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Moori
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Uncertain. In Korean (무리) it means 'group' or 'crowd'. As a possible European-derived variant (Mauri/Mori) it could be tied to 'Moor' or names derived from Maurus ('dark-skinned' or 'of the moor'). |
Korean |
Unisex |
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Muraleeswaran
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Lord of the flute; a name invoking Lord Krishna (Murali = flute, Eeswaran = lord/God) |
Sanskrit, Tamil |
Boy |
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Madonelle
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Likely "little Madonna" or "little lady" - an invented diminutive conveying a young or noble woman |
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Girl |
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Maina
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Myna (a songbird); generally associated with a melodious/voiced bird; also a traditional personal name in Kikuyu culture |
Hindi, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Mallen
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From the Gaelic Meallán (diminutive of meall), often interpreted as 'pleasant' or 'attractive'; as a surname it signifies 'descendant of Meallán' |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Mapenzi
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love; affection; beloved; romance |
Swahili |
Unisex |
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Marinha
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'of the sea' - used as a diminutive form meaning 'little sea' or 'little Marina' |
Portuguese |
Girl |
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Marriette
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Diminutive of Mary/Marie - ultimately from Hebrew Miriam, often interpreted as "beloved" or related to "bitterness" |
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Girl |
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Masika
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Born during the rainy season |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Max-Leopold
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Combines Max ('greatest') and Leopold ('people‑bold/brave') - roughly 'great/best among the brave people.' |
Latin |
Boy |
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Mehra
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affection, love; also associated with the sun, kindness or mercy |
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Unisex |
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Melrose
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From the Scottish place name, likely 'bare promontory' or 'hill promontory' |
Scottish |
Unisex |
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Mersillah
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Likely derived from the Arabic root R-S-L, meaning 'sent' or 'messenger' - interpreted as 'one who is sent' or 'bringer of a message'. |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Mikelle
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Mistah
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Informal/colloquial form of 'mister' meaning 'man' or 'gentleman'; used as a nickname or stylistic given name. |
English |
Boy |
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Montrell
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Likely 'from the mountain' or 'mountain dweller'; a modern elaboration using the '-rell' suffix |
English |
Boy |
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Mozar
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Unknown (no established meaning) |
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Boy |
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Mychella
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Feminine form of Michael, meaning "Who is like God?" |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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MacKenlee
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A modern blend meaning roughly 'son of Ken/from the meadow' - i.e., 'son of the handsome meadow' or 'son of Ken by the meadow.' |
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Unisex |
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Mahboobi
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Beloved; dearly loved |
Persian, Urdu |
Girl |
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Makha
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Likely tied to Sanskrit/Pali 'Magha' (name of a lunar month and an auspicious festival); as a surname or place name in Africa it may have different, local meanings. |
Sanskrit, Thai |
Unisex |
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Manickya
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ruby; precious gem |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mari
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Variant of Mary/Maria - linked to Hebrew Miryam; often interpreted as 'bitter', 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'; in Japanese meaning varies by kanji (e.g., 'truth', 'jasmine'). |
Basque, Estonian, Finnish, Georgian, Hebrew, Japanese, Latin |
Girl |
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Marousha
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Diminutive of Maria - 'little Maria' (Maria/Miriam often interpreted as 'sea of bitterness', 'bitter', or 'beloved') |
Slavic |
Girl |
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Mathy
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Derived from Matthew/Matthias, meaning "gift of God" |
English, Latin |
Boy |
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mechelle
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Who is like God? |
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Girl |
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Menilik
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Traditionally understood as 'son of the wise' (name of the legendary son of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba). |
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Boy |
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Mikeyah
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Derived from Michael/Micah - Who is like God? |
English |
Girl |
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Mirsini
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Myrtle (the myrtle plant), often associated with love and immortality |
Greek |
Girl |
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Moos
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Derived from Moses - 'drawn from the water' (Hebrew origin) |
Dutch |
Boy |
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Murali Manohar
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Enchanter with the flute - a charming or captivating one, often associated with Lord Krishna. |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mador
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No established traditional meaning or clear etymology; likely invented or of uncertain origin |
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Boy |
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Mainak
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Named for Mainaka, a mythical mountain in the Ramayana; signifies a majestic or strong mountain |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Malleson
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Originally 'son of Malle' - Malle being a medieval diminutive of Mary or Maud. |
English |
Boy |
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Mapira
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Meaning uncertain; sometimes interpreted as 'gift' or 'blessing' in Bantu-derived readings, or treated as a pleasant-sounding modern name |
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Girl |
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Marino
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of the sea; marine |
Italian |
Boy |
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Marrije
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Derived from Maria; original meaning uncertain - commonly rendered as 'bitter' or 'beloved/wished-for child'. |
Dutch |
Girl |
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Masilo
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abundance, wealth - one who brings blessings or prosperity |
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Unisex |
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Maxeen
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Greatest, great |
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Girl |
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Mehrab
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Originally 'mihrab' - a prayer niche or sanctuary; in Persian contexts associated with 'Mehr' (the sun, love/affection). |
Persian |
Boy |
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Melusina
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Name of a mythical freshwater/mermaid-like spirit; associated with water (etymology uncertain) |
French, Latin |
Girl |
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Mersille
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Probably “little warrior” if derived from Marcellus/Marcelle (meaning not firmly established) |
Latin |
Girl |
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Mikena
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Variant of McKenna: 'descendant of Cionaodh', often interpreted as 'born of fire' or 'fiery one' |
English, Irish |
Girl |
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Mistar
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No established traditional meaning; modern invented name that may evoke 'mister/master' or the notion of 'my star' (connotations of authority or endearment) |
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Boy |
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Montrelle
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Likely 'from the mountain' (from French 'mont') or 'of/related to Montreal'; a modern elaboration of Montrell |
English |
Girl |
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Mozart
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Originally a surname; associated with the famous composer Mozart - connotes music, genius, and artistry |
German |
Boy |
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Mychelle
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Who is like God? (feminine form of Michael) |
French |
Girl |
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Mackenyu
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Meaning varies by kanji. In the actor Mackenyu's kanji (真剣佑) it pairs 真剣 ('true/serious' or 'real sword') with 佑 ('help/protect'), giving the sense of 'serious/true protector' or 'earnest helper'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Mahboobullah
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Beloved of God |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Makhach
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Meaning uncertain or obscure; a regional Caucasian personal name without a clear widely documented etymology |
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Boy |
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