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Metildah
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Mighty in battle |
Germanic |
Girl |
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Miliani
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Generally interpreted as "beloved" or "gracious"; in Hawaiian-influenced usage it can carry a "heavenly/serene" connotation |
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Girl |
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Mogo
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No well-established meaning; likely a modern coinage, nickname, or place-derived name. Specific meanings vary by language and are not confirmed |
Japanese |
Unisex |
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Morella
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Little dark one; associated with 'dark-skinned/brunette' or 'mulberry' |
Latin |
Girl |
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Mukull
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Bud; blossom; unopened flower |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Myleah
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Modern feminine name; a variant/blend suggesting meanings associated with Malia/Maria ('beloved'/'sea of bitterness') or Leah ('weary') |
English |
Girl |
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Madhukarreddy
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Compound of Madhukar ('honeybee' or 'honey-maker' in Sanskrit) and Reddy (Telugu surname/caste name) |
Sanskrit, Telugu |
Boy |
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Mahomet
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Praiseworthy; praised |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Malialani
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From Hawaiian Malia ('calm' / form of Mary) + lani ('heaven, sky, royal'): 'heavenly/calm one'. |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Manong
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Respectful term meaning 'older brother' or an older man; used as an honorific/nickname. |
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Boy |
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Marilisse
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Blend of Maria ('beloved' or 'sea of bitterness') and Lise (from Elisabeth, 'God is my oath'); often interpreted as 'beloved of God' or 'God's promised beloved.' |
French |
Girl |
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Marwane
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From Arabic مروان (marwān), derived from 'marw' meaning 'flint' or 'quartz' - figuratively 'solid stone' or 'strong/steadfast'. |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Maurille
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Derived from Latin Maurus: 'Moor' or 'dark-skinned' |
French |
Boy |
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Mehrgan
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‘Festival of Mehr’ - connected to Mithra; Mehr means 'sun', 'love', or 'affection'. |
Persian |
Boy |
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Merrilie
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cheerful, merry, pleasant |
English |
Girl |
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Milla-Grace
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Gracious, beloved - combining 'Milla' (dear/gracious) and 'Grace' (favor) |
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Girl |
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Mitsumi
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Varies by kanji; commonly interpreted as combinations like 'beautiful light', 'three beauties', or 'shining sea' (from elements mitsu = 'light/three/other kanji' and mi = 'beauty/sea/fruit'). |
Japanese |
Girl |
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Moushumi
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seasonal; of the season; relating to the monsoon |
Bengali |
Girl |
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Mwadi
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Generally associated with birth/child - commonly understood to mean 'born' or 'child' and by extension 'beloved' or 'gift' in some usages. |
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Girl |
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Macfield
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son of the field / from the open land |
English, Scottish |
Boy |
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Maggey
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Diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl' |
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Girl |
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Makaliah
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A modern elaboration without a single traditional meaning; often seen as a blend of Malia (Hawaiian form of Maria/Mary) with the theophoric suffix -iah and sometimes interpreted loosely as 'beloved of God' or a Maria/Mary-related form. |
English |
Girl |
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Manawah
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heart; breath; moment; time |
Polynesian |
Unisex |
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Mardan
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Manly; masculine; "men" (from Persian mard, meaning 'man') |
Persian |
Boy |
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Marketta
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pearl |
Finnish |
Girl |
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Martie
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Diminutive of Martin ('of Mars') or Martha ('lady, mistress') |
English |
Unisex |
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Mathias
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gift of God |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mazan
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From Arabic roots referring to rain-bearing clouds or one who brings rain |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Melborne
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Mill stream / from the mill by the stream |
English |
Boy |
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Menhalom
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Probably 'from a dream' or 'dreamer'; may also evoke comfort/peace if influenced by Menachem or Shalom. |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Metilde
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Mighty in battle |
Germanic |
Girl |
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Milica
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Beloved, gracious; lit. "little beloved" (diminutive) |
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Girl |
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Mogul
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Powerful ruler or influential person; derived from the Mughal (Mongol) dynasty |
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Boy |
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Morellah
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Little dark one; dark-haired or from the moor |
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Girl |
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Mukunda
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Giver of liberation; one who grants moksha (liberation/salvation); an epithet of Krishna/Vishnu |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mylei
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No established historical meaning; possibly interpreted as "my lei" (lei = Hawaiian garland/symbol of affection) or seen as a variant of Miley with connotations of pleasantness/smiling |
English |
Girl |
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Madhukrishna
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Compound of 'Madhu' (honey, sweet) and 'Krishna' (the deity) - 'sweet/honey-like Krishna' or 'beloved Krishna'. |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mahoto
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Meaning not well-documented or uncertain |
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Boy |
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Malicia
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Likely 'noble' (as a variant of Alicia); alternative association with Spanish 'malice'. |
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Girl |
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Manorama Bai
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Delightful; pleasing to the mind; charming, beautiful |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Marilla-Grace
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Combines Marilla ('little Mary' / 'bitter' or 'beloved') and Grace ('grace, favor, blessing') |
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Girl |
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Marxen
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Patronymic meaning 'son or descendant of Marx' (Marx = form of Mark/Marcus) |
German |
Boy |
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Maurilynn
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Blend of 'Mauri' (from Latin Maurus, 'Moor' or 'dark') and 'Lynn' ('lake' or 'waterfall') - roughly 'dark one of the lake' or 'Moorish lake'. |
English |
Girl |
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Mehri
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Affectionate, loving; derived from Mehr meaning 'love' or 'sun' (Mithra). |
Persian |
Girl |
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Merrilye
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Merry, joyful, cheerful |
English |
Girl |
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Milla-Jane
|
Combines Milla (gracious, dear/beloved) and Jane (God is gracious) - roughly 'gracious/beloved one' or 'God's gracious beloved.' |
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Girl |
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Mitsuo
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Shining/bright man (or 'threefold man' depending on kanji) |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Moussa
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Arabic form of Moses; traditionally understood as 'drawn out (of the water)' |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Mwambu
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Likely 'rock' or 'stone' - connotes strength, solidity, steadiness |
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Boy |
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Macghee
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son of Aodh - descendant of Aodh; Aodh means 'fire' and is often Anglicized as Hugh |
Irish, Scottish Gaelic |
Boy |
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