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Names letter starts with M

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Madysun A modern invented name combining Madison ('son/daughter of Maud') and 'sun', suggesting a radiant or sunny child. English Girl
Mairiah Variant of Mariah/Maria - derived from Hebrew Miriam, commonly interpreted as 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'. Hebrew Girl
Malmuira Likely "servant/devotee of Mary" (if from Máel + Muire); alternatively interpreted as "devotee/child of the sea" (if from muir). Girl
Marah Hebrew: 'bitter' (Biblical); Arabic: 'joy, merriment' (different root) Arabic, Hebrew Girl
Marise Either derived from Marie/Mary ('bitter' historically, often interpreted as 'beloved') or from Maris ('of the sea'); meanings vary by derivation. Girl
Marsala From the town of Marsala; roughly 'harbor/port' (often interpreted as 'port of God' in reference to Arabic roots); also associated with the fortified wine Marsala Italian Girl
Masood fortunate; happy; blessed; lucky Arabic Boy
Maxx Greatest Germanic, Latin Boy
Meiah A contemporary form of Mia - often understood as 'mine' or 'beloved' (via Mia/Maria); alternatively linked to Hebrew 'one hundred'. Girl
Melville From the Norman place-name Malleville, often interpreted as 'bad town' or 'bad settlement'. Norman French Boy
Mertyn Warlike; "of Mars" English, Welsh Boy
Mikio Meaning varies by kanji; common elements include 美 (beauty), 幹 (tree/trunk), 三 (three) and 雄 (male/hero). Japanese Boy
Mitul Friend; friendly; friend of all Indian Boy
Monyque Often interpreted as 'advisor' or 'to advise' (meaning uncertain) Girl
Mrinali lotus; lotus stem; lotus-like Sanskrit Girl
Myeta No established historical meaning; generally treated as an invented or diminutive-style name Girl
MacKynzie Son of Coinneach (Kenneth) - 'son of the fair/handsome one'. Scottish Gaelic Unisex
Mahdiah Rightly guided; "guided one" Arabic Girl
Makka From Makkah (Mecca), the holy city Arabic Girl
Manishah Wise; intellect; desire of the mind Sanskrit Girl
Maria-Kristina Combination of Maria ('beloved'/'Mary') and Kristina ('follower of Christ') - 'beloved follower of Christ' Girl
Marquise Nobleman; a noble title (originally 'lord of a border territory') French Boy
Matokie Unknown - no widely attested meaning; may be a diminutive or variant of another name Girl
Meechelle Who is like God? Girl
Merav increase; abundance; to multiply Hebrew Girl
Mikinosuke Compound of 'Miki' (various kanji) + 'nosuke' (之助, 'assistant/helper') - generally 'Miki's helper' or 'helper of Miki'. Japanese Boy
Misbahul Islam Lamp/light of Islam Arabic Boy
Morat Likely 'wish' or 'desire' if derived from Murad/Murat; alternatively a toponymic name indicating origin from the town Morat. Boy
Murial bright sea Celtic, Gaelic Girl
Maarouf well-known; renowned; reputed; customary Arabic Boy
Madysys A modern invented feminine form related to Madison - historically tied to 'child of Maud/Matilda', used today as a given name without literal surname sense. English Girl
Mairim Gaelic form of Mary/Miriam. Meaning uncertain - traditionally linked to 'sea of bitterness', 'rebellion' or 'beloved'. Irish, Scottish Gaelic Girl
Malo Name of a 6th-century Breton/Welsh saint (Maclovius); used as a Breton masculine name and as the namesake of the town Saint‑Malo. Breton Boy
Maraia Variant of Maria (from Hebrew Miriam). Commonly associated meanings: 'beloved', 'sea of bitterness', or 'wished-for child' (interpretations vary) Girl
Marisha Diminutive of Maria - "beloved" (alternatively derived meanings from Mary/Miriam such as "bitter" or "wished-for child"). Girl
Marseene Possibly 'little warrior' (from Mars/Marceline) or 'of the sea' (from Maris) - generally interpreted as related to Mars or the sea Latin Girl
Masoom Innocent; sinless; protected from wrongdoing Arabic Boy
Maxymilian Derived from Latin 'Maximilianus', ultimately from 'Maximus' meaning 'greatest'. Latin Boy
Meier From German: 'steward' or 'farm manager'; from Hebrew Meir: 'one who illuminates' or 'giver of light'. German, Hebrew Boy
Melvin council friend English, Scottish Boy
Merula blackbird Latin Girl
Mikiyo Varies by kanji; commonly combines 'mi' (美 'beautiful' or 実 'truth'), 'ki' (希 'hope', 紀 'chronicle', 貴 'noble') and 'yo' (代 'generation' or 世 'world') - e.g. 'beautiful hopeful generation'. Japanese Girl
Mitzee Diminutive of Maria - from Mary, often interpreted as 'beloved' or historically 'bitter' German Girl
Monyyak Diminutive of Monya - 'little Monya' or 'young Monya' (by extension, 'little Samuel'). Boy
Mrinalini Lotus; lotus stalk/creeper Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Myetah No established historical meaning; often treated as a modern invented name - sometimes interpreted as 'beloved' or 'little one' if linked to Mia/Mietta. English Girl
MacLain Son of Gillean - 'son of the servant/follower of (Saint) John' Scottish Gaelic Boy
Mahdie Rightly guided; 'guided one' Persian Girl
Makoi No established traditional meaning; likely a modern/coined name or derived from elements such as Hawaiian 'makai' ('toward the sea') or related to Japanese 'Mako' (short form). Unisex
Manishi wise person; thinker; intelligence Indian, Sanskrit Boy