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Malika
Malika is the feminine form of the name Malik. The documented meaning is "queen."
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Names starting with M
Explore 226 first names starting with M, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.
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Malin
Malin is documented as a Swedish form of Magdalena. Magdalena refers to the place of origin Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. In German, the "i" is often pronounced short, while in Swedish it is long.
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Malte
A Danish short form of the name Helmold. The Germanic components mean "helmet/protection" and "to rule".
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Malthe
The exact origin of this name, which is very common in Denmark, is unclear. A widespread theory sees its origin in the Germanic word "mahal" (assembly place, court), while another assumes an independent Danish origin. A definitive meaning cannot be established here.
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Malva
Malva is the Latin and botanical scientific term for the mallow genus of plants. As a first name, it is short, rare, and blends in well phonetically with names like Alba or Alma.
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Manaia
Manaia is given to both boys and girls in New Zealand. The name is documented in Maori mythology and designates a guardian spirit, often depicted as a mythical hybrid of bird, human, and fish.
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Mandla
A documented boy's name from Zulu and Xhosa. The direct literal meaning is "power" or "strength."
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Mani
In Norse mythology, Máni is the personification of the moon. The name is documented for boys in the Scandinavian region.
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Manoa
This boy name traces back to the Hawaiian word for "vast," "expansive," or "solid." Manoa is also the name of a well-known valley on the island of Oʻahu.
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Mansa
This name comes from the Mandinka language in West Africa. Historically, it is documented as a title meaning "king," "emperor," or "ruler."
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Manuel
This short form of Immanuel has a Hebrew origin. The documented meaning is "God is with us".
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Manwel
The Maltese spelling of Manuel, an established short form of Immanuel. The Hebrew root means "God is with us."
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Mara
Mara is of Hebrew origin. In the Old Testament, Naomi calls herself "Mara" out of grief, which documented means "bitter". The name is internationally understood and easy to pronounce.
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Maram
Maram is a first name of Arabic origin. The established meaning is "aspiration," "goal," or "wish."
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Marc
The French spelling of Mark. The name traces back to the Latin Marcus, which expresses an affiliation with the Roman god of war, Mars.
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Marcel
Austrian ski racer Marcel Hirscher bears a name tracing back to the Roman name Marcellus. This is a diminutive of Marcus, pointing to an association with the Roman god of war, Mars. Marcel was chosen very frequently in Germany during the 1990s and is an established classic.
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Marcus
This very ancient and frequently bestowed Roman first name derives from the god of war, Mars. Its verified meaning is "dedicated to Mars." By contrast, the linguistic origin of the name Mars itself remains unexplained to this day.
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Marei
Marei is documented as a Bavarian and Austrian variant of the name Maria. The pronunciation usually stresses the second syllable.
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Marek
Documented as the Czech and Polish form of Markus. The name refers to the Roman god of war, Mars.
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Margarete
Margarete originates from the Greek word "margarites," which means "pearl" (originally borrowed from Persian). The name offers an enormous variety of short forms, including Greta, Marga, Meta, and Maggie.
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Margarethe
The documented origin is the Greek word "margarites", meaning "pearl". In the Middle Ages, the name was widespread throughout Europe. You can choose between many spellings such as Margarete, Margareta, or short forms like Greta and Marga.
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Margarida
derives from the Greek word “margarites,” which is documented as meaning “pearl.” It is the Portuguese counterpart to Margaret.
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Margarita
Via Greek and Latin, this four-syllable name likely traces back to an Old Persian word. Its documented meaning is "the pearl". Over the centuries, many independent names such as Margarete, Marga, or Rita developed from Margarita. The form Margarita feels more international and Southern European.
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Margaux
A French variant of Margot, the short form of Marguerite. The name traces back to the Greek word "margarites", which means "pearl".
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Margherita
The Italian form of Margarete. The Ancient Greek word root "margarites" means "the pearl."
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Margot
Documented as a French short form of Marguerite (Margarete). Its origin lies in the Greek word "margarites", meaning "pearl".
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Margrethe
The longtime Danish queen bears this name. Via Latin, it traces back to the Ancient Greek "margarites," which is documented as "the pearl." The word originally likely stems from Persian.
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Maria
Via Greek and Latin forms, Maria traces back to the biblical name Mirjam. The older word meaning is unresolved. A connection to an Egyptian root for "to love" is one possible explanation, not a confirmed translation.
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Mariana
is widely interpreted as a combination of the names Maria and Ana. However, its derivation from the Roman family name Marianus is also well documented. Both naming histories should be explained separately.
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Marie
Marie is a form of Maria, including in French and German. The older meaning of the Mirjam/Maria family of names is unexplained. "The beloved" is one possible Egyptian interpretation and not a definitively proven meaning of the name.
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Marija
The Maltese spelling of Maria (Mary). The name is deeply rooted in the island's history and traces back to the Hebrew name family Mirjam.
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Marimar
This name became internationally known primarily through a Mexican telenovela of the 1990s. It is widely interpreted as a contraction of Maria and "del Mar" (of the sea). An older, independent history of the name is not documented.
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Marina
A given name with Latin roots. It derives from "marinus", which is documented as "belonging to the sea".
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Mario
Traces back to the Roman family name Marius. Historically, this is associated with Mars, the Roman god of war.
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Maris
Maris traces back to the Latin word "mare"; the documented meaning is "of the sea". For this name, also consider how it is used in the linguistic context relevant to you.
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Marisol
The frequently cited translation “sea and sun” (mar y sol) is a modern interpretation. The name is documented as a contraction of the Marian title “María de la Soledad” (Mary of Solitude).
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Marit
Documented as a Scandinavian short form of Margarete.
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Marius
An ancient Roman family name. It is often associated with the god of war, Mars; another common interpretation derives it from the Latin word "mare" (sea).
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Marje
Marje is documented as a Low German and Frisian variant of Maria. The meaning of Maria is historically multifaceted; often, the Egyptian root "mry" (beloved) is cited as its basis.
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Mark
Traces back to the Roman first name Marcus. This is associated with Mars, the Roman god of war.
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Marko
The name goes back to the Latin name Marcus, which refers to the Roman god of war, Mars. Marko is the standard spelling in the Balkan region.
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Markus
This given name traces back to Latin. It is documented as a derivation from Mars, the Roman god of war, and means "consecrated to Mars."
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Marla
Marla is documented as a short form of Marlene, which in turn is a combination of Maria and Magdalena. The pronunciation in German and English is virtually identical.
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Marlee
The name is widely translated as "elder tree" or "swan," usually with reference to the Biripi language. Because Marlee sounds very similar to the English name Marley, it blends easily into European language environments without feeling unfamiliar.
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Marlene
This name is a documented contraction of Maria and Magdalene. Magdalene refers to the origin from the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. Marlene thus unites two ancient naming traditions into an independent, flowing given name.
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Marlies
A documented combination of the names Maria and Liese, which in turn is a short form of Elisabeth.
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Marlin
A variant of Marlon or Merlin. The name is often interpreted as "falcon" or "sea hill", but a clear derivation is not established.
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Marlon
The older etymological meaning of this name family is not definitively clarified. It is assumed that Marlon derives from the name Marc or from Celtic roots, but a clear derivation is lacking. The name became well known in the 20th century primarily through actor Marlon Brando.
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