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Madu
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Honey; sweet; pleasant/intoxicating (from Sanskrit 'Madhu' meaning honey) |
Indonesian, Malay, Sanskrit, Tamil |
Unisex |
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Maira
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Varies by origin - commonly linked to Maria/Miriam (often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved'/'sea of bitterness'); in Tupi (Maíra) associated with 'seagull' or 'beautiful'; in Irish it is a form of Mary. |
Hebrew, Irish, Portuguese, Spanish |
Girl |
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Mallorie
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unfortunate, unlucky |
English |
Girl |
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Marabelah
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Literally 'beautiful Maria' - interpreted as 'beautiful' or 'beloved' |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Marique
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Variant of Maria/Marie - associated with Mary; commonly interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved'. |
French |
Girl |
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Marryah
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Derived from Miriam - possible meanings include 'beloved', 'bitter', 'wished-for child' or 'sea of sorrow'. |
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Girl |
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Maslin
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mixed grain (a blend of wheat and rye); originally an English surname derived from a word for mixed grain |
English |
Unisex |
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Maximilianus
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greatest |
Latin |
Boy |
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Meht-Urt
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Possibly a compound: 'Meht' (uncertain) + 'Urt' ('long') - roughly 'long Meht' or 'long‑lasting'; exact meaning unknown. |
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Unisex |
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Melveeniah
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Probable meaning: 'sweet' or 'honey' element combined with a suffix implying praise/relationship - loosely 'sweet one' or 'beloved/praiseworthy'. |
English |
Girl |
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Mertell
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Likely 'hammer' when derived from Martel/Martell; alternatively associated with the myrtle plant if related to Mertle/Myrtle. |
English |
Unisex |
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Mikhos
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Derived from Michael: 'Who is like God?' |
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Boy |
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Mithgarthr
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“middle enclosure” - the middle realm (Midgard); literally ‘middle stronghold’ or ‘middle yard’ |
Germanic, Norse |
Boy |
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Monycka
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Generally understood as 'advisor' or 'one who advises'; associated with Saint Monica. |
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Girl |
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Mrigankamouli
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Moon-crowned; one who wears the moon on the head |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mydgee
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If derived from Margaret, 'pearl'; otherwise no widely established meaning (modern/invented) |
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Girl |
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Macklin
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Descendant/son of a Gaelic personal name (likely Lochlann/Lachlan) |
Irish, Scottish |
Boy |
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Mahbubul Islam
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Beloved of Islam |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Makinna
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A feminine variant of Makenna/McKenna - 'son/descendant of Cionaodh', often interpreted as 'born of fire' or 'beloved'. |
Gaelic, Irish |
Girl |
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Manimekalai
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Garland/necklace of jewels; 'one adorned with jewels' |
Tamil |
Girl |
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Maria Kiara
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Beloved (Maria) + bright/clear (Kiara/Chiara); alternate Kiara meaning 'dark-haired' (Irish). Overall: 'beloved and bright' (or 'beloved, dark-haired'). |
Latin |
Girl |
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Marques
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ruler of the borderlands |
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Boy |
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Matityahu
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Gift of Yahweh (God) |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Medhya
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intelligent, wise, of the intellect |
Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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Menzie
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From the Menzies family / 'of Mesnières' - indicating origin from a place or estate |
Scottish |
Unisex |
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Mikhi
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Likely from Hebrew 'Micah' meaning 'Who is like God?'; alternatively used as a diminutive of Mikhail ('God-like') or as a variant of Miki depending on culture. |
Hebrew, Japanese, Slavic |
Unisex |
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Misaki
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Commonly written 美咲 meaning "beautiful blossom" or "beautiful bloom"; exact meaning varies with kanji |
Japanese |
Girl |
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Morala
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Unclear; possibly related to Spanish 'mora' (blackberry or Moor) or to surnames meaning 'mulberry' - no single established meaning |
Portuguese |
Girl |
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Mureedh
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Disciple; follower, especially a spiritual follower in a Sufi context |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Maake
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Not well-documented. May be a family/clan name; literal meaning unknown |
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Unisex |
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Mady
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'Of Magdala' (Magdala possibly meaning 'tower') |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Mairee
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Variant of Marie/Mary - traditionally associated with meanings such as "beloved" or (ambiguously) "bitter/wished-for child" |
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Girl |
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Mallory
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unfortunate; unlucky |
French |
Unisex |
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Marabele
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Likely 'beautiful' or 'wonderful' (either from Latin mirabilis 'wonderful' via Mirabel, or as a compound of Maria + belle 'beautiful') |
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Girl |
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Mariquita
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Affectionate diminutive of María - 'little Mary'; additionally 'ladybug' in Spanish |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Marryn
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Typically interpreted as 'of the sea' (from Latin marinus) or as a modern spelling variant related to Mary |
English |
Unisex |
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Maslon
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From Polish masło 'butter' - originally a surname for someone who made, sold, or worked with butter/dairy products. |
Polish, Slavic |
Boy |
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Maximilien
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Greatest (from Latin 'Maximus') |
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Boy |
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Mehul
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Rain; sprinkling of rain; cloud |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Melven
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Derived from the surname Melvin; commonly interpreted as 'chief' or 'gentle leader' (exact origin uncertain). |
English, Scottish |
Boy |
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Mertella
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Little brave one; derived from 'Mert' meaning brave/honest |
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Girl |
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Miki
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Varies by origin. In Japanese often formed with kanji meaning 'beautiful' + element (e.g., 美紀 'beautiful chronicle', 美樹 'beautiful tree', 美希 'beautiful hope'). As a diminutive of Michael it inherits the meaning 'Who is like God?'. |
Japanese |
Unisex |
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Mithilesh
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Lord or king of Mithila (ancient Indian region) |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Monyfa
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Uncertain; commonly interpreted in modern use as 'favored' or 'blessed' (sometimes understood as 'gift of God') |
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Girl |
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Mrigankasekhar
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Compound of 'Mriganka' (moon) + 'Sekhar' (crest/crown) - 'crowned by the moon' or 'moon-crested'. |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Myer
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From German 'Meier' meaning steward or bailiff; from Hebrew 'Meir' meaning 'one who illuminates' or 'giver of light'. |
German, Hebrew |
Boy |
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Macklynn
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Modern invented name combining 'Mac' ('son of') and 'Lynn' ('lake' or 'pool'), often interpreted stylistically as 'son of the lake' or a Lynn‑ending given name |
English, Scottish |
Girl |
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Mahbubul Karim
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Beloved of the Generous (i.e., beloved of Al-Karim/God) |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Makinzy
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Derived from Mackenzie - 'son of Coinneach' / 'descendant of the handsome/fair one' |
Scottish |
Unisex |
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Manin
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No single widely established meaning; meaning varies by origin or is undocumented for the given-name use |
Italian |
Boy |
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