Female and male names starting with the letter "M" .
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MARAT
MasculineHistoric male given name originating from ancient Carthage, meaning "dedicated to Mars" or "shining", brought to Europe by Phoenicians and popularized during the Middle Ages in France.
MARATHA
FeminineUnique Sanskrit-derived given name, pronounced "mah-rah-tha", meaning "southern" or "from the south". It is associated with the Marathas, a prominent warrior community from southern India, who established the powerful Maratha Empire. The name symbolizes strength and heritage, making it popular among Indians worldwide for both boys and girls.
MARAVENE
FeminineMaravene, an African name of Igbo origin, signifies 'beautiful vision', combining the elements 'Mara' (beauty) and 'vene' (vision).
MARAVILLA
FeminineFemale given name of Spanish origin which means "wonder" or "miracle".
MARAY
FeminineHebrew name meaning "rebellious" or "Contentious", associated with strong women who stand up for their beliefs.
MARAYA
FeminineArabic female given name meaning 'reflection' or 'mirror', symbolizing duality, beauty, and light.
MARAYAH
FeminineArabic-origin female name meaning 'appearances' or 'reflections'.
MARAYLA
FeminineHebrew name derived from "Yam," meaning "sea," reflecting strength, courage, adaptability, and prosperity.
MARAYNA
FeminineRare and captivating female given name of Spanish origin, derived from the ancient Roman family name "Marium," with no specific meaning but popularized by figures like Saint Marana.
MARBA
FeminineUncommon Arabic female given name derived from "marbat," meaning "tower" or "castle," associated with strength, resilience, and grandeur.
MARBEL
FeminineRare yet captivating Latin-derived name meaning 'round stone', popular among European nobility during the Middle Ages.
MARBELI
FeminineMarabelli is a captivating Latin American name meaning 'wonder' or 'miracle', popularized by Honoré de Balzac and associated with Argentine tango.
MARBELLA
FeminineSpanish feminine given name derived from the city of Marbella, whose name translates to "beautiful sea" in Latin.
MARBELY
FeminineDistinctive name of Latin origin, derived from "marbelus," meaning "spotted" or "speckled.
MARBETH
FeminineUnique, historic Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'Great Life' or 'Life by the Sea'.
MARBEYA
FeminineAfrican name of Malian origin, believed to mean 'strength' or 'power'.
MARBIN
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning "many," often associated with large families.
MARC
MasculineLatin-origin name meaning 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars', the Roman god of war.
MARC
FeminineLatin-derived masculine name that signifies "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war and agriculture.
MARCA
FeminineThe name Marca originates from Latin, meaning "border" or "mark", and was used in medieval Europe by the powerful Marchiones family. Today, it's commonly used as a female given name in Spanish-speaking countries, though its religious significance is minimal.
MARCAIL
FeminineRare French given name derived from "marécage", meaning "marshy" or "marshland".
MARCAL
MasculineMarcál is a distinct Spanish name derived from "marca," meaning "mark" or "brand." It's a variant of Marcos, which originates from the Latin Marcus, signifying someone born on Mars Day in ancient Rome.
MARCALE
MasculineRare Latin-derived given name meaning 'border' or 'edge', originally referring to those who lived near the Roman Empire's boundaries. It has evolved to symbolize courage and strength, with its popularity boosted by association with Saint Marcellus I, a resilient leader during the late fourth century.
MARCALENE
FeminineRare female name of Latin origin, derived from 'march', meaning 'border' or 'edge'. It suggests geographical connection.
MARCANDRE
MasculineRare French given name derived from Marcus ("dedicated to Mars") and "-andre" ("manly"), translating to "courageous warrior dedicated to Mars.
MARCANDREW
MasculineUnique American male given name created as a blend of Mark ('dedicated to Mars') and Andrew ('manly' or 'mankind'), both carrying significant historical backgrounds but with no direct translation for Marcandrew itself.
MARCANGELO
MasculineRare Italian male given name derived from Latin words "Martius" meaning 'of Mars' and "Angelus" meaning 'messenger', translating to 'messenger of Mars'.
MARCANTHONY
MasculineAfrican-origin name, derived from Marcus ('dedicated to Mars') and Anthony ('priceless'), signifying devotion to nobility.
MARCAS
MasculineRare, Latin-derived name meaning 'dedicated to Mars', the Roman god of war.
MARCASIA
FeminineUncommon yet captivating African-origin name, derived from the Yoruba word "Ochasi," meaning "God hears.
MARCAYLA
FeminineDistinctive Hebrew-origin female name derived from the Hebrew word "mar" meaning 'bitter', but signifying sweetness and charm instead. It gained popularity in the late 20th century due to its phonetic similarity to other popular names like Melissa and Michelle.
MARCE
FeminineShortened form of Spanish names Marcelino or Marcial, derived from Latin 'Martius', meaning 'of Mars', the Roman god of war.
MARCE
MasculineLatin origin, meaning "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war, symbolizing courage or military prowess.
MARCEA
FeminineMarcea, of Latin origin, means "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war.
MARCEAU
MasculineFrench name derived from the Latin "Marcellus," meaning "dedicated to Mars.
MARCEDA
FeminineUnique female given name of Spanish origin, derived from "marcescible," but not implying any negative connotations. It was traditionally given to daughters of Spanish nobility during the Middle Ages, symbolizing status and privilege.
MARCEDES
FeminineThe name Mercedes is of Spanish origin and means 'mercy' or 'compassion'.
MARCEDES
MasculineMercedes is a Spanish female given name derived from Latin "Mercuria," meaning "mercy" or "compassion.
MARCEDEZ
FeminineUnique Spanish given name, derived from "marceser," meaning "to wither" or "to decay." It reflects the importance of natural phenomena in medieval Spanish culture.
MARCEE
FeminineDistinctive American female given name derived from Latin 'Marcus', meaning 'dedicated to Mars'.