Female and male names starting with the letter "M" .
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MANUELLE
MasculineSpanish name meaning 'of good character', it's a female variation of Manuel.
MANUIA
MasculineUnique Samoan name with no specific meaning, allowing personal interpretation.
MANUL
MasculineRare Spanish name derived from 'manojo,' meaning 'bundle' or 'sheaf,' reflecting Spain's agricultural heritage.
MANUS
MasculineIrish given name meaning "handsome" or "gentle", once popular among warriors in early Irish literature.
MANUSHRI
FeminineCaptivating feminine name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "Manushi," meaning "human" or "woman." In Hindu mythology, Manushri is the wife of Brahma and a form of Goddess Saraswati, associated with intelligence and creativity. It was often given to girls born into high-caste families or believed to be spiritually gifted. Pronounced Ma-nu-shri, it has five syllables and a pleasing sound.
MANVEER
FeminineIndian-Punjabi name meaning 'courageous intellect', combining the Sanskrit words 'man' (mind) and 'veer' (brave).
MANVEER
MasculineIndian name derived from Sanskrit, translating to "one who has victory as his friend," combining 'Man' (mind/intellect) and 'Veer' (hero/brave).
MANVEL
MasculineArmenian male given name derived from the Armenian word "Manuk," meaning "bird." It has a distinct sound and spelling, setting it apart as an independent name with historical significance in Armenian culture.
MANVI
FeminineIndian female given name derived from Sanskrit 'manavi', meaning 'human'. It signifies humanity and compassion.
MANVIK
MasculineSanskrit-derived name composed of "Man" (mind) and "Vik" (speed), signifying quick-wittedness or swift-mindedness.
MANVIL
MasculineDistinctive Haitian name derived from Creole, combining 'man' meaning hand/power and 'vil' meaning strength.
MANVILLE
MasculineIntriguing given name of English origin, derived from "mann" meaning "man" and "-ville" denoting settlement. It signifies "settlement of men" or "town of men".
MANVIR
MasculineUnique Indian name from Punjab, derived from Sanskrit words meaning 'heroic-minded'.
MANVIR
FeminineManvir, of Indian origin, translates to "heroic mind".
MANVITH
MasculineMeet Manvith, an uncommon yet captivating Indian name meaning 'Manu's sacrifice', reflecting selflessness and wisdom.
MANVITHA
FeminineManvitha, of Indian origin, means 'born like a jewel'.
MANWELL
MasculineAmerican-given name created by combining the names Manny Ramirez and Welliver, without a specific meaning. It gained popularity in the early 2000s due to its celebrity inspirations but remains relatively uncommon today.
MANY
FeminineUnique French name derived from 'main', meaning 'hand'. It traditionally signifies strength, dexterity, and skill.
MANYA
FeminineExotic name with origins in Sanskrit meaning "mind" or "intellect", and in Hebrew signifying "life". Popularized by the Jewish community, it transcends cultural boundaries and is now globally recognized.
MANYAH
FeminineAfrican name popularized by Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o in his novel "Petals of Blood". It is believed to mean "born during hard times" or "survivor", reflecting the resilience of Kenya's Maasai people among whom it originated.
MANYLA
FeminineAfrican Igbo name meaning "The owner has given birth," reflecting joy and gratitude for new life.
MANZELL
MasculineDistinctive German name derived from 'Mann', signifying laborer or servant, with '-zel' indicating a diminutive form. Its meaning remains unclear but may carry connotations of strength and hard work.
MANZI
MasculineAfrican origin name from East Africa's Bantu-speaking regions, meaning 'water' in Swahili, symbolizing strength and fluidity. It invokes ancient water spirit blessings for prosperity.
MANZIE
MasculineRare yet captivating unisex name with unclear origins, potentially derived from the Scottish surname Menzies, meaning 'son of Maurice', or a variant spelling of Mangus/Magnus, meaning 'great'.
MAO
FeminineChinese origin and means "instant" or "moment", composed of the characters 亅 (kuò) meaning "hook" and 乚 (mǎo) meaning "fire".
MAO
MasculineChinese origin meaning 'High' or 'Towering', signifies ambition and growth.
MAOMI
FeminineRare Japanese female name derived from "Mao" meaning "peach/plum blossom," gaining popularity due to its beauty and elegance associations.
MAOR
MasculineHebrew boy's name meaning "light" or "shining light," derived from the Hebrew word "ma'or.
MAORI
FeminineCaptivating Hawaiian name often associated with authenticity due to its connection to the word "maoli," meaning "true." It also has ties to Polynesian mythology through the goddess Mahuika.
MAPLE
FeminineAmerican given name derived from the maple tree, native to North America and symbolizing growth, strength, wisdom, comfort, and warmth.
MAPLE
MasculineEnglish given name derived from the maple tree, signifying strength, beauty, and resilience.
MAPUANA
FeminineUnique Hawaiian name derived from "mapu," meaning "sacred" or "holy.
MAQUAN
MasculineRare yet significant African American name derived from Swahili 'makuanga', meaning 'to become dark'. Popularized during the Harlem Renaissance in the early 20th century, it reflects pride in African roots.
MAQUEL
FeminineUnique African name of Yoruba origin meaning "God has made me great.
MAQUELA
FeminineMaquecla is a distinctive and lovely given name of Portuguese origin, derived from "macaco," meaning "monkey," but evolved independently as a name. Though its exact evolution remains unclear, Maquela has been used in Portuguese-speaking countries like Brazil since at least the 19th century.
MAQUETTA
FeminineRare African-derived name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'beautiful mother', with no specific historical associations but honored in some Yoruba festivals.
MAQUISHA
FeminineSwahili girl's name that translates to "of the moon".
MAQUITA
FeminineUncommon name of unknown origin and no widely accepted meaning or history. It may hold personal significance for those named Maquita, but its true meaning lies in their own interpretation.
MAR
MasculineThe Hebrew origin name Mar means 'bitter' or 'rebellious', derived from the Hebrew word 'mar'.
MAR
FeminineSpanish origin, meaning 'of the sea', and is a short form of María.