This is a list of submitted names in which the pattern is *la or *lah.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Merila m GothicComposed of
mers "fame" +
-ila (a personal name-forming suffix). The origin of the Galician toponym
Merlán.
Mezulla f Near Eastern Mythology, Hittite MythologyMeaning uncertain. Name borne by a minor Hittite goddess, who was seen as the daughter of
Tarhunna and the sun goddess of Arinna. She was invoked as an intermediary for her mother, and also worshipped as part of a triple deity with the sun goddess of Arinna and
Zintuḫi Mindla f YiddishPresumably a Polish Yiddish form of
Mindel, found in documents from the early 1800s regarding contemporary Yiddish-speakers in Poland.
Mircalla f Literature (Rare)An anagram of
Carmilla. Countess Mircalla Karnstein is the true name of the titular villainess of J. Sheridan Le Fanu's Gothic novella,
Carmilla (1871)... [
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Mirla f YiddishPolish Yiddish name, presumably related to
Mirele. Found in documents from the early 1800s regarding contemporary Yiddish-speakers in Poland.
Mirola f Medieval SlavicMirola is a Slavic feminine name, derived from "mir" meaning "peace" or "world," It likely means "peaceful"
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).
Mithila f Bengali, Odia, HindiFrom the name of an ancient region and city located in what is now India and Nepal, said to be derived from the name of King Mithi.
Mobiisola f Yorubameaning- literal translation "i gave birth to her in wealth" basically this child was born into a wealthy family,one highly esteemed in society. though the name is not gender selective, it is almost always used for females
Modadeola m YorubaMeans "man wearing a crown of wealth or affluence" in Yoruba.
Morella f Literature, Spanish (Latin American), English (Rare), Romani (Archaic), Medieval Scottish (Rare)Used by Edgar Allan Poe for the title character of his Gothic short story
Morella (1835), in which case he may have invented it by adding a diminutive suffix to Latin
mors "death". Alternatively, it may be derived from the name of the ancient Spanish city, the Italian name for the poisonous weed black nightshade (species Solanum nigrum), or from the Italian surname
Morello, all of them ultimately deriving from Greek μαῦρος
(mauros) meaning "black"... [
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Moschoula f GreekDerived from Ancient Greek μόσχος
(móskhos) meaning "young shoot; calf" or "musk" (the two senses having differing etymologies) with the diminutive suffix -ούλα
(-oula).
Mosela f SothoMeans "tail" in Sotho, idiomatically meaning "the last one" or "last child".
Motiullah m Pakistani, UrduMeans "obedient to
Allah", derived from the Arabic adjective مطيع
(mutie) meaning "obedient, compliant, submissive" combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God".... [
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Muela f Spanish (European, Rare)Means "grindstone" in Spanish. It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary,
Nuestra Señora de la Muela, meaning "Our Lady of the Grindstone". She is the patron saint of various Spanish towns, especially of Corral de Almaguer in the province of Toledo, where a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin is located... [
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Muhibullah m Arabic, UrduDerived from the Arabic noun محب
(muhibb) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah).... [
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Mula m BatakMeans "origin, beginning" in Toba Batak.
Murtala m NigerianWest African variant of
Murtada. This was borne by Murtala Muhammed (1938-1976), a Nigerian Army general who became fourth Head of State of Nigeria.
Mu'tazzah Billah m & f ArabicFrom Arabic مُعْتَزّة بالله (
muʾtazzah billah) meaning "one who has high honor from God".
Myrcella f Literature, Popular Culture, English (Modern, Rare)Created by author George R.R. Martin for a character in his series
A Song of Ice and Fire (1996) and its television adaptation
Game of Thrones (2011-2019). At the beginning of the first novel, Princess Myrcella Baratheon is the daughter of king Robert Baratheon and queen Cersei Lannister... [
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Mzekala f GeorgianBasically means "woman of the sun", derived from the Georgian noun მზე
(mze) meaning "sun" (see
Mzia) combined with the Georgian noun ქალი
(kali) meaning "woman".
Mzetvala f Georgian (Rare)Basically means "eye of the sun", derived from the Georgian noun მზე
(mze) meaning "sun" (see
Mzia) combined with the Georgian noun თვალი
(tvali) meaning "eye".
Mzistvala f Georgian (Rare)Means "eye of the sun" in Georgian. It is derived from Georgian მზის
(mzis), the genitive of the noun მზე
(mze) meaning "sun", combined with the Georgian noun თვალი
(tvali) meaning "eye".
Naala f AbkhazMeans "loving, warm-hearted, kind" in Abkhaz.
Nabeela f Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic نبيلة (see
Nabila), as well as the usual Urdu transcription.
Najila f Arabic (Egyptian)The name Najila is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "bright eyes". Pretty and feminine Arabic name.
Nakula m HinduismSanskrit, name of the twin brother, the youngest of the 5 brothers born by king Pandu as recorded in the Mahabharata, younger brothers to Arjuna, great heroes in their own right, Nakula was tall and handsome, Sahadeva spoke eloquently and possessed great filial piety.
Nala f Sotho“Prosperity” , a Sesotho name used in the motto of Lesotho
Nalla f LiteratureOf uncertain origin and meaning. This is the name of one of the characters in J. R. Ward's ongoing series of paranormal romance books
Black Dagger Brotherhood.
Nápla f IrishA variant of Annaple, which is a Scottish (?) form of Annabel.
Naqibullah m Arabic, AfghanDerived from the Arabic noun نقيب
(naqib) meaning "chief, leader, captain" (see
Naqib) combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah).... [
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Nargilə f AzerbaijaniMeans "pomegranate grain" in Azerbaijani, from
nar meaning "pomegranate" and
gilə meaning "grain, berry".
Narla f English (New Zealand)Means "happy" in New Zealand. Most likely based off similar sounding names such as Marla, Carla and Darla.
Nasimullah m Arabic, AfghanThe first element of this name is likely derived from either the Arabic noun نَسِيم
(nasim) meaning "breeze" (see
Nasim) or from the Arabic noun نَاظِم
(nazim) meaning "organizer" (see
Nazim)... [
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Nasratullah m ArabicDerived from the Arabic noun
nasrah meaning "help, aid, assistance" (see
Nasrat and compare
Nasser) combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah).... [
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Nasrollah m PersianPersian form of
Nasrullah. Known Iranian bearers of this name include the renowned photographer Nasrollah Kasraian (b. 1944), the famous poet Nasrollah Mardani (1947-2003) and the philosopher Nasrollah Pourjavady (b... [
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Nasrullah m Arabic, Urdu, Indonesian, MalayMeans "victory of
Allah" from Arabic نصر
(nasr) meaning "victory, triumph" combined with الله
(Allah). Known bearers of this name include the Afghan crown prince Nasrullah Khan (1874–1920) and the Pakistani politician Nasrullah Khan Khattak (1923-2009).
Natla f Popular CulturePossibly derived from an Aramaic term meaning "that which is lifted". This name is borne by Jacqueline Natla, the main antagonist of the Tomb Raider video game series.
Nazibrola f Georgian, LiteratureDerived from the Georgian adjective ნაზი
(nazi) meaning "gentle" as well as "delicate, soft, tender" (see
Nazi) combined with the Georgian noun ბროლი
(broli) meaning "crystal (glass)" (see
Brola)... [
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Nebula f Astronomy, Popular CultureMeans "mist, fog, vapor" in Latin, ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root
*nebh- "cloud". In astronomy, a nebula is an interstellar cloud of gas and dust where stars are formed. ... [
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Nelah f Swahili (Rare)Gift with purpose. Composition if Nia (meaning purpose) and Nala (meaning gift)
Ne'ula f PolynesianPolynesian origin name, meaning "light of sky", "light of heaven", or "bright sky". Or also "red sky".
Nikila f Popular CultureNikila was the Toa of Lightning from the First Toa Team . ( From the series BIONICLE by Greg Farshtey . )
Nila f Arabic (Egyptian)Derived from the Egyptian Arabic word نِيلَة (
nilah) meaning "water hyacinth" (
Indigofera genus).