Submitted Names Matching Pattern *r*a*

This is a list of submitted names in which the pattern is *r*a*.
gender
usage
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Arvara f Sardinian
Variant spelling of Àrvara.
Arvella f English (Rare)
Feminization of Arvel.
Arvena f Albanian (Rare)
Feminine form of Arven.
Arvida f Swedish (Rare)
Feminine form of Arvid.
Arvieta f & m Hindi (Rare)
Derived from the word Ayurveda the traditional Hindu system of medicine, which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing.
Arvilas m Lithuanian
Means "(to) hope as well", derived from Lithuanian ar meaning "also, too, as well (as)" combined with Baltic vil meaning "hope" (see Viltautas).
Arvilla f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Unknown, possibly related to Arvel. In the 2007 film "Bonneville" Jessica Lange played Arvilla Holden, a widow on a road trip to deliver her late husband's ashes to California.
Arvinbayan m & f Mongolian
Means "abundant riches" in Mongolian, from арвин (arvin) meaning "copious, abundant" and баян (bayan) meaning "rich, wealthy".
Arvinbuyan m & f Mongolian
Means "abundant virtue, copious good luck" in Mongolian, from арвин (arvin) meaning "rich, copious, abundant" and буян (buyan) meaning "good deed, virtue, charity" or "fortune, blessing".
Arvinzhargal f Mongolian
Means "abundant happiness" in Mongolian, from арвин (arvin) meaning "rich, copious, abundant" and жаргал (jargal) meaning "happiness, blessing".
Arvirargus m Old Celtic, Literature
Possibly a Latinized form of an old Celtic name, composed of the elements ard "high, paramount" and rhaig "king". This was the name of a legendary, possibly historical, British king of the 1st century AD... [more]
Arvizhikhbayar m & f Mongolian
Means "increasing joy" in Mongolian, from арвижих (arvijikh) meaning "to accumulate" and баяр (bayar) meaning "joy, celebration".
Arvizhikhbuyan m & f Mongolian
Means "increased virtue" in Mongolian, from арвижих (arvijikh) meaning "to accumulate" and буян (buyan) meaning "good deed, virtue, charity" or "fortune, blessing".
Arvizhikhzhargal m & f Mongolian
Means "increased happiness" in Mongolian, from арвижих (arvijikh) meaning "to accumulate" and жаргал (jargal) meaning "happiness, blessing".
Arvystas m Lithuanian (Rare)
Means "to wither as well", derived from Lithuanian ar meaning "also, too, as well (as)" combined with the Lithuanian verb vysti meaning "to wither, to wilt, to fade". Also compare the similar-looking Lithuanian verb išvysti meaning "to see" (and therefore also Arvydas).
Arwald m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English ār "honour, glory" (from aizō) and weald "powerful, mighty" or "authority, leader"... [more]
Arwan m Persian
Means "brave, courageous" in Persian.
Arwenna f Welsh
Variant of Arwen.
Arya m Buryat
Means "holy" in Buryat.
Arya m & f Hebrew (Rare)
means "the lion of god" in Hebrew (ari-lion, ya-god).
Arya f Turkish
Popular girl's name in modern Turkey, from the Persian Arya 1.
Aryabhata m Sanskrit
Perhaps derived from आर्य (ārya), meaning "noble", and भर्तृ (bhartṛ́), meaning "master". Aryabhata was a mathematician from India known for writing the Aryabhatiya.
Aryadeva m Buddhism
From Sanskrit अर्य (arya) meaning "excellent, best, respectable" and देव (deva) meaning "god". This was the name of a 2nd or 3rd-century Mahayana Buddhist monk and scholar.
Aryaman m Hinduism, Indian, Hindi
Sanskrit name originating from the Hindu deity Aryaman. Means 'companion' or 'close friend'.
Aryani f Indonesian
Derived from Sanskrit आर्य (ārya) meaning "noble, honourable".
Aryanna f American
Variant of Ariana.
Aryansyah m Indonesian
Combination of the name Aryan and Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king".
Āryawarme m Tocharian
Possibly deriving from the Sanskrit elements ārya (“noble”), and varman ("armour, protection").
Arybbas m Ancient Greek
In ancient Greece he was King of the Molossians in the 4th century BCE. He was the son of King Alcetas I, brother of Neoptolemus I, and grandfather of Pyrrhus.... [more]
Aryella f English (Rare)
Possible variant of Ariella... [more]
Aryiadna f Belarusian
Belarusian form of Ariadne.
Aryiella f Obscure
Variant of Ariella.
Aryna f Belarusian
Belarusian cognate of Irina.
Aryssia f Obscure
Possibly a variant of Alyssia.
Arystan m Kazakh
Means "lion" in Kazakh, ultimately from Turkic arslan.
Arystanbek m Kazakh
From Kazakh арыстан (arystan) meaning "lion" and the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Arystarch m Polish
Polish form of Aristarchus.
Arystea f Polish
Polish form of Aristea.
Arystyda f Polish (Rare)
Feminine form of Arystydes.
Arythlan m Bashkir
Means "lion" in Bashkir.
Aryuna f Buryat
Derived from Buryat ариун (ariun) meaning "pure, clear".
Arzadin m Abkhaz
Meaning unknown.
Arzela f Breton
Feminine form of Arzel.
Arzénia f Hungarian
Feminine form of Arzén.
Arzhaana f Tuvan
Derived from Tuvan аржаан (arzhaan) meaning "water spring, stream".
Arzhana f Tuvan, Altai
Variant of Arzhaana.
Arzhela f Breton (Rare)
Feminine form of Arzhel.
Arzhula f Breton (Rare)
Feminine form of Arzhul.
Arzhura f Breton (Rare)
Feminine form of Arzhur.
Arzhvael m Breton
Variant of Arzhel.
Arziya f Uzbek
Possibly from arzi- meaning "to merit, to deserve".
Arzuman m Azerbaijani, Armenian
Means "desirable man", from Persian آرزو‎ (ârezu) meaning "desire, wish, hope."
Arzylan m Tuvan (Rare)
Means "lion" in Tuvan.
Ásabragr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "best of the Æsir". This is a by-name for Odin and Thor in Norse mythology.
Asandratra m & f Malagasy
Means "raised high, exalted" in Malagasy.
Asara m & f Malagasy
Means "rainy season" in Malagasy.
Asarelah m Biblical
One of the Asaphites appointed by David to the temple service.
Asarhaddon m Akkadian
Derived from asar (or Aššur) meaning the god Ashur, the chief deity of the Assyrian pantheon and haddon (or Addu) meaning the brother, the benefactor. Asarhaddon (or Esarhaddon) was the king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 681 BCE until his death in 669 BCE.
Asarja m Finnish (Rare)
Finnish form of Azariah.
Asatira f Swahili
Means "history, legend" in Swahili.
Ásbrandr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse áss "god" combined with Old Norse brandr "sword."
Ásbrandur m Faroese (Rare)
Modern Faroese form of Ásbrandr.
Àsdrubal m Catalan
Catalan form of Hasdrubal.
Ašera f Croatian (Rare)
Croatian form of Asherah.
Ashara f Arabic (Americanized, Modern)
Means "beautiful peace" in Arabic.... [more]
Asheera f Hebrew
Variant transcription of Ashira.
Ashira f Hebrew
Means "I will sing", directly from the Hebrew word in the Old Testament.
Ashira f Hebrew
Means "rich" in Hebrew.
Ashira m & f Shona
Meaning “receive; accept; welcome”, the fuller version of the name is Gashira.
Äshräf m Bashkir
Bashkir form of Ashraf.
Ashrah f Popular Culture
Means "ten" in Arabic. This is the name of a Mortal Kombat character.
Ashrita f Indian
Possibly means "dependant" and/or "a girl protected by God"
Ashura f Japanese
Either from 阿 meaning A, 修 meaning osamu, and 羅 meaning luo.
Ashurina f Obscure
Feminine form of Ashur.
Ashurnasirpal m Ancient Assyrian
Means "the god Ashur is the protector of the heir" in Assyrian, from the Akkadian Aššur-nāṣir-apli. ... [more]
Ashur-uballit m Ancient Assyrian
Meaning unknown, but refers to the god Ashur.... [more]
Asiarpak f Greenlandic
Means "platanthera hyperborea" in Greenlandic.
Asmara m & f Indonesian
Means "love" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit स्मर (smara).
Asmira f Bosnian
Feminine form of Asmir.
Asora f Japanese
From Japanese 青空 (asora) meaning "blue sky". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Asperanza f Aragonese
Aragonese form of Esperanza.
Asqarali m Uzbek
Combination of Aqsar and Ali 1.
Əsra f Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Asra.
Asra f Literature
Invented by Samuel Coleridge for his poem 'A Day-Dream' (composed 1802, published 1828). He arrived at it by inverting the first two letters of Sara, the first name of Sara Hutchinson, with whom he was in love... [more]
Əşrəf m Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Ashraf.
Aşräf m Kazakh, Uzbek
Uzbek & Kazakh form of Ashraf.
Asral m & f Mongolian
Means "mercy, compassion" in Mongolian.
Asralt m & f Mongolian
Means "merciful, compassionate" in Mongolian.
Asrar m & f Arabic, Urdu
Derived from أسرار (asrar), which is the plural of the Arabic noun سر (sirr) meaning "secret, mystery". In Iran, this is also the name of a daily newspaper.... [more]
Asrat m & f Ge'ez
Means "tithe" in Ge'ez.
Ašratu f Akkadian
Akkadian form of Asherah.
Ašratum f Near Eastern Mythology
A cognate of the Ugaritic Asherah. Name borne by an Amorite goddess who was likely derived from the same source as Asherah, however she came to occupy her own distinct position in the Amorite pantheon... [more]
Asriya f Uzbek
Derived from asriy, a literary term meaning "centuries long".
Asrora f Uzbek
Derived from asror meaning "secrets".
Assaracus m Greek Mythology
This was the name of a king of Dardania in Greek mythology, son of Tros and younger brother of Ilus.
Assíria f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese form of the place name Assyria.
Assurance m English (Puritan)
From old French assurer, eaning, "a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise." Referencing the promises of God in the Bible.
Astara f English (Modern)
Possible variant of Astraea. NPC in Elder Scrolls series.
Astarael f Literature
Astarael is the seventh of the seven bells used by necromancers and the Abhorsen in Garth Nix's Old Kingdom trilogy. Astarael is the Weeper, the bell that throws everyone who hears her deep into Death.
Asterija f Lithuanian, Croatian (Rare)
Lithuanian and Croatian feminine form of Asterios.
Asterodia f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from the Greek noun ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star" (genitive ἀστέρος; compare Asteria and Asterope) and an uncertain second element... [more]
Asterona f Jewish, Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Catalan
Judeo-Catalan variant of Esther.
Asteropaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Asteropaios. In Greek mythology, this was the name of an important ally of Troy during the Trojan War. He was a grandson of the river god Axius.
Asteropaios m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀστεροπαῖος (asteropaios) meaning "of lightning", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἀστεροπή (asterope) meaning "lightning" (see Asterope).... [more]
Asteropeia f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from or related to Asterope, meaning "lightning". This was the name of a daughter of Pelias in Greek mythology.
Astradh m Old Norse
Old Swedish form of Ástráðr.
Astraeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Astraios, the masculine form of Astraia (see Astraea).
Astraja f Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Astraea.
Astralabius m Medieval French (Rare)
A latinised greek word, meaning "One who reaches the stars", resembling the word astrolabe (an astronomical instrument).... [more]
Astrath m Old Danish
Old Danish form of Ástráðr.
Ástráðr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse áss "god" and ráð "advise, counsel, decision". The first name element is sometimes associated with the Old Norse word ást meaning "love, affection", but a connection is not likely.
Ástraðr m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Ástráðr.
Ástráður m Icelandic
Icelandic younger form of Ástráðr.
Astrawati f Indonesian (Rare)
Combination of Astra and the feminine suffix -wati.
Astrela f Soviet
From Greek αστερ (aster), meaning "star".
Astrella f Obscure
From Greek ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star". This name was used by Scottish singer Donovan for his daughter born 1971.
Astreta f Medieval Polish
Possibly a Polish Medieval form of Astrid.
Ástrida f Galician (Rare)
Galician form of Astrid.
Astrida f Czech, Slovak, Kashubian
Czech and Slovak variant and Kashubian form of Astrid.
Astrolabe m Medieval French
From the Greek "star taker". Son of Héloïse & Abélard, born c. 1116.
Astruga f Judeo-Catalan, Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Provençal, Medieval Jewish
Feminine form of Astruc. This name was also used as a Judeo-Spanish translation of Mazal.
Astryda f Polish
Polish form of Astrid.
Ástþóra f Icelandic
Feminine form of Ástþór.
Astycrateia f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Semi-latinized form of Astykrateia, the feminine form of Astykrates. This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Astykrates m Ancient Greek
Means "powerful city", derived from Greek ἄστυ (asty) "city, town" and κρατος (kratos) "power, strength".
Asura f Japanese
From Japanese 明日 (asu) meaning "tomorrow" combined with 来 (ra) meaning "to come". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Asylmurat m Kazakh
Derived from Arabic أَصِيل‎ (ʾaṣīl) meaning "original, authentic" combined with Murat.
Asyraaf m Malay
Malay variant of Ashraf.
Asyraf m Malay
Malay variant of Ashraf.
Asyraff m Malay
Malay variant of Ashraf.
Asztéria f Hungarian (Rare)
Hungarian form of Asteria.
Asztrida f Hungarian
Hungarian form of Astrid.
Atamyrat m Turkmen
From Medieval Turkic ata meaning "father, ancestor" and the given name Myrat
Atarangi f Maori, Cook Islands Maori
From ata meaning "morning" and rangi meaning "sky" in Maori.
Atarelang m & f Tswana
Means "receive with cupped hands" in Setswana.
Ātarepāta m Avestan
Derived from Avestan ātar "fire" combined with Avestan pāiti "to protect, to defend" or Avestan pāyu "protector". As such, the name either means "protected by the fire" or "protector of the fire"
Ataresa f Medieval Basque
Medieval Basque variant of Theresa, first recorded in Leire in 1071.... [more]
Atargatis f Semitic Mythology (Hellenized)
Atargatis was the chief goddess of northern Syria in Classical antiquity. She was also referred to as Derketo (Ancient Greek: Δερκετὼ) or Deasura (by Romans)... [more]
Atarrabi m Basque Mythology
The good son of Mari 3, student of Etsai.
Atasara f Guanche, Spanish (Canarian)
Meaning unknown. It was borne by a 7-year-old Guanche girl sold at the slave market in Valencia in 1495.
Ata ur-Rahman m Arabic, Indian (Muslim)
Means "gift of the merciful" in Arabic from عطاء (ʿaṭāʾ) meaning "gift" and الرحْمن (raḥman) meaning "merciful".
Atchara f Thai
Means "angel" in Thai.
Atcharaphon f Thai
From Thai อัจฉรา (atchara) meaning "angel" and พร (phon) meaning "blessing".
Atcharapon f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai อัจฉราพร (see Atcharaphon).
Atcharaporn f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai อัจฉราพร (see Atcharaphon).
Atchariya f & m Thai
Means "marvellous, wonderful, exceptional" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit आश्चर्य (āścarya). The spelling อัจฉริยา is used for females while อัจฉริยะ is used for males.
Atenagora m Italian
Italian form of Athenagoras.
Atenágoras m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Athenagoras.
Atenagoras m Polish
Polish form of Athenagoras.
Aterah f Hebrew (?)
Possibly a variation of the name Atarah.
Aðalbrandr m Old Norse
Ancient Scandinavian form of Adalbrand.
Aðalráður m Icelandic (Rare, Archaic)
Derived from Icelandic aðal "noble" and ráð "advise", "counsel", "decision".
Atharva m & f Indian, Hinduism
derived from vedic culture, Atharva-veda.... [more]
Atharvaa f & m Marathi, Indian
Variant of Atharva.
Athénagorás m Czech
Czech form of Athenagoras, used to refer to Athenagoras of Athens. Not used as a given name.
Athenagoras m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Ᾰ̓θῆναι (Athenai) meaning "Athens (city)" (ultimately from the name of the goddess Athena) and either ἀγορά (agora) meaning "assembly, marketplace" or ἀγορεύω (agoreuo) meaning "to speak, proclaim, orate; to speak publicly"... [more]
Athénagorasz m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Athenagoras.
Athenodora f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Athenodoros. This was used by American author Stephenie Meyer for a character in her novel Breaking Dawn (2008) of the Twilight series.
Ätheria f Literature, Late Roman (Germanized)
Germanised form of Etheria, from Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (aithḗr) 'purer upper air of the atmosphere; heaven, sky; theoretical medium supposed to fill unoccupied space and transmit heat and light', related to German Äther 'ether' and English ether.... [more]
Athinagoras m Greek
Modern Greek form of Athenagoras.
Athirah f Malay
Derived from Arabic عطر ('athir) meaning "fragrant, sweet-smelling".
Athiratu f Ugaritic Mythology, Semitic Mythology
Ugaritic form of Asherah. She was worshipped under this name at her cult center in the city of Ugarit.
Athracht f Medieval Irish
Of uncertain origin and meaning, this name is usually Anglicized as Attracta. It was 'the name of an Irish virgin saint, of Ulster origin, who flourished in the 6th century and founded the nunnery of Killaraght, near Lough Gara, Co... [more]
Atinagora m Macedonian (Rare), Serbian (Rare)
Macedonian and Serbian form of Athenagoras.
Atira f New World Mythology
Etymology unknown. This was the name of the Pawnee earth goddess.
Atirah f Arabic, Malay, Indonesian
Derived from Arabic عطر ('atir) meaning "fragrant, sweet-smelling, perfume".
Atkiray m Medieval Mongolian
Means "stallion" in Middle Mongolian, possibly related to Proto-Turkic *adgïr.
Atreas m Greek (Rare)
Modern Greek form of Atreus.
Atria f Astronomy
A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe
Atriana f Sicilian
Sicilian variant of Adriana.
Atrianu m Sicilian
Variant of Adrianu.
Atropates m Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of Āturpāt. This name was borne by a Persian satrap from the 4th century BC.
Attagora f Guanche
Name borne by three Guanche women, aged 26, 28 and 30, who were sold at the slave market in Valencia in 1494.
Attesora f Guanche
Borne by a 12-year-old Guanche girl presented for sale at the slave market in Valencia in 1495.
Attracta f Irish, Medieval Irish (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of the Gaelic name Athracht, which is of uncertain meaning. The Latinization was perhaps influenced by attractus "attracted". This was the name of a 6th-century Irish saint who was known as a healer and miracle worker.
Aturinda m & f Eastern African, Nkore
Means "He -God- protects us" in Nkole, spoken in Uganda.
Āturpāt m Old Persian
Old Persian form of the Avestan name Ātarepāta (also found written as Āterepāta), which is derived from Avestan ātar "fire" combined with Avestan pāiti "to protect, to defend" or Avestan pāyu "protector"... [more]
Atyrdakh m Yakut
Means "pitchfork" in Yakut.
Auberta f Provençal, Niçard
Niçard feminine form of Aubert.
Aubertina f Provençal, Niçard
Niçard variant of Albertina.
Aubra m & f English
Elaboration of Aubrey.
Aubraham m Scots
Scots form of Abraham.
Aubrèa f Gascon
Gascon form of Albreda.
Aubriann f English
Variant spelling of Aubrianne.
Aubrianne f English
Combination of Aubrey and Anne 1.
Aubriella f English
Combination of Aubrey and the suffix -ella.
Aubrieta f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Aubrey or from the aubrieta genus of flowering plants.
Audiarda f Medieval Occitan, Gascon, Lengadocian
Gascon and Languedocian feminine form of Edward.
Audibrand m Provençal
Provençal form of Hildebrand.
Audierna f Provençal
Provençal form of Hodierna.
Audigerna f Germanic
West Germanic name composed from *aud "wealth, riches, fortune" and gern "eager, willing"; for the second element, cf. Gothic cognate *gairns, which can also mean "desirous, covetous".... [more]
Audralina f Obscure
Elaboration of Audra 2 using popular suffix -lina.
Audrèa f Provençal
Provençal form of Audrey.
Audrèia f Lengadocian, Gascon
Languedocian and Gascon form of Audrey.
Audreina f Obscure
Variant of Audrina.
Audrena f Breton (Rare)
Strictly feminine form of Audren.
Audria f English
Variant of Audrea.
Audriana f English (American, Modern)
An invented name, a combination of Audrey and Adriana.
Audrianne f English
An elaboration of Audrey, or a combination of Audrey and Anne 1.
Audriella f Obscure
Combination of Audrey and the suffix -ella.
Audrietta f Obscure
Elaboration of Audrey with the suffix -etta
Audrina f American (Modern)
Elaboration of Audrey with the popular name suffix -ina. ... [more]
Audrūnas m Lithuanian (Rare)
Derived from the Lithuanian noun audra meaning "storm" (see Audra 1) combined with the (masculine) patronymic suffix -ūnas.
Audrynna f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Audryna. According to the SSA, Audrynna was given to 6 girls in 2012.
Auffra f Medieval German
Possibly a variant of Afra 1.
Aufrica f Manx
Manx form of Aifric.
Auguria f Ancient Roman, Spanish
Feminine form of Augurius (Roman) and Augurio (Spanish).
Aularia f Medieval Catalan
Medieval Catalan cognate of Aulaire, recorded in 15th-century Valencia.
Aundra f & m English (Modern), African American
Possibly a combination of the sounds found in names such as Andrea, Saundra and Audra... [more]
Aura f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek αὔρα (aura) "breeze". In Greek mythology, Aura is the goddess of the morning breeze. According to Nonnus, Aura was the daughter of the Titan Lelantos and the mother, by Dionysus, of Iacchus.
Aura f Hungarian
Contracted form of Aurea.
Auraa f Polynesian, Tahitian
Polynesian origin name, meaning "flowing".
Aurabella f Obscure
Combination of Aura and Bella, likely based on Arabella.
Auraelia f Obscure
Variant of Aurelia.
Auraia f Obscure
Perhaps an elaboration of Aura.
Auralea f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Combination of Aura and Lea. This name first appeared in the American Civil War era song 'Aura Lea' by W. W. Fosdick (1825-1862) and George R. Poulton (1828-1867).
Auralia f English
Variant of Aurelia.