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MAHAMMAD
MasculineMohammad is an Arab origin name meaning 'praised one', associated with Prophet Muhammad.
MAHAMUD
MasculineArabic name meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'much praised', famously borne by Mahmud of Ghazni, the 11th-century founder of the Ghaznavid Empire.
MAHAN
MasculineIndian name derived from Sanskrit "mahat", meaning "great".
MAHANA
FeminineUnique Hawaiian given name meaning 'many days,' symbolizing continuity and time, and often associated with strength and resilience in Hawaiian culture.
MAHANI
FeminineUncommon yet meaningful African feminine given name derived from Swahili 'mahani', meaning 'wise'.
MAHANYA
FeminineRare and exotic Sanskrit name derived from "mahat" (great) and "anaya" (leader), translating to "the great leader".
MAHARA
FeminineUncommon yet striking female name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit 'mahara', meaning 'great' or 'magnificent'. It was traditionally used as a regal title for queens and powerful women in ancient India, and has been carried worldwide through historical connections with South Asia.
MAHARI
MasculineIndian given name derived from Sanskrit 'Maharishi', meaning 'great seer' or 'wise sage', deeply rooted in Hindu culture.
MAHARI
FeminineUnique Sanskrit-derived name meaning "great" or "large," interpreted as "one who possesses greatness.
MAHASIN
FeminineArabic-derived name meaning 'good deeds', deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and often chosen for daughters to encourage virtuous living.
MAHATHI
FeminineBeautiful Indian girl's name from Andhra Pradesh, meaning "great" or "noble" in Telugu, symbolizing intelligence and grace.
MAHATI
FeminineIndian name meaning "great light" or "large sun", derived from Sanskrit elements 'Maha' and 'Tee'.
MAHAVIR
MasculineIndian name from Sanskrit origin, meaning 'great warrior'.
MAHAWA
FeminineMahawa, of African origin, particularly from West Africa, translates to "the sun does not set" or "eternity.
MAHAYLA
FeminineUnique, modern invented name of unknown origin, believed to be created by combining elements from various names or words, with no recognized meaning or history from any major cultural or linguistic background.
MAHAYLEE
FeminineUnique, modern name of unknown origin, possibly inspired by names like Maya or Haley, or even Disney's Belle. Its meaning remains mysterious but it embodies novelty and uniqueness.
MAHAYLIA
FeminineCaptivating African female name derived from Swahili, meaning "location", signifying belonging and unity.
MAHBEER
MasculineUnique Persian name meaning "ocean of the sun," combining strength and luminosity. Historically, it was given to individuals embodying exceptional courage, wisdom or leadership.
MAHD
MasculineArabic origin, means 'praiseworthy' or 'worthy of praise', derived from the root word 'm-h-d'.
MAHDE
MasculineArabic-origin name meaning 'guided' or 'rightly guided', derived from the word 'mahd'. It refers to a prophesied redeemer in Islam, popular beyond Islamic communities due to its appealing sound and powerful meaning.
MAHDEE
MasculineArabic male given name derived from the word 'mahdi,' meaning 'guided one' in Islam.
MAHDEEN
FeminineDistinctive Middle Eastern name derived from Arabic "Mahdi," meaning "guided one." It's a variant of Mahdi, carrying the same significant historical and religious importance in Islam, with a rich legacy traced back to Prophet Muhammad himself.
MAHDI
MasculineArabic male given name that signifies "the guided one" or "the one who guides," derived from the Arabic word "hadada.
MAHDIA
FeminineArabic girl's name derived from the Tunisian city of Mahdia, founded during the 9th century Islamic Golden Age. Its meaning, 'to praise or glorify,' symbolizes devotion to God.
MAHDIYA
FeminineArabic name that means "divine guidance" or "the guided one".
MAHDY
MasculineArabic-origin name meaning 'rightly guided' or 'guiding principle', associated with the prophesied redeemer of humanity in Islamic tradition.
MAHE
MasculineUnisex name of French origin, derived from the last name of explorer Jean-Baptiste Mahé de La Bourdonnais, and is associated with the beautiful island of Mahé in the Seychelles.
MAHEALANI
FeminineTraditional Hawaiian female name meaning "Heavenly Flower," composed of "mahea" (heaven, sky) and "lani" (flower). It symbolizes grace, beauty, and purity, drawing from ancient Hawaiian beliefs about flowers' spiritual powers.
MAHEE
FeminineIndian name derived from "Maheshwari," meaning "one who belongs to Lord Shiva.
MAHEEN
MasculineElegant Arabic origin name meaning "graceful.
MAHEEN
FeminineUnique Arabic female name derived from 'mahin', meaning 'sea'.
MAHEER
MasculineIndian name derived from Sanskrit 'Mahesh', meaning 'great' or 'large'.
MAHEERA
FeminineMaheera, of Indian origin, means 'belonging to Lord Shiva' in Sanskrit and is associated with strength, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment.
MAHEK
FeminineMahek, of Indian origin, means "crest jewel," signifying elegance and royalty, and is linked to Hindu goddess Maheshwari.
MAHELET
FeminineEthiopian name meaning 'crown', symbolizing power and royalty, popularized by Empress Mahelet Tayitu Bitul and celebrated in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity.
MAHELY
FeminineDistinctive Hebrew name meaning 'dream', derived from the root word 'chalam'.
MAHENDRA
MasculineIndian name of Hindu origin, derived from 'maha' meaning great and 'indra', the god of rain and thunder. It signifies power and nobility, as Indra is the king of gods in Hindu mythology. Historically, notable figures like Emperor Mahendravarman I and King Mahendra Bikram Shah have carried this name, while Mahendra Singh Dhoni brought it global recognition through his cricket career.
MAHER
MasculineArabic name derived from "ḥara", meaning 'to rain', signifying abundance and fertility.
MAHERA
FeminineUnique Arabic female name derived from 'Mahirah', meaning 'elegant' or 'beautiful'. It originated in ancient Arabia, expressing the hope for a girl's grace and beauty.
MAHESH
MasculineIndian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'great' or 'auspicious', associated with Hindu culture and often linked to Lord Shiva.