Baby names that start with M
799 names beginning with M, each with its meaning and origin.
Girl names starting with M
Maandeeqthe milk-giving she-camel; national symbol of SomaliaSomaliMaatTruth, balance, and justiceEgyptianMabellovableEnglishMablilovableWelshMabslovableWelshMacawimotherly, generousSiouxMachaplain, fieldCelticMachakanew oneNative American (general)Mackenzieson of the wise leaderEnglishMacrinalong, slenderGreekMadalenaWoman from MagdalaPortugueseMaddiBasque form of Madeleine, woman of MagdalaBasqueMadepet form of Marija/MagdalēnaLatvianMadeleinewoman from MagdalaFrenchMadelinewoman from MagdalaEnglishMadhavidancer character in Silappathikaram, spring goddessTamilMadhurisweetnessTelugu/SanskritMadinacity, radiant city (also refers to the holy city)Uzbek/ArabicMadisonson of Matthew, gift of GodEnglishMaeMonth of MayEnglishMaedotPraiseEthiopian (Amharic)MaeveShe who intoxicatesIrishMafaldaMighty in battlePortugueseMagandabeautifulFilipinoMagaskaweeswift birdSiouxMagdalenawoman of MagdalaGermanMagdalénawoman from MagdalaCzech/Slovak (Hebrew)Magdalena-Valewoman of Magdala + valleyHebrew/EnglishMagnoliamagnolia flowerFrench/LatinMahallove, dear, preciousFilipinoMahdisLike the moon, moon-facedPersianMāhealanifull moon, heavenly moonlightHawaiianMahnazBeautiful as the moonPersianMahsaLike the moonPersianMahtabMoonlightPersianMaiDanceJapaneseMaiabrave, courageousMaoriMaialenBasque form of MagdaleneBasqueMaijupearl (form of Maria)FinnishMailenvariant of MaialenBasqueMainestrength, mainstayFilipinoMairbitter, beloved, wished-for childWelshMaireadpearlCelticMairiBitter; belovedScottishMaishaLifeSwahiliMaisiePearlScottishMaitebelovedBasqueMajaMay, or great onePolishMalaeagentle wind, calmHawaiianMalaiflower garlandThaiMalakAngelArabicMalamato care for, to protectHawaiianMalanicalm heavenHawaiianMalarkodiflowering creeperTamilMalarvizhiflower-like eyesTamilMalatiJasmine; night-blooming flowerSanskritMalayafreeFilipinoMaleeflower, jasmineThaiMalenBasque form of MagdaleneBasqueMalgorzatapearlPolishMalibitter, belovedWelshMaliacalm, peaceful (Hawaiian form of Mary)HawaiianMalikajasmine, queen-likeKhmerMalinWoman of MagdalaScandinavianMalineegarland of flowersThaiMalisjasmine flowerKhmerMalkaqueenHebrewMalkiamy queenHebrewMalleswarigoddess adorned with jasmineTelugu/SanskritMaltaharbor, refugeSemitic/Italian (place: Malta)MaluhiapeaceHawaiianMalulaniheavenly shelter, protectionHawaiianMalwinasmooth browPolishManalAchievement, attainmentArabicManamiBeauty of loveJapaneseMananauncertain, gentle folk nameGeorgianManaolanahope, faithHawaiianManarGuiding light, lighthouseEgyptianManasiBorn of the mind; imaginedSanskritMancadiminutive of Marjeta/ManjaSlovenianMandisaSweet oneXhosa/ZuluMandukhainame of a legendary queenMongolianManeBright; radiantArmenianMangaiyarkarasiqueen among women, name of a Pandya queenTamilMangalaauspicious, welfareTelugu/SanskritManijauncertain, regional folk nameGeorgianManishaIntelligence; wish of the mindSanskritManjaria cluster of blossoms, budding flowerBengali/SanskritManleenAbsorbed heart and mindPunjabiManonbitter, or star of the seaFrenchManuelaGod is with usPortugueseManvithathoughtful, intelligentTelugu/SanskritMapenziLoveSwahiliMaplemaple treeEnglishMapuanafragrance carried by the breezeHawaiianMaraOf the sea; bitterScottishMaralDeer, gazellePersianMaramamoon, light, understandingMaoriMarama-Arikimoon of the chief, royal lightMaoriMaravelwonder of the seamodern invented (blend of Mara + Ravel)Marcelayoung warrior, dedicated to MarsCzech/Slovak (Latin)Marcelinelittle warrior; dedicated to MarsFrench/LatinMarceline-Breeof Mars, warlike + hill, strengthLatin/IrishMarceline-Fayeof Mars, warlike + fairyLatin/EnglishMarcelladedicated to Mars, warriorLatinMarcellinayoung warrior, dedicated to MarsLatinMarcelline-Solof Mars, warlike + sunLatinMardíssea goddessOld NorseMarekhipet form of MariaGeorgianMarenaof the sea; also linked to a Slavic spring goddessSpanish/SlavicMaretaSamoan form of MargaretSamoanMarfalady, mistressRussianMargalitpearlHebrewMargaretpearlGreekMargaretapearl, daisyRomanianMargarethepearlGermanMargaridaPearl, daisyPortugueseMargaritaPearlGreekMargauxpearlFrenchMargedpearlWelshMargheritaPearl, daisyItalianMargitPearlHungarianMargotpearlFrenchMargrietPearl, daisyDutchMargueritepearl, daisyFrenchMarguerite-Skypearl, daisy + the heavensFrenchMariBeloved; short form of MariamArmenianMariabitter, beloved, or sea of sorrowFinnishMáriaBeloved; wished-for childHungarianMaria Clarapure lady, from Rizal's novel heroineFilipinoMariahvariant of Mary, meaning wished-for child; also honors Mariah CareyHebrewMariamBeloved; bitter graceArmenianMariamivariant of MariamGeorgianMariamuBeloved, wished-for childSwahiliMarianaGraceful; Combination of Maria and AnaSpanishMariannacombination of Maria and AnnaPolishMariannegrace and bitterness combinedFrenchMaricarcombination of Maria and CarmenFilipinoMaricelcombination of Maria and CeliaFilipinoMaricelaBlend of Maria and CeliaSpanishMarichkalittle Maria, bitter/belovedUkrainianMariebitter, beloved, wished-for childCzech/Slovak (Hebrew)MarieanneGrace and bitternessDutchMariekeBitter, belovedDutchMariëtteLittle MariaDutchMarigoldgolden flower, Mary's goldEnglishMarigold-Annegolden flower + graceEnglishMarigoldegolden flower of Marymodern invented (elaborated Marigold)Marijanacombination of Marija and AnaCroatianMarijnOf the seaDutchMarikabitter, belovedCzech/Slovak (Hebrew, via Maria)MárikaBelovedHungarianMarikitbeautifulFilipinoMariloucombination of Maria and LuisaFilipinoMarilynstar of the sea, combination nameFilipinoMarinaOf the seaGreek/LatinMarinduqueplace name, island provinceFilipinoMarineOf the seaArmenianMarinelaof the seaRomanianMariniBeautiful, prettySwahiliMarinkaof the seaLatin via SlovenianMarisof the seaLatinMarisaOf the seaPortugueseMarisabelsea of God's promiseSpanishMarisabel-Ruesea + beautiful, herb of graceSpanishMarisabellabeautiful seaSpanish/ItalianMariselaof the seaSpanishMarisela-Fenof the sea + marshlandSpanish/EnglishMarisela-Joyof the sea + happinessSpanish/EnglishMarisela-Wrenof the sea + small birdSpanish/EnglishMarisennasea and golden flowermodern invented (blend of Marisol + Senna)Marisettelittle Marie, bitter seamodern invented (French-style diminutive of Marie)Marishaof the sea / lordSlavic/SanskritMarisolSea and SunSpanishMarisol-Jadesea and sun + green gemstoneSpanishMarisolesea and sunmodern invented (blend of Mar + Sol, sea and sun)MaritPearlDutchMaritescombination of Maria and TeresaFilipinoMaritonicombination of Maria and ToniFilipinoMarjaberry; form of MaryFinnishMarjanCoralPersianMarjanabitter, form of Marija/MariaHebrew via SlovenianMarjattaFinnish form of Mary, related to a Kalevala figureFinnishMarjetapearl, form of MargaretGreek via SlovenianMarjukkalittle berryFinnishMarleenBitter, star of the seaDutchMarlenastar of the seaPolishMarlenestar of the sea, high towerGermanMarlisecombination of Maria and Lisa, star of the seaGermanicMarlodriftwood, from the lakeEnglishMarlowdriftwood, remnants of a lakeEnglishMarlowe-Soldriftwood, remnants of a lake + sunEnglish/LatinMarnaliseof the sea, devoted to Godmodern invented (blend of Marna + Elise)MarnierejoiceHebrewMaroBeloved; a diminutive of MariamArmenianMarrakeshland of GodBerber (place: Marrakesh, Morocco)MarsailiPearlScottishMarsaliPearlScottishMartalady, mistress of the houseCzech/Slovak (Aramaic)MártaLady; mistressHungarianMarthalady, mistressAramaicMártiLady; mistressHungarianMartinaof Mars, warlikeCzech/Slovak (Latin)Marulyarelated to Maria, bitter/belovedBulgarian (folk variant)MarvelinemarvelousAmerican/vintageMarwaFragrant plant, sweet basilEgyptianMarybelovedHebrewMaryamBeloved, wished-for childArabicMaryanbeloved, bitter (Hebrew root); Somali form of MarySomali/ArabicMarysiabeloved, bitterPolishMashabitter, belovedRussianMassaoudathe fortunate one, blessed with luckAmazigh/BerberMassilafeminine form linked to the Massylii tribeAmazigh/BerberMatanyagift of GodHebrewMathildebattle-mightyFrenchMathimalarmoon flowerTamilMatildaBattle-mightyGermanMatildeMighty in battlePortugueseMaurastar of the sea, greatCelticMauvesoft purplish-pink colorFrench (named for the mallow flower)Maveshe who intoxicatesCelticMawarroseMalayMawuenaGod has been goodGhanaian (Ewe)MawusiIn the hands of GodGhanaian (Ewe)MaximagreatestLatinMayaWaterHebrewMayısMayTurkishMaysaGraceful walk, proud gaitArabicMayuTrue excellenceJapaneseMayumigentle, modestFilipinoMayureepeacockThaiMbashaFirstbornEast AfricanMeabhshe who intoxicatesCelticMeadowgrassy fieldEnglishMearamirth, joyCelticMeazaFair one; just oneEthiopian (Amharic)Meaza TesfayeFair one of hopeEthiopian (Amharic)Mechthildpowerful in battleGermanMedaprophetessNative American (general)Medeatied to ancient Colchis mythGeorgianMedhaIntellect; wisdomSanskritMeekgentle, humbleEnglishMeenakshifish-eyed goddess, form of ParvatiTamilMeeraOcean; devotedSanskritMegpearl; short for MargaretGreekMeganpearlIrishMeghanpearlCelticMeghanacloudTelugu/SanskritMegumiBlessing, graceJapaneseMehrangizSun-arousing, kindler of lovePersianMehrigulsun flower, flower of kindnessUzbek/PersianMehrnazSun's grace, love's gracePersianMehrsaSun-like, full of lovePersianMeiBud/Sprout/LifeJapaneseMeifengBeautiful phoenixChineseMeihuaPlum blossomChineseMeikepearl, mightyGermanMeilingBeautiful spirit; beautiful jade bellChineseMeinirtall and fair, slender maidenWelshMeinwenslender and fairWelshMeiraone who gives lightHebrewMeirongBeautiful gloryChineseMeitaldrops of dewHebrewMeixinBeautiful heartChineseMeiyingBeautiful and outstandingChineseMeiyuBeautiful jadeChineseMeklitPraise; glorificationEthiopian (Amharic)Melangellhoney angelWelshMelaniaDark, blackItalianMelanieBlack or darkGreekMelatijasmine flowerIndonesianMelesongHawaiianMeleanasong of graceHawaiianMelekalikimakaMerry Christmas (Hawaiianized phrase)HawaiianMelenaiteTongan form of MillicentTonganMelerihoney, sweetWelshMeliaplumeria flowerHawaiianMelikaQueen, like an angelPersianMelikeQueenTurkishMelinaHoney; yellowGreekMelindaGentle; honeyHungarianMelineLittle dark one; honey-coloredArmenianMelisLemon balm (herb), sweetnessTurkishMelisaHoneybee, lemon balmTurkishMelisandestrong in workFrenchMelissaHoneybeeGreekMelitahoney-sweetCroatian/GreekMelittaHoney beeHungarianMelodiesong, melodyFrenchMelodysong, tuneGreekMelpomeneTo celebrate with song and dance; muse of tragedyGreekMelurjasmine flowerMalayMelusinemermaid, water spiritFrenchMenaShort form of FilomenaItalianMengqiDream and rareChineseMengyaoDream jadeChineseMennaWish, giftEgyptianMeraudsea brightCelticMercedesMercies, graceSpanishMercycompassion, forgivenessEnglishMerelBlackbirdDutchMeretBelovedEgyptianMeriBeloved; Armenian form of MaryArmenianMeridellynof the midday, bright onemodern invented (blend of Meridian + Ellyn)MeritatenBeloved of AtenEgyptianMerjafamous, seaFinnishMerneithBeloved of NeithEgyptianMeroneshYou are chosen; sweet fragrance is yoursEthiopian (Amharic)MervatSweet spring, oasis waterEgyptianMeryemBeloved, wished-for childTurkishMeseretFoundationEthiopian (Amharic)MeskeremSeptember; new beginningEthiopian (Amharic)MetasebiyaReflective; one who contemplatesEthiopian (Amharic)Methmiloving-kindnessSinhalaMetiMy advisor; wise counselEthiopian (Amharic)Metkapearl, form of MargaretaSlovenianMetodapursuing, methodical, feminine of MetodGreek via SlovenianMetsätärforest maidenFinnishMevaFruit, sweet fruitTurkishMhairistar of the sea, greatCelticMi-hyunBeautiful virtueKoreanMi-naBeautiful and wiseKoreanMi-raeFutureKoreanMiaMine or bitterLatinMicaelaWho is like GodPortugueseMichaelawho is like GodCzech/Slovak (Hebrew)Michalinawho is like GodPolishMichelaWho is like GodItalianMichelewho is like GodFrenchMichellewho is like GodFilipinoMichikoBeautiful wisdom childJapaneseMidoriGreenJapaneseMigdalatowerHebrewMiginareturning moonNative American (general)Mihaelawho is like GodRomanianMihretMercyEthiopian (Amharic)Mikawho is like God, modern short formFilipinoMikiBeautiful princess, three treesJapaneseMilagracious, dearSlavicMiladadear, graciousCzech/Slovak (Slavic)MilagritosLittle miraclesSpanishMilagroMiracleSpanishMilagrosmiraclesFilipinoMilanaGracious; dear oneArmenianMilankadear, graciousSerbianMilburgagentle fortressAnglo-SaxonMildredgentle strengthOld EnglishMildthrythgentle strength (root of Mildred)Anglo-SaxonMilenaGracious; dear oneArmenianMilicagracious, dearSlavicMilikapititransliteration-style compound nameSamoanMiljagracious (form of Emilia/Amalia)FinnishMiljanadear, graciousSerbianMilkadear, graciousCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Milkicadear, graciousSerbianMilkyreference to the Milky Way galaxyEnglishMillaGraciousHungarianMilleGentle strength (short form of Camilla)ScandinavianMillicentstrong in workGermanicMillieGentle strengthEnglishMilojkadear, belovedSerbianMiloslavadear gloryCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Miłosławagracious gloryPolishMilouGentle strengthDutchMilušedear, graciousCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Min-ahClever and elegantKoreanMin-hyunClever virtueKoreanMin-jiClever wisdomKoreanMin-jungClever purityKoreanMin-seoClever and auspiciousKoreanMinaBeautiful vegetable/TruthJapaneseMinalfruitNative American (general)MinamiSouth, beautiful waveJapaneseMinh-Chaubright pearlVietnameseMioBeautiful cherry blossom/waterwayJapaneseMiraOcean or belovedSanskritMiraclewondrous divine eventEnglishMirandaAdmirable; WonderfulSpanishMirayMoon reflection, moonbeamTurkishMireiaform of Miren, belovedBasqueMirelaadmirable, wonderfulRomanianMirelleto admire, wonderfulFrench/ProvençalMirenBasque form of Mary, wished-for childBasqueMiriambitter/belovedHebrewMiroslavagreat glory, peace and gloryCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Mirunapeaceful, worldRomanianMisaewhite sunNative American (general)MitsukiBeautiful moonJapaneseMiuBeautiful featherJapaneseMiyuBeautiful gentleness, beautiful reasonJapaneseMiyukiBeautiful happiness, deep snowJapaneseMoanaocean, deep seaHawaiianModestamodest, moderateLatinModestyhumility, unpretentiousnessEnglishModupeI am gratefulYoruba/NigerianMohiniEnchanting; captivatingSanskritMohiraskilled, talentedUzbek/ArabicMoirastar of the sea, greatCelticMolikajasmine blossomKhmerMollystar of the sea, bitterIrishMomipearlHawaiianMomijiAutumn maple leavesJapaneseMomilaniheavenly pearlHawaiianMomokoPeach childJapaneseMonaWishes, desiresArabicMonetsurname of painter Claude MonetFrenchMonicaAdvisor, counselorItalianMonikaadvisor, counselorCzech/Slovak (Latin)Monineathroyal jewel princessKhmerMoniqueadvisorFrenchMoonstonepearly stone linked to lunar magicEnglish (gemstone)Morgreat, tallIrishMoragreatIrishMoraggreat, sunCelticMorayoI have found joyYoruba/NigerianMorenikeI have someone to pamperYoruba/NigerianMorganitesoft pink beryl gemEnglish (gemstone, named for J.P. Morgan)MoriahGod is my teacherHebrewMorriganphantom queen, great queenCelticMorwennawaves of the seaCornishMousumimonsoon season, seasonalBengaliMoyagreat, mineCelticMoyosoreI am surrounded by joyYoruba/NigerianMridulasoft, tender, gentleBengali/SanskritMuireannsea-white, sea fairCelticMuirinof the seaCelticMuirnebeloved, affectionIrishMulanMagnolia flowerChineseMullaimalarjasmine flowerTamilMunaDesire, wishArabicMuniraIlluminating, radiantArabicMunkhtuyaeternal lightMongolianMunkhzuleternal flameMongolianMusesource of artistic inspirationGreekMutMotherEgyptianMuthulakshmipearl goddess of wealthTamilMuthumalaipearl garland/mountainTamilMuthumanipearl gemTamilMutiarapearlIndonesianMwajumaBorn on FridaySwahiliMwanahawaDaughter of Eve, womanSwahiliMwanaidiFestival childSwahiliMwemaGood, kind oneSwahiliMybeautifulVietnameseMyfanwymy rare one, my precious oneWelshMyraBelovedSanskritMyroslavaglorious peaceUkrainianMyrtlemyrtle treeGreekMysaraease, comfortArabic/MalayMziasunGeorgian
Boy names starting with M
Maartenof Mars, warlikeDutchMabrukiBlessed oneSwahiliMacarioBlessedFilipinoMaddoxson of Madoc, fortunateWelshMadocfortunate; goodWelshMadsgift of GodScandinavianMaelgwnprince hound; chiefWelshMaeteeLoving-kindness, friendThaiMagnusGreatLatin/ScandinavianMahadpraiseSomali/ArabicMaheshGreat lord, another name for ShivaSanskritMahiganWolfNative American (Algonquin)MahkahEarthNative American (Sioux)MahmoudPraiseworthy, commendableEgyptian/ArabicMaiolusof MayLatinMakoaFearless one, braveHawaiianMaksimthe greatestRussianMaksymilianGreatestPolishMalachaimy messengerHebrew, biblicalMalachiMy messengerHebrewMalachitebanded green mineralGreek ('mallow,' for its green color)MalachyMy messengerIrishMalakasStrong (from creation myth)FilipinoMalaywind, breezeKhmerMalcolmservant of Saint ColumbaCelticMalikKing, rulerArabicMalindagarland bearerSinhalaMalithgarland, flower wreathSinhalaMalkamTheir kingHebrewMalkhazuncertain, warrior-associatedGeorgianMalobright pledgeBretonMalusiShepherd/caretakerZulu/XhosaMamoEndearment term, precious oneEthiopian (Amharic)MamushPrecious, dear oneEthiopian (Amharic)ManaSpiritual powerHawaiianManabuTo learn, studyJapaneseManasMind, intellectSanskritManassehCausing to forgetHebrewMandlastrength or powerZulu/XhosaManexGod is gracious (Basque form of John, from French Basque regions)BasqueManfredMan of peaceGermanManhStrong, powerfulVietnameseManikandanone with a gem-adorned neck, epithet of AyyappanTamilManikantajewel-necked, another name for AyyappaTelugu/SanskritManimarangem-like king/great oneTamilManningSon of the heroEnglishMannixLittle monkIrishManojBorn of the mind, another name for Kama, god of loveSanskritManopGood mind, good heartThaiManseTen thousand years (hurrah)KoreanMansoNamed for an ancestral Akan townAkan (Ghanaian)ManuSecond son (short form)Akan (Ghanaian)Manuchehrfrom the race of heaven; legendary kingPersianManuelGod is with usFilipinoManusGreatIrishManutaiseabirdMaoriManvirBrave-hearted, warrior of the mindPunjabiMaolmhuireDevotee of MaryIrishMaorLight, luminaryHebrewMaratbekdesired lord, wished-for leaderKazakh/UzbekMarbunclan nameBatak (North Sumatra)MarcWarlikeFrenchMarc-AntoineWarlike, pricelessFrenchMarcasWarlikeIrishMarcelyoung warriorDutchMarcelllittle warrior, dedicated to MarsHungarianMarcellusLittle warrior, young MarsLatinMarceloLittle warriorFilipinoMarchettison of MarcoItalianMarcialOf Mars, warlikeFilipinoMarcinOf Mars, warlikePolishMarcoWarlikeItalianMarcosWarlikePortugueseMarcusDedicated to MarsLatinMardavijman of the hunt; historical ruler namePersianMarejeoReturn, reference pointSwahiliMarekwarlike, dedicated to MarsCzech/SlovakMarianOf Mary, devoted to MaryPolishMariánof Mary, devoted to MaryCzech/SlovakMarijanof Mars, warlike / devoted to MaryCroatianMarinof the seaRomanianMarinoof the seaItalianMariomanly, warriorItalianMārisof the seaLatvianMariusof Mars, warlikeHungarianMariuszOf Mars, warlikePolishMarkWarlikeLatinMarkelWarlike (Basque form of Marcel/Marcus)BasqueMarkowarlike, dedicated to MarsSlavicMarkosWarlike (Basque form of Mark)BasqueMarkusDedicated to marsGermanMarlinsea fish, swift swimmerEnglishMarlonLittle falconFilipinoMarloweDriftwood; lake remnantsEnglishMarshwetland, marshlandEnglishMarstonmarsh townEnglishMartimOf Mars, warlikePortugueseMartinWarlike; Of MarsSpanishMārtiņšof Mars, warlike (form of Martin)Latvian/LatinMartonof Mars, warlikeHungarianMarushelter, shield, protectionMaoriMarvinfamous friend; also honors Marvin GayeWelshMarwansolid rock, flint stoneArabicMarzoukBlessed, prosperousEgyptian/ArabicMarzukiblessed with provisionArabic (common in Indonesia)MasaruVictory, to excelJapaneseMasatoRighteous person, correct manJapaneseMasonworker in stoneEnglishMassasoitGreat leader / sachem titleNative American (Wampanoag)Massenrelated to lordship, short form linked to MassinissaAmazigh/BerberMassimilianogreatestItalianMassimogreatestItalianMassinissatheir master / their lordAmazigh/BerberMassisTraditional Armenian name for Mount AraratArmenianMassylrelated to the Massylii tribe, ancient Numidian peopleAmazigh/BerberMatanGiftHebrewMategift of GodHungarianMateigift of GodRomanianMatějgift of GodCzechMateoGift of GodSpanishMateuszGift of GodPolishMatevžgift of God, form of MatthewHebrew via SlovenianMathisGift of GodFrenchMathivananlord of the moon, wise oneTamilMathurinGift of GodFrenchMatiasGift of GodFinnishMaticgift of God, form of MatthewSlovenianMatiuMaori form of Matthew, gift of GodMaoriMatoBearNative American (Lakota Sioux)Matsgift of GodScandinavianMatteoGift of GodItalianMatthewgift of GodHebrewMatthiasGift of godGermanMatthieugift of GodFrenchMattiGift of GodFinnishMattinWarlike (Basque form of Martin)BasqueMatyasgift of GodHungarianMatyášgift of GodCzech/SlovakMaunakeaWhite mountainHawaiianMauriceDark-skinned, MoorishFrenchMaurycyDark-skinned, MoorishPolishMaverickindependent, unbrandedEnglishMawuliGod's way; there is a GodAkan (Ghanaian)MaxamuudpraisedSomali/ArabicMaximGreatestLatinMaximethe greatestLatinMaximilianGreatestLatin/GermanMaximusGreatestLatinMaximus-Reefgreatest + coral ridgeLatin/EnglishMaxmiliángreatestCzech/SlovakMaxwellgreat streamScottishMazenRain clouds, life-giverEgyptian/ArabicMazighfree man; root word of 'Amazigh' itselfAmazigh/BerberMchumbaBeloved oneSwahiliMedhatPraise, commendationEgyptian/ArabicMeeranleader, revered saint (from Mir)Tamil (Muslim)Meeswho is like GodDutchMeghCloudSanskritMehmetPraised oneTurkishMehrankind; belonging to Mehr (sun/love)PersianMehrdadgiven by Mehr (sun/love)PersianMeinhardStrong in mindGermanMeiyappantruthful lord/fatherTamilMekonnenHe shall be establishedEthiopian (Amharic)MelakuHis angelEthiopian (Amharic)Melchiorking of lightDutchMelchorKing of lightSpanishMelesOne who returns, a redeemer figureEthiopian (Tigrinya)Melitonfrom Greek, 'honey'GeorgianMellestrength, mightDutchMeloHoneyPortugueseMenadlinked to Manad, historic dynastic nameAmazigh/BerberMendiMountainBasqueMenelauswithstanding the people's wrathGreekMenelikSon of the wise manEthiopian (Amharic)MenesHe who enduresEgyptianMenglyprosperous dragonKhmerMensahThird sonAkan (Ghanaian)Menyhertlight of the cityHungarianMenzuthe eldest, firstbornAmazigh/BerberMerabuncertain, ancient Georgian nameGeorgianMeredyddgreat lord; magnificentWelshMerenreBeloved of RaEgyptianMeridHe has helped/aidedEthiopian (Amharic)MerikareBeloved of the soul of RaEgyptianMerlinsea fortressWelshMerneptahBeloved of PtahEgyptianMerrickruler of the seaCelticMerrittBoundary gate; worthyEnglishMertBrave, manly, honestTurkishMesfinPrinceEthiopian (Amharic)MeshackWho is like Aku (adapted biblical name)East African/BiblicalMesrobVariant of Mesrop, honoring the creator of the alphabetArmenianMesropNamed for Saint Mesrop Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabetArmenianMeteora shooting starGreekMetheeWise, intelligentThaiMetinSolid, resolute, steadfastTurkishMetodějpursuing a method/pathCzech/SlovakMetodipursuing a path, methodBulgarian (Greek Methodios)MetodyFollowing a method, orderlyPolishMicahWho is like GodHebrewMichaelWho is like God?HebrewMichalwho is like GodCzech/SlovakMichałWho is like GodPolishMichaliswho is like GodGreekMichelangelowho is like God, angelItalianMichioMan on the path, road of lifeJapaneseMieszkoBear-like, or manPolishMigelWho is like God (Basque form of Michael)BasqueMiguelWho is like GodFilipinoMihawho is like GodSlovenianMihaiwho is like GodRomanianMihangelwho is like God (Welsh Michael)WelshMihranSun-like; related to the Iranian Mithra sun godArmenianMihretabMercy of the fatherEthiopian (Tigrinya)MiikaWho is like GodFinnishMikaelWho is like God (form of Michael)Ethiopian (Amharic)MikasiCoyoteNative American (Sioux)MikelWho is like God (Basque form of Michael)BasqueMikhailwho is like GodRussianMikhail Aidilwho is like God, festiveHebrew-Arabic/MalayMikkoWho is like GodFinnishMiklosvictory of the peopleHungarianMiladbirthPersianMiladindear, belovedSerbianMilangracious, dearCzech/SlovakMilendear, belovedBulgarian/SlavicMilenkodear, belovedSerbianMilesSoldierLatinMilkogracious, dearSlavicMiloSoldier or mercifulGreekMilojedear one, belovedSerbianMiloraddear joySerbianMilosgracious, mercifulGreekMilošdear, favorCzech/SlovakMiloslavdear gloryCzech/SlovakMiłoszGracious, gloryPolishMilovandear, cherishedSerbianMiltonmill townOld EnglishMilutindear, belovedSerbianMinatoHarborJapaneseMingbright; brilliantChineseMingukThe nationKoreanMingyubright universe; bright jadeChineseMingzhebright and wiseChineseMinhBright, clear, intelligentVietnameseMinhoClever and goodKoreanMinjunQuick and handsomeKoreanMinoruTo bear fruit, truthJapaneseMinseokClever stoneKoreanMinstrelmedieval musical entertainerOld FrenchMiodragsweet and dearSerbianMirazizbeloved prince, dear leaderUzbek/Persian-ArabicMirceapeace, worldRomanianMiroslavpeace and gloryCzech/SlovakMirosławPeaceful gloryPolishMislavone who thinks of gloryCroatianMkrtichBaptized; Armenian form associated with John the BaptistArmenianMladenyoung oneCroatianModestmodest, humbleUkrainian/LatinModestoModest, moderateLatinModestusModest, moderateLatinMohamedPraiseworthyEgyptian/ArabicMohanCharming, enchanting; another name for KrishnaSanskritMohitCharmed, captivated, fascinatedSanskritMoisesDrawn out of waterSpanishMokshLiberation, spiritual freedomSanskritMokuIsland, districtHawaiianMollaHe has grown rich/increasedEthiopian (Amharic)Momchilyoung man, brave youthBulgarianMonivongroyal lineage, gem kingKhmerMönkhboldeternal steelMongolianMönkhөөlittle eternal oneMongolianMontgomerymountain of the wealthy manFrench/NormanMontgomery-Valemountain of the wealthy man + valleyFrench/EnglishMontreiminister, advisorKhmerMontymountainFrenchMoonbinBright moonKoreanMordecaiWarrior, servant of MardukHebrewMosesDrawn out of waterHebrewMosesePacific form of MosesTongan/SamoanMosiFirst-bornSwahiliMoussadelivered from waterWest AfricanMovsesArmenian form of MosesArmenianMsafiriTravelerSwahiliMsikitiRelated to sacred devotionSwahiliMthunziShade/shadow (protection)ZuluMuirisDark-skinned, MoorishIrishMulatuMixed, diverseEthiopian (Amharic)MulugetaHe belongs to his lord/masterEthiopian (Amharic)Mungomy dear oneScottishMunimone who bestows favor, benefactorArabicMunirilluminating, shiningArabicMunkheternalMongolianMunsifjust, fair-mindedArabicMuntariTrusted; dependable (Ghanaian-Islamic influence)Akan (Ghanaian)Munzirone who warns, cautionsArabicMuracoWhite moonNative American (Algonquin)Murdochsea warriorScottishMusaSaved from waterArabicMuscoviteshimmering silver-gray micaNamed for Muscovy, Russia (used as window glass)Mustafachosen one, selectedArabicMusyokaOne who returnsKambaMuthuvelpearl spear, precious weaponTamilMutindaBorn during a famine or hard timesKambaMutuaTruthful, one who speaks truthKambaMvuaRainSwahiliMwangiBorn at the time of the sun/lightKikuyu/East AfricanMweziMoonSwahiliMykolavictory of the peopleUkrainianMyrddinsea fortressWelshMyroslavpeace and gloryUkrainianMzwandileOur home has grownXhosa/Zulu
Unisex names starting with M
Mabonson, divine youthWelshMaitaneBeloved (related to 'maite,' love)BasqueMakanaGiftHawaiianMakotoSincerity, truthJapaneseMalaikaAngelSwahiliMalieCalm, peacefulHawaiianMaluPeace, shelter, shadeHawaiianManaakito support, show kindness and hospitalityMaoriManaakitiato be cared for, cherishedMaoriManaiaguardian spirit figure, protectorMaoriManaolaliving spirit, power of lifeHawaiianManispirit; gem; also name of ancient prophet ManiPersianManjulabeautiful, charmingSinhala/SanskritManpreetLoving mind and heartPunjabiManuiagood fortune, blessing, cheersSamoanManumeanational bird of Samoa (tooth-billed pigeon)SamoanMardigemstone, precious stoneKhmerMarenof the seaGerman/DanishMarignyplace name meaning boundary marshFrenchMarionstar of the sea, or bitterFrenchMarleypleasant meadow near the lakeEnglishMaruthamfertile agricultural land, one of five Tamil landscapesTamilMarwoodboundary woodEnglishMatarikiPleiades star cluster, Maori New YearMaoriMatijagift of God (form of Matthew)CroatianMaxgreatestLatinMehtabMoonlightPunjabiMeredithgreat ruler, sea lordCelticMeritdeserving of reward, worthLatinMerleblackbirdFrenchMeronSweet fragrance; myrrhEthiopian (Amharic/Biblical)Merrowmermaid/merman of Irish legendIrish folkloreMontanamountainSpanish (place: Montana, USA)Morgansea-bornWelshMosssoft green plant that grows on damp surfacesEnglishMveloNatureZulu
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