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Makarandh
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nectar; honey; pollen of the mango flower |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Manek
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Gem; jewel; (ruby/precious stone) |
Indian |
Boy |
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margeaux
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pearl |
French |
Girl |
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Marloes
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Combination of Maria ('bitter' or 'beloved') and Louise ('famous, renowned warrior') - roughly 'beloved, renowned warrior'. |
Dutch |
Girl |
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Mate
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Gift of God |
Croatian |
Boy |
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McKennah
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Descendant of Cionaodh; often interpreted as 'born of fire' or 'fire-born'. |
Irish |
Girl |
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Melyza
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honeybee (from Greek melissa, 'honey'/'bee') |
English |
Girl |
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Mikah
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Unisex |
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Mirhan
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From mir (commander/prince) + khan (ruler): 'noble ruler' or 'prince' |
Persian |
Unisex |
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Monta
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Generally associated with 'mountain' or a diminutive/nickname derived from names containing 'mont'; in Japanese the meaning is kanji-dependent |
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Unisex |
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Muneiah
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Related to 'muni' - a sage or ascetic; conveys wisdom, saintliness or devotion |
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Boy |
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Madhuri
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sweetness; honey-like |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Maiebella
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Beautiful May (combines 'Maia/May' with Italian 'bella' meaning beautiful) |
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Girl |
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Maliheh
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beautiful; charming; graceful |
Persian |
Girl |
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Manvyl
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Likely 'strong-minded' or 'man of will' (a modern invented name suggesting mental strength or resolve). |
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Boy |
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Marilena
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Combines Maria ('bitter' or 'beloved') and Elena ('torch, light') - roughly 'beloved light'. |
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Girl |
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Marquytta
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Little pearl (diminutive of Margaret/Margarita - 'pearl') |
Latin, Spanish |
Girl |
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Mascot
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Talisman; lucky charm; a symbol or figure representing a group or team. |
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Unisex |
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Mavia
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Etymology uncertain. Best known from a 4th-century Arab queen named Mavia; no widely agreed literal meaning. Sometimes treated as a phonetic variant of Maya/Maia. |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Megs
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pearl |
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Girl |
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Melona
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Honey; honey-like |
Latin |
Girl |
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Merrit
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Originally an English surname; meanings vary by origin - possibly 'boundary/settlement' (English) or 'beloved' (from Egyptian Merit). |
English |
Unisex |
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Miina
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Diminutive of Vilhelmiina/Wilhelmina - "resolute protector" (will + helmet). |
Finnish |
Girl |
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Misae
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Varies by kanji; commonly combines 'mi' (beauty) with 'sa' (help/assist) and 'e' (branch/blessing) - e.g., 'beautiful blessing' or 'beautiful helper'. |
Japanese |
Girl |
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Montey
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from the mountain / hill |
English |
Boy |
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Motilal
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From moti 'pearl' + lal 'beloved/son' - 'beloved pearl' or 'precious as a pearl'. |
Indian |
Boy |
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Myal
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Associated with Afro-Jamaican spirituality - connotations of spirits, spiritual healing, and protection. |
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Unisex |
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Mytzi
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Pet form of Maria - associated with Mary (meanings include 'beloved' or historically 'bitter') |
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Girl |
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Macartan
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Son of Artán; Artán is a diminutive of Art meaning 'bear' or 'hero' - essentially 'son of little Art'. |
Irish |
Boy |
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Mahamad
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Praised, worthy of praise (variant of Muhammad) |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Makario
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Blessed; fortunate; happy |
Greek |
Boy |
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Maneka
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Apsara - a celestial nymph; enchanting, beautiful |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Margene
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Blend of Margaret ('pearl') and Gene ('well‑born') - roughly 'pearl; well‑born'. |
English |
Girl |
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Marlon
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Etymology uncertain; modern sources variously interpret it (commonly suggested senses include 'little falcon' or 'young warrior'), but the original meaning is unclear. |
English |
Boy |
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Matee
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Gift of God |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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McKensie
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Originally 'son of Coinneach' - 'son of the fair/handsome one' (associated with Kenneth) |
Scottish Gaelic |
Unisex |
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Memo
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A familiar diminutive used for Guillermo (William) - 'resolute protector' - and for Mehmet (Muhammad) - 'praised'. |
Spanish, Turkish |
Boy |
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Mikahela
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Miria
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Associated with Miriam/Maria - commonly interpreted as “beloved,” or from Hebrew roots meaning “bitter”/“wished-for child” |
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Girl |
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Montana
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mountain |
Spanish |
Unisex |
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Muneir
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Luminous; bright; shining; illuminating |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Madhushri
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Honey-like beauty; sweet grace; sweetness and prosperity |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Maieli
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Probably a variant of the Hawaiian Maile, referring to the fragrant maile vine used in leis - associated with fragrance, tradition, and nature. |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Malin
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Diminutive of Magdalena - 'of Magdala' (from the town of Magdala) |
Swedish |
Girl |
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Manvyle
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A contemporary created name; if derived from Manville it suggests 'man's town'; as a blend it broadly conveys 'man/person' or strength/firmness. |
English |
Boy |
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Marilene
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A compound of Maria ('beloved' or historically 'bitter') and Helene ('light, torch') - often interpreted as 'beloved light' or 'Mary + Helen' |
Portuguese, Spanish |
Girl |
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Marquytte
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Modern elaboration/diminutive - likely 'little Marque/Marquis' (French) or a feminine diminutive related to Maria/Marquita; meaning uncertain |
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Girl |
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Mascott
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lucky charm; talisman (mascot) |
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Unisex |
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Mavie
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Likely 'songbird' (from Mavis), 'blue' (from Turkish mavi), or related to Maeve's 'intoxicating' meaning |
English |
Girl |
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Megyn
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Pearl (diminutive of Margaret) |
English, Welsh |
Girl |
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