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Names letter starts with M

Name Meaning Origins Gender
makaelun Derived from Michael: 'Who is like God' (interpreted as a modern/creative form related to Michael). Boy
Mandiee Lovable; worthy of love Girl
Marett Diminutive/variant of Margaret/Marie - associated with 'pearl' (by extension) French Girl
Marlesa A modern blend likely combining Maria ('beloved' or 'wished-for child') with Lisa/Lesa (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') or Melissa ('honey bee'); broadly suggests 'beloved' with connotations of devotion or sweetness. Girl
Masudul Islam Fortunate/prosperous in Islam (literally 'fortunate one of Islam') Arabic Boy
Mbulaeni Likely "bringer of rain" or "one who causes rain" Boy
Mellow gentle, calm, soft; pleasantly mature English Unisex
Mihai "Who is like God?" (rhetorical praise of God's uniqueness) Romanian Boy
Mirane Blend meaning: 'wonder' or 'admirable' (from Mira) + 'grace' (from Anne); alternatively associated with 'prince/commander' via Miran Girl
Moniquee French form of Monica; often interpreted as 'advisor' or 'solitary'. French Girl
Munachi God is with me Igbo Unisex
Madhoo Honey; sweet Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Maiah Commonly 'great' or 'mother' (from Greek Maia); also associated with 'illusion' (from Sanskrit Maya); used as a modern form of Mia/Maya Girl
Maleko Uncertain - often treated as a Polynesian/Hawaiian rendering of Malachi (commonly understood as 'messenger of God') or a localized form of Mark; exact meaning varies by source Polynesian Boy
Manto Seer, prophetess (from Greek mantis/manteia) Greek Girl
Marij Derived from Maria/Mary - traditionally associated with meanings like 'beloved' or interpreted as 'sea of bitterness' (from Hebrew Miryam). Girl
Marquiette little pearl (diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl') French Girl
Marzellus Little warrior; belonging to Mars Latin Boy
Mauryzyah Dark-skinned, Moor (from Latin 'Maurus') Girl
Meged preciousness; choice; precious stone/ore Hebrew Boy
Mellosah honeybee; sweet or honey-like Girl
Merridith Great lord; sometimes interpreted as 'ruler of the sea' Welsh Unisex
Mignonette 'Little darling' or 'little cute one' (diminutive of French mignon meaning 'cute, dainty, darling'). French Girl
Mirjami Finnish form of Miriam - commonly interpreted as 'beloved' or linked to 'sea of bitterness' (Hebrew origin). Finnish Girl
Montagew A contemporary invented name suggesting 'assembly' or 'bringing together'; creative/constructive connotations Unisex
Mosheh drawn out (of the water) Hebrew Boy
Mutesi respectful or virtuous woman; lady Girl
Myshel Who is like God? Girl
Maathu word, speech, talk Kannada, Tamil Girl
Maha Maya “Great Māyā” - can mean 'Great Illusion' or refer to the Great Māyā (the Buddha's mother). Sanskrit Girl
Makaha A Hawaiian place name; commonly rendered as "fierce" or "strong," though exact etymology is uncertain. Hawaiian Unisex
Mandil handkerchief, small cloth Arabic, Persian, Turkish Boy
Marga Pearl Girl
Marlesha A modern blend: 'Mar' (from Mary: beloved/wished-for) + 'Alesha/Alisha' (noble/bright) - often interpreted as 'beloved noble' or 'beloved and noble.' English Girl
Masudur fortunate; blessed; happy Arabic Boy
McCoy Son of Aodh (Aodh = 'fire'); often rendered 'son of Hugh'. Irish, Scottish Gaelic Boy
Melly Pet form of Mel- names; generally tied to meanings of the root name - commonly 'honey/honeybee' or 'dark.' Girl
Mihail Who is like God? Hebrew Boy
Miranne Combination of Mira ('wonder'/'peace'/'admirable') and Anne ('grace') - roughly 'wonderful grace' or 'graceful wonder'. Girl
Moniquita little Monica (diminutive of Monica/Monique); derived meaning often given as 'little advisor' (from Latin monēre 'to advise') Girl
Munawar illuminated; radiant; enlightened Arabic Boy
Madhu Honey; sweet; nectar Sanskrit Unisex
Maialen Basque form of Magdalene - 'of Magdala' (from Magdala), associated with Mary Magdalene Basque Girl
Malen Associated with Magdalena - 'of Magdala' (a place name), commonly linked to Mary Magdalene Aramaic Girl
Manton From a place name meaning 'Manna's/man's settlement or town'. English Boy
Marija Derived from Miriam/Maria; commonly interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved/wished-for child' Girl
Marquilla Likely "little María" (diminutive); if from Margarita, can suggest "little pearl" Spanish Girl
Marzieh Approved, pleasing (to God); accepted, content Arabic Girl
Mausi Hindi: maternal aunt (mother's sister). German: affectionate diminutive from 'Maus' meaning 'little mouse'. German, Hindi Girl
Megedagik No reliable documented meaning found