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Names letter starts with M

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Merpaty No established meaning; possibly interpreted as 'sea maiden' or 'little sea' (from 'mer' = sea and '-paty' as a diminutive element). Girl
Migdol tower, fortress Hebrew Boy
Mirek Diminutive of Miroslav - from 'mir' (peace) + 'slav' (glory/fame); roughly 'little peace-glory' or 'peaceful glory'. Slavic Boy
Monireh luminous; radiant; bright Persian Girl
Morytah Probably related to Moriah - often interpreted as 'chosen by God' or 'God is my teacher' (meaning for this exact spelling is unconfirmed) Girl
Musyca Music; related to the Muses Latin Girl
Myrrh Aromatic resin (myrrh) used for perfume and incense; symbolically linked to healing, sacrifice, and the gifts of the Magi. Girl
Maanas mind; intellect; thought Sanskrit Boy
Magha Splendor, glory; bountiful or generous. Also the name of a lunar mansion (Magha Nakshatra) and a Hindu month. Sanskrit Boy
Majdah Glory, honor, dignity Arabic Girl
Manda Lovable, worthy of love (also 'gentle' in some Sanskrit contexts) Girl
Marei From Miriam - commonly interpreted as 'beloved' or (older meanings) 'bitter'/'sea of sorrow' Girl
Marland boundary land English Boy
Masruur happy; joyful; delighted Arabic Boy
Mazino no established meaning - likely a modern coinage Boy
Mellee Diminutive of 'Mel-' names - meanings vary by root (e.g., Melissa 'honeybee', Melanie 'dark', Amelia 'work'); often understood as 'little Mel' or 'sweet' Girl
miffany Modern/invented variant of Tiffany; by extension associated with 'manifestation of God' (epiphany) or used as a contemporary invented name English Girl
Mintaz Distinguished, excellent, outstanding Arabic Unisex
Monday-Lily Combines 'Monday' (moon/new beginning) with 'Lily' (purity, innocence) - suggesting renewal and purity. Unisex
Mukundarajan Mukunda (giver of liberation) + Rajan (king) - 'king who grants liberation' Sanskrit, Tamil Boy
Madelene From Magdala; 'of the tower' Girl
Mahta Moon-like; resembling the moon Persian Girl
Malayna Likely 'dark' or 'black' (from Greek melaina); can also be treated as a modern invented/blended name English Girl
Mansa King, ruler (Mande); associated with the Hindu serpent-goddess Manasa - 'born of the mind' or goddess of snakes (South Asian) Boy
Mariena Blend of Maria ('bitter'/'beloved') and Elena ('light') - often taken to mean 'beloved light' or 'gracious light'. Spanish Girl
Marqu Possibly "nobleman" (from marquis) or "dedicated to Mars" (from Marcus) English Boy
Maryska Diminutive of Maria/Mary (from Hebrew Miryam), commonly interpreted as "bitter" or "beloved" Slavic Girl
Mauritius dark-skinned; Moor Latin Boy
Meeghyn pearl (diminutive of Margaret) English, Welsh Girl
Mellesse honeybee (honey) Greek Girl
Merralin A modern invented name; commonly interpreted as a soft/feminine form suggesting 'merry' or as a variant/derivative of Merlin. Exact meaning varies by interpretation. English Girl
Migeal Who is like God? Hebrew Boy
Mirel Derived from 'mir' meaning 'peace' (or from Albanian 'mirë' meaning 'good') Romanian Boy
Monise Probably linked to Latin monere ('to advise, warn') via Monica - generally interpreted as 'advisor' or a modern invented name without a long historical meaning Girl
Moryte Probable diminutive meaning 'little Mori' or 'daughter of Mori' - exact root uncertain Girl
Musycah Inspired by music; musical, melody Girl
Myrrina Derived from myrrh - the fragrant resin used in incense and perfumes; connotes fragrance/bittersweet aroma Greek Girl
Maanasi Of the mind; mindful, intellectual, one with a beautiful/pure mind Sanskrit Girl
Maghan Pearl Welsh Girl
Majeedah Glorious; noble; magnificent Arabic Girl
Mandakani Mountain river; one who flows like a delicate stream Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Mareiah Derived from Maria/Miriam; commonly interpreted as "beloved" or "bitter" (various sources) Girl
Marlay From Old English elements 'marl' (calcareous mud) + 'lēah' (clearing/meadow): 'meadow or clearing with marl' English Unisex
Massad fortunate, made happy; in some contexts associated with 'stronghold/fortress' Arabic Boy
Mazinur "Light of Mazin" - a compound meaning "Mazin's light" (Nur = light) Arabic Boy
Mellen Generally interpreted as 'little pleasant/attractive one' from Gaelic Meallán; alternative locational/occupational surname origins are possible English Boy
Mighty Powerful; strong English Unisex
Minuetta little minuet; 'small/delicate dance' French Girl
Mondo world Italian Boy
Mukundasai Servant/devotee of Mukunda (Mukunda is a name of Vishnu/Krishna meaning 'liberator' or 'giver of emancipation') Indian, Sanskrit Boy