi and Sanskrit

"unconquered"

A long and lovely Sanskrit name with a great meaning.

Aphaea

Greek

A minor Greek goddess of fertility and agriculture. The name is also seen spelled as Aphaia.

Aphfrica

Aphfrica is a distinctively spelled feminine name likely derived from the continent of Africa. This unique variation adds an unusual 'ph' and double 'f' to create a more decorative rendering of the…

Aphia

Aphia is a feminine name with ancient origins, appearing in the New Testament as the name of a woman mentioned in Paul's letter to Philemon. The name derives from Greek roots, though it may have…

Anja

Scandinavian; Finnish; Slovene; Croatian; Serbian, from Russian

"grace"

Anja is one of the most international of several versions of Ann/Anna now being imported, also including Anya and Annika. Anja is heard in several European cultures, including Germany, the…