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Maritza-Isabel
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Combination of Maritza (diminutive/variant of María or linked to the Maritsa river - often taken as 'little Mary'/'beloved' or 'bitter') and Isabel ('pledged to God' / 'God is my oath'). |
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Marysabel
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Combination of Mary ('bitter' or 'beloved') and Isabel ('God is my oath') - roughly 'beloved pledged to God'. |
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Girl |
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Maxine
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Derived from Latin 'Maximus' meaning 'greatest' |
Latin |
Girl |
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Meikela
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Who is like God? |
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Girl |
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Meyer
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Hebrew: 'one who gives light; illuminates' (from Meir). German/Yiddish: occupational name meaning 'steward' or 'farm manager'. |
German, Hebrew |
Boy |
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Min-ji
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Commonly interpreted as 'clever/quick' (min) + 'wisdom/intellect' (ji) - overall 'bright, wise' |
Korean |
Girl |
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Moesha
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UNKNOWN |
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Girl |
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Mstislav
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From Slavic elements msti 'avenge/vengeance' + slav 'glory/fame' - 'glorious avenger' or 'vengeful glory'. |
Slavic |
Boy |
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Mykki
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Derived from Michael: "Who is like God?" |
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Unisex |
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Mackfield
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son of the field / son of the open land |
English |
Boy |
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Mahala
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tenderness, affection |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Makda
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Name of the Queen of Sheba in Ethiopian tradition; associated with 'queen' or 'greatness'. |
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Girl |
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Manfredo
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From Old German 'man' (man) + 'frid/fred' (peace) - 'man of peace' or 'peaceful man' |
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Margarid
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pearl |
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Girl |
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Marleene
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Combination of Maria ('bitter' or 'beloved') and Magdalene ('of Magdala'/'tower') - essentially a form of Mary/Magdalene |
German |
Girl |
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Marvele
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Wonder; something astonishing or miraculous |
English |
Girl |
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Matteah
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Gift of God (gift of Yahweh) |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Mea-Lii
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A blended contemporary name - possible senses include 'my beloved', 'precious/beautiful one', or 'person/thing' depending on which root influence is intended |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Meleka
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Generally associated with 'queen' (from Malika) or 'angel' (from malak/melek); exact meaning depends on root |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Merediff
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Originally 'great lord' (from Old Welsh elements meaning 'great' + 'lord') |
Welsh |
Boy |
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Micaele
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Who is like God? |
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Girl |
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Millicenta
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industrious, strong in work (work + strength) |
French |
Girl |
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Mokihana
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Name of a fragrant native Hawaiian plant/berry used to make leis; associated with Kauaʻi and island floral tradition. |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Morio
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Meaning varies by kanji; often rendered as 'forest man', 'protector/guardian', or 'prosperous/strong man'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Munni
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Little girl; darling; affectionate diminutive/pet name |
Hindi, Hindu |
Girl |
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Myllor
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Probably 'of St. Melor' or 'associated with Mylor' (exact meaning uncertain) |
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Unisex |
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Madisonn
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son of Maud (Maud = form of Matilda) |
English |
Girl |
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Maiju-Elina
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Combines Maiju (diminutive of Maria: 'bitter' or 'beloved') and Elina (from Greek Helen: 'bright, shining light') - roughly 'beloved bright one'. |
Finnish |
Girl |
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Malley
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From Irish Ó Máille meaning 'descendant of Máille' (personal name); as an English surname it can also be a vernacular form related to Mallory |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Mantu
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Affectionate diminutive of 'Man-' names; implies 'of the mind' or 'thoughtful' |
Indian |
Boy |
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Maritza-Jo
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Blend of Maritza (linked to Maria: 'beloved' / historically 'sea' associations) + Jo ('God is gracious') |
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Girl |
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Marysela
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Blend of Mary (beloved/bitter) and Celia (heavenly) - roughly 'beloved of the heavens' |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Maxion
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From Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest' - implies 'the greatest' or 'very great'. |
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Boy |
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Meikella
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Likely a form of Michaela - 'Who is like God?' |
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Girl |
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Meyghanne
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Pearl (diminutive of Margaret) |
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Girl |
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Min-jin
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Meaning varies by hanja; commonly combines 민 (min) 'clever/quick/people' and 진 (jin) 'truth/treasure/precious'. |
Korean |
Girl |
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Mog
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Variable - possibly 'great' if from Magnus/Mogens; alternatively a pet-name associated with 'cat' (from 'moggy') |
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Unisex |
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Muath
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Protected; one who seeks refuge (often in God) |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Mykol
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mackfyld
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son of the field / son of the open land |
English |
Boy |
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Mahalah
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Likely from Hebrew; often interpreted as 'tender' or related to 'weakness/sickness' (exact sense uncertain) |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Makdonald
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Son of Donald (Donald from Gaelic meaning 'world ruler' or 'ruler of the world') |
Gaelic, Scottish |
Boy |
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Manfried
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From Old High German 'man' (man) + 'fridu/fried' (peace): 'man of peace' or 'peaceful man'. |
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Boy |
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Margarita
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pearl |
Greek |
Girl |
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Marleigh
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Pleasant meadow/clearing |
English |
Girl |
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Marvella
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Little marvel; wonderful; a marvel |
English |
Girl |
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Matteo
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Gift of God |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mead
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Meadow; dweller by the meadow. (Also a common noun for honey wine, unrelated to the surname origin.) |
English |
Boy |
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Melekah
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Likely 'queen' (Hebrew/Arabic) or 'angel' (Turkish/Arabic), depending on origin |
Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish |
Girl |
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Meredith
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Generally interpreted as "great ruler" or "sea lord" |
Welsh |
Boy |
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