-α

Etymology 1
From, from. Cognate with Latin feminine, from and  (both in names and adjectives).

Suffix

 * + -ᾱ >
 * + -ᾱ >

Usage notes
The earlier -ᾱ is retained in certain dialects, and in Attic after ε, ι or ρ, whence -εā, -ιā and -ρā (e.g., ).

Etymology 2
From the neuter accusative plural ending.

Suffix

 * 1)   -ly