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Mieke
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Diminutive of Maria - from Hebrew Miryam, commonly interpreted as "beloved" or "sea of bitterness". |
Dutch |
Girl |
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Minttu
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Mint (the herb); connotations of freshness and coolness |
Finnish |
Girl |
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Mongwau
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No widely documented meaning. 'Mong' can mean 'town' or 'city' in some Tai languages, but 'wau' has no clear attested element here; overall meaning is uncertain. |
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Unisex |
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Morvudd
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Likely 'sea-blessed' (from Welsh mor 'sea' + budd 'benefit/blessing') |
Welsh |
Girl |
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Mushtaaq
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longing, yearning, desirous |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Myrddin
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Uncertain - legendary name associated with the wizard Merlin; sometimes connected etymologically to a place-name meaning 'sea-fort' (from Moridunum). |
Welsh |
Boy |
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Magalíi
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pearl |
French, Spanish |
Girl |
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Maitra
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friendship; loving-kindness; friendly |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Mananah
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reflection; contemplation; thoughtful meditation |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Marcion
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Dedicated to Mars; 'warlike' or 'of Mars' |
Greek, Latin |
Boy |
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Markian
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Of Mars; warlike; dedicated to the Roman god Mars |
Latin |
Boy |
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Masoome
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Innocent; sinless; immaculate |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Maysouna
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beautiful face; graceful, proud walk |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Meliha
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beautiful; charming; attractive |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Mickela
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Mini
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Often 'small' or 'little' (from English 'mini'); also a diminutive of names like Mina/Wilhelmina/Minerva and an affectionate name in South Asia. |
English |
Girl |
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Mokomichi
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Depends on the kanji used. Commonly combines 'Moko' (various possible kanji) with 'michi' (道) meaning 'path' or 'way' - roughly 'Moko's path' or 'path/way of Moko'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Mukarram
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Honored; respected; esteemed |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Maddisun
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Son of Maud (Maud/Matilda: 'strength in battle') |
English |
Unisex |
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Mahogny
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Named for the deep reddish-brown hardwood; evokes warmth, richness, strength, and beauty. |
English |
Unisex |
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Malajit
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Likely 'mountain child' / 'one from the mountains' (poetically 'mountain jewel' as a creative interpretation). |
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Unisex |
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Manoah
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rest, repose, comfort |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Maricka
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Diminutive of Maria - 'little Mary' (Maria/Miriam often associated with meanings like 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or 'rebellious') |
Slavic |
Girl |
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Marnyah
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A modern blend possibly meaning 'sea of God' or 'beloved of God' - Mar(n)- (from Mary/Marina) + Hebrew theophoric '-yah' (God). |
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Girl |
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Marylou
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Combination of Mary ("bitter"/"beloved") and Lou ("famous warrior") |
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Girl |
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Mauri
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From Latin Mauricius: 'dark-skinned, Moor'; in Māori: 'life force, vital essence' |
Latin |
Boy |
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Medusa
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guardian, protectress |
Greek |
Girl |
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Melker
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Associated with Melchior - traditionally interpreted from Hebrew elements meaning 'king' or 'king of light' (interpretation uncertain) |
Scandinavian |
Boy |
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Merkeysia
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A modern elaboration of 'Mercy' - conveys compassion, forgiveness, kindness. |
English |
Girl |
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Miekel
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Who is like God? |
Dutch |
Boy |
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Minyamin
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Son of the right hand (or of the south) |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Monhinie
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No established historical meaning; likely a modern coinage implying 'little Mon' or 'beloved' |
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Girl |
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Morvyn
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Likely Celtic in origin - possibly 'sea maiden' from Welsh morwyn, or a variant of Mervyn/Merfyn with senses like 'eminent' or ties to 'sea/sea hill'. |
English, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh |
Unisex |
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Mushtaq
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Longing, yearning; 'one who longs' (often with a spiritual/Sufi nuance) |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Myrelle
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Wonderful, admirable (related to 'to admire' / mirabilis) |
French |
Girl |
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Magalíy
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pearl |
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Girl |
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Maitraya
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Loving-kindness, friendliness; associated with the future Buddha (Maitreya). |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mananam
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reflection; contemplation; thinking |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Marcita
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Diminutive of Marcia - "little Marcia"; Marcia derives from Marcus meaning "dedicated to Mars" or "warlike" |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Markiee
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Diminutive of Mark/Marcus - 'of Mars', 'warlike' |
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Boy |
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Masoomi
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Innocent; sinless; pure |
Arabic, Persian, Urdu |
Boy |
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Mayssa
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Graceful; walking with pride or an elegant stride |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Melikah
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Queen; ruler |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Mickella
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"Who is like God?" - feminine form of Michael |
English |
Girl |
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Minia
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Possibly 'of Min' (Egyptian) or a diminutive/variant of Mina, which can mean 'enamel/azure' (Persian) or 'fish' (Sanskrit/Hindi). |
Egyptian |
Girl |
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Mola
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Varies by culture; commonly associated with 'millstone' in Romance languages or used as a diminutive whose specific meaning depends on the root name. |
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Unisex |
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Mukarramah
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honored; revered |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Maddoc
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fortunate, good; sometimes interpreted as 'benefactor' or 'lucky' |
Welsh |
Boy |
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Mahogonee
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Derived from mahogany: a rich reddish-brown wood/color; suggests warmth, strength, and beauty |
English |
Girl |
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Malakai
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my messenger; messenger of God |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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