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Merreline
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Uncertain - a modern elaboration. Combines the element 'Mer-' (from names like Merle/Merry/Merlin) with the feminine suffix '-line', suggesting a diminutive or affectionate form (e.g., 'little/beloved Mer-'). |
English |
Girl |
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Migeenah
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No established traditional meaning. By analogy with similar names (e.g., Mina, Majeena) it may be interpreted as 'beloved' or 'precious', but it is likely an invented or modern variant |
Persian, Urdu |
Girl |
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Miri
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Diminutive of Miriam; traditionally linked to 'bitter' and also interpreted as 'beloved' or 'wished-for'. |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Monnah
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Variant of Mona/Monna - associated meanings include 'my lady' (from Italian Madonna) or connections to Monica ('advisor')/noble roots |
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Girl |
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Morytte
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Diminutive of Mory/Marie - 'little Mory' (affectionate form of Mary/Marie) |
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Girl |
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Musydorah
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Moses' gift (interpreted as 'gift of Musa' or broadly 'gift of God') |
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Girl |
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Myrta
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Myrtle (the myrtle plant); symbol of love, honor and fertility |
Greek |
Girl |
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Maanikya
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Ruby; jewel; precious gem |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Magida
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Glorious, noble; related to 'glory' |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Majid
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glorious; noble; honorable |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Mandali
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Circle, group, assembly; a gathering or audience (often devotional or social) |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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Marelie
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A modern feminine name combining Maria/Marie with a -lie ending - roughly 'little Mary' or 'Mary + lily' (associative meaning from Maria/Marie) |
Afrikaans, Dutch |
Girl |
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Marleighfaith
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A modern compound meaning roughly 'Marleigh (from the meadow/clearing) + faith' - overall suggesting a faithful or steadfast person associated with Marleigh/Marley. |
English |
Girl |
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Massimilla
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Feminine/diminutive form related to Massimo/Massimiliano, ultimately from Latin 'Maximus' meaning 'greatest'. |
Italian |
Girl |
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Maziyar
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Contains Persian element 'yar' ('friend/companion'); commonly interpreted as 'friend/companion of glory' or sometimes 'friend of the moon'. |
Persian |
Boy |
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Melliana
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honey-like, sweet; 'little honey' |
Latin |
Girl |
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Migizi
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Eagle |
Ojibwe |
Boy |
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minz
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No established given-name meaning. As a surname variant it may reference the city Minsk; as a short form it relates to the element "Min," which in various Asian languages can carry senses like "quick, clever, bright" depending on context. |
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Unisex |
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Money
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Money; wealth, currency |
English |
Unisex |
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Mukuta
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Crown, diadem; ornamental headpiece; symbol of honor or glory |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Madey
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Diminutive of Madeleine/Madeline - 'of Magdala' (associated with Mary Magdalene); sometimes rendered as 'woman from Magdala' or interpreted as 'high tower'. |
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Girl |
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Mahwa
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Probably related to 'Mahua' (the mahua tree/flower) - broadly 'flower' or 'blossom' (approximate) |
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Girl |
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Malchus
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king, ruler |
Aramaic, Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mansi
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Of the mind; thoughtful, intellectual |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Mariennah
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Combines Maria ('beloved'/'bitter' - traditional meanings) and Hannah ('grace'/'favor') - roughly 'beloved grace' or 'grace of Mary'. |
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Girl |
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Marqueta
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Diminutive of María - "little Mary" (alternatively, if from Margaret-related forms, associated with "pearl"). |
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Girl |
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Maryte
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Lithuanian diminutive of Maria/Marija; name rooted in Hebrew Miryam, often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved/wished-for child'. |
Lithuanian |
Girl |
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Maurn
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Unclear. If linked to Irish Mórán, a sense of 'great' or 'large'; if related to Maureen/Mary, meaning is ultimately tied to the uncertain meanings of Mary (variously interpreted) |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Meena
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Derived from Sanskrit 'mina' meaning 'fish'; in Persian/Arabic forms can connote 'enamel' or 'azure' |
Hindi, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Mellisent
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strong worker |
French |
Girl |
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Merrell
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Surname-derived; possibly 'blackbird' or otherwise of uncertain meaning |
French |
Unisex |
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Migel
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Rhetorical question 'Who is like God?', traditionally interpreted as 'Who is like God?' |
Spanish |
Boy |
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Miriamne
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From Hebrew Miryam; variously interpreted as 'sea of bitterness', 'rebellion', or 'wished-for child'/'beloved'. |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Monnia
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Probably 'advisor' or 'to advise' if derived from Monica/Latin monere; otherwise no firmly established historical meaning |
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Girl |
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Morytz
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Derived from Mauritius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moor'. |
German |
Boy |
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Musydore
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gift of the Muse / inspired gift |
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Boy |
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Myrtia
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Myrtle (the evergreen shrub), symbol of love, fertility, and immortality |
Greek |
Girl |
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Maaru
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Derived from Maria/Margaret, meaning 'pearl'. |
Finnish |
Girl |
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Maginel
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Probably a diminutive/variant related to Margaret ('pearl') or Magdalene ('of Magdala') |
English |
Girl |
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Majida
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glorious; noble; magnificent |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Mandalynn
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Combines Amanda ('worthy of love' / 'beloved') with Lynn (Welsh 'lake'); roughly 'beloved' or 'beloved lake'. |
English |
Girl |
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Marell
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Probably 'little warrior' if derived from Marcellus/Marcel; meaning otherwise uncertain when treated as a surname-variant or modern coinage. |
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Unisex |
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Marleighhope
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Blend of Marleigh/Marley (Old English elements meaning 'pleasant wood' or 'from the meadow') + Hope - roughly 'hopeful meadow' or 'pleasant wood of hope'. |
English |
Girl |
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Massimina
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Diminutive of Massimo/Massima, from Latin 'Maximus' meaning 'greatest' - 'little great one'. |
Italian |
Girl |
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Mazoon
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Associated with the historic name Maẓūn (an old name for Oman); used as a feminine given name in the Arabian Gulf |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Mellina
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honey; sweet |
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Girl |
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Mignette
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little cute one / dainty, darling |
French |
Girl |
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Miquell
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Who is like God? |
Catalan, English, Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mongezi
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bringer of consolation; comforter |
Nguni |
Boy |
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Mulan
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Magnolia; literally 'wood orchid' (木兰); associated with the legendary heroine Hua Mulan |
Chinese |
Girl |
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