Baby Names Starting with M

Unhappy or ill-fated; from an old English family name.

Strong and industrious; derived from Mallory or used as a diminutive.

Follower or descendant, from Irish maol

Unfortunate; ill-fated, from Old French 'malheur'

Surname-based name; meaning possibly related to 'pale' or 'dark clearing' though debated.

Peaceful heavenly one; calm sky

Related to the mallow plant; Latin name for a genus of flowering plants.

Bare hill. From Old English referring to a bare or barren hill.

Possibly a blend of Malcolm and Melvin; may relate to devotion or counsel.

Popularized in 18th-century Scottish literary works, meaning uncertain.

Modern variant spelling, likely derived from Arabic malik meaning 'king' or 'ruler,' conveying authority and leadership.

West African name meaning 'uncle' or 'paternal uncle' in Mandinka language.

West African name meaning 'father,' carrying respect and familial significance.

To protect or protector. Japanese name emphasizing guardianship.

Spiritual power, prestige, or authority in Hawaiian tradition.

An Arabic name meaning 'achievement,' 'attainment,' or 'reach.'

Water spring or a gift of water; represents life and abundance

Spiritual guardian or protector figure in Maori mythology and culture.

Achievement and accomplishment; Arabic name denoting success and aspiration.

Typically means true beauty or gentle beauty; exact meaning depends on kanji characters used.

Lighthouse, guiding light, or beacon

Mind or intellect

Mind and consciousness. In Hindu tradition, the serpent goddess representing mental power, wisdom, and spiritual awakening.

Causing to forget; a variant of the Hebrew name Manasseh

Causing to forget; Hebrew biblical name, variant of Manasseh.

Intelligent or wise; derived from Sanskrit word for mind.

Causing to forget; God has made me forget. Biblical name of a Hebrew king who initially practiced idolatry before repenting.

Intelligent and wise; from Sanskrit 'manas' meaning mind or intellect.

Human being or mankind; representing humanity and universal human qualities.

Worthy of love. A modern spelling of Mandy, derived from Amanda.

Punjabi name combining deep meaning lamp or light in Hindi/Sanskrit, symbolizing illumination and guidance.

Almond; a surname used as a first name.

Variant of Mandy; from Amanda, meaning worthy of love.

Sweet; pleasing. A Zulu name representing sweetness and charm.

French diminutive form, often derived from Marie or related classical names.

Man of peace. Germanic name combining 'man' (human) with 'fred' (peace).

Sanskrit origin meaning jewel or wish-fulfilling gem; also Persian word for wine.

Jewel or precious gem. From Sanskrit, referring to something precious and valuable.

Capable, learned, or intelligent. Denotes wisdom and competence.

Intelligent or wise mind. Symbolizes wisdom, intellect, and mental clarity.

Light of the mind; illumination of consciousness

One whose mind remembers and praises God; from Punjabi 'man' (mind) and 'kirat' (praise/remembrance).

English surname-derived name, possibly meaning 'shared meadow' or 'man's meadow,' symbolizing community.

The divine food sent by God in the wilderness; a celestial gift

Wish, desire, prayer, or divine grace. Expresses hope and blessing.

God is with us; divine presence.

English surname used as a first name, likely derived from patronymic or occupational origins.

Monk-like or monastic, from Irish origins evoking spiritual wisdom, contemplation, and peaceful devotion.

Hand (Spanish), Shark (Hawaiian)

Rest or repose. In the Hebrew Bible, Manoah was the father of Samson.

Born of the mind; derived from Sanskrit 'mano' (mind) and 'ja' (born).

God is with us; Greek diminutive form of Emmanuel

God is with us; a Spanish diminutive expressing affection

God is with us. Spanish diminutive of Manuel, derived from Hebrew Emmanuel.

A French diminutive of Marie, relating to 'star of the sea' and conveying grace and gentleness.

Beloved mind or dear soul, symbolizing affection and mental closeness.

King of the mind; from Sanskrit man (mind) and raj (king or ruler).

One who loves the mind or spirit

Mind of beauty; a Punjabi name combining 'man' (mind) and 'roop' (form/beauty).

Arabic/West African word meaning 'king' or 'ruler.' Denotes authority and sovereignty.

Possible English origin meaning 'man's dwelling' or variant of Mansell.

Son of Man; a surname used as a given name in English tradition.

Victorious or aided, derived from Arabic meaning one who is helped or made victorious.

Victorious or divinely aided; Arabic name denoting triumph

Victorious; the one helped by God

Man, mankind

Spanish diminutive of Manuela; means God with us, derived from Emmanuel.

God is with us

God is with us

Hand in Latin; also an Irish form of Magnus meaning 'great' or 'mighty'.

God is with us

Mind-warrior or brave-hearted; derived from Sanskrit 'man' (mind) and 'vir' (warrior)

Of the sea or beloved, a Russian form of Maria.

Chinese name with meaning dependent on characters used. Often associated with historical significance.

My light; from Hebrew 'or' meaning light

Sea; Spanish and Portuguese word used as a name.

Beautiful and graceful, combining Mara (bitter or of the sea) with Bella (beautiful in Italian and Latin).

A sacred meeting place or ceremonial ground in Polynesian culture.

Bitterness. A biblical name signifying sorrow or grief.

Deer, referencing the graceful forest animal in Persian and Armenian traditions.

Variant of Marilyn, meaning of the sea or beloved.

Aspiration, wish, and noble desire

Our Lord comes; a biblical phrase of hope.

Spanish word meaning 'marvel' or 'wonder'; symbolizes miraculous beauty and awe.

Spanish name derived from 'mar' (sea) and 'bella' (beautiful), literally meaning 'beautiful sea.' Named after a resort town in Spain.

Compound name: Marcus (of Mars, warlike) combined with Anthony (priceless/worthy); blends strength with value.

Short form of Marcus or Marcia, meaning 'dedicated to Mars'.

Related to Mars, the Roman god of war; suggests strength and determination.

Of Mars; warlike. French diminutive of Marc

Spanish name derived from 'mercies' or 'rewards,' symbolizing grace and divine favor.

Variant of Marcy or Marcia, related to Mars; symbolizes strength, courage, and warrior spirit.

Little warrior, young warrior

Variant of Marcella, derived from Marcus, a Latin name meaning 'of Mars.' Symbolizes strength and courage.

Feminine variant of Marcellus, from Latin meaning 'dedicated to Mars'. Represents strength and warrior spirit.

Feminine form of Marcus, dedicated to Mars the Roman god of war

Of Mars; feminine form of Marcellus derived from the Roman god of war

Related to Mars, the god of war; strong and warlike

Feminine form meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike'.

Dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war; symbolizes strength and valor