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Mahlegha
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Moon-like; moon-faced; beautiful like the moon |
Persian |
Girl |
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Makynly
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Inspired by McKinley: 'son of the fair warrior' / 'fair-haired hero' (modern surname-style given name interpretation) |
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Unisex |
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Manmatha
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Name of the Hindu god of love (Kamadeva); roughly 'one who excites/enchants the mind'. |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mariane
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Combination of Maria ('bitter' or 'beloved') and Anne ('grace') - often interpreted as 'bitter grace' or 'beloved grace'. |
English, French |
Girl |
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Marna
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Probably 'of the sea' (from Latin marinus); also used as a diminutive/variant of Marnie |
English |
Girl |
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Maryjoh
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Combination of Mary ('sea/bitter' or 'beloved') and Jo ('Yahweh is gracious'); roughly 'beloved/gracious'. |
English |
Girl |
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Mauleah
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No single traditional meaning; often treated as a modern variant blending Malia (related to Mary) and Leah (Hebrew: "weary" or "delicate"). |
English |
Girl |
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Meditrina
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associated with healing/medicine; 'she who heals' |
Latin |
Girl |
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Melisenda
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From Germanic elements meaning 'work' and 'strength' - broadly 'industrious, strong'. |
Germanic |
Girl |
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Merilyn
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Variant of Marilyn - from Mary (Hebrew Miryam: variously interpreted as 'sea of bitterness', 'rebellion', or 'beloved') with the modern suffix -lyn |
English |
Girl |
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Micki
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Who is like God? |
French |
Unisex |
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Minnah
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Often a diminutive of Wilhelmina ('resolute protector') or, in Semitic/Persian contexts, related to 'gift/grace' or 'azure/enamel' depending on origin. |
Arabic, Germanic, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Monchah
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No established standalone meaning; if derived from Monica, often associated with 'advisor' or 'to advise' (from Latin monēre) |
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Girl |
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Mortan
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Probably 'town on the moor' (Morton) or, if related to Morten/Martin, 'of Mars; warlike' |
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Boy |
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Murvan
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Likely a variant of Marwan meaning "flint" or "solid stone", or a Celtic/Breton name element related to the sea |
Celtic |
Boy |
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Mynkah
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If derived from Micah: 'Who is like God?'; if linked to Minka/Minah: diminutive roots implying 'beloved' or tied to forms of Wilhelmina meaning 'resolute protector' |
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Unisex |
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maenon
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stone / stone-related (probable) |
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Boy |
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Maise
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Pearl (little pearl) |
Scottish |
Girl |
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Mamou
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Diminutive of Mamadou - ultimately from Arabic Muhammad meaning "praised" or "praiseworthy". |
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Boy |
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Marcelyn
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Derived from Marcus - 'dedicated to Mars' or 'warlike'; a diminutive/variant often interpreted as 'little warrior'. |
Latin |
Girl |
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Markees
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Modern variant of Marquis/Mark - 'dedicated to Mars; warlike' or 'nobleman' |
English |
Boy |
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Mashkoor
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Thankful, appreciated; praised |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Maylana
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Probably a modern blend meaning "born in May" or combining senses of May (spring/Maia) + Lana (light/calm/precious) |
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Girl |
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Meleik
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Varies by origin - 'king' (Arabic/Hebrew) or 'angel' (Turkish/Arabic form) |
Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish |
Unisex |
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Michika
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Varies by kanji; commonly combines 'michi' (path/way) or 'mi' (beauty/fruit) with 'ka' (flower/fragrance/excellent) - e.g. 'path + fragrance' or 'beautiful + flower'. |
Japanese |
Girl |
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Mingma Bhote
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Traditional Himalayan/Tibetan given name used by Sherpa/Bhote communities. Literal interpretations vary by dialect and context; commonly associated with birth‑naming customs and often linked to notions of brightness/clarity or being born on a particular day. |
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Unisex |
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Moisei
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Derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, traditionally 'drawn out [of the water]' (Moses). |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Muirgen
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sea-born (born of the sea) |
Irish |
Girl |
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Mythilynn
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A modern invented name combining 'myth' (legend, story) with 'lynn' (lake/pond) - roughly 'mythical lake' or 'legendary pool'. |
English |
Girl |
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Maddalyn
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From Magdala; 'of the tower' or 'woman from Magdala' |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Mahlen
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Likely from Hebrew Mahlon, traditionally rendered as 'sickly' or 'afflicted'; in modern use the meaning is often treated as uncertain or neutral. |
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Boy |
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Mal
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A short form whose meaning depends on the source name: 'devotee of Saint Columba' (from Malcolm) or 'my messenger' (from Malachi). |
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Boy |
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Manmayi
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Filled with mind/heart; mindful, devoted or absorbed in thought |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Marianne
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Combination of Mary and Anne - often interpreted as 'beloved/grace' or 'bitter grace' |
French, Latin |
Girl |
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Marnah
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Modern elaboration often associated with 'of the sea' (from Marina) or as a variant of Marna with connotations of joy/rejoicing |
English |
Girl |
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Maryk
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Diminutive/variant of Mark (from Latin Marcus, 'of Mars') or of Mary (from Hebrew Miryam); can be interpreted as 'little Mark' or 'little Mary' |
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Boy |
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Maulee
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Crown, topknot; an epithet used reverentially for deities |
Hindi, Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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Medlon
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Unknown/unclear |
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Unisex |
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Melisende
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From Germanic elements meaning roughly 'work/industrious' (amal) + 'strength' - 'industrious strength' or 'strong worker'. |
French |
Girl |
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Merilyna
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A modern elaboration of Marilyn/Mary; generally associated with meanings tied to Mary such as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.' |
English |
Girl |
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Mickie
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Diminutive of Michael/Michelle, meaning "Who is like God?" |
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Unisex |
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Minne
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From Middle Dutch 'minne' = 'love' → 'beloved'; alternatively a diminutive of Wilhelmina ('resolute protector') |
Dutch, English |
Girl |
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Mondli
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patient; one who endures |
Nguni |
Boy |
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Morten
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From Latin Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike". |
Scandinavian |
Boy |
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Murven
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Likely related to Gaelic elements meaning 'sea' or 'hill' - often rendered as 'sea hill' or 'sea‑born' |
Irish (Gaelic), Scottish |
Unisex |
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Mynna
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Variant of Mina/Minna. Possible meanings: 'resolute protector' (from Wilhelmina) or 'azure/enamel' or 'harbor' (from Persian/Arabic); also evocative of the myna bird |
Persian |
Girl |
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Maeola
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Blend of Mae (May/pearl) + ola (life/wealth) - roughly "beloved life" or "pearl of life" |
English |
Girl |
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Maishah
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Life; living (Swahili). In related Arabic forms, can connote a graceful, proud gait. |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Mampe
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No well-documented meaning available |
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Marcenia
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Probably 'dedicated to Mars' - i.e., 'warlike' or 'of Mars'. |
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Girl |
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