Female and male names starting with the letter "M" .
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MELENIA
FeminineMelenia is of Latin origin and means 'black' or 'dark', deriving from the Latin word 'melos'.
MELENIE
FeminineGreek-derived name meaning 'dark' or 'black', popularized in France during the Middle Ages.
MELENY
FeminineDistinctive Greek name meaning 'black honey' or 'dark honey', combining sweetness with mystery.
MELESA
FeminineMelesa: Unique Greek name meaning 'black', signifying strength & resilience
MELESHA
FeminineEthiopian Amharic unisex name meaning "with God," with a prestigious historical lineage and unique sound.
MELESIA
FeminineDistinctive Greek female name derived from "melas," meaning "black," inspired by the goddess Hecate.
MELESIO
MasculineLatin-derived male given name that means 'honey', signifying sweetness, and has been used historically in Spain and Latin America.
MELESSA
FeminineRare yet captivating Hebrew name derived from Melissa, meaning "honey bee.
MELESSIA
FeminineCaptivating Greek feminine name meaning "bee," associated with the mythical nymph Melissia. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages in Greece, symbolizing sweetness and grace, before spreading throughout Europe.
MELETA
FeminineRare yet beautiful Greek-origin female name meaning "honey-sweet", derived from the Greek word "meli" for honey, and associated with intelligence, creativity, and independence.
MELETTE
FeminineThe name Melette has French origins and means 'little honey', denoting sweetness and endearment.
MELEYA
FeminineBeautiful, unique given name with unknown origins and no widely recognized meaning or etymology. Despite this mystery, it has gained popularity worldwide due to its distinctive sound and aesthetic appeal.
MELEYAH
FeminineUnique Hebrew girl's name meaning "angels," derived from the Hebrew word "mal'akhim.
MELFORD
MasculineEnglish unisex given name derived from Old English words meaning "princely ford" or "chief's crossing," originating as a surname for those living near a ford frequented by nobles.
MELFRED
MasculineRare Germanic male name meaning 'bringer of shining peace'.
MELI
FeminineHebrew name meaning "queen" or "my queen", originally derived from the male title "melekh".
MELIA
FeminineFeminine given name of Greek origin meaning 'honey' or 'sweet'.
MELIAH
FeminineCaptivating Hebrew name meaning 'song' or 'melody', celebrating music's power.
MELIAME
FeminineCaptivating Hawaiian name derived from "malihini," meaning "new arrival." Popularized by Queen Ka'ahumanu, it signifies warmth, hospitality, and new beginnings.
MELIAN
FeminineWelsh feminine given name derived from "mel", meaning "chief" or "prince". It's associated with Queen Melian of Doriath in Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium and signifies strength and regal standing.
MELIANA
FeminineUnique and elegant Spanish name derived from "melia," meaning "ash tree," symbolizing strength and resilience. With roots dating back to ancient times, it was considered sacred in Spanish mythology and has been popular in Spain since medieval times. Today, Meliana is internationally recognized and adaptable across various languages and cultures. Notably, Melian of Ithaca appears in Homer's "Odyssey.
MELIANI
FeminineUnique female name of Berber origin, meaning "queen" or "sweet-smelling plant", reflecting the strength and beauty associated with Berber women and culture.
MELIANNA
FeminineRare yet enchanting Welsh name derived from 'melian', meaning 'shining' or 'radiant'.
MELICA
FeminineRare, feminine Latin-derived name meaning "honey-sweet" with historical roots in ancient Rome signifying kindness and charm.
MELICENT
FeminineRare yet elegant feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "sweet song". It gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to its mention in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales", and it has been associated with nobility, beauty, and intelligence. The name also carries historical significance as it was borne by Saint Melicent, a 13th-century French nun and abbess. Despite its decreasing usage today, Melicent remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter.
MELICIA
FeminineRare yet captivating feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'melius', meaning 'better' or 'more excellent'.
MELIDA
FeminineRare Latin-derived name meaning "like honey", first used in medieval Spain and famously held by French-American novelist Melida Bosc D'anville.
MELIECK
MasculineRare and intriguing given name of unknown origin and meaning.
MELIEK
MasculineUncommon yet significant African name of Yoruba origin meaning "reconciliation" or "peace".
MELIH
MasculineTurkish name derived from Arabic 'malih', meaning 'elegant' or 'beautiful'. It gained popularity in Turkey and beyond due to its attractive sound and meaningful origin, often used by families wishing to honor cultural roots with a modern moniker.
MELIHA
FeminineTurkish origin and signifies 'the highest' in Islamic culture.
MELIK
MasculineArmenian given name derived from the word "melik," meaning "king." It has been used for centuries and is associated with power, dignity, and nobility.
MELIKA
FeminineMelika, of Persian origin, signifies 'like a queen' and has been immortalized in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh as the wise wife of Rustam.
MELIKE
FeminineMeet Melike, a captivating feminine name with Turkish roots, meaning 'similar' or 'like', derived from Arabic 'mithal'. It's a historic name from the Ottoman Empire that's gained global recognition.
MELINA
FeminineFeminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "dark" or "black", and has been popular for centuries due to its cultural significance.
MELINAH
FeminineBeautiful African name of Swahili origin meaning "sweetness".
MELINDA
FeminineGreek name derived from "melissa," meaning honeybee. Its popularity can be traced back centuries through various European cultures, with notable mentions in mythology and arts.
MELINDA
MasculineGreek-origin female name meaning 'gift of honey'.
MELINDASUE
FeminineUnique American given name, combining 'Melinda' (sweet protector) and 'Sue' (lily), with no historical or literary significance but notable for its distinctiveness.
MELINDY
FeminineUnique Congolese name derived from Kikongo word 'melinda', meaning 'love' or 'affection'.