Names ending in a
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Bat-sheva
Bat Sheva is a feminine Hebrew name rich in biblical significance. Literally meaning 'daughter of seven' or 'daughter of oath,' it refers to the biblical figure also known as Bathsheba, who was the…
Batsheva
Batsheva is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of oath' or 'daughter of seven,' with the number seven holding special significance in Jewish tradition as representing completeness and blessing.…
Batshua
Batshua is a rare feminine name with Hebrew origins. It appears to be a variant of Bathsheba (בַּת־שֶׁבַע), which means 'daughter of the oath' or 'daughter of seven' in Hebrew. Historically,…
Battina
Battina is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant or elaboration of Bettina, which itself is a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Beatrice. Elizabeth comes from Hebrew elements meaning "my…
Battista
Battista is a masculine Italian name derived from the Latin 'baptista,' meaning 'baptist.' The name has strong religious associations, primarily referring to John the Baptist from Christian…
Batya
Hebrew
"daughter of God"
A variation of the Old Testament Bithiah, Batya is a Hebrew variant of the name. Derived from bat meaning "daughter" and yah meaning "Yahweh", Batya (or Bithiah) is the name of one of Pharaoh's…
Aletta
Dutch from Germanic
"noble, nobility"
A form of Adelaide (and therefore related to Alice, too) used in the Netherlands. The country's first female physician was Aletta Jacobs. In the USA, Aletta is rare, but on a slight upward trend. It…
Bautista
Bautista is a feminine name of Spanish origin, though it is more commonly used as a surname or a masculine given name. Derived from the word 'bautista,' meaning 'baptist' in Spanish, it has…
Baxlea
Baxlea is a modern masculine name that appears to be a recent creation, combining elements of traditional surnames like Baxter with the popular -lea ending found in many contemporary names. With no…
Baya
Arabic, Spanish
"lady; berry"
Bright, friendly, and multicultural, Baya is both an Arabic title-name meaning "lady" and a Spanish word name, with the sweet meaning of "berry". Most of its real world usage is owing to its Arabic…
Bayarma
Mongolian
"mother of joy"
A warm and joyful Mongolian name.
Bayla
English, Yiddish
"bailiff; white; bashful"
Reminiscent of well-established choices like Bella and Beulah, but also of trendy options like Baylor, Kayla, and Bailey, Bayla is a name with a variety of different origins. Also spelled as Baila…
Bea
English diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
"she who brings happiness"
Bea is a former old lady name that's cute again as a short form — and is now beginning to stand on its own. Bee is a variation that, like Bea, can work as a diminutive for any name that starts with…
Beanka
Beanka is a rare feminine name with possible Slavic or Hungarian origins. The name may be a variant of Bianka, which derives from the Italian 'bianca' meaning 'white' or 'pure.' This uncommon name…
Beata
Swedish, German, Italian, from Latin
"blessed"
Beata, a Latinate saint's name, has been widely used primarily by Roman Catholics in several European countries, but is rarely heard in English-speaking countries. Playground alert: could be…
Beatha
Irish
"life, livelihood"
Another candidate for mispronunciation.
Beatrisa
Beatrisa is a feminine name that represents a variation of Beatrice, which derives from Latin 'Beatrix' meaning 'she who brings happiness' or 'blessed.' This particular form shows Spanish or Eastern…
Beatta
Beatta is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Beata, which derives from Latin meaning "blessed" or "happy." This alternative form maintains the beautiful meaning while adding an…
Becca
English diminutive of Rebecca
"servant of God"
The currently preferred replacement for Becky, sometimes used on its own.
Anissa
Arabic
"friendly"
A pretty and delicate cousin of Anna is often heard in Scotland and is also currently popular in France. In the US it was brought to public attention by child actress Anissa Jones, who played Buffy…