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Names letter starts with M

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Maghann Likely "pearl" (derived from Margaret); may also be a Gaelic-influenced spelling of Meghan/Megan Girl
Makan place; dwelling; abode Arabic, Persian Boy
Mandala "Circle"; a sacred geometric diagram representing the universe, spiritual wholeness or center. Sanskrit Unisex
Mardie Diminutive of Martha ('lady') or derived from French 'Mardi' ('Tuesday') English Girl
Markieshia Modern elaboration of Mark/Marquis - loosely 'warlike' (from Marcus/Mark) or evoking 'noble/title' (from Marquis) Girl
Martinien Belonging to Martin; derived from Mars - 'of Mars' or 'warlike' French Boy
Matholwch Uncertain; likely Brythonic in origin. Possibly from elements meaning 'good/fortunate' and a term for 'leader' or 'host', loosely interpreted as 'good/fortunate ruler'. Welsh Boy
Mazelle Fortunate; 'luck' or 'good fortune' (from Hebrew 'mazel') Girl
Melchoir Likely 'king of light' (from Hebrew elements malkî 'my king' + ôr 'light') Hebrew Boy
Menora Lamp; light (from Hebrew 'menorah' - candelabrum) Hebrew Girl
Meturato No established meaning; likely a created name with no attested etymology. Boy
Mililanee Heavenly; 'little heavenly one' (from Lani = heaven/sky) Hawaiian Girl
Mohamet Praiseworthy; 'the praised one' Arabic Boy
Morey Diminutive or variant of Maurice meaning 'dark-skinned, Moor' or derived from Murray/Moray meaning 'from Moray/sea region'. English Boy
Mulgah Possibly 'summit' or 'hilltop' if derived from Gaelic; otherwise meaning unknown
Myler Surname-based name likely meaning 'miller' or 'associated with a mill'; may also reflect variant family names English, Irish Boy
Madhulipi Sweet writing; honeyed script Sanskrit Girl
Mahruk Moon-faced; having a beautiful face (like the moon) Persian Girl
Malieka queen, ruler Arabic Girl
Manorama Mohapatra Manorama: 'pleasing, charming, beautiful'. Mohapatra: a hereditary Odia/Sanskrit surname meaning a high-ranking or notable family/official (often rendered Mahapatra). Indian Girl
Marilysa Blend meaning roughly 'beloved lily' (Maria = beloved/sea of bitterness; Lysa/Lisa = lily or short for Elizabeth 'God is my oath'). French Girl
Mary Lou From Mary ('bitter'/'beloved'/'wished-for child') and Lou ('famous/renowned warrior') - roughly 'beloved, famed warrior'. French, Hebrew Girl
Maurizius Derived from Mauritius/Maurus, meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moor" Latin Boy
Mehrnoush Sweetness of the sun; beloved of the sun (Mehr 'sun/love' + nush 'sweet/delight') Persian Girl
mersaydes mercy, mercies (referring to the Virgin Mary) Spanish Girl
Millicent strong in work; industrious French Girl
Mitulkumar Compound of Mitul (meaning 'measured, moderate; friendly') and Kumar ('son, prince') - roughly 'Mitul's son' or 'prince/son named Mitul'. Indian Boy
Moyin From Yoruba, meaning 'to be praised' or 'worthy of praise' (often a short form of longer praise names) Yoruba Unisex
myanna A modern blend of Mia and Anna; Mia (from Maria: 'sea', 'bitter', or 'wished-for') + Anna (Hebrew: 'grace') - often interpreted as 'beloved grace' or 'graceful' English Girl
Machara Unknown; if Gaelic-derived, may imply 'descendant of Harra/Carra' but no established meaning is documented Irish Unisex
Magic Relating to magic, enchantment, or supernatural power English Unisex
Makana gift Hawaiian Unisex
Mandalyn A modern blend of Amanda ('worthy of love' or 'lovable') and Lynn ('lake' or 'water'); generally interpreted as 'worthy of love' or 'lovable'. English Girl
Mardin From the city of Mardin; etymology uncertain - often interpreted as 'fortress' or 'high place' (possible Aramaic/Syriac origin) Boy
Markiesia Probably 'dedicated to Mars' (if from Marcus) or 'noble / of a marquis' (if influenced by marquise). Girl
Martino Of Mars; warlike; dedicated to the Roman god Mars Latin, Spanish Boy
Mathonwy Name of a legendary Welsh king; exact meaning uncertain - possibly derived from Old Welsh element 'math' (good) or linked to Proto‑Celtic roots; associated with rulership and magic. Welsh Boy
Mazen cloud that brings rain; rain‑bringer Arabic Boy
Melcia Related to 'honey' or 'honeybee'; connotes sweetness Greek Girl
Menorah Lamp; candelabrum; light Hebrew Girl
Metyld Mighty/strength in battle Girl
Mililaney A modern invented name; likely 'gracious/pleasant' (from Mila) combined with 'bright/young' (from Laney) - roughly 'gracious and bright' (possible meaning) Girl
Mohan Enchanting, charming, attractive; 'one who attracts' - often an epithet of Lord Krishna Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Morfran “sea-crow” or “sea-raven” (from Welsh mor = sea + fran = crow/raven) Welsh Boy
Mulkraj ruler or king of the nation Indian, Punjabi Boy
Myles Likely 'soldier' (Latin); also associated with 'mild' or 'merciful' from Germanic roots English Boy
Madhulita Sweet as honey; filled with sweetness Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Mahrukh Moon-faced; beautiful like the moon Persian Girl
Malieke "little queen" (diminutive of Malika, meaning "queen") Dutch Girl
Manoranjanah One who delights or pleases the mind; delightful, entertaining Sanskrit Girl