by baby&family6 letters · From the blog
Maryam
This is the Arabic form of the name Maria or Miriam. The older etymological meaning of this name family is not definitively resolved; Egyptian or Hebrew origins, among others, are presumed.
Read more on the blogHeyName name directory
The story behind the name.
Explore 2,780 first names with short explanations from our blog. Search for a favorite or browse from A to Z.
Names: 2,780 · Page 33 of 58
6 letters · From the blog
Mascha
Mascha is documented as a Russian pet form of Maria. The meaning of the root word of Maria has historically not been conclusively determined. Frequently cited interpretations range from the Egyptian translation "the beloved" to the Hebrew derivation "the rebellious one." In German, Mascha works well as an independent first name.
Read more on the blog5 letters · From the blog
Mason
Another English occupational name established as a given name in the US. The English word "mason" traces back to Old French and means "stonemason" or "mason".
Read more on the blog10 letters · From the blog
Massinissa
A historically documented masculine name. It goes back to the first king of the ancient North African kingdom of Numidia (circa 200 BC). The exact ancient etymological meaning can no longer be reconstructed with certainty today, but the name is firmly associated with this historical figure.
Read more on the blog5 letters · From the blog
Mateo
The Spanish form of Matthew. The Hebrew word base means "gift of Yahweh."
Read more on the blog8 letters · From the blog
Mathilda
Mathilda is composed of the Old High German words "maht" (power) and "hiltja" (battle).
Read more on the blog8 letters · From the blog
Mathilde
This name is composed of the Old High German words "maht" (might, strength) and "hiltja" (battle). The meaning is documented as "the mighty warrior." Alongside Mathilde, the variant Matilda is also very common.
Read more on the blog6 letters · From the blog
Mathis
A French form of Matthias, which in turn is of Hebrew origin. The Hebrew name elements mean "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God."
Read more on the blog7 letters · From the blog
Matilda
The English form of the Old High German name Mathilde. The documented meaning is composed of the Germanic words for "might/power" and "battle."
Read more on the blog7 letters · From the blog
Matilde
derives from the Old High German name Mahthild. The root elements mean “might” and “battle.” In the Portuguese variant, the ending “e” is distinctly pronounced, not silent as in English or French.
Read more on the blog4 letters · From the blog
Mato
Documented as the Lower Sorbian form of Matthäus or Matthias. The Hebrew linguistic root means "gift of the Lord."
Read more on the blog4 letters · From the blog
Mats
A Swedish short form of Matthias. The Hebrew derivation means "gift of God".
Read more on the blog6 letters · From the blog
Matteo
The Italian form of Matthew. The underlying Hebrew word base documented means "gift of God".
Read more on the blog7 letters · From the blog
Matthew
The English form of Matthäus. The name has Hebrew roots (Mattityahu), and the documented meaning is "gift of God."
Read more on the blog8 letters · From the blog
Matthias
This is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Mattityahu. Similar to Jonathan and Theodor, the compound means "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God."
Read more on the blog5 letters · From the blog
Matti
A short form of Matthias that is used particularly in the Finnish and German-speaking areas. The Hebrew base means "gift of God".
Read more on the blog6 letters · From the blog
Mattis
Mattis also traces back to Matthias as a Swedish and German form. The Hebrew meaning is likewise "gift of Yahweh".
Read more on the blog4 letters · From the blog
Maud
The English and French short form of Mathilda. The Old High German roots "maht" (might, strength) and "hiltja" (battle) are clearly documented.
Read more on the blog4 letters · From the blog
Maui
Maui is the name of a demigod from Polynesian mythology and the name of the second-largest Hawaiian island. The older etymological word meaning of the name itself is not established with certainty. It is given as a boy name.
Read more on the blog7 letters · From the blog
Maurice
(e.g., Maurice Ravel) Maurice is the French form of Mauritius. The Latin word "maurus" means "originating from Mauretania" or "dark-skinned." When giving this name in Germany, you should consider that the French pronunciation (Mo-reece) differs from the spelling.
Read more on the blog7 letters · From the blog
Mauritz
The German and Swedish form of the Latin name Mauritius, which traces back to “originating from Mauretania”.
Read more on the blog8 letters · From the blog
Maverick
An American name with an unusual history. It traces back to Texas rancher Samuel Maverick, who did not brand his cattle in the 19th century. Since then, the English word "maverick" has come to mean "independent thinker" or "free spirit".
Read more on the blog3 letters · From the blog
Max
Originates from the Latin Maximus or Maximilianus. The Latin word root means "the greatest."
Read more on the blog4 letters · From the blog
Maxi
A short form of Maximiliane. The Latin word base maximus means "the greatest."
Read more on the blog5 letters · From the blog
Maxim
The name traces back to the Roman cognomen Maximus; the Latin root means "the greatest".
Read more on the blog6 letters · From the blog
Maxime
The French form of Maximus or Maxima. The Latin word base "maximus" definitively means "the greatest." In French pronunciation, it ends with a silent "e."
Read more on the blog10 letters · From the blog
Maximilian
An extension of the Latin name Maximus. The documented meaning is "the greatest".
Read more on the blog7 letters · From the blog
Maximus
This name is a superlative form of Magnus. The Latin maximus means "the greatest."
Read more on the blog6 letters · From the blog
Maxine
Traces back to the Roman cognomen Maximus. The Latin root means "the greatest". In the show, the short form Max is used almost exclusively.
Read more on the blog3 letters · From the blog
May
The English name for the month of May goes back to the Roman earth goddess Maia. At the same time, May is documented as a diminutive of the names Mary or Margaret. The name therefore has multiple origins, which is why its meaning cannot be reduced to a single derivation.
Read more on the blog4 letters · From the blog
Maya
Many different name histories are documented worldwide for this girl's name. In the Levantine region, it is widely interpreted as a derivation from the Arabic word for water ("Maa"). A single sweeping meaning would be too imprecise given its many international roots, but its great frequency in the region is well established.
Read more on the blog5 letters · From the blog
Mbali
This name originates from Zulu. The documented literal meaning is "flower." It is one of the short, concise given names that are also straightforward to spell in German.
Read more on the blog9 letters · From the blog
Mechthild
This is a historically evolved collateral form of Mathilde that became independent during the Middle Ages. The documented meaning (might and battle) is identical. Due to the German "ch" sound, the name feels somewhat more robust and traditional in modern usage than Mathilde.
Read more on the blog5 letters · From the blog
Medea
This first name derives from the Greek verb "medomai"; the documented meaning is "to ponder," "to plan," or "inventor." While the figure of Medea in ancient literature is complex, the name itself clearly refers to the intellect.
Read more on the blog4 letters · From the blog
Mees
has an ambiguous naming history. One common interpretation considers it a Dutch short form of Bartholomeus. At the same time, "Mees" is the Dutch word for the bird titmouse (chickadee). This twofold origin makes it a well-known nature or traditional name; a single meaning would be too imprecise here.
Read more on the blog5 letters · From the blog
Megan
Megan is documented as a Welsh short and pet form of the name Margaret. The Greek root of Margaret (Margarites) means "pearl".
Read more on the blog5 letters · From the blog
Mehdi
The customary spelling in the Maghreb of the Arabic masculine name Mahdi. The meaning is confirmed as "the rightly guided one".
Read more on the blog3 letters · From the blog
Mei
A name that works well internationally because it resembles the English month May. However, the Japanese origin is different. A common interpretation of the characters is "sprout" or "bright."
Read more on the blog7 letters · From the blog
Melanie
The Latin and Greek word base (melas) means "black" or "dark."
Read more on the blog4 letters · From the blog
Mele
The word "mele" means "song" or "poem" in Hawaiian. At the same time, Mele serves as another Hawaiian form of Maria or Mary. The name is given to girls.
Read more on the blog5 letters · From the blog
Melek
The name comes from Arabic and is the direct Turkish word for "angel".
Read more on the blog6 letters · From the blog
Melina
The frequently cited translation "the honey-sweet" (from Greek meli) is a widespread interpretation. The name can also be an elaboration of Amalia.
Read more on the blog5 letters · From the blog
Melis
This name is widely interpreted as a Turkish variant of the Greek name Melissa ("honeybee"). However, there are also hypotheses connecting it with Arabic words. A single, blanket derivation is not verified here.
Read more on the blog9 letters · From the blog
Melisande
Melisande is the Old French form of the Germanic name Amalasuintha. The Germanic elements mean "work" or "bravery/diligence" (amal) and "strength" (swind). The name has a long historical tradition among the European high nobility.
Read more on the blog8 letters · From the blog
Melusine
Melusine is a well-known water fairy of European legend. The etymological origin of the name has not been definitively resolved. It is usually traced back to French or Celtic roots, but a generalized meaning cannot be substantiated.
Read more on the blog7 letters · From the blog
Memphis
The city in Tennessee was named after the ancient Egyptian capital. The documented ancient Egyptian meaning is "enduring and beautiful."
Read more on the blog8 letters · From the blog
Mercedes
This name derives from the title “María de las Mercedes.” The Spanish word “merced” is documented to mean “grace” or “mercy.” In Germany, the name is strongly associated with the car brand, which is worth keeping in mind when choosing a name.
Read more on the blog6 letters · From the blog
Měrćin
This is the Sorbian form of Martin. The Latin linguistic root means "dedicated to Mars (the god of war)."
Read more on the blog