925+ Boy Names That End with A

Mircea

Romanian

"peace"

This widely-used Romanian choice was the name of a medieval ruler who brought stability to the region of Wallachia.

Cana

Biblical place-name

Cana is well-known to readers of the Bible as the city where Jesus performed his first miracle. If other place names, both modern and ancient, real and mythical, can be baby names , why not Cana?…

Zelfa

This name belonging to boxer Zelfa Barrett could work on a boy or a girl.

Nova

Latin

"new"

Nova might be a much more commonly used a girls' name, but enough parents saw unisex appeal in it for it to debut on the US Top 1000 for boys in 2017. Nova is an astronomical term for a star that…

Gianluca

Italian, Combination of Gian and Luca

This is one of the attractive smoosh names heard frequently in Italy, but rarely in the US. A particularly appealing example due to the stylishness of Luca.

Jacca

Cornish variation of Jack

So many people love Jack but worry about its popularity. If you count yourself amongst these people, this rare but intuitive Cornish version of the name might be a choice worth consideration.

Varuna

Hindu God of water and the ocean

This Indian name would make the perfect choice for those looking for a strong water-based name. A variation which may seem more immediately masculine to the English-speaking ear is Varun. The…

Bala

Sanskrit

"young"

Bala is both a masculine and feminine name in India. Bala is a famous Tamil film director.

Satya

Sanskrit

"truth"

Satya can be either a feminine or masculine name. It is strongly connected to the virtue, and in order to represent "satya" one must be truthful not only in words, but also in actions and thoughts.…

Shiva

Hindu

"benign and auspicious"

Shiva is one of the principle deities of Hinduism. Shiva is the powerful god of both destruction and resurrection but is also associated as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts. Shiva's wife…

Soma

Hungarian tree name, Hindi, Sanskrit, Japanese

"Dogwood tree; elixir, to extract; sound of the wind + genuine"

Popular in Hungary, but rare elsewhere, Soma is a botanical boy name, relating to the dogwood tree, notable for its white blooms and red twigs. Pronounced as SHO-maw, it ranked at #36 in its native…

Eissa

Arabic variation of Jesus

"savior"

Eissa, a name found frequently as both a last and a first in Arabic lands, is the Arabic form of Jesus. Also spelled Isa, Issa, and Esa, Eissa came to greater prominence when it was chosen for their…

Saava

Russian from Arabic

"captive"

This is the name of a twelfth century bishop who is the revered patron saint of the Serbs. In a Chekhov short story, Agafya , Saava Stukach is the handsome protagonist. The double Vs add to the…

Octa

Anglo-Saxon

The underachieving son of a great Saxon leader named Hengist in Arthurian legend.

Mahershala

Hebrew

"swift to the plunder"

Actor Mahershala Ali single-handedly put this Biblical name on the map. If you think it's difficult to pronounce and spell, consider that it's short for Maher-shalal-hash-baz, the longest name in the…

Joscha

German, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Used predominantly in Germany and Switzerland, Joscha is a form of the Hungarian name Józsa, a diminutive of József and therefore linked to the classic Joseph. It may appeal to those who also like…

Arda

Turkish, Hebrew, or English

"scepter, bronze, or forest"

Arda is a simple name used for both girls and boys, with roots in several culture. In Turkey, it's usually used for males and means scepter. There is also a Turkish river called the Arda. The Hebrew…

Atilla

Turkish and Azerbaijani form of Attila

"little father"

While English speaking countries might heavily associate this name with the 5th century Attila the Hun , it remains a popular choice in Azerbaijan - and Hungary, with the Attila spelling. Usually…