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In name lists, this name is often translated sweepingly as "rejoice." However, this derivation is unclear. Marnie is more commonly classified as a Scottish short form of Marina (she who comes from the sea). A single blanket meaning would be too imprecise here. Above all, its use as an independent short form in the English-speaking world is well documented.
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A boy's name from Afrikaans. Its derivation is not conclusively resolved. The name is widely interpreted as a short form of Hermanus or Marthinus, but a single confirmed name history does not exist.
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The origin of this name is not definitively known. It can be a short form of Marinus, but may also originate from African or Polynesian language regions. A definitive meaning cannot be determined for Maro.
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Marta originates from Aramaic; the root word "marta" means "mistress" or "lady of the house." The crisp T combined with the R makes it a very direct, two-syllable name. The variant Martha with an H does not change its German pronunciation.
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The Low German and Dutch form of Martin. This name also refers to the Roman god of war, Mars.
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Goes back to the Aramaic word for "the lady" or "the mistress." A common variant is Marta.
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The name Martin stems from the Roman name Martinus. Just like Marcus, it derives from the god of war Mars and is documented as meaning "son of Mars" or "dedicated to Mars."
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The feminine form of Martin. Its Roman naming history is documented and means "dedicated to Mars" or "belonging to Mars" (the god of war).
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The name Marvel comes from English and goes back to the Old French word merveille, meaning "miracle" or "wonder." In Germany, the name is legally permitted as a first name, but many people immediately associate it with the comic book brand. You should keep this in mind when making your choice.
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There are various derivations for this name. A common interpretation assumes Old High German roots meaning "famous friend," whereas another sees its origin in Celtic with the translation "friend of the sea."
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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The Spanish form of Matthew. The Hebrew word base means "gift of Yahweh."
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Mathilda is composed of the Old High German words "maht" (power) and "hiltja" (battle).
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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.
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A French form of Matthias, which in turn is of Hebrew origin. The Hebrew name elements mean "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God."
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The English form of the Old High German name Mathilde. The documented meaning is composed of the Germanic words for "might/power" and "battle."
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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.
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Documented as the Lower Sorbian form of Matthäus or Matthias. The Hebrew linguistic root means "gift of the Lord."
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A Swedish short form of Matthias. The Hebrew derivation means "gift of God".
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The Italian form of Matthew. The underlying Hebrew word base documented means "gift of God".
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The English form of Matthäus. The name has Hebrew roots (Mattityahu), and the documented meaning is "gift of God."
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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."
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A short form of Matthias that is used particularly in the Finnish and German-speaking areas. The Hebrew base means "gift of God".
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Mattis also traces back to Matthias as a Swedish and German form. The Hebrew meaning is likewise "gift of Yahweh".
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The English and French short form of Mathilda. The Old High German roots "maht" (might, strength) and "hiltja" (battle) are clearly documented.
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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.
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(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.
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The German and Swedish form of the Latin name Mauritius, which traces back to “originating from Mauretania”.
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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".
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Originates from the Latin Maximus or Maximilianus. The Latin word root means "the greatest."
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A short form of Maximiliane. The Latin word base maximus means "the greatest."
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The name traces back to the Roman cognomen Maximus; the Latin root means "the greatest".
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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."
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An extension of the Latin name Maximus. The documented meaning is "the greatest".
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This name is a superlative form of Magnus. The Latin maximus means "the greatest."
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Traces back to the Roman cognomen Maximus. The Latin root means "the greatest". In the show, the short form Max is used almost exclusively.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Megan is documented as a Welsh short and pet form of the name Margaret. The Greek root of Margaret (Margarites) means "pearl".
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The customary spelling in the Maghreb of the Arabic masculine name Mahdi. The meaning is confirmed as "the rightly guided one".
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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."
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