Names ending in a
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Asya
Turkish; Russian and Bulgarian diminutive of Anastasia
"Asia; resurrection"
Asya has dual origins: it is both the Turkish word for Asia (the continent), and a short form of Anastasia in Russian and Bulgarian. Beyond that, it is a beautiful example of a "travelling light"…
Ata
Arabic, Turkish
"gift, ancestor"
Although it's a traditional male name in the Middle East, Ata has a more feminine read in the US.
Ata
Arabic
"gift"
Typically a masculine name in Turkey and Arabic countries.
Ataahua
Maori
"beautiful"
One of the most unusual and intriguing international girl names meaning beautiful.
Atala
French literary name
Atala is the eponymous heroine of a 19th century novella 'Atala, ou Les Amours de deux sauvages dans le desert' by François-René de Chateaubriand. Given the racist overtones of the novel, probably…
Atalanta
Greek mythology name
"equal in weight"
Atalanta was a beautiful mythological maiden who refused to marry any man who couldn't beat her in a footrace -- quite a role model. This myth is found in Ovid's Metamorphoses and later in…
Atalaya
Spanish
"watchtower"
Atalaya is a Spanish name given to only a handful of baby girls each year in the US. But as the similar Cataleya, the name of Zoe Saldana's character in Colombiana , gets more popular in the US along…
Atalia
Variation of Athaliah, Hebrew
"the Lord is exalted"
Atalia, also appearing as Athaliah and Atalya, is a biblical name with a gory history but a bright and appealing sound. In step with the current fashion for A-starting and -a-ending names that are…
Atara
Hebrew
"crown"
Also written as Atarah, this regal name appears in the Old Testament, borne by the wife of Jerahmeel. With its confident air and concise appearance, it was given to just under 50 girls in the US in a…
Atavia
Atchara
Thai
"Angel"
Like the Maori name, Anahera, Atchara is a good option for parents looking for the perfect name for their little angel, but wanting to avoid Angela and Angelina.
Atenea
Spanish
"goddess of wisdom"
Spanish and Asturian variant of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom.
Atepa
Choctaw, Native American
"wigwam"
Atera
Atera is a delicate feminine name of uncertain origins. It may be derived from Hebrew, where it could relate to 'crown' or 'wreath,' symbolizing honor and achievement. Alternatively, it might have…
Atha
Atha is a concise feminine name with diverse cultural roots. It may derive from Greek origins meaning 'again' or 'back,' suggesting renewal. In Sanskrit traditions, Atha can mean 'beginning' or…
Athalia
Hebrew
"the Lord is exalted"
Athalia was an Old Testament daughter of Jezebel and a king's powerful wife with a gory history. You don't wanna know -- and you probably don't wanna name your kid after her either. Pretty name,…
Athanasia
Greek
"immortal"
A feminine form of Athanasius, a name that literally translates to "undying" or "not dying" from Ancient Greek. ah-thah-nah-SEE-ah would be the Greek pronunciation but ath-ah-NAY-sha or…
Atharva
Sanskrit
"priest"
Atharva is derived from Atharvaveda, the fourth Veda in the scriptures of Hinduism. The root of Atharva, atharwan , likely means "priest." Atharva is also connected to the Hindu god Ganesh.
Alexa fernanda
Alexa Fernanda combines two distinct names with rich histories. Alexa, derived from the Greek name Alexander, means 'defender' or 'protector of mankind.' It gained significant popularity in the early…
Anitia
Anitia appears to be a variant spelling of Anita, which originated as a Spanish diminutive of Ana (Anne), ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The additional 'i'…