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Mervyn
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Derived from Welsh Merfyn, combining elements related to 'sea' and 'eminence' - often interpreted as 'sea lord' or 'sea-born'. |
Welsh |
Boy |
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Mikol
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victory of the people |
Slavic |
Boy |
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Miwako
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beautiful harmony child |
Japanese |
Girl |
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Mooni
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Silent one; sage or ascetic |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Muaawin
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Helper; assistant; supporter |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Mygeana
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Uncertain - possibly inspired by Megan meaning "pearl" or Meghana meaning "cloud"; overall likely an invented name blending those influences |
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Girl |
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Madaleine
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originally 'woman from Magdala' (Magdala likely means 'tower') |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Maheen
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Delicate, fine; often interpreted as 'moon-like' or 'beautiful' |
Arabic, Persian, Urdu |
Girl |
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Maksimilijonas
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Derived from Latin 'Maximilianus' / 'Maximus' meaning 'greatest' |
Lithuanian |
Boy |
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Manivanan
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From Tamil 'mani' (jewel) + 'vanan' (person) - 'possessor of a jewel' / 'one adorned with jewels' |
Tamil |
Boy |
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Mariam
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Variant of Miriam/Mary; commonly interpreted as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'; older senses include 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebellion'. |
Amharic, Arabic, Aramaic, Georgian, Hebrew |
Girl |
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Marsalee
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A modern blended name roughly meaning 'sea/Mary + meadow' - often interpreted as 'sea meadow' or 'Mary's meadow'. |
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Girl |
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Matsuko-san
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Typically "pine child" (commonly written 松子); exact meaning depends on the kanji used. |
Japanese |
Girl |
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Meenakshi Mission Hospital
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Fish‑eyed; 'one with beautiful/fish-like eyes' - name of the goddess Meenakshi of Madurai |
Sanskrit, Tamil |
Girl |
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Mercy
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Compassion, mercy, forgiveness |
English |
Girl |
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Mikky
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Diminutive of Michael - 'Who is like God?'; Japanese forms may have different meanings depending on kanji. |
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Unisex |
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Mishaal
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Torch, flame, beacon; light |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Morenito
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Diminutive of 'Moreno', meaning 'little dark one' or 'little brown-haired/dark-skinned' (affectionate) |
Spanish |
Boy |
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Murlee
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Likely interpreted as 'clearing on the moor' (a modern/variant form of a place-name/surname). |
English |
Unisex |
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Mab
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Associated with Queen Mab - a fairy or fairy queen; as a diminutive of Mabel, connected to 'lovable'. |
English |
Girl |
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Maebella
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A blend meaning roughly 'beautiful May' or 'beautiful one' (Mae + bella) |
English |
Girl |
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Maisie
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Pearl |
Scottish |
Girl |
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Malony
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Derived from a Gaelic surname meaning 'descendant of a devotee/tonsured one' - often interpreted as 'servant/devotee (of St. John)' or 'bald/tonsured'. |
Irish |
Boy |
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Maranda
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Admirable, worthy of admiration |
English |
Girl |
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Marite
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Diminutive of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam); meanings associated with Maria include 'bitter', 'beloved' or 'rebellious' (interpretations vary). |
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Girl |
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Marsha
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Dedicated to Mars; warlike |
Latin |
Girl |
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Massassi
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No established meaning; originates as a fictional name associated with an ancient species/temple in Star Wars |
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Unisex |
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Mayariah
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A modern blend often interpreted as "beloved of God" or evoking divine/enchanting qualities (combines Maya's meanings with the theophoric -iah/-riah element). |
English |
Girl |
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Meikil
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'great, large' (from Old Norse); sometimes treated as a variant of Michael, 'who is like God' |
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Boy |
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Melvon
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Variant of Melvin; commonly associated with leadership or derived from a place-name origin |
English, Scottish |
Boy |
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Mervyne
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Likely 'sea-born' or 'famous' - from Welsh elements mor 'sea' + wyn 'fair/eminent' |
Welsh |
Boy |
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Mikolai
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Derived from Greek Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people" |
Slavic |
Boy |
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Miya
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Varies by origin: commonly 'beloved' (from Mia/Maria); in Japanese the meaning depends on the kanji - possible senses include 'beautiful', 'night', or 'shrine/temple'. |
English, Japanese |
Girl |
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Moonia
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Moon-like; of the moon |
English |
Girl |
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Muadhnait
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From Old Irish muadh 'noble, good' with a diminutive ending - 'little noble' or 'noble-born' (approx.) |
Gaelic, Irish |
Girl |
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Mygeanah
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A modern blended name, often interpreted as something like 'gracious pearl' or 'beloved pearl' (combining 'pearl' from Megan and 'God is gracious' from Gianna/Gina) |
English |
Girl |
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madaline
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Originally 'woman from Magdala' (a town); often associated with 'tower' or 'greatness' |
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Girl |
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Mahela
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probably "great" or "great one" |
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Boy |
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Maksimilijus
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Derived from 'Maximus' - 'greatest' |
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Boy |
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Manivannar
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One adorned with jewels; 'lord of gems'. |
Tamil |
Boy |
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Mariamah
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Variant of Miriam/Maryam - often interpreted as "bitter" or "beloved" |
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Girl |
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Marsalinda
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Compound meaning 'Mar (Mary/sea) + Linda (beautiful)' - roughly 'beautiful sea' or 'beautiful Mary' |
Latin |
Girl |
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Matsuo
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From kanji 松 (matsu) 'pine' + 尾 (o) 'tail/edge' - 'pine tail' or 'at the end of the pines'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Meenakshi Nagarajan
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Meenakshi: 'fish-eyed', an epithet/name of the Hindu goddess Parvati (worshipped at Madurai). Nagarajan: from Sanskrit 'nagara' (city) + 'rajan' (king), meaning 'king of the city' - a South Indian surname. |
Sanskrit, Tamil |
Girl |
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Merel
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blackbird (a songbird) |
Dutch |
Girl |
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Miklos
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victory of the people |
Hungarian |
Boy |
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Mishal
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Torch; flame; beacon; light |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Morenito/a
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Little dark one; affectionate diminutive for someone who is brown-skinned or dark-haired |
Spanish |
Boy |
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Muro
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From Latin 'murus' meaning 'wall' (used in Spanish/Italian); in Japanese can be a surname or personal name written with kanji such as 室 meaning 'room' or 'chamber' (meaning varies by kanji). |
Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish |
Boy |
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Mabbina
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Little/young Mabel - 'little beloved' or 'little lovable' |
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Girl |
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