Female and male first names beginning with the letter “M”..

Manushri is a captivating 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 is an Indian-Punjabi name meaning 'courageous intellect', combining the Sanskrit words 'man' (mind) and 'veer' (brave).

Manvi is an Indian female given name derived from Sanskrit 'manavi', meaning 'human'. It signifies humanity and compassion.

Manvir, of Indian origin, translates to "heroic mind".

Manvitha, of Indian origin, means 'born like a jewel'.

Many is a unique French name derived from 'main', meaning 'hand'. It traditionally signifies strength, dexterity, and skill.

Manya is an exotic 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 is an African 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 is an African Igbo name meaning "The owner has given birth," reflecting joy and gratitude for new life.

The name Mao is of Chinese origin and means "instant" or "moment", composed of the characters 亅 (kuò) meaning "hook" and 乚 (mǎo) meaning "fire".

Maomi is a rare Japanese female name derived from "Mao" meaning "peach/plum blossom," gaining popularity due to its beauty and elegance associations.

Maori is a captivating 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 is an American given name derived from the maple tree, native to North America and symbolizing growth, strength, wisdom, comfort, and warmth.

Mapuana is a unique Hawaiian name derived from "mapu," meaning "sacred" or "holy.

Maquel is a unique African name of Yoruba origin meaning "God has made me great.

Maquecla 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 is a rare African-derived name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'beautiful mother', with no specific historical associations but honored in some Yoruba festivals.

Maquisha is a Swahili girl's name that translates to "of the moon".

Maquita is an uncommon 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.

The name Mar is of Spanish origin, meaning 'of the sea', and is a short form of María.