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Micke
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Minkabh
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No established historical meaning; modern invention. Can be interpreted loosely as a coined compound suggesting a 'thoughtful protector' or 'gentle guardian.' |
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Unisex |
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Monch
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Nickname form of Ramón or derived from German 'Mönch' meaning 'monk' |
Filipino |
Boy |
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Morse
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Derived from Maurice, meaning 'dark-skinned, Moor' (originally a personal name); used as a family name |
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Boy |
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Murtelle
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possibly 'myrtle' (the evergreen shrub) or, if related to Muriel, 'bright sea' (uncertain) |
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Girl |
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Myngan
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Beautiful silver (Mỹ = beautiful; Ngân = silver, also 'melodious') |
Vietnamese |
Girl |
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Maelynne
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A modern blended name - commonly read as 'Mae (May) + Lynn (lake)', often interpreted as 'beloved' or, if tied to Maël, 'little chief/prince' |
English, Irish |
Girl |
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Mairon
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Tolkien usage: 'admirable' or 'esteemed' (associated with Sauron's earlier name); alternatively treated as a variant of Marion/Myron with meanings linked to 'beloved' or classical Greek 'myron' roots |
French |
Boy |
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Mammotty
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A Malayalam pet form of Muhammad - essentially 'little Muhammad' or 'son of Muhammad' |
Malayalam |
Boy |
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Marcellius
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Little Marcus; 'young/little warrior' (derived from Mars, the Roman god of war) |
Latin |
Boy |
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Markay
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Derived from 'Mark' (from Latin Marcus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' or 'warlike') with the suffix 'Kay'; generally interpreted as 'related to Mark' or 'warlike' |
English |
Unisex |
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Mashama
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Uncertain; possibly linked to Maria/Miriam ('bitter' or 'beloved') or interpreted in some African/Swahili contexts as 'blessing' or 'good fortune'. |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Maykol
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Who is like God? |
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Boy |
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Meleanna
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Likely "song of grace" or "graceful song" (blend of Mele + Anna). |
English |
Girl |
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Michihiko
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Commonly from 'michi' (道) meaning 'way, path' + 'hiko' (彦) meaning 'boy, prince' - 'boy/man of the way' (meaning varies with kanji). |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Minghao
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Bright/clear (míng) + vast/grand (hào) |
Chinese |
Boy |
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Moir
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Originally a surname meaning either 'great' or 'from the moor' |
English, Scottish |
Boy |
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Muireann
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sea-white (sea-fair / sea-born) |
Irish |
Girl |
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Mythily
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Of Mithila; a traditional name of Sita - 'princess of Mithila'. |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Maddalena
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From Magdala; 'of Magdala' (Migdal = 'tower') |
Italian |
Girl |
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Mahlee
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Most commonly associated with 'jasmine' (Thai); alternatively 'gardener' or 'flower-seller' (Sanskrit) |
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Girl |
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Makynlie
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No established historical meaning; commonly interpreted as a modern respelling of McKinley and thus associated with the Gaelic root Fionnlagh ('fair warrior'/'fair hero'), or understood simply as a contemporary stylistic name |
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Unisex |
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Manly
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manly; masculine, like a man |
English |
Boy |
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Marianda
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Blend of Maria ('beloved'/'bitter') and Ana ('grace') - 'beloved grace'. |
Latin, Spanish |
Girl |
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Marmyon
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Occupational name meaning "kitchen boy" or "scullion" (kitchen servant) |
French |
Boy |
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Maryjoe
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Combination of Mary ('beloved' or 'bitter') and Joe ('he will add'/'God will increase') - roughly 'beloved; God will increase.' |
English |
Girl |
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Maulea
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Perpetual joy; always joyful |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Medini
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Earth; land; soil |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Melise
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honeybee |
Greek |
Girl |
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Merill
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Surname-derived; possibly 'pleasant hill' (Old English) or, as a variant of Muriel, 'bright/sea-bright'. |
English |
Unisex |
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Mickey
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Minna
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Diminutive of Wilhelmina - 'resolute protector'; sometimes associated with 'love'. |
Germanic |
Girl |
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Moncha
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Pet form of Mónica ('unique, solitary') or Ramona ('wise protector'). |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Mort
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Short form of Mortimer or Morton - associated with 'dead' (Old French mort) or 'town on the moor' (Old English mor + tun). |
English |
Boy |
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Murtl
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Likely 'myrtle' (the evergreen shrub, symbolizing love and prosperity); alternatively linked to Muriel meaning 'sea‑bright'. |
English |
Girl |
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Mynh
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bright, clear, intelligent |
Vietnamese |
Unisex |
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Maeng
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Eldest; first-born (derived from the Chinese character 孟) |
Korean |
Unisex |
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Maisa
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Arabic: 'walking with a proud, graceful gait'; Finnish: diminutive of Maria (associated with Maria's meanings such as 'bitter' or 'beloved'). |
Arabic, Brazilian, Finnish, Portuguese |
Girl |
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Mamoru
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to protect; guardian |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Marcelo
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Little/young warrior; 'warlike' (associated with the god Mars) |
Latin |
Boy |
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Markea
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Feminine form/variant of Mark - 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars' |
English |
Girl |
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Mashela
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Uncertain / not widely attested. Likely functions as a family or clan name rather than a transparent lexical meaning |
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Unisex |
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Maylan
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Blend of 'May' (the month or blossom) + 'Lan' (orchid in Vietnamese) - 'May's blossom' or 'orchid of May'; generally evokes spring/flowering |
English |
Girl |
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Meleesa
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honeybee |
Greek |
Girl |
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Michihiro
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Varies by kanji; commonly 'michi' (path, way) + 'hiro' (broad, wide, generous) - roughly 'broad path' or 'wide way'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Minghui
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Bright and wise (明 'bright' + 慧 'wise') |
Chinese |
Unisex |
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Moise
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Drawn out of the water |
Hebrew, Romanian |
Boy |
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Muirenn
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Sea-born; 'belonging to the sea' (from muir 'sea' + suffix) |
Irish, Irish (Gaelic) |
Girl |
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Mythilya
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From Mithila (ancient kingdom); 'Maithili' - associated with Sita |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Maddalene
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'of Magdala' - originally indicating a person from Magdala; from Hebrew migdal 'tower' |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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