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Madelein
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Woman from Magdala; often interpreted as "of Magdala" or linked to "tower" |
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Girl |
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Mahryah
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Possibly 'beloved' (from Maria/Maryam) or 'moon-like' (if derived from Persian 'mah') |
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Girl |
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Malavika
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Jasmine/garland; name of a heroine in classical Sanskrit literature |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Manriko
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Often interpreted as 'child of Mana' or 'affectionate/true child' (varies by element pairing and language). |
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Girl |
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Mariella
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Diminutive of Maria - 'little Maria'; associated meanings include 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or traditionally 'star of the sea'. |
Italian, Latin |
Girl |
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Marpesia
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Uncertain; possibly "snatcher" or "captor" (from Greek marptō, "to seize") |
Greek |
Girl |
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Maryo
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From Marius/Mario - 'male, warrior' or 'dedicated to Mars' |
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Boy |
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Maurite
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Feminine form of Maurice - 'dark-skinned; Moor' (from Mauritania) |
Latin |
Girl |
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Meegen
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Little pearl (derived from Margaret) |
Welsh |
Girl |
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Mellenee
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dark, black |
Greek |
Girl |
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Merpatee
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Possibly 'dove' if derived from Malay 'merpati'; otherwise meaning is unknown/uncertain |
Indonesian |
Unisex |
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Miette
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Little crumb; morsel; affectionate term of endearment |
French |
Girl |
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Miramne
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Variant of Miriam/Mariamne; commonly interpreted as "bitter" or "beloved" (etymology debated). |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Monikah
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Likely 'advisor' or possibly 'solitary/unique' (etymology uncertain) |
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Girl |
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Moryssa
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Likely 'of the sea' (from Marissa); can also be read as 'great' if linked to Gaelic |
English |
Girl |
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Mustafa
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The chosen one |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Myrnah
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Beloved, tender |
Irish |
Girl |
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Maaz
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Protected; one who seeks refuge (often understood as seeking refuge in God) |
Arabic |
Boy |
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magen
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Hebrew: "shield"; as a variant of Megan: "pearl". |
English, Hebrew, Welsh |
Unisex |
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Maiza
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In Arabic contexts, associated with 'graceful' or 'walking with a proud gait' (by relation to Maysa); as a Basque/Spanish name it is likely a toponymic/surname with no widely attested literal meaning |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Manca
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Diminutive of Magdalena/Magdalene - 'from Magdala' (often interpreted as 'woman from Magdala' or 'tower'). |
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Girl |
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Maree
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Derived from Mary/Miriam; traditional interpretations include 'bitter' or 'beloved'. |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Markus
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dedicated to Mars; warlike |
Latin |
Boy |
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Masrurul Haq
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'Joyful of the Truth' - 'Masrur' = joyful/happy, 'al-Haq/Haq' = the Truth |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Mazhar
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Manifestation; apparent, visible, radiant. |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Melkie
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Likely a diminutive/variant related to names meaning 'king'/'queen' (Hebrew melek/malka) or 'angel' (Arabic/Turkish melek); loosely 'little king/queen' or 'angelic'. |
Arabic, Turkish |
Unisex |
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Miemie
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Affectionate pet name; meaning depends on the root name (generally conveys endearment) |
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Girl |
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Minsoo
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Varies by hanja; commonly interpreted as a combination of 'min' (clever/quick/jewel) and 'su' (outstanding/excellent/water), e.g. 'clever and outstanding.' |
Korean |
Unisex |
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Monali
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Likely 'of the monal' (the colorful Himalayan pheasant); used as a feminine given name in India |
Indian |
Girl |
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Mukund
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Giver of liberation; an epithet of the god Vishnu (one who grants moksha) |
Hindu, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Madeleina
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Woman from Magdala; 'of Magdala' (Magdala likely means 'tower') |
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Girl |
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Mahryra
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Skilled, talented (probable, from Mahira) |
Urdu |
Girl |
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Malawi
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Likely "flames" or related to the Maravi people (name of the country) |
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Unisex |
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Manrycko
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Likely a diminutive or regional form meaning 'man' + 'ruler/power' - i.e., a strong or ruling man |
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Boy |
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Marielle
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Diminutive of Marie (Mary); ultimately from Hebrew Miriam - often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved'. |
French |
Girl |
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Marpessa
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From a Greek root meaning "to seize" or "snatch"; name of a mythological princess who chose a mortal lover over Apollo. |
Greek |
Girl |
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Marysa
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Variant of Maria/Marisa - associated with Miriam, often rendered as 'beloved' or historically 'sea of bitterness' |
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Girl |
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Mauritia
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Female form of Mauritius/Maurice: 'from Mauretania' - 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned'. |
Latin |
Girl |
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Meeghen
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Pearl |
Welsh |
Girl |
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Melleney
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From an Anglicized surname of uncertain origin; possibly linked to Irish family names (e.g., O'Maoláin/Maloney) or English surname variants - generally used as a family name-turned-given name with no single established meaning. |
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Unisex |
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Merpati
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Dove; pigeon - symbolizing peace, love, and gentleness. |
Indonesian, Malay |
Unisex |
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Mieze
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Affectionate pet name meaning "kitty" or "little cat"; used as a term of endearment |
German |
Girl |
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Mirandah
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Worthy of admiration; admirable. |
Latin |
Girl |
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Monike
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Derived from Monica; meaning uncertain but often given as "advisor" or interpreted as "solitary/unique" |
French, Latin |
Girl |
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Morysse
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From Maurus - 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish' |
Latin, Welsh |
Boy |
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Mustapha
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The chosen one (an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad) |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Myrra
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Likely a variant of Myra or Myrrha; associated with myrrh (the aromatic resin), historically linked to 'myrrh' or 'bitter'. |
English, Greek |
Girl |
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Maaziah
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Likely "God is my refuge" or "strength of God" - from Hebrew elements meaning strength/fortress + Yah (God). |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Magene
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Likely 'pearl' if derived from Margaret; otherwise a modern invented name without an established traditional meaning |
English |
Girl |
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Maizah
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distinguished; unique; graceful |
Arabic, Urdu |
Girl |
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