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Explore 226 first names starting with M, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.
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Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, tactical warfare, and craftsmanship. The name likely has Etruscan roots. A widespread interpretation draws a connection to the Latin "mens" (mind or intellect), though this cannot be claimed as the sole, definitive meaning.
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Minh is a very frequently chosen boy's name (sometimes also used as a middle name). Its Sino-Vietnamese origin is established and means "bright," "shining," or "intelligent." As with Linh, the "nh" at the end is pronounced softly.
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The commonly cited translation for this name is "train oil" or "seal blubber", which was historically used to seal boats. This meaning is widely cited, though the exact historical nuance as a personal name is not definitively verified.
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Minna is documented as a short form of Wilhelmine. The Old High German origin is composed of "willio" (will) and "helm" (protection). The double N clearly distinguishes the name from Mina, where the I is pronounced long.
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The older word meaning is unclear; it is mostly an Italian short form of names ending in “-mino”.
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The frequently cited translation "the beloved" is an interpretation based on Slavic roots. The name became known in the German-speaking world primarily through Astrid Lindgren's literature. A clearly documented historical name root outside of literature is difficult to pinpoint for Mio.
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The Slavic Mira is a short form of names like Miroslava and belongs to the element mirŭ, "peace" or "world". Independently, the Indian Mira is connected to the Sanskrit mīra, "sea" or "ocean". There is no shared translation for these names. The name is short, easy to pronounce, and pairs well with most German surnames.
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A name with Latin roots. It traces back to the word "mirabilis," which means "admirable" or "wondrous."
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This name has both Slavic and Kurdish roots. In the Slavic language area, it derives from the element "mir," which stands for "peace" or "world."
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Shakespeare created this name for the female lead in his play "The Tempest." It is based on the Latin word "mirandus," which is documented as "admirable."
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A traditional Romanian name with Slavic roots. It is based on the element "mir", which means "peace" or "world".
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This French first name is widely translated as "miracle" because it phonetically resembles the Latin miraculum. What is documented, however, is that the name goes back to the Occitan word mirar, which means "to admire" or "to look at." The meaning "miracle" is therefore an interpretation and not the original etymological history.
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The older Hebrew form of Maria. As with Maria, the exact original meaning of the word is debated in research, leaving room for different interpretations.
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Composed of the elements "mir" (peace, world) and "slav" (glory).
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Misch is the Luxembourgish short form of Michel or Michael. The Hebrew root word means "Who is like God?". The pronunciation with the soft "sh" at the end clearly distinguishes the name from the German Michael or Micha.
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Documented as the traditional Russian diminutive form of Michail. This name is also often given as an independent given name in Germany.
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Documented as the Sanskrit word for "friend" or "companion." Mitra is also the name of an ancient Indo-Iranian deity and is given to both genders.
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This name stems from the Polynesian and Hawaiian word for "ocean" or "wide expanse of water." It is widespread across large parts of the Pacific region and is mostly given to girls.
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The name traces back to the Arabic root h-m-d and is documented to mean "the praised one" or "the praiseworthy." It is the name of the Prophet of Islam and widely used worldwide in many spelling variants (such as Muhammad, Mehmet, or Mamadou).
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Mokosh is documented as one of the few major female deities in the East Slavic pantheon. She was responsible for fate, fertility, and traditional women's handiwork, such as spinning. The root mok- means "wet" or "moisture."
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The older etymological meaning of this name family is not definitively clear. It is a traditional North Frisian name that likely originated as a nursery name from early childhood speech.
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Mona can be an Anglicized form of the Irish Muadhnait or a Scandinavian short form of Monica. In addition, there is the Arabic form Muna/Mona meaning "wishes." These name histories are to be kept separate.
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The older meaning of this name is not definitively resolved. Several origins exist, including from the Greek ("the solitary one") or Latin ("the advisor"). What is certain is that the name was very commonly given during the 1950s.
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Morag is a traditional Scottish first name. It is documented as a diminutive form of the Gaelic name Mór, meaning "great" or "large." The frequently cited claim that Morag means "princess" is an interpretation that arose because the name was often used historically as a Scottish equivalent for Sarah.
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Morana (also called Marzanna in Poland) is documented as the goddess of winter and death. To this day, an effigy of Morana is burned or drowned at the beginning of spring in some Slavic countries to drive away the winter. The root mor- means "death" or "plague."
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A name of Welsh origin. The older etymological meaning of this name family is not entirely resolved. The connection to Old Celtic mor (sea) is verified. The second part is often derived from cant (circle) or gen (born), which is why the common translation is "sea-born" or "sea circle." However, this is an interpretation and not conclusively confirmed.
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The origin of this name is widely traced back to the Old Welsh Morcant. Its components are often interpreted as "sea" and "circle" or "bright." Morgana is the Latinized form, which fits very well into German usage. A shorter variant is Morgan.
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The German form of the Latin name Mauritius. It originally designated a person from the ancient region of Mauretania.
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An Arabic given name. The established translation is "the praised one" or "the praiseworthy."
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The Turkish form of the Arabic name Murad. The meaning is "the wish" or "the desired one."
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This name traces back to the Gaelic name Muireadhach. The root word is documented as translating to "seafarer" or "lord/master."
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A name of Celtic origin. It is composed of the Gaelic words "muir" (sea) and "gheal" (bright, shining). The derivation "bright sea" or "shining sea" is documented.
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The Arabic form of the name Moses. The older etymological meaning of Moses is not conclusively resolved; common interpretations derive it from Egyptian ("child," "son") or Hebrew ("drawn out of the water").
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This is the Ukrainian form of Nicholas. The name is composed of the Ancient Greek words "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people).
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