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Names letter starts with M

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Metyldah mighty in battle / strength in battle Girl
Mililanie Likely an elaboration of the Hawaiian name Mililani, incorporating lani ('heaven, sky, royalty') and commonly interpreted as 'heavenly' or 'royal/heavenly one.' English, Hawaiian Girl
Mohanlal Mohan (charming/enchanter) + Lal (beloved/darling) - 'beloved enchanter' or 'charming beloved' Hindi, Sanskrit Boy
Morgan Tud Sea-born or 'sea circle' (Morgan) + 'people' / 'ruler of the people' (Tud, related to Tudor) Welsh Unisex
Mullyon Probably 'devotee/servant of John' (from Gaelic Maol Eoin); alternatively associated with a Cornish place-name Boy
Myletah A modern invented name often interpreted as a diminutive or affectionate form - roughly 'little beloved' or 'gracious' (from 'My-' + a diminutive '-letah') Girl
Madhumalathi Honey-scented jasmine ('madhu' = honey/sweet, 'malathi' = jasmine vine) Sanskrit Girl
Mahshy Probably 'moon-like' or 'related to the moon' (from Persian 'mah' = moon). Girl
Malihah Beautiful, attractive, charming; graceful Arabic Girl
Manorma Delighting the mind; charming, beautiful Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Marinas Of the sea / belonging to the sea Latin Girl
Mary-Christine Combines Mary ('bitter', 'beloved' or 'drop of the sea') and Christine ('follower of Christ') Girl
Mauz Banana (the fruit) Arabic Unisex
Mehru Beloved, affection; associated with the sun Persian Girl
Mersey boundary river; from the River Mersey in northwest England English Unisex
Million From the number 'million' - conveys abundance, great value, wealth, or aspiration English Boy
Miyabi Elegance, refinement, grace Japanese Girl
Moyosola I rejoice in wealth Yoruba Girl
Mychael Who is like God? Hebrew Boy
Machell Who is like God? Unisex
Magnar From Old Norse 'magn' meaning 'strength' or 'might'; often rendered as 'mighty' or 'mighty warrior'. Norse, Norwegian Boy
Makanie Likely a modern invented name; possibly related to Hawaiian 'Makani' meaning 'wind' or formed from 'Maka' ('eye/face') with a diminutive ending Girl
Mandaraa From Sanskrit 'Mandara' - coral tree and mythic mountain; evokes beauty, elevation, and fragrance Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Mare Variant of Mary/Maria - commonly interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved'; in English also evokes 'female horse'. Estonian Girl
Markis Of Mars; warlike, martial Boy
Martita little Marta / little lady Girl
Metilda mighty in battle Germanic Girl
Maziar From Middle Persian elements often interpreted as 'friend/companion (yar) of Mazda' - i.e., a follower or servant of Mazda (Zoroastrian deity). Persian Boy
Meldin Interpretive/modern: 'gracious protector' or 'pleasant strength' (likely invented name rather than historical meaning) English Boy
Mentor wise advisor; name of the trusted counselor of Odysseus in Greek mythology Greek Boy
Metylde mighty in battle Germanic Girl
Mililany From Hawaiian elements mili + lani, often interpreted as 'heavenly' or 'heavenly one' (gentle heaven). Hawaiian Girl
Mohe Uncertain - if derived from Arabic Mohi/Muhyi: "reviver" or "giver of life"; if from Chinese, meaning varies with the characters used Unisex
Morganah sea-born / born of the sea Welsh Girl
Mulogo Unknown - not widely attested; may be a family, place, or descriptive name Unisex
Mylford ford by a mill English Boy
Madhumalti sweet jasmine (from 'madhu' = honey/sweet + 'malti/malati' = jasmine) Hindi, Sanskrit Girl
Mahsina virtuous; beautiful; one who does good Arabic Girl
Maliibu From Malibu - 'the surf sounds loudly' / 'place where the surf makes a loud noise' (place-name linked to the sea) Unisex
manoro to show; to advise; guide Unisex
Marinde Uncertain - probably related to Miranda ('admirable, worthy of admiration') or connected to Maria ('bitter' / 'beloved' in Christian usage) Afrikaans Girl
Mary-Kristina Combination of Mary ('bitter' or 'beloved' - traditional/uncertain etymology) and Kristina ('follower of Christ'). Girl
Maveen Modern coinage - possibly 'expert' (from maven) or inspired by Maeve meaning 'intoxicating'/'she who intoxicates' English Unisex
Mehrun Derived from Persian 'Mehr' meaning 'sun', 'love', 'affection' - often interpreted as 'of Mehr' or 'sun-like/affectionate'. Persian Girl
Mertağ Likely 'brave lord' or 'brave elder' (from Turkish 'Mert' = brave + honorific/suffix 'ağ') Turkish Boy
Millo Varies by origin: 'fill/earthwork' (Hebrew) or 'gracious/dear' (Germanic/Slavic); also used as a diminutive of Emilio/Camillo. Germanic, Hebrew, Italian, Slavic, Spanish Boy
miyah Typically a modern form of Mia meaning 'mine' or 'beloved' (varies by root). In Japanese it can be associated with 'shrine/palace' or 'beautiful' depending on kanji; in Arabic it means 'waters'. Arabic, English, Japanese Girl
Moyosore I rejoice in (divine) favor / brings joy and favor Yoruba Unisex
Mychalina Who is like God? Girl
Machella Derived from Michael/Michelle - 'Who is like God?' Girl