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

Maratha is a unique 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, an African name of Igbo origin, signifies 'beautiful vision', combining the elements 'Mara' (beauty) and 'vene' (vision).

Maravilla is a female given name of Spanish origin which means "wonder" or "miracle".

Maray is a Hebrew name meaning "rebellious" or "Contentious", associated with strong women who stand up for their beliefs.

Maraya is an Arabic female given name meaning 'reflection' or 'mirror', symbolizing duality, beauty, and light.

Marayah is an Arabic-origin female name meaning 'appearances' or 'reflections'.

Marayla is a Hebrew name derived from "Yam," meaning "sea," reflecting strength, courage, adaptability, and prosperity.

Marayna is a rare 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 is an uncommon Arabic female given name derived from "marbat," meaning "tower" or "castle," associated with strength, resilience, and grandeur.

Marbel is a rare yet captivating Latin-derived name meaning 'round stone', popular among European nobility during the Middle Ages.

Marabelli is a captivating Latin American name meaning 'wonder' or 'miracle', popularized by Honoré de Balzac and associated with Argentine tango.

Marbella is a Spanish feminine given name derived from the city of Marbella, whose name translates to "beautiful sea" in Latin.

Marbely is a distinctive name of Latin origin, derived from "marbelus," meaning "spotted" or "speckled.

Marbeth is a unique, historic Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'Great Life' or 'Life by the Sea'.

Marbeya is an African name of Malian origin, believed to mean 'strength' or 'power'.

Marc is a Latin-derived masculine name that signifies "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war and agriculture.

The 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 is a rare French given name derived from "marécage", meaning "marshy" or "marshland".

Marcalene is a rare female name of Latin origin, derived from 'march', meaning 'border' or 'edge'. It suggests geographical connection.

Marcasia is an uncommon yet captivating African-origin name, derived from the Yoruba word "Ochasi," meaning "God hears.

Marcayla is a distinctive 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 is a shortened form of Spanish names Marcelino or Marcial, derived from Latin 'Martius', meaning 'of Mars', the Roman god of war.

Marcea, of Latin origin, means "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war.

Marceda is a unique 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.

The name Mercedes is of Spanish origin and means 'mercy' or 'compassion'.

Marcedez is a unique Spanish given name, derived from "marceser," meaning "to wither" or "to decay." It reflects the importance of natural phenomena in medieval Spanish culture.

Marcee is a distinctive American female given name derived from Latin 'Marcus', meaning 'dedicated to Mars'.