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Names letter starts with M

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Maganhildi From elements meaning 'strength, might' + 'battle' - 'strong in battle' or 'mighty in battle' Norse Girl
Makalanie Likely 'eye of heaven' or 'heavenly eye' (from Hawaiian maka 'eye' + lani 'heaven/sky') English Girl
Manasa Mind, intellect; ‘one with a good/wise heart/mind’; also the name of a Hindu serpent goddess (Manasā) Sanskrit Girl
Marcous Dedicated to Mars; warlike Latin Boy
Markel Warlike; dedicated to the Roman god Mars Basque Boy
Marthin Derived from Latin 'Martinus' - 'of Mars', 'warlike'. Boy
Mathena gift of God Hebrew Girl
Mayteland A modern coinage meaning 'May's land' or 'from Maitland' (territory associated with May or the Maitland family). English Girl
Melantha dark flower Greek Girl
Mendy Comforter; one who comforts Hebrew Boy
Meta From Margareta - 'pearl'; alternatively related to Greek 'meta' - 'after, beyond'. Girl
Miletta Little gracious / beloved one Girl
Moeisha Living; life (associated with Aisha = "alive" or Maisha = "life") English Girl
Morein Either "little Mary" (if from Irish Máirín/Maureen) or "dark/moorish" (if from French/Late Latin Maurus) Latin Girl
Mukki From Sanskrit 'mukti' - liberation or release; diminutive/affectionate form meaning 'little liberated one' or 'freedom' Unisex
Mylar A modern/invented name associated with the Mylar polyester film; conveys ideas of sheen, durability, and a contemporary or manufactured quality; no traditional etymology. English Unisex
Madhavprasad Gift or blessing of Madhav (a name of Lord Krishna) Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Mahmoud Praised; praiseworthy Arabic Boy
Maleny Likely 'dark, black' (via Melanie) or a place-derived given name; modern/invented respelling English Girl
Manojavasini She who dwells in the mind; mind-born resident Sanskrit Girl
Marik From Mark: 'warlike, dedicated to Mars'; from Maria/Mariam: related to 'sea/bitter' (as a diminutive) Slavic Unisex
Marvel Wonder, miracle; something wonderful or astonishing English Unisex
Mauriella Diminutive feminine of Maurice - 'little Moor' or 'little dark one' (from Latin Maurus, 'Moor') Latin Girl
Mehrangis one who kindles or inspires love; love‑inspiring (also associated with the sun/affection) Persian Girl
Merriam Variant of Miriam; often interpreted as 'sea of bitterness', 'rebellious', or 'wished-for child'. Hebrew Girl
Militė ambiguous - "beloved/dear" or "soldier" Lithuanian Girl
Mitsue Varies by kanji; common interpretations include 'bright/blessing' (e.g., 光恵), 'light/inlet' (光江), or 'three bays' (三津江). Japanese Girl
Mounia wish; desire; aspiration Arabic Girl
Muttalib Seeker, requester - from the Arabic root ṭ‑l‑b (talab) meaning 'to seek' or 'to request'. Arabic Boy
Maccus Uncertain - a medieval Norse personal name or pet-form; exact meaning unknown (sometimes associated with Magnus). Boy
Magar Denotes membership in or origin from the Magar people of Nepal; a community/ethnic-name Boy
Makalany Likely 'eyes of heaven' or 'heavenly', from Hawaiian maka (eye) + lani (heaven/sky) Girl
Manasi Of the mind; thoughtful, intellectual Sanskrit Girl
Marcsseau Little warrior; 'of Mars' or 'dedicated to the god Mars' Boy
Markell Warlike; dedicated to the Roman god Mars English Boy
Marthina Derived from Martha: 'lady, mistress' (with -ina suffix, often rendered as 'little lady' or a feminized form) Girl
Mathenah gift Hebrew Girl
Mayuka Japanese feminine name; meaning varies with the kanji but commonly combines elements like 'true/reason' (真/由), 'cocoon' (繭), and 'fragrance/flower' (香/花), often interpreted as a form of 'fragrant truth' or 'true fragrance'. Japanese Girl
Melanthe dark flower Greek Girl
Mendyl comforter; one who comforts Hebrew Boy
Metah Beyond; after; transcendent Greek Girl
Milette Little beloved / little gracious one French Girl
Moema Tupi word meaning 'pleasant' or 'sweet', often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'lovely'. Girl
Moreina Brunette; dark-haired or dark-skinned Latin Girl
Mukonry unknown
Mylard gentle strength; mild and hardy English Boy
Madhavraj Compound of 'Madhav' (a name of Lord Krishna, associated with sweetness/spring) and 'raj' (king) - 'King Madhav' or 'king like Lord Krishna'. Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Mahmud Praised; praiseworthy Arabic Boy
Malgoša Diminutive of Małgorzata (Margaret) - 'pearl'. Slavic Girl
Manojendra Lord of the mind (from mano 'mind' + Indra 'lord') Indian, Sanskrit Boy