This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Arabic or Italian; and the pattern is *a.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Leandrina f ItalianPossibly a feminine form of
Leander. This is the name of a Italian distance runner born in 1912, Leandrina Bulzacchi.
Lella f English (Rare), American (South), Italian, Medieval ItalianMedieval Italian diminutive of names ending in
ella. It can also be used as a diminutive of
Elena and other names beginning with or containing
el. This was borne by Italian opera singer Adelaide 'Lella' Ricci (1850-1871) as well as Italian actress Elena 'Lella' Fabrizi (1915-1993), Italian designer Elena 'Lella' Vignelli (1934-2016) and Italian racing driver Maria Grazia 'Lella' Lombardi (1941-1992).... [
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Leniza f Russian, Tatar, ArabicAcronym based on Ленинские заветы, meaning "Lenin's testaments" which coincides with an Arabic name.
Letteria f ItalianItalian name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary in Messina, St. Mary of the Letter (Madonna della Lettera).
Linita f Spanish, ItalianDiminutive of
Lina 2, sometimes functioning as a double diminutive of names ending in or otherwise containing
lina.
Lodoletta f Italian, Italian (Tuscan), TheatreProbably coined by Pietro Mascagni for the titular character of his "dramma lirico" or lyric opera
Lodoletta (1917), which was based on the novel
Two Little Wooden Shoes by Marie Louise de la Ramée, (Ouida).... [
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Lolwa f ArabicFrom the Arabic word لؤلؤة (Lu'lu'a), which means "Pearl"
Lucesa f Italian (Archaic)Of uncertain origin and meaning. Current theories include a derivation from the name of the Tuscan town of
Lucca, giving Lucesa and its variants the meaning "(woman) from Lucca".
Lulwa f Arabic (Rare)Arabic given name derived from the word لؤلؤة (lu’lú’a), meaning "pearl".
Mada f ArabicMeans "highest, furthest point" in Arabic.
Madiea f ArabicVariant transcription of
Mahdiyya. A notable bearer of this name is the Dutch athlete Madiea Ghafoor (b. 1992), who is of Pakistani descent (Baloch, to be precise).
Maggia f Italian (Rare)Feminine form of
Maggio and thus ultimately derived from Italian
maggio "May". This name was occasionally given to children born in the month of May (compare English
May).
Maira f ItalianIt is a variant of the name Maria. It could derive from an Egyptian term with the meaning of "princess", but it could also come from Mara, which takes on the meaning of "unhappy", from the name of a character in the Old Testament.
Maira f ItalianMaira is the Italian version of Myra. In Italy there is a valley and a river with this name. For some it is considered a variant of the name Maria.
Maisa f ArabicMeans "graceful, attractive, to walk with a proud gait" in Arabic.
Mājida f ArabicFeminine form of مَاجِد (
Mājid). This name is not to be confused with مَجِيدَة
Majīda, although the two names are closely related etymologically.
Majīda f Arabic, UrduFeminine form of
Majid. It is not to be confused with
Mājida, although the two names are closely related etymologically.
Manisa f Arabic, PersianA girl’s name, possibly meaning “eternal life”. Alternatively derived from the name of the city Manisa in Turkey.
Marilda f ItalianItalian form of
Maruhild and
Merehilt, derived from the Germanic name elements
mari "famous" and
hilt "battle".
Maruzzella f NeapolitanSupposedly a Neapolitan form of
Marisa - perhaps a double diminutive in origin. By coincidence, it may also mean "small braid (of hair)" in Neapolitan.... [
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Mâsivâ f ArabicIt is a shortened Islamic mysticism term that means "anything other than Allah (God)". The term is derived from mâ (thing) and sivâ (other). The uncut version is mâsivâ mâsivallah, mâsive’l-Hak... [
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Maysa f ArabicVariant of
Mayssa. This name is borne by American contemporary jazz singer Maysa Leak, better known by her stage name Maysa.
Mbarka f Arabic (Maghrebi), BerberFeminine form of
Mubarak used in Northern Africa. This was the name of a possibly legendary Berber princess who ruled the ksar or oasis town of El Menia in Algeria.
Melisma f ItalianMusical term meaning several notes sung on one syllable.
Merjana f ArabicA version of
Marjana, from the Arabic, ultimately meaning "coral". This is linked via language borrowing to the African name
Marjani.
Messalina f Ancient Roman, Italian, Spanish, CatalanFeminine diminutive of the Roman family name
Messalla, which was originally an agnomen derived from the place name
Messana, applied to the 3rd-century BC Roman general Manius Valerius Maximus Corvinus to commemorate his victory at the city of Messana in Sicily... [
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Miluna f Italian (Modern), VenetianFrom the Italian words
mia luna literally meaning "my moon". According to a Venetian legend the 1600s nobleman Vittore Calergi proposed to his love interest with these words (meant "my sweetness, my dear") and a beautiful diamond later renamed Miluna... [
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Mimosa f English, Finnish, French, Spanish, Danish, Filipino, ItalianFrom
Mimosa, a genus of plants that are sensitive to touch. The best known plant from that genus is the
Mimosa pudica, better known in English as the
touch-me-not. The plant genus derives its name from Spanish
mimosa, which is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective
mimoso meaning "cuddly".
Mirha f ArabicFrom the Arabic word
mirha (مرهاء), supposedly meaning 'nimble', 'agile', or 'fast'.
Mirtilla f Italian (Modern, Rare)Variant of
Mirta also similar to the Italian word
mirtillo meaning "blueberry". It has been used in the Italian translation of 'Harry Potter' franchise for the character Mirtilla Malcontenta (Moaning Myrtle).
Miuccia f ItalianItalian diminutive of
Maria (via
Mariuccia). It is borne by Italian fashion designer Miuccia Prada (1949-), born Maria Bianchi.
Moderata f Late Roman, Italian (Archaic)Feminine form of
Moderatus. Known bearers of this name include the 4th-century martyr and saint Moderata of Sirmium (which was located in what is nowadays Serbia) and the Venetian writer and poet Moderata Fonte (1555-1592), although it should be noted that in her case, the name is a pseudonym: her real name was
Modesta di Pozzo di Forzi.
Moufida f Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic مُفِيد
(mufīd) meaning "useful, beneficial" (chiefly Tunisian and Algerian).
Mounifa f ArabicOld Arabic name, meaning the pinnacle of a mountain. Nickname of
Nofie often used.
Moza f Arabicits an arabian name which translates to "banana"
Muezza f Arabic, PetMeans "to care about others, one who comforts". The name of the prophet Muhammad's favourite cat.