Baby Names Starting with M

Star; diminutive of Miriam

Often written with characters meaning 'three' and 'bay'; carries serene connotations

Palace child or child of the capital, combining Japanese miya (palace) and ko (child).

Japanese name combining elements suggesting 'beautiful' and 'child,' representing grace and delicacy.

Japanese name combining 'miya' (shrine) and 'ko' (child); symbolizes spiritual connection.

Japanese name with meaning dependent on kanji used, often representing beauty or elegance.

Beautiful evening or beautiful gentleness, depending on kanji used. A delicate Japanese name combining aesthetic qualities.

Beautiful snow, derived from Japanese kanji combining beauty and snow. A poetic seasonal name.

Balance or scale; from Arabic mizan, referring to equilibrium and justice.

Egypt, the biblical Hebrew name for the land of Egypt and its people.

Water tree—combining Mizu (water) and Ki (tree), symbolizing flexibility and growth

Fair and kind; derives from Scottish son of Kenneth.

Mighty or strong; variant of Muawaz, representing power and support.

Ocean

Mighty, glorious, or exalted. Symbolizes strength and honor.

Italian city name used as a personal name; refers to the city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Modest; represents humility and virtue.

Feminine form of Modeste, derived from Latin meaning modest, humble, or restrained.

From Latin 'modestus,' meaning modest, humble, or restrained in behavior.

A virtue name representing humility, reserve, and unassuming behavior; symbolizes chastity and propriety.

Dark or water-drawn; diminutive of Maurice or Moses

The praised one; worthy of commendation and honor.

Praiseworthy and exalted; combines Muhammad (praised) with Ali (elevated).

Arabic compound combining Muhammad (praised) and Amin (faithful, trustworthy).

Praised Eden; Arabic compound combining praised and paradise/eden

Praised and exalted; combines Muhammad (praised) with Ali (noble/high).

Compound name: Muhammad (praised, lauded) + Hamza (lion, strength). A formal Arabic blessing combining prophet's name with a strong descriptor.

Praised, commendable; variant of Muhammad, derived from the Arabic root meaning to praise.

Praised or praiseworthy. An Arabic name derived from the root hamida, expressing virtue and honor.

Charming, attractive, and delightful; associated with Hindu deity Krishna

Praiseworthy; related to Muhammad, the Islamic prophet

Beloved or dear one

An enchantress or charming woman. In Hindu mythology, the female avatar of Vishnu known for her beauty and magical powers.

Sanskrit name meaning charmed, attracted, or enchanted, symbolizing allure and fascination.

The praised one; derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to praise' or 'to commend.'

Kind, benevolent, and virtuous. One who performs good deeds and acts with charity.

Benefactor and do-goer; one who brings goodness and benefit

Drawn out, taken from the water. Variant of Moses with deep biblical roots.

Yiddish form of Moses, from Hebrew meaning 'drawn out' (from the water).

Drawn out; Yiddish diminutive of Moses from the Hebrew tradition

I have returned to give thanks to God; expression of gratitude and divine providence.

Liberation or spiritual freedom; salvation from the cycle of rebirth in Hindu philosophy

Liberation or salvation from the cycle of rebirth, a Sanskrit spiritual concept.

Sanskrit compound combining 'moksha' (liberation) and 'agna' (knowledge), representing spiritual enlightenment and wisdom.

One who achieves liberation or enlightenment; derived from moksha.

Derived from the Spanish word 'molino' (mill), referring to someone who lives near or works at a mill.

Beloved; from Hebrew through Mary and Molly lineage.

A variant of Molly, a diminutive of Mary, meaning beloved.

Beloved, derived from Hebrew Maria via Molly

Believer; one who has faith in Islamic tradition

A believer; devout or pious woman.

Peach; a sweet fruit symbolizing longevity and good fortune in East Asian cultures.

A West African name, often used in Mandinka and Fula cultures.

Peach blossom

Peach child; a gentle and delicate name suggesting natural beauty and sweetness

Jagged mountain; a rocky and serrated peak.

Advisor or devotee; variant of Monica from Latin Moneta (goddess of memory).

A variant of Monica, derived from Latin roots meaning 'advisor' and 'one who counsels.'

Advisor or woman who warns. Related to Monica, from Latin monere (to warn).

A variant spelling of Monique, derived from the Latin 'Monica' meaning 'advisor' or 'one who warns.'

Variant of Monika, from Latin meaning 'to advise' or 'counselor.'

Advisor or warning. Derived from Monica, a Latin name.

Mouth of the river Roe

Diminutive of Montserrat, referring to a jagged or serrated mountain in Catalonia.

Jagged mountain

From Montserrat; serrated mountain in Catalonia.

Saw mountain; derived from the Catalan place name Montserrat.

Related to Montserrat, a jagged mountain; associated with spiritual significance

Variant of Montserrat, meaning 'jagged mountain' in Catalan, associated with the sanctuary in Catalonia, Spain.

Jagged mountain

Pointed hill; a Norman geographical place name.

Geographic name; variant spelling of Montana, derived from Spanish montaña meaning 'mountain.'

Related to mountains, from Spanish montaña.

Possibly from Latin 'montis' meaning 'mountain'

From Spanish meaning 'mountain', derived from 'montaña'

Jagged mountain; reference to the Montserrat mountains in Catalonia.

A jagged or serrated mountain; refers to the Benedictine monastery located in Catalonia, Spain.