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Names letter starts with M

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Meryval Blend of Mary ('beloved') and Val ('strong' or 'valley') - broadly 'beloved and strong'. Girl
Milbourn Mill stream; settlement by a mill or mill brook English Boy
Moannah ocean, sea Polynesian Girl
Morandoo Uncertain - possibly 'descendant of Morando' or linked to roots meaning 'dark' or 'brown' if related to 'Moreno'; no established traditional meaning Boy
Muircheartaigh Sea ruler (from muir 'sea' + ceartach 'ruler') Irish Boy
Mykaylah Who is like God? Hebrew Girl
Madelyn Originally 'of Magdala' - 'woman from Magdala' (Magdala is a place name, sometimes rendered 'tower') English Girl
Mahir skilled; expert; proficient Arabic Boy
Malaye Probably derived from Tagalog 'malaya' meaning 'free' (modern/creative name form) Girl
Manmathan Name of Kamadeva, the Hindu god of love; literally 'one who agitates or charms the mind'. Sanskrit, Tamil Boy
Marie-Luise Combines Marie ('Mary' - often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved') and Luise ('famous warrior'); roughly 'beloved famous warrior'. Girl
Martikah Dedicated to Mars; warlike Girl
Maudie-Jo Compound: 'mighty in battle' (Maudie/Matilda) + 'God will add' or 'God is gracious' (Jo) English Girl
Megi Commonly associated with "pearl" (via Margaret/Megan); sometimes linked to "cloud" when related to Sanskrit Megha. Welsh Girl
Meriwether Pleasant or cheerful weather; 'merry weather.' English Boy
Milele forever; eternal; everlasting Swahili Unisex
Mitchy Derived from Michael/Mitchell: "Who is like God?" Boy
Mortimer Place name meaning 'dead sea' or 'still/stagnant water' Norman French Boy
Muslih Reformer; one who reforms, rectifies or makes things right Arabic Boy
Macaryo Blessed; fortunate Greek Boy
Maesi Little pearl (derived from Margaret, meaning 'pearl') Scottish Girl
Maka-O-Ka-Lani Eye of the heavens (eye of the sky/royalty) Hawaiian Unisex
Malyn Derived from Magdalene: 'of Magdala' (Magdala possibly meaning 'tower') English Girl
March Either 'of Mars' (month name) or 'boundary/border' (surnominal source). English Unisex
Marjoleine Named for the herb marjoram (marjorana); associated with fragrant/aromatic qualities; related to Latin maiorana ('the greater') Dutch Girl
Martanna Probably a combination of 'of Mars' (Martina/Martinus) and 'grace' (Anna/Hannah) - roughly 'warlike grace' or 'grace of Mars'. Girl
Matanya gift of God Hebrew Boy
Maymi Likely 'little May' or, by East Asian influence, 'beautiful'/'beloved' Girl
Melacenta An invented/literary feminine name. Common interpretations link it to Melisende/Millicent meaning 'industrious/strong in work'; alternatively, if tied to Greek 'meli' (honey), it can suggest 'sweet' or 'honey-like'. Girl
Melyssah Honeybee; associated with honey Greek Girl
Meryvale Mary's valley - a placename-inspired name combining Mary (often rendered 'beloved' or 'bitter') and vale ('valley') Girl
Milbourne Dweller or settlement by the mill stream English Boy
Moar Likely derived from Gaelic 'Mór' meaning 'great' or linked to the surname Moore/More; exact origin uncertain Unisex
Morasha heritage; inheritance; legacy Hebrew Girl
Muire Irish form of Mary, traditionally reserved for the Virgin Mary; ultimately from Hebrew Miryam (often rendered 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness') Irish Girl
Myke Who is like God? English Boy
Madgeline from Magdala; derived from Hebrew migdal meaning 'tower' or 'elevated' Hebrew Girl
Mahishwar Great lord; lord of the earth; a name of Shiva Indian, Sanskrit Boy
malaysia Land of the Malays; relating to the Malay people or country. Girl
Manmohini Devi Enchantress - 'one who captivates or charms the mind/heart'; 'Devi' denotes goddess or respected woman. Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Marie-Lynn Combines Marie ('beloved'/'wished-for' or historically 'bitter') and Lynn ('lake'); often interpreted as 'beloved lake' or 'beloved daughter of the lake'. Girl
Martil Warlike, of Mars Boy
Maudie-Lou Mighty, famous (renowned) warrior Girl
Megumi blessing; grace; favor Japanese Girl
Meriyah Generally associated with 'beloved' (from Maria/Mariah) or linked to Moriah ('seen by God' / biblical place); exact meaning is uncertain for this creative spelling. Girl
Milena gracious, dear; beloved Slavic Girl
Mitha Sweet Hindi, Sanskrit Girl
Mortimor Originally 'dead sea' or 'still water' - a surname-turned-given name English Boy
Musliha Reformer; peacemaker - one who makes things right or reconciles Arabic Girl
Macauleah Blend of Macaulay ('son/descendant of Amhlaoibh') and Leah ('weary' or 'delicate'); roughly a feminine form tied to the Macaulay family name with Leah's meaning English Girl