Names ending in a

Artemesia

Greek

"gift from Artemis"

Derived from Artemis, the name of the Greek mythological goddess of the moon and hunting, Artemesia has a couple of notable associations, among them a fourth century Queen of Caria who was…

Artemisa

Spanish; Galician; Albanian, from Greek

"safe or butcher"

A romantic form of Artemis used in Spain and Albania.

Artemisia

Greek, variation of Artemis

You might think Artemisia is the feminine form of the name, but in fact the original Artemis is feminine too, the name of the Greek mythological goddess of the moon. Artemisia Gentileschi was an…

Arthea

Arthea is a feminine name that likely represents a variation of Althea, which comes from the Greek word 'althein,' meaning 'to heal.' In Greek mythology, Althea was the mother of Meleager. The…

Arthelia

Arthelia is a feminine name of Greek origin, likely derived from 'Arthel' with the feminine suffix '-ia' added. It may relate to the Greek word 'artios' meaning 'complete' or 'perfect.' This uncommon…

Arthurina

Feminine form of Arthur, Celtic

"bear"

If you're looking for a girl's name that honors an ancestral Arthur, try Artis.

Artina

Artina is a feminine name with artistic connotations, likely derived from the Latin word "ars" meaning "art" or possibly as a feminine form of Arthur. The name conveys creativity, elegance, and…

Aruba

Caiquetio

"well-situated island"

This Caribbean island and popular travel destination is known for its stunning white sand beaches and bright blue waters. The name Aruba is thought to stem from the word Oruba, meaning "well-situated…

Aruna

Sanskrit, Japanese

"reddish-brown; Asian moon"

In Hinduism, the god Aruna is the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna is both the traditional masculine form of the name (modernized as Arun) and its feminization. In…

Arusha

Sanskrit

"red"

The color red plays a prominent role in Hindu mythology, referring to the rising sun or the reddish horses of the "son of fire." Pronounced ahr-OO-shah, it has a stylish Russian flair. Hindi version…

Arvilla

Arvilla is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the elements 'avis' meaning 'bird' or possibly from 'arvum' meaning 'field.' Some sources suggest it may be a variant of Arvella or a…

Arwa

Arwa is a feminine name of Arabic origin with deep historical roots. The name means 'mountain goats' or 'ibexes,' symbolizing grace, agility, and sure-footedness. Arwa was notably borne by Queen Arwa…

Aniujilla

Aniujilla is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain origins. This distinctive name may be a unique creation or could have roots in multiple cultural traditions that have been combined or…

Aryana

Spelling variation of Ariana

Both Ariana and Arianna sit comfortably in the US Top 100, so it makes sense that Aryana with the trendy y would join the fray. However, due to its inevitable confusion with the other spellings and…

Aryanna

Spelling variation of Ariana/Arianna, Greek

"most holy"

In all its iterations, this name is on the rise. Ariana and Arianna are both highly popular choices in the US, and as with other popular appellations, creative spellings are inevitable. The trendy y…

Aryella

Aryella is a feminine name with modern origins, likely created as an elaborate variation of Ariel or Ariella. The name has a lyrical, flowing quality with its melodic arrangement of vowels and…

Aryia

Aryia is a modern feminine name that has recently gained attention as a variation of Aria or Arya. While Aria comes from Italian meaning 'air' or 'melody,' Arya has Sanskrit roots meaning 'noble.'…

Anitra

Anitra is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It gained recognition in Western culture through Henrik Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt,' where Anitra is an alluring dancer character. The name…