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Names letter starts with M

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Meyna Likely a modern or regional variant of names such as Mena/Meena/Mina. Meanings vary by origin but commonly relate to 'beloved' or 'precious'; in Sanskrit 'meena' can mean 'fish'; in Persian 'mina' can mean 'enamel' or 'azure'. Arabic, English, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit Girl
Milita Beloved, gracious Slavic Girl
Mohombi likely "gift" or "God's gift" (from Bantu/Lingala roots) Boy
Morgaynah Related to Morgan/Morgana: 'sea-born' or 'bright sea' Cornish Girl
Mundan Tonsure; head‑shaving - 'shaven' or 'tonsured', associated with the Hindu mundan ceremony. Hindi, Sanskrit Boy
Myliliania an invented form meaning 'my' lily or beloved lily (derived from Liliana) Girl
Madhusha Sweet like honey; honeyed Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Mahtob moonlight; 'shining like the moon' Persian Girl
Maliny Likely 'raspberry' (from Slavic malina); alternatively linked to Sanskrit Malini meaning 'garlanded' or 'fragrant'. Slavic Girl
Manshika Derived from Sanskrit manas ('mind' or 'heart'); generally interpreted as 'one of the mind/heart' - thoughtful, intelligent, or heartfelt. Hindi, Sanskrit Girl
Marinus of the sea; marine Latin, Spanish Boy
Maryami Form of Maryam/Miriam - traditionally interpreted as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child' (also historically linked to 'bitter'); associated with the Virgin Mary Girl
Maxemillian Derived from 'Maximus', meaning 'greatest' Latin Boy
Mei-Hsing Likely "beautiful star" (美星); can also mean "beautiful joy/fortune/prosperity" depending on the second character Chinese Girl
Meryam Variant of Miriam/Maryam - commonly interpreted as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child' (also associated with 'rebellion') Hebrew Girl
Miloud born; ‘newborn’ - often associated with being born on the Prophet Muhammad's birthday (Mawlid) Arabic Boy
Miyuu Often written with kanji for 'beauty' (美) plus characters meaning 'gentleness/superiority/connection' (e.g., 優) - commonly interpreted as 'beautiful and gentle.' Japanese Girl
Mozhdah good news; glad tidings Persian Girl
Mykaiah Derived from Micah/Micaiah, meaning 'Who is like God?' Girl
Macinley Derived from 'son of Finlay' - 'son of the fair-haired hero' (fair warrior) Unisex
Magnoleah A modern blend suggesting the beauty of the magnolia flower + Leah (Hebrew: delicate/weary) - "delicate magnolia" or "magnolia's grace". English Girl
Makas Uncertain; possible meanings include 'greatest' (via Maxim/Maksim), 'blessed' (via Makarios), or 'eye/face' (via Hawaiian 'maka') Boy
Mandeville from the 'great estate' or 'great town' Boy
Mareeco Likely a modern invented name; commonly interpreted as 'of the sea' (from Latin mare) or linked to 'dedicated to Mars' (Marcus) - i.e., 'sea-born' or 'warrior'. Unisex
Markkytah Contemporary feminine form related to Mark - broadly 'warlike' or 'dedicated to the god Mars' English Girl
Martyka Warlike or dedicated to Mars (feminine form of Martin/Martina) Girl
Matope Literally 'mud' or 'clay'; can suggest earth, soil, or humble origins Unisex
Mccaulaeah Derived from Gaelic Mac Amhlaoibh meaning 'son/descendant of Amhlaoibh (Olaf)'; used as a feminine given name, interpreted as 'descendant of Olaf' Irish, Scottish Gaelic Girl
Meleager Name of a mythological Greek hero (leader of the Calydonian boar hunt); original etymological meaning is uncertain. Greek Boy
Meralina Graceful or tender gazelle; 'little deer' Girl
Meynah Likely a variant of Mina, often understood as 'enamel' or 'azure/blue' in Persian contexts Arabic, Persian Girl
Militah Possibly 'beloved' (from Slavic root mil-) or related to 'soldier/warrior' (from Latin militia) Girl
Mohomet praiseworthy, praised Arabic, French Boy
Morgayne Sea-born (from Old Welsh 'mor' meaning sea; sometimes interpreted as 'sea defender') Celtic, Welsh Unisex
Mundana Of the world; worldly (also related to Latin meaning ‘clean’) Latin Girl
Mylilianiah Derived from Liliana/Lillian: 'lily' (flower); can be interpreted as an affectionate 'my little lily'. Girl
Madhusmita sweet smile; honey-like smile Sanskrit Girl
Mahul Likely 'fragrant' or 'associated with the mahua tree/flower' Indian Boy
Malisia Likely "honeybee" (from Greek Melissa) English Girl
Manshu Likely "pleasant/joyful mind" or "one who brings happiness to the mind" (derived from man- 'mind' + -shu/related element) Indian Boy
Marinusha Diminutive of Marina - 'of the sea' or 'little Marina'. Girl
Maryamn Variant of Maryam/Miriam - traditionally associated with "bitter"; also interpreted as "beloved" or "drop of the sea" Hebrew Girl
Maxette Feminine diminutive of 'Max'; from Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest' Girl
Mei Hwa Commonly 'plum blossom' (梅花); can also mean 'beautiful flower' or 'beautiful China' depending on characters (e.g., 梅花, 美花, 美华). Chinese Girl
Meryem Beloved (original meaning uncertain; also interpreted as 'bitter' or 'sea of sorrow') Hebrew Girl
Miloudi "born"; often associated with being born around the Prophet Muhammad's birthday (Mawlid) Arabic Boy
Mizbah Arabic: "lamp, light, beacon"; Hebrew: "altar" Arabic, Hebrew Boy
Mozhde good news; glad tidings Persian Girl
Mykailia Feminine form of Michael, meaning "Who is like God?" Girl
Macka Diminutive/pet form of 'Mac' - from Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son of'; often used as 'little Mac' or a familiar nickname English, Irish Unisex