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Methena
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From the ancient Greek place name Methone - broadly 'of Methone' or 'from the sea/harbor' (exact original meaning uncertain). |
Greek |
Girl |
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Mili
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From Slavic root 'mil' meaning 'dear, gracious'; in South Asia often a pet form and in Hindi can be associated with 'meeting'. |
Slavic |
Girl |
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Moesen
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Probably a patronymic/surname-derived name meaning 'son/descendant of Moes' or associated with Moses; exact origin uncertain. |
Dutch, Germanic |
Boy |
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Morela
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Associated with 'apricot' in Polish; also linked to roots meaning 'Moor' or 'dark/black' in Romance languages |
Italian, Polish, Spanish |
Girl |
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Muktananda
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bliss of liberation (mukta = liberated, ananda = bliss) |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mylbrough
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Mill borough / mill town |
English |
Unisex |
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Madhavulu
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Form of Madhava - an epithet of Lord Krishna/Vishnu; literally 'descendant of Madhu' or associated with sweetness (honey). |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mahmuudh
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praised; praiseworthy |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Malgosha
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pearl (diminutive - little pearl) |
Polish |
Girl |
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Manojit
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Conqueror of the mind; one who has mastered the mind/heart |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Marildi
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Not well established; likely connected to Maria (traditionally rendered as 'bitter' or 'beloved') or to name elements meaning 'battle' if linked to Marilda; overall meaning uncertain |
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Girl |
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Marvena
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Feminine form of Marvin/Mervyn; possibly 'famous friend' (Old English) or 'sea hill' (Welsh). |
English |
Girl |
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Maurik
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Derived from Mauricius/Maurice - 'dark-skinned' or 'Moor' (historically), also used as a Dutch given name/place name |
Dutch |
Boy |
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Mehray
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From Persian 'Mehr' (sun, love, affection) combined with 'ay' (moon/shine) - broadly 'sun-like', 'radiant', or 'affectionate/bright'. |
Persian |
Girl |
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Merriell
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Variant of Merrill/Meriel; commonly interpreted as 'bright sea' or related to 'boundary/pleasant stream' (precise meaning uncertain) |
English |
Unisex |
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Miliyah
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A modern variant of Malia/Maliyah; associated meanings include 'bitter' (from Maria) or 'exalted/beautiful/beloved' depending on the root |
English, Hebrew |
Girl |
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Mitsuhiro
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Varies by kanji; commonly combines mitsu (三/光/充 - 'three'/'light'/'abundant') + hiro (広/弘/浩/裕 - 'wide'/'vast'/'generous'), e.g. 'bright and generous' or 'threefold abundance'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Mouniya
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Silent; one who observes or embodies silence; peaceful |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Muyiwa
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One whose coming brings joy; 'my arrival brings joy' or 'brought to joy'. |
Yoruba |
Unisex |
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Macdougall
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son of Dougal - Dougal from Gaelic dubh-ghall meaning 'dark/black stranger' or 'dark foreigner' |
Scottish Gaelic |
Boy |
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Magdala
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From Magdala - 'tower' or 'tower-town'; often associated with Mary Magdalene. |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Makalee
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Who is like God? |
English |
Girl |
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Manauia
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Blessed; good luck, prosperity - a term used for congratulations/good wishes. |
Polynesian |
Unisex |
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Marcya
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Dedicated to Mars; warlike |
Latin |
Girl |
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Markeshia
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Feminine form related to Mark/Marquis; loosely 'dedicated to Mars' or 'of the ruler'. |
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Girl |
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Marti
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Derived from Martinus - 'of Mars' (the Roman god of war) |
Catalan, Latin |
Unisex |
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Mathes
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gift of God |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mayuri
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Peahen; female peacock |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Melany
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Derived from Greek melania meaning 'black, dark' |
Greek |
Girl |
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Menelaus
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From Greek elements meaning 'steadfast/withstanding' + 'people' - roughly 'steadfast among the people' or 'with the people'. |
Greek |
Boy |
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Methina
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Wise; intelligent |
Thai |
Girl |
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Mili-Lani
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Approximately 'heavenly Mili' or 'gentle one of the heavens' - a compound of a diminutive and 'lani' meaning 'heaven/sky'. |
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Girl |
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Moeshe
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Drawn out (of the water) |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Morelah
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Unclear; no single established meaning. Could be related to Morella (associations include 'dark' from Latin Maurus or place/name roots in Romance languages) or simply a melodic invented name |
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Girl |
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Mukti
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Liberation; release; spiritual salvation |
Hindi, Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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Mylca
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Likely 'queen' (Hebrew) or 'dear/gracious' (Slavic) |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Madhia
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Arabic: 'praiseworthy'; Sanskrit/Hindi: related to 'madhu' meaning 'honey, sweet' (occasionally linked to 'madhya' meaning 'middle'). |
Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Mahnaaz
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Beauty or charm of the moon |
Persian |
Girl |
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Malgośka
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pearl |
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Girl |
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Manojitha
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Conquered by the mind; one who has mastered the mind |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Marilia
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Derived from Maria - commonly interpreted as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child' (from Hebrew Miryam); sometimes associated with 'lily' when linked to Lília; used as a poetic/literary form |
Portuguese |
Girl |
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Marvienne
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Feminine form of Marvin - associated with Old Welsh roots meaning 'sea friend' or 'sea hill'. |
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Girl |
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Maurike
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Diminutive of Maurice - 'little Maurice'; ultimately from Latin meaning 'Moor' or 'dark-skinned'. |
Dutch |
Boy |
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Mehrbakhsh
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Gift of Mehr - bestowed by Mehr (the sun/deity Mithra); 'given by love/sun'. |
Hindi, Persian |
Boy |
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Merrielle
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Likely 'pleasant, cheerful' (from 'merry'); alternatively, if linked to Muriel, 'bright sea'. |
English, French |
Girl |
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Miljana
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Dear, gracious; beloved |
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Girl |
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Mitsuhisa
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Varies by kanji; commonly 'mitsu' = light/bright/three and 'hisa' = long-lasting/eternal - often interpreted as 'everlasting light' or 'long-lasting radiance.' |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Mount
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Hill or mountain; (verb) to climb or ascend |
English |
Unisex |
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muze
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Inspiration; a source of artistic or creative inspiration |
English |
Girl |
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Mace
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Derived from the word 'mace' - a club or spice - or from the surname Macé; suggests strength, protection; also used as a short form of Mason. |
English |
Boy |
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