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Mahadev
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'Great God' - an epithet of Lord Shiva |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Makbeth
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From Gaelic Mac Beatha/Mac Bethad, meaning "son of life" |
Scottish Gaelic |
Boy |
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Maneesha
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Intelligence, wisdom; 'mind' or 'thought' - one who is wise or thoughtful |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Marfa
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Lady; mistress (of the household) |
Slavic |
Girl |
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Marlayna
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A modern blend of Mary (beloved/bitter) and Alaina/Elena (bright/rock); often taken to mean beloved and bright or shining |
English |
Girl |
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Marut
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Wind; storm; one of the Maruts (storm deities) associated with wind and storms |
Hindu, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Matsya
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Fish; the fish avatar (Matsya), the first avatāra of Vishnu |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mcmahon
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'son of Mathghamhain' (Mathghamhain = 'bear' or a personal name meaning 'bear') |
Irish |
Boy |
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Meleena
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From Greek 'meli' meaning 'honey', or from Slavic 'mil' meaning 'gracious, dear' |
Slavic |
Girl |
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Mercinah
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mercy; merciful, showing compassion |
English |
Girl |
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Mia
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Diminutive of Maria (traditionally 'bitter'/'sea of bitterness'), commonly interpreted as 'mine', 'beloved', or 'dear'. |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Millei
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Uncertain - probably a modern variant of Millie/Miley; commonly associated with meanings like "gentle/gracious" (from Miley) or links to "work/strength" (from Millicent) |
English |
Girl |
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Moke
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Varies by origin. Often a nickname with no independent meaning in English; in Polynesian contexts it can be a shortened form of longer names; in African contexts it may derive from a family name. |
English, Hawaiian, Polynesian |
Boy |
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Morie
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Meaning varies by origin: diminutive/variant of Morris/Maurice (from Latin Mauritius, 'dark-skinned' / 'Moorish'); Japanese-related form from 'mori' meaning 'forest'; Hebrew 'mori' meaning 'my teacher'. |
English, Hebrew, Irish, Japanese, Scottish |
Unisex |
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Munir
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Luminous; radiant; one who illuminates |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Mylli
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A diminutive form generally understood as 'little/gentle one' or associated with 'gentle strength' (via Millicent/Amelia roots). Exact meaning is uncertain and depends on the source name |
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Girl |
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Madihah
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One who is praised; praiseworthy |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Maidul
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Uncertain - commonly used in Bengali Muslim names; likely derived from Arabic components, exact literal meaning not widely attested |
Bengali |
Boy |
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Malla
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Sanskrit: "wrestler" or "strong"; Scandinavian: a diminutive form of Magdalena (linked to Mary/Magdalen). |
Sanskrit, Scandinavian |
Unisex |
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Mansurul Haque
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Victorious through the Truth (granted victory by the Truth/God) |
Arabic, Urdu |
Boy |
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mariss
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Of the sea - a modern/Anglicized form related to Maris/Marissa and the name Maria. |
English, Latin |
Girl |
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Marylena
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Combination of 'beloved/wished-for' (Mary) and 'bright/shining light' (Lena) - roughly 'beloved light' |
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Girl |
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Maximillien
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greatest |
Latin |
Boy |
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Meigwen
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Generally interpreted as 'fair' or 'blessed' (from Welsh -wen meaning 'white/fair/blessed'); the first element is uncertain |
Welsh |
Girl |
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Mette-Mari
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Combination of 'Mette' (diminutive of Margaret: 'pearl') and 'Mari' (form of Mary/Marie: traditionally 'bitter' or 'beloved') |
Norwegian, Scandinavian |
Girl |
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Min-chan
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Varies by hanja; commonly interpreted as 'clever/quick' (Min) + 'bright/praiseworthy' (Chan) - e.g., 'clever and bright' or 'praiseworthy person'. |
Korean |
Boy |
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Modest
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Moderate; humble, restrained |
Latin |
Boy |
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Mritunjay
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Conqueror of death |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mykhal
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mackdonald
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son of Donald (Donald = 'world ruler') |
Scottish Gaelic |
Boy |
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Mahadeva
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Great god; epithet of the Hindu god Shiva |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Makbride
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Son of Brigid (Bride) |
Irish, Scottish Gaelic |
Boy |
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Manelesi
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No established meaning; possibly 'one with mana' (mana = spiritual power) or an invented name |
|
Unisex |
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Marg
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pearl |
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Girl |
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Marlayne
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Modern elaboration of Marlene - combines Maria (Mary) and Lena/Magdalene; associated meanings include 'beloved' (Mary) or 'of Magdala'. |
English, German |
Girl |
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Maruti
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Name of Lord Hanuman; 'son of the wind' or 'wind-born' |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Matt
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gift of God |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mcmurry
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Son of Murchadh - 'sea warrior' or 'sea battler' |
Irish (Gaelic), Scottish |
Unisex |
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Meleeta
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Derived from Greek meli ("honey"); broadly "honey" or "sweet", possibly a diminutive meaning "little honey". |
Latin |
Girl |
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Mercuryno
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Derived from Mercury/Mercurius - 'messenger', associated with commerce, travel and swiftness; a diminutive or modern variant |
Latin |
Boy |
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Miach
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Uncertain/attested meaning; associated with a mythological Irish physician/healer |
Irish |
Boy |
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Milleigh
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Likely a modern elaboration of 'Millie' with '-leigh' meaning 'clearing, meadow' - roughly 'Millie's meadow' or 'pleasant meadow.' |
English |
Girl |
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Moketavato
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No established meaning found |
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Morilla
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Diminutive of Mora - 'little Mora' (Mora: 'blackberry' or historically 'Moor/ dark one') |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Munira
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Luminous, radiant, shining; 'one who gives light' or 'enlightened' |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Myllia
|
Generally interpreted as 'industrious' (via Amelia) or related to 'beloved/bitter' (via Malia/Miriam); a modern name with connotations of diligence and sweetness |
|
Girl |
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madilyn
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from Magdala; often interpreted as 'tower' (associated with Mary Magdalene) |
English |
Girl |
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Maigen
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Pearl (diminutive of Margaret) |
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Girl |
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Mallary
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Unfortunate; ill-fated |
English, French |
Unisex |
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Mansurul Islam
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Derived from Arabic 'Mansur' (مصـور) meaning 'victorious' or 'aided' - 'Mansurul Islam' roughly 'victorious in/for Islam' or 'victory of Islam'. |
Arabic, Islamic |
Boy |
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