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Names letter starts with M

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Merydith Originally 'great lord' (from Welsh elements meaning 'great'/'lord' or 'ruler') Welsh Girl
Miks Who is like God? Latvian Boy
Miyo Varies by kanji; commonly 'beautiful generation' (美代) or 'beautiful world' (美世). Other possible meanings include 'third generation' (三代) or different combinations depending on characters used. Japanese Girl
Moonshine Moonlight; the shining light of the moon (also historically a term for illicit distilled spirits) English Unisex
Mubaarika blessed, fortunate Arabic Girl
Myginah Contemporary invented name often interpreted as 'my beloved' or 'little queen' (combining 'my' with Gina/Regina 'queen') English Girl
Madam 'my lady' - a respectful form of address for a woman English, French Girl
Mahendraprasad Blessing or gift of Mahendra (the great Indra) Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Maksym greatest Polish, Ukrainian Boy
Manizhe Name of a heroine in the Persian epic Shahnameh; often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'darling'. Persian Girl
Mariamou Variant of Mary/Mariam - commonly associated with 'beloved' or 'wished-for child' (origins uncertain; some traditions note 'sea of bitterness') Girl
Marshae Feminine form of Marcus - 'dedicated to Mars' (of the Roman god of war) English Girl
Mattathiah Gift of Yahweh (gift of God) Hebrew Boy
Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai Meenakshi: 'fish‑eyed' (name of a Hindu goddess); Sundaram: 'beautiful' or 'handsome'; Pillai: Tamil title/surname meaning 'child' or a traditional caste/lineage name. Combined: 'the beautiful/handsome one associated with Meenakshi of the Pillai family' (or 'handsome one devoted to Meenakshi, Pillai'). Tamil Boy
Merethe pearl Norwegian Girl
Miku Often written with kanji such as 美空 ('beautiful sky'), 美来 ('beautiful future'), 美久 ('beautiful long time') or 未来/未來 ('future'); generally a feminine Japanese given name. Japanese Girl
Mishon Uncertain - attested as a biblical name but no single well‑established meaning; in modern use often an invented or variant form. English, Hebrew Boy
Morgaen sea‑born; sea defender Welsh Unisex
Murrray Surname-derived name linked to the region of Moray or to the Gaelic personal name Muiredach (associated with 'lord' or sea-related roots) Boy
Mabina Likely related to Hebrew 'Binah' meaning 'understanding, wisdom'; exact meaning is uncertain or region-dependent. Girl
Maefield May's field; a meadow or open land associated with May/summer English Unisex
Maitane beloved, love Basque Girl
Malory Unfortunate, unlucky Unisex
Marcail From Marcus - 'of Mars' / 'warlike' (dedicated to the Roman god Mars) Girl
Marizol Combines Mary and 'sol' (sun) - often rendered 'Mary of the sun' or linked to 'Our Lady of Solitude' Spanish Girl
Marshya Variant of Marsha/Marcia - 'dedicated to Mars', often interpreted as 'warlike' or 'of Mars' English Girl
Massima Greatest (feminine form of Maximus) Latin Girl
Maybella beautiful May English Girl
Meina Multiple origins: in Sanskrit/Hindi (Meena) = 'fish' or associated with Pisces; in Chinese (often 美娜) = 'beautiful, elegant'; also used as a variant of Mina/Milena with meanings like 'beloved' or related European name roots. Chinese, Germanic, Hindi, Italian, Sanskrit Girl
Melvyniah A modern, constructed name possibly meaning 'beloved/friend of God' - combining Melvin's 'friend' sense with the '-iah' element referencing God. English Girl
Merydyth From Welsh Maredudd/Meredydd - often interpreted as 'great lord' or 'sea lord' Welsh Girl
Miksa Derived from Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest'. Hungarian Boy
Miyoko Typically "beautiful child" (common kanji: 美 + 子); exact meaning varies depending on the kanji used Japanese Girl
Moony Of the moon; moonlike; dreamy or moonstruck English Unisex
Mubarak Blessed; fortunate Arabic Boy
Mygnonah darling; cute; beloved French Girl
Madan Gopal Madan (god of love) + Gopal (cow protector/krishna) - 'enchanting/beloved cowherd', a name of Krishna Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Mahendravarma Compound of Mahendra ('great Indra') + varma/varman ('armor, protector') - roughly 'Mahendra's protector' or 'armored like the great Indra'. Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Maksymiv Patronymic/surname meaning 'son or descendant of Maksym'; Maksym means 'greatest' Ukrainian Boy
Manjapreet Love of the mind/heart; beloved; one who loves Indian, Punjabi Unisex
Mariamu Variant of Mary/Mariam; commonly interpreted as 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness' Swahili Girl
Marshal Originally an occupational name meaning 'keeper of horses'; later used as a military title 'marshal'. French Boy
Matteen firm, strong, steadfast Arabic Boy
Meenakshi Sundaram Rajagopalan Meenakshi: 'fish‑eyed' (name of the goddess of Madurai, a form of Parvati); Sundaram: 'beautiful, handsome'; Rajagopalan: from 'Raja' (king) + 'Gopala' (protector/cowherd, name of Krishna) - roughly 'protector/guardian related to kings' or a form of 'Rajagopal'. Sanskrit, Tamil Boy
Merewen Likely 'sea' + 'white/fair' - roughly 'sea-fair' or 'sea-blessed'. Celtic Girl
Mikulas victory of the people Czech, Slovak Boy
mishuan A modern blended name; from Misha (from Mikhail - 'Who is like God?') and Shawn/Sean (from John - 'God is gracious'). English Boy
Morgan Sea-born; associated with the sea Welsh Unisex
Murtada The chosen/approved; one who is pleasing (to God) Arabic, Islamic Boy
Mable lovable, dear English Girl