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Melloney
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uncertain - possibly from Greek 'melas' (dark) via Melanie/Melony, or linked to the Irish surname meaning 'descendant of a devotee'; modern coinage may also evoke 'honey/sweetness' |
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Girl |
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Merric
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Variant of Merrick/Meurig: ultimately from Mauricius meaning 'dark-skinned, Moorish'; alternatively interpreted as 'famous ruler'. |
English, Welsh |
Boy |
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Mignon
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cute; dainty; darling |
French |
Girl |
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Mirilla
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Little wonder / admirable (also interpreted as 'peaceful' in Slavic contexts) |
Italian, Latin |
Girl |
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Monniqua
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Variant of Monique/Monica, commonly given the sense 'advisor' or 'one who advises' (from Latin monere). |
English |
Girl |
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Mosegi
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uncertain; if related to Moses, may connote 'of Moses' or 'little Moses'; otherwise meaning unknown |
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Boy |
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Muta
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Varies by origin - commonly a surname in Japan with kanji-dependent meaning; from Latin roots can be interpreted as 'silent' or 'mute'; in other contexts it may be a transliteration or short form with local meanings. |
Arabic, Japanese, Latin |
Unisex |
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Myrtoessa
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derived from the myrtle plant; 'myrtle' or 'of the myrtle' |
Greek |
Girl |
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Maasiah
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Likely 'Yahweh has given' or 'God has provided' (derived from the -iah suffix meaning 'Yahweh') |
Hebrew |
Unisex |
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Magomed
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Derived from Muhammad - 'praised' or 'praiseworthy'. |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Makaokalani
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eye of the heavens (eye of the sky) |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Mandelynn
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A modern blended name combining Amanda ('worthy of love' or 'lovable') and Lynn ('lake' or 'pool'), roughly 'lovable one by the lake' or 'lovable lake'. |
English |
Girl |
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Mareshiah
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Modern invented/variant name; often interpreted as a form of Marisha/Maria with -iah - suggesting 'beloved' or, if read with the Hebrew element, 'favored by Yahweh' (interpretations vary) |
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Girl |
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Marleise
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Compound of Maria (Mary) and Liese/Elisabeth - broadly interpreted as 'Mary pledged to God' (beloved, pledged to God). |
Dutch, German |
Girl |
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Masudul Hasan
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Fortunate/Happy and Handsome/Good |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Mbalenhle
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beautiful flower / beautiful one |
Zulu |
Girl |
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Melliza
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Honeybee / honey |
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Girl |
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Miguele
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mirae
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future |
Korean |
Unisex |
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Monifah
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Modern feminine name often interpreted as a variant of Monica/Monifa; typically associated with being cherished, pleasant, or joyful |
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Girl |
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Mumia
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Traditional East African personal name; precise original meaning uncertain. Historically borne by Nabongo Mumia, a Wanga king. |
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Boy |
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Madhavan
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From Madhava - an epithet of Krishna; 'of Madhava', often interpreted as 'sweet like honey' or 'related to spring/possessor of sweetness'. |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mahyna
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Likely from Persian 'Mah' meaning 'moon' - 'like the moon' or 'moonlight'; resembles Hawaiian 'Mahina' meaning 'moon' or 'month'. |
Hawaiian, Persian |
Girl |
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Maldun
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likely 'assembly hill' or 'hill of the speech' (from Old English mæl 'speech/assembly' + dūn 'hill') |
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Boy |
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Mantel
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Cloak or mantle; originally a surname for someone who made, sold, or wore a cloak/coat |
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Boy |
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Marietta
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Diminutive of Maria - 'little Mary' (Maria ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved') |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Marquice
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Nobleman; ruler or count of a border territory (marquis) |
French, Latin |
Boy |
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Marzell
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Diminutive of Marcus - 'young/little warrior' or 'of Mars' |
French, Latin |
Boy |
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Mauryce
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Originally 'of the Moors' or 'dark-skinned' (derived from Mauritius) |
English, Latin |
Boy |
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Meg
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Pearl |
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Girl |
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Mellor
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From the place-name Mellor, likely meaning a hill or 'bare hill' / hill with a landmark (derived from Old English elements) |
English |
Unisex |
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Merrick
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Associated with Maurice: 'dark-skinned, Moorish'; folk interpretation sometimes 'sea ruler' |
Welsh |
Boy |
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Mignona
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Cute, dainty; little darling or beloved |
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Girl |
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Mirillia
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Wonderful, admirable (also evokes 'peace') |
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Girl |
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Monnyka
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Derived from Monica - commonly interpreted as 'advisor' or 'counselor' (alternative interpretation: 'solitary'). |
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Girl |
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Moselle
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From the Moselle River; literally 'little Meuse'. |
French |
Girl |
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Mutaa
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Pleasure, delight; also the term mut'ah referring to a form of temporary marriage in Islamic law |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Myryam
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Uncertain etymology; commonly rendered as "bitter" or "beloved"; associated with the Virgin Mary |
Aramaic, Hebrew |
Girl |
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Maatallah
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gift of God |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Magret
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pearl |
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Girl |
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Makabi
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hammer; 'of the Maccabees' (linked to the Hebrew word for hammer/striker) |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mandhir
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Temple (from Sanskrit 'mandira' meaning house/temple or palace) |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Maressa
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Variant of Marissa; commonly interpreted as 'of the sea' (sometimes 'star of the sea') |
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Girl |
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Marlena
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Blend of Maria and Magdalene - roughly 'beloved (or bitter) + from Magdala'. |
German |
Girl |
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Masudul Hoque
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'Masud' = fortunate, happy; 'Hoque' (Haq/Haque/Huq) = the Truth. Together roughly 'fortunate one of the Truth' or 'fortunate servant/of the Truth.' |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Mbaliyethemba
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Flower of hope ('Mbali' = flower, 'ithemba' = hope) |
Xhosa, Zulu |
Girl |
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Mello
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Likely a diminutive or nickname of Mel/Carmelo or a habitational surname meaning 'from Mello'; associated meanings include 'honey' (from Latin mel) or a place‑name origin |
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish |
Boy |
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Migueline
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Who is like God |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Mirana
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Worthy of admiration; peaceful |
Latin, Slavic |
Girl |
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Monikha
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Probably derived from Monica - commonly interpreted as 'advisor' (from Latin monere) though the original meaning is uncertain. |
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Girl |
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