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Merolla
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Derived from 'blackbird' (likely a diminutive or locational surname) |
Italian |
Unisex |
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Mietta
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Diminutive of Maria/Marietta - 'little Maria' |
Italian |
Girl |
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Mirah
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Varies by origin - commonly rendered as "wonderful" (Latin), "peace" (Slavic), or "sea/ocean" (Sanskrit); sometimes used as a form of Miriam. |
Arabic, English, Hebrew, Hindi, Latin, Sanskrit, Slavic |
Girl |
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Monifa
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fortunate; lucky |
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Girl |
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Moryo
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Uncertain. In Japanese contexts associated with a spirit/demon/specter (moryō); if related to Morya, functions as a personal name without a clear lexical meaning |
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Unisex |
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Musoga
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Person from Busoga; member of the Soga people |
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Unisex |
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Myrlene
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Derived from 'myrtle' (the myrtle tree), often interpreted as 'myrtle' or 'belonging to the myrtle' (a traditional symbol of love and peace). |
English, French |
Girl |
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M'Kenzy
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Descendant of Coinneach ('handsome' or 'fair') |
Scottish Gaelic |
Unisex |
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Magdelina
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From Magdala ('of Magdala'); commonly interpreted as 'tower'. |
Aramaic, Hebrew |
Girl |
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Maiyisha
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Life; living; 'alive' (related to Aisha or Swahili 'maisha' meaning life) |
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Girl |
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Manavjot
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Light of humanity |
Punjabi, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Marduk-apla-iddina
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“Marduk has given an heir” / “Marduk has given a son” |
Akkadian |
Boy |
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Markquita
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Probably "little Mark" (i.e., diminutive of Mark - related to Mars/warlike); alternatively linked to "pearl" if derived from Margarita. |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Masrurah
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Joyful, delighted, happy |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Maz
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A short form or nickname. As a diminutive it can stand for names such as Mazen/Mazin (Arabic, often associated with rain clouds or rain-bringing) or Mason (English, 'stoneworker') or Maurice (from Latin, 'dark-skinned'). |
Arabic, English |
Boy |
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Melizande
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Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'work' and 'strength' - often interpreted as 'strong' or 'industrious' |
French |
Girl |
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Mieghan
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Pearl |
Welsh |
Girl |
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Minouchka
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Diminutive meaning "little Mina" or "little darling" (affectionate pet name). |
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Girl |
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Momtaz
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Distinguished; excellent; superior |
Arabic |
Unisex |
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Mukthi
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Liberation, release, salvation; freedom from the cycle of birth and death (moksha). |
Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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Madel
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From Magdalene - 'of Magdala', often interpreted as 'tower' or 'high/elevated' |
French, Latin |
Girl |
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Mahrokh
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Moon-faced; having a face like the moon (beautiful) |
Persian |
Girl |
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Malashree
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Garland of auspiciousness; from 'Mala' (garland) + 'Shri/Sri' (auspiciousness, prosperity, goddess Lakshmi). |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Manricko
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Manly ruler; roughly 'ruler of men' or 'little ruler' (man + ric) |
Italian |
Boy |
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Marielen
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Combines the meanings of Maria ('beloved' or 'bitter' in some interpretations) and Ellen/Elena ('light' or 'torch') - roughly 'beloved light' or 'bright beloved' |
Dutch, German |
Girl |
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Marpe
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Unknown; if linked to Maria/Marie, meanings associated with Mary (traditionally interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved'); if derived from 'mar-' roots could relate to 'sea' - meaning is speculative |
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Girl |
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Marynus
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Of the sea; maritime |
Latin |
Boy |
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Mauritah
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dark-skinned; Moorish; from Mauritania |
Latin |
Girl |
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Meegan
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Derived from Margaret, meaning 'pearl' (sometimes rendered as 'little pearl') |
Welsh |
Girl |
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Melle
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Uncertain - commonly a diminutive/pet form. If from Amélie/Émilie/Amelia roots it relates to 'work' or 'industriousness'; as a Frisian/Dutch short form it may derive from Germanic elements meaning 'counsel' or 'rule'; can also be toponymic (from the town Melle). |
Dutch, French, Frisian |
Unisex |
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Merope
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Mythological name of uncertain etymology; possibly from Greek elements meaning 'part' + 'face/eye' and often interpreted loosely as 'with the turned face' or associated simply with the Pleiades. |
Greek |
Girl |
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Miettah
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Probably a diminutive of Maria/Marietta (i.e., 'little Maria'); in Finnish contexts the form can evoke the word for 'thought' (miettiä) |
Finnish |
Girl |
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Mirai
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future |
Japanese |
Unisex |
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Monika
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From Monica; possibly 'advisor' or 'to advise' (etymology uncertain) |
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Girl |
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Morys
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'dark-skinned' or 'Moor' |
Welsh |
Boy |
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Musoke
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Traditional Luganda name; exact literal meaning varies by source and is not universally agreed upon |
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Boy |
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Myrna
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beloved; tender |
Irish |
Girl |
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Maat
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Goddess of truth, justice, balance and cosmic order |
Egyptian |
Girl |
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Magdelyn
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from Magdala ('tower'); associated with Mary Magdalene |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Maiyo
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Related to rain; often given to a child born during the rainy season |
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Boy |
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Manavleen
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Devoted to humanity; lover of mankind |
Indian |
Girl |
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Maredydd
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likely "great lord" (from elements meaning "great" + "lord") |
Welsh |
Boy |
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Marks
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From Marcus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' or 'warlike'; as a surname/given name it can mean 'son of Mark' or 'of Mark'. |
English |
Boy |
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Masrurr
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joyful, happy, delighted |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Mazdack
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Devotee or follower of Ahura Mazda; 'of Mazda' or 'little Mazda' |
Iranian, Persian |
Boy |
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Melkamu
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Good, goodness; auspicious or fortunate |
Amharic |
Boy |
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Miek
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Diminutive of Maria/Marie - ultimately from Hebrew Miryam, often rendered as 'bitter' or 'beloved'. |
Dutch |
Girl |
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Minouk
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Affectionate diminutive meaning 'little Mina' or 'little one' (also associated with the French pet-name 'minou' meaning 'kitty') |
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Girl |
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Mon
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A short form or pet name derived from Monica/Monique; exact meaning varies by origin and usage |
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Unisex |
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Muktiyar
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one with authority/choice; (also) related to liberation/freedom |
Persian |
Boy |
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