Girl Names Starting With M

French name, diminutive meaning 'little' or from French 'minette' (kitten in colloquial use).

Chinese name meaning 'bright', 'shining', 'clear', or 'intelligent'.

Vietnamese name combining Minh (bright, intelligent) and Hạnh (fortunate, blessed), conveying brightness and good fortune.

Often combines characters meaning 'bright' or 'intelligent' with 'wisdom' or 'compassion' depending on the hanja used.

Strong-willed; diminutive form of Wilhelmina

Determined protector; German and Scandinavian diminutive of Wilhelmina.

A diminutive form suggesting smallness or affection.

Beautiful or beautiful thread in Japanese; a delicate and graceful name.

Wonderful or admirable; Latin origin meaning worthy of admiration and remarkable.

From Latin 'mira' (wonderful/admirable) and 'bella' (beautiful), meaning 'wonderfully beautiful'.

Latin roots meaning wonderful and beautiful, evoking admiration and elegance

Future; Japanese name signifying hope and forward-looking perspective

Combination of 'mir' (prince/emir) and 'ay' (moon), suggesting a regal or celestial quality.

Variant of Mira, from Sanskrit meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful.' Associated with beauty and admiration.

Admirable or wonderful; derives from Latin mirari meaning to wonder or marvel.

Admirable or wonderful; diminutive of Mira

Wonderful or admirable; from the Latin root meaning to wonder at or marvel.

Short form of Miriam, meaning 'of the sea' or 'the beloved'; represents independence and strength.

Variant of Miriam, a Hebrew name meaning 'of the sea' or 'beloved.'

Of the sea or beloved of the Lord. Related to Mariah from Hebrew.

Sea of bitterness, beloved, wished for

Variant of Miriam, from Hebrew meaning 'loved of the sea' or 'star of the sea.'

Star of the sea or beloved; Slavic variant of Miriam.

Czech diminutive form related to Miroslava, meaning 'peace and glory' in Slavic tradition.

Peaceful glory; combines mir (peace) and slava (glory).

Variant of Mira; means 'wonder' or 'admirable,' symbolizing something marvelous or worthy of admiration.

Wonderful and admirable; worthy of wonder.

Dweller by the moor or sea; bright and famous

Star of the sea or of the sea. Variant spelling of Miriam with Hebrew origins.

Myrtle tree; symbol of love

A Spanish variant related to myrtle, symbolizing love and immortality.

Star of the sea; beloved. A Hebrew form of Miriam with deep biblical significance.

Prince or emir in Persian, indicating nobility or royal status.

Beautiful blossom; typically represents beauty and blossoming

Fidelity, loyalty, or chastity. Represents steadfast devotion.

From Arabic 'misbāḥ' meaning 'lamp' or 'light'; symbolizes illumination, guidance, and divine light.

Russian diminutive of Mikhail or Michaela, derived from Hebrew 'Michael' meaning 'who is like God'.

Who is like God; from Hebrew Michael, conveying divine comparison and spiritual strength

Who is like God?; a variant spelling of Michelle rooted in Hebrew biblical tradition.

Feminine form of Michael, Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?' Represents strength and divine questioning.

Who is like God, bear cub

Possibly from Arabic, relating to a lamp or light. May also be a Hebrew variant.

Who is like God; variant of Michelle, derived from Hebrew Michael.

Who is like God; strong and divine woman

Variant spelling of Michelle, a feminine form of Michael from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God.'

Derived from Michael, meaning 'who is like God.' Often used as a nickname or diminutive form.

Musk, a precious fragrant substance used in perfumes and incense.

Means 'honey' or 'sweet' in Amharic.

Variant of Melissa, meaning 'honey bee'; symbolizes sweetness and diligence.

Friendly, companion, or gift of friendship

Ancient kingdom in Bihar, India; also refers to a traditional Indian art form.

In Persian/Zoroastrian tradition, Mithra represents covenant, contract, and divine promise. Symbolizes binding agreements and protective guardianship.

Friend, contract, or covenant. Associated with the Persian sun god Mithra.

Bright or abundant (depending on kanji).

Japanese name meaning 'moon' (tsuki) or can mean 'honey moon' depending on kanji used.

Three (mitsu) + feminine suffix (ko); conveys grace and tradition

Traditional Japanese name; meaning varies by kanji combination, often relating to light, honey, or refinement.

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.

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

Fair and kind; derives from Scottish son of Kenneth.

Ocean

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.

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

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

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

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

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

A believer; devout or pious woman.

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