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Marielin
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A combination name from Maria ('beloved' / historically also 'bitter') and Lynn ('lake' or 'pool'), often interpreted loosely as 'beloved lake' or 'Mary + Lynn'. |
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Martins
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Of Mars; warlike; dedicated to the Roman god Mars |
Galician, Latin |
Boy |
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Maulik
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original; fundamental; valuable |
Hindi, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mehera
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Grace, kindness; also associated with affection/sun from Persian 'Mehr' |
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Girl |
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Merlene
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Variant of Marlene - derived from Maria ('bitter' or 'beloved') and Magdalene ('of Magdala') |
English |
Girl |
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Milianah
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Beloved, gracious (from Slavic 'milu' and related to Emiliana/Miliana) |
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Girl |
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Mithin
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gentle, pleasant; possibly related to Sanskrit 'Mithun' (pair/couple) |
Indian |
Boy |
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Moshe
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Hebrew form of Moses; traditionally 'drawn out (of the water)'; possibly from an Egyptian element meaning 'born of'. |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mutasam
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Seeker of refuge; one who seeks protection (often understood as seeking refuge in God). |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Macayle
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Derived from Michael: "Who is like God?" |
English |
Unisex |
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Maeveen
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From Medb, traditionally interpreted as 'intoxicating' or 'she who rules' |
Irish |
Girl |
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Makaileah
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Variant of Michaela/Makayla: 'Who is like God?'; may also echo the element 'Leah' in sound |
English |
Girl |
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Mamaoleaiseaiga
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Mother of the family; matriarch |
Samoan |
Girl |
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Marci
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Warlike; dedicated to Mars |
Latin |
Girl |
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Mark
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Warlike; dedicated to Mars |
Latin |
Boy |
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Marteane
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A blended name meaning roughly 'graceful lady' (Marta/Martine 'lady/of Mars' + Anne 'grace'). |
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Girl |
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Mateah
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gift of God (gift of Yahweh) |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Mayr
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From a German occupational name meaning 'steward, bailiff, farm manager' (from Medieval Latin major 'greater'); alternatively linked to Hebrew Meir meaning 'one who gives light' when used as a variant |
German |
Boy |
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Melanah
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dark, black; dark-haired or associated with darkness |
Greek |
Girl |
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Mena
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Meanings vary by origin: in Arabic (Mīnā) often 'port' or 'harbor'; linked to Ancient Egyptian Menes meaning 'established' or 'he who endures'; as a variant of Mina/Meena it may be a short form of names ending in -mina or relate to precious/ornamental senses in South Asian usage. |
Arabic, Basque, Coptic, Egyptian, Spanish |
Girl |
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Meshullam
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friend; recompensed, rewarded |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Mildri
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gentle strength |
English, Germanic |
Girl |
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Modestey
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Derived from the virtue 'modesty' - humility, moderation |
English, Latin |
Girl |
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Morcan
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From Old Welsh 'Morcant' - 'mor' (sea) + an element meaning 'circle' or 'chief'; often interpreted as 'sea-born' or 'sea chief'. |
Irish, Welsh |
Boy |
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Mujahid
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One who strives; a struggler or fighter (often in a religious context) |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Mykhaltso
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Derived from Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' |
Ukrainian |
Boy |
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Madhavdasu
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Servant/devotee of Madhav (a name of Krishna/Vishnu) |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Mahlani
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Calm or gentle heaven/sky; heavenly or royal sky |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Malcum
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Servant or follower of Saint Columba |
Gaelic, Scottish |
Boy |
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Manni
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A pet form/diminutive; meaning depends on the root name - e.g., 'God is with us' (Manuel/Emmanuel) or 'man of peace' (Manfred). |
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Boy |
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Marielina
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Blend of Maria and Lina; often taken as 'little/beloved Mary' or 'beloved little one' (Maria: 'bitter'/'beloved'; Lina: 'little', 'tender' or 'light'). |
Italian, Spanish |
Girl |
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Martius
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of Mars; warlike, martial |
Latin |
Boy |
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Mauliya
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Derived from Sanskrit 'maulya' meaning 'value, worth, precious'; also linked to Marathi 'Mauli' meaning 'crown' or 'beloved'. |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Meherban
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kind; merciful; compassionate; generous |
Persian |
Unisex |
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Merli
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Associated with the legendary wizard Merlin; possibly 'sea fortress' or 'hill fort' from Welsh roots |
Catalan, Latin |
Boy |
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Milianis
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gracious, dear |
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Girl |
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Mithlesh
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Lord or ruler of Mithila (the ancient region of Mithila) |
Indian |
Boy |
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Moshesh
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Traditional Sotho name associated with Moshoeshoe I (founder-king of the Basotho). Exact literal meaning in Sesotho is uncertain or variously interpreted. |
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Boy |
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Mutasem
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One who seeks refuge or protection (often in God); 'he who holds fast' |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Macbeth
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son of life |
Scottish Gaelic |
Boy |
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Mafalda
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Strength/might in battle |
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Girl |
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Makailee
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A modern blended name; often treated as a variant of Makayla (from Hebrew Michaela, meaning "Who is like God?") or as a playful form of Kaylee |
English |
Girl |
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Mamata
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Affection; motherly love; compassion |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Marcia
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Dedicated to Mars; 'warlike' |
Latin |
Girl |
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Marka
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Of Mars; warlike or devoted to the Roman god Mars |
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Girl |
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Martee
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If from Martin: 'of Mars, warlike'. If from Martha: 'lady, mistress'. |
English |
Girl |
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Mateen
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Firm, strong, steadfast; an attribute/name (Al-Matīn). |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Mayra
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Often interpreted as 'illuminating' or 'giver of light' (from Hebrew Meira); also used as a variant of Maya/Myra/María. |
English, Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish |
Girl |
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Melane
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dark, black |
Greek |
Girl |
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Menachem
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comforter, consoler |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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