Female and male names starting with the letter "M" .
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MODASER
MasculineModaser: Persian unisex name, derived from Middle Persian 'mudasir', meaning 'to think deeply'. Popularized through Persian literature. Often associated with intelligence and wisdom.
MODE
MasculineRare Swedish unisex name derived from "mod," meaning "mind" or "spirit.
MODEAN
FeminineRare American given name of uncertain origin, believed to be a variant spelling of Modena or possibly made-up.
MODELL
MasculineGerman-origin name that means 'model' or 'example,' historically given to artists or craftsmen who created models.
MODELL
FeminineRare German given name derived from "Modell", meaning "model" or "pattern". It may have started as a medieval German surname for craftsmen and now represents something ideal or perfect.
MODELLE
FeminineGerman origin, derived from 'model', meaning 'pattern' or 'ideal'. It was first used as a given name during the late medieval period in Germany, likely inspired by the concept of creating an exemplary figure. Though uncommon today, it has been carried by notable figures like fashion designer Donna Karan.
MODENA
FeminineItalian boy's name derived from Latin 'modestus', meaning moderate or temperate.
MODENE
FeminineUncommon name of uncertain origin, often interpreted as "from the moors" or "muddy ground," perhaps signifying adaptability and resilience. Though its history is undocumented and it's not linked to famous figures like Modena's Ludovico Ariosto or Giuseppe Verdi, Modene's unique sound and unknown meaning allow those who bear it to create their own identity and personal history.
MODENIA
FeminineRare yet elegant female name of Latin origin, derived from 'modestia' meaning modesty, and popularized in ancient Rome.
MODESIRE
FeminineThe French name Modeste, meaning 'modest', has historical significance but remains rare today.
MODESIREOLUWA
FeminineNigerian Yoruba name coined by Pastor E.A. Adeboye in 1974, meaning "God has found grace".
MODEST
FeminineLatin-origin male name historically used across several cultures, meaning "moderate" or "temperate," derived from the Latin word 'modestus.'
MODESTA
FeminineLatin-origin feminine name meaning "moderate" or "temperate," often associated with the virtue of modesty.
MODESTE
FeminineModest is a French name derived from Latin 'modestus', meaning 'moderate' or 'temperate'.
MODESTI
FeminineUncommon Italian male given name originating from Latin 'modestus', signifying humility and reserve.
MODESTINE
FeminineUncommon French female name derived from Latin 'modestus', meaning 'moderate'. It was historically associated with qualities like humility and modesty.
MODESTO
MasculineLatin-origin name meaning "moderate" or "temperate," coming from the Latin word "modestus.
MODESTY
FeminineUncommon English female given name derived from the Latin 'modus', meaning 'measure'. It signifies humility, simplicity, and restraint.
MODI
MasculineCommon Indian surname of Patel community origin from Gujarat, potentially meaning 'joy' or having local cultural roots. It dates back to ancient Mauryan Empire times when Patel leaders held prominent village roles.
MODIBO
MasculineTraditional Malian name meaning "God is my uncle," reflecting deep spiritual connections and respect for elders.
MODIE
FeminineRare, unisex given name of unknown origin and uncertain meaning, with no widely accepted historical or cultural background.
MODIE
MasculineModern Hebrew variant of the biblical Mordechai, meaning 'servant of God,' and carries rich historical significance.
MODINE
FeminineRare American female name derived from the French 'modaine', meaning 'fashionable'.
MODOU
MasculineMale given name of African origin, meaning 'he who praises him' in Wolof, and traditionally given to boys born on Wednesday.
MODUPE
FeminineNigerian Yoruba name meaning "my beauty".
MODUPEOLUWA
FeminineNigerian name of Yoruba origin meaning "I am grateful to God".
MOE
MasculineDistinctive Hebrew given name traditionally used as a nickname for Moses, meaning "to draw out" or "to rescue".
MOE
FeminineDistinct given name with unknown origins and meaning, first recorded in medieval England as possibly a diminutive form of Moses or Maurice, or derived from Old Norse words like 'móðr'.
MOEEZ
MasculineArabic given name with a proud history dating back to early Islamic periods. Its meaning, "proud" or "glorious," is inspired by the courageous Arab poet Antara ibn Shaddad and is also associated with the Fatimid Caliphate's prominent ruler Al-Mu'izz li-Dîn Allâh. Today, Moeez remains a unique and meaningful name choice among global Muslim communities.
MOEISHA
FeminineHebrew-derived name, meaning "drawn out" or "saved from the water," inspired by the biblical figure Moses.
MOEKO
FeminineJapanese girls' name meaning "bud of hope," composed of the kanji characters 望 (hope/expectation) and 萌 (plants/buds).
MOENA
FeminineMoena, of Arabic origin, signifies 'beauty' or 'goodness', embodying grace and positivity.
MOESHA
FeminineUncommon African American female given name, derived from the Swahili word 'musa,' meaning 'to cause to become.'
MOESHIA
FeminineRare African name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, meaning "God has done well" or "God has answered prayers.
MOET
FeminineCaptivating Scandinavian name derived from 'mothr', meaning 'mother'.
MOEZ
MasculineArabic given name derived from "mu'iz," meaning victorious or bringer of good news. It holds rich historical and cultural significance in the Arab world, associated with notable figures like Ali ibn Abi Talib and Al-Mu'izz li-Dîn Allah. Still popular today among Arabic-speaking communities worldwide.
MOFEOLUWA
MasculineNigerian Yoruba name meaning "God has found favor with me" or "God has given me a gift".
MOFETOLUWA
MasculineMofetoluwa, of Nigerian-Yoruba origin, signifies "God has done well for me".
MOFETOLUWA
FeminineUnique Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning "God has found favor".
MOFFETT
MasculineRare, Irish-origin given name derived from 'Ó Maoilfhiacrait', meaning 'descendant of Saint Fiacre's devotee'. It originated in County Mayo, Ireland around the 12th century and has been borne by notable figures like Sir Charles Moffett and John Moffett.