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Mariahh
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Derived from Hebrew Miriam, often interpreted as "bitter" or "beloved". |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Marrony
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Probably related to 'chestnut' or 'descendant of Maron' (surname origin); exact meaning uncertain. |
French, Spanish |
Boy |
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Matsen
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Son of Mats (Mats = Matthew, meaning 'gift of God') |
Scandinavian |
Boy |
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Meenakshi Ammal
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Name of a Hindu goddess - 'Meenakshi' literally 'fish‑eyed' (beautiful eyes); 'Ammal' is a Tamil honorific meaning 'respected woman' or 'mother'. |
Sanskrit, Tamil |
Girl |
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Mercuri
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Associated with the Roman god Mercury - messenger and god of commerce, travel, and communication; conveys 'swift' or 'messenger' |
Latin |
Boy |
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Mikko
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Who is like God? |
Finnish |
Boy |
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Misha'il
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Hebrew: "Who is like God?"; Arabic: "torch" or "flame" |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Morelos
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From the surname/place Morelos - likely linked to the word for 'mulberry' (Latin morus) or denoting origin 'from Morelos'; associated with Mexican independence leader José María Morelos. |
Spanish |
Boy |
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Muriithi
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shepherd |
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Boy |
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Maasai
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Member of or relating to the Maasai people (an East African ethnic group) |
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Unisex |
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Maebeline
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lovable, beloved |
English |
Girl |
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Maisha
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life; living |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Maloni
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Derived from Maolán, meaning 'little tonsured one' or 'devotee' (associated with a follower/servant); also understood as 'of the Malone family' |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Maram
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wish; desire; aspiration; goal |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Marita
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Diminutive of Maria (from Hebrew Miriam), often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved' |
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Girl |
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Marsenah
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Likely 'of Mars' / 'warlike' (derived from Mars); otherwise meaning uncertain. |
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Girl |
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Massadah
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Derived from the Hebrew place name Masada meaning 'fortress' or 'stronghold'. |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Mayanka
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Moon, moonlike; pertaining to the moon |
Hindi, Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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Meikal
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Melviniah
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Feminine elaboration of Melvin, suggesting association with Melvin's traditional sense of leadership/counsel |
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Girl |
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Mervon
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Uncertain; generally associated with names like Mervin/Marvin and often interpreted as a form of 'famous friend' or of Old Welsh origin |
English |
Boy |
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Miko
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Japanese: 'shrine maiden' (巫女). Slavic/Finnish: diminutive of names like Mikolaj/Mikko - linked to 'victory of the people' (Nicholas) or 'who is like God' (Michael). |
Finnish, Japanese, Polish, Scandinavian, Slavic |
Unisex |
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Miwah
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Varies by origin: 'beautiful harmony' (if derived from Japanese Miwa, 美和/三和) or 'luxurious/deluxe' (if linked to Indonesian 'mewah'); may also be used as a modern name without an established traditional meaning. |
Indonesian |
Girl |
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Mooney
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Originally a surname meaning 'descendant of Muimhneachán' (a Munster man) or from Maonach, related to maoin 'wealth, treasure'. |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Mthokozisi
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Bringer of joy; one who causes happiness |
Nguni, Zulu |
Boy |
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Mygdanah
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Possibly 'my wise one' or broadly 'wise/knowledgeable' (interpretive, not attested historically). |
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Girl |
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madacyn
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Modern variant of Madison - linked to Maud/Matilda ('mighty in battle'); surname meaning 'son of Maud' used as a feminine given name |
English |
Girl |
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Mahealani
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Derived from Hawaiian elements meaning 'calm/clear' (mahea) and 'heaven/sky' (lani) - 'heavenly calm' or 'calm of the heavens' |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Maksimilijan
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From Latin maximus - 'greatest' |
Croatian |
Boy |
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Manithan
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man; human being |
Tamil |
Boy |
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Marialuisa
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Compound of Maria ('Mary', often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'bitter') and Luisa ('renowned/famous warrior') - overall 'beloved/famous warrior' or 'Mary-Louise'. |
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Girl |
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Marsaili
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Pearl (derived from Margaret) |
Scottish Gaelic |
Girl |
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Matsui
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Commonly written 松井 meaning 'matsu' (pine) + 'i' (well): 'pine well' or 'pine by the well.' |
Japanese |
Unisex |
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Meenakshi Devi
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Goddess with fish-shaped/beautiful eyes ('Meenakshi' = fish-eyed; 'Devi' = goddess). |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Mercury
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Named for the Roman messenger god and the planet; connotes speed, communication, commerce, and eloquence. |
Latin |
Unisex |
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Mikkol
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Who is like God? |
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Boy |
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Misha'ilu
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Morenita
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Little brunette; little dark‑skinned or brown‑complexioned girl. |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Murilo
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Derived from 'muro' meaning 'wall' - often interpreted as 'little wall' or 'of the wall' |
Portuguese |
Boy |
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Maau
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No widely recorded meaning; not well documented in major name sources |
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Unisex |
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Maebell
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A modern blend meaning 'beautiful/beloved May' or 'lovable' |
English |
Girl |
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Maisi
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Little pearl (pearl) |
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Girl |
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Malonie
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devotee or servant of (Saint) John |
Irish |
Girl |
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Marama
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Moon; light, clear; month |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Maritah
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Variant of Maria/Marit: from Miriam meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved', or from Margaret meaning 'pearl'. |
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Girl |
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Marsh
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From the marsh; dweller by marshland or swamp |
English |
Boy |
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Massago
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Meaning uncertain; if linked to Japanese 'masago' it refers to capelin roe (fish eggs); otherwise likely a family name without a specific lexical meaning |
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Unisex |
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Mayaria
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Likely "of May" or a melodic variant of Maria - suggesting association with the month of May or with Mary. |
English, Latin |
Girl |
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Meikel
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Who is like God? |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Melvirne
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Uncertain; probably interpretive - combines 'Mel' (from roots meaning 'honey' or a short form of names like Melanie/Melvin) with a '-virne'/'-verne' element, so any meaning is modern/constructed rather than traditional |
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Girl |
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