Boys' Names Ending in -a Part 1

Majora

Modern invented name

Majora's Mask was the title of a lauded Nintendo 64 game in the Legend of Zelda series, in which Majora was the main villain. The character's name was reportedly coined by the game's art director,…

Mandela

African surname

An African family name ripe for adoption in honor of Nelson Mandela, the South African activist imprisoned for almost thirty years for his antiapartheid activities.

Mandla

African

"strength"

This obscure Zulu name was chosen by Stevie Wonder.

Matta

Matta is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Aramaic, it's related to Matthew, meaning 'gift of God.' In Arabic contexts, it derives from 'mata' meaning 'to extend.' The name appears…

Miska

Finnish diminutive of Mikael

"who is like God?"

Along with Mika, a nickname for Mikael.

Mitya

Mitya is a masculine name of Russian origin, functioning as a diminutive or nickname for Dmitri (also spelled Dmitry or Dimitri). The root name Dmitri derives from the Greek name Demetrios, meaning…

Motya

Motya is an unusual masculine name with possible origins in several cultures. It may be related to the ancient Phoenician site of Motya in Sicily, giving it historical significance. Alternatively, it…