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Koko m MongolianDerived from Mongolian хөх
(khökh) meaning "blue".
Kotys m & f Thracian (Hellenized), Greek MythologyGreek form of Thracian
*Kotus, probably meaning "war, slaughter" (cognate to Ancient Greek κότος "anger, grudge, spite"). This was the name of a Thracian goddess, as well as several Thracian kings.
Kraneia f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek
κράνεια meaning "cornelian cherry", a small species of dogwood. This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of
Oxylos and
Hamadryas, associated with the cornelian cherry tree.
Kreophylos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κρέων
(kreon) meaning "ruler, lord" and φυλή
(phyle) meaning "tribe, clan".
Kritoboulos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κριτός
(kritos) meaning "excellent" and βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice; will, determination".
Ktesibios m Ancient GreekMeans "landowner, one who lives from his property", derived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", itself from κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess", and βιος
(bios) meaning "life"... [
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Ktesiphon m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", itself from κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess", and either φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" or φῶς
(phos) meaning "light"... [
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Kubera m Sanskrit, HinduismMeans "deformed, monstrous" or "ill-shaped one" in Sanskrit. This is the name of the Hindu god of wealth.
Kyberniskos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κυβερνάω
(kybernao) meaning "to steer, pilot" and "to guide, govern, direct".
Labhraidh m Old IrishMeans "speaker, spokesman", derived from Old Irish
labraithir "to speak, to say".
Ladon m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Ladon was the dragon or serpent that guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides, and was killed by
Herakles. It was also the name of a river god who was the father of
Daphne and
Metope.
Leagros m Ancient GreekUncertain etymology. Possibly derived from Greek ἀγρός
(agros) meaning "field, land, countryside", and an unknown first element.
Lelantos m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λανθάνω
(lanthano) meaning "to escape notice, go unobserved". This was the name of a Titan of air in Greek mythology, associated with invisibility and stealth.
Lelex m Greek MythologyEtymology uncertain. Lelex was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including the legendary first king of Sparta.
Leofgeat m Anglo-SaxonOld English name meaning "dear Geat", composed of the elements
leof "dear, beloved" combined with
Geat, which referred to a member of the Germanic tribe, the Geats... [
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Leofnoth m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
leof "dear, agreeable, beloved" and
noð "courage". Leuca, Leofeca and Leofa are diminutive forms.
Leofsidu f Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
leof meaning "dear, beloved" and
sidu meaning "custom, conduct, purity".
Leofwaru f Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
leof "dear, valued, beloved" and
waru "guard, protection; care, watch" (compare
weard and
wær).
Leogoras m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek λεώς
(leos) meaning "people, folk" (Attic form of
laos) and ἀγορά
(agora) meaning "assembly, marketplace" or "speech".
Liyabona f & m XhosaMeans "it sees" or "you see" in Xhosa, sometimes taken from the phrase
liyabona igama le Nkosi meaning "the name of the eye of God".
Liyema f & m XhosaMeans "to stop" or "to stand, to be standing" in Xhosa, often taken from the phrase
liyema ikhaya "the home is standing" to indicate stability in the family.
Lkhagva m & f MongolianMeans "Wednesday" or "Mercury (the planet)" in Mongolian.
Lkhagvasüren m & f MongolianFrom Mongolian лхагва
(lkhagva) meaning "Wednesday" or "Mercury (the planet)" and Tibetan ཚེ་རིང
(tshe ring) meaning "long life, longevity".
Luay m ArabicPossibly derived from Arabic لؤي (
luʔay), diminutive of لأى (laʔan) meaning "wild ox", ultimately from the roots ل-ء-ي (
l-ʔ-y) meaning "to be slow".
Luchumo m & f XhosaPossibly means "expanding, flourishing" or "prosperity" in Xhosa.
Luphelo m XhosaMeans "the end, the last" in Xhosa, often given to the last child to be born in a family.
Lyko f Greek MythologyMeans "she-wolf" in Ancient Greek, an epithet of the moon. This was the name of a princess of Laconia in Greek mythology, gifted with prophecy by Apollo, and subsequently cursed into madness along with her sister
Orphe.
Lykomedes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from either Greek λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" or λύκη
(lyke) meaning "light; morning twilight" combined with μηδομαι
(medomai) meaning "to think, to be mindful of" or the related μήδεα
(medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning".
Lykophron m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective λυκόφρων
(lykophron) meaning "wolf-minded", consisting of λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" and φρήν
(phren) meaning "mind, heart, emotions"... [
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Lysithoe f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening" and θοός
(thoos) meaning "swift, nimble". This is another name for
Lysithea, however, it may have belonged to a different figure.
Lysixenos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Maa f MongolianPossibly a short form of names ending with the feminine suffix маа
(maa).
Macuex m NahuatlMeans "bracelet (of precious stones)" in Nahuatl.
Mah m Persian MythologyMeans "month" or "moon" in Old Persian. This was the name of the Zoroastrian deity of the moon.
Mahibaujanah m Old PersianMeans "
Mah bestows benefit" or "who serves the moon god", from Old Persian
Māhi (see Persian
mah) meaning "moon", referring to the Zoroastrian deity of the moon, and
baujanah meaning "profit, advantage".
Mahidata m Old PersianMeans "given by
Mah" or "created by the moon", from Old Persian
Māhi (see Persian
mah) meaning "moon", referring to the Zoroastrian deity of the moon, and 𐎭𐎠𐎫
(data) meaning "given".
Makedon m Greek MythologyRelated to Greek μακεδνός
(makednos) meaning "tall, slim". This was the name of the legendary eponymous ancestor of the ancient Macedonians.
Makok f & m ThaiDerived from Thai
มะกอก (
makok), meaning "olive (fruit)".
Malchinkhüü m MongolianDerived from Mongolian малчин
(malchin) meaning "herdsman" and хүү
(khüü) meaning "son, boy".
Maldred m Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English elements
milde "gentle" and
ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom". Maldred, son of Crínán of Dunkeld, is a known bearer of this name.
Malinalxochitl f Nahuatl, Aztec and Toltec MythologyMeans "grass flower" or "wildflower" in Nahuatl, from Nahuatl
malinalli, "tall grass, twisted grass", and
xōchitl, "flower". In Aztec mythology, Malinalxochitl was a sorceress and goddess of snakes, scorpions, and desert insects, and the sister of
Huitzilopochtli.
Mamaz m & f NahuatlDerived from Nahuatl
mamaztli, "soft feather".
Mandal m & f MongolianMeans "rebirth, revival, prosperity" or "surface, outer layer" in Mongolian.
Marduniya m Old PersianMeans "the soft one" in Old Persian, derived from
mṛdu meaning "soft, mild" combined with the nominal suffix -𐎴
(-na) and the adjectival suffix -𐎡𐎹
(-ya).
Margaderdene m & f MongolianMeans "emerald gem" in Mongolian, from маргад
(margad) meaning "emerald" and эрдэнэ
(erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure".
Mart f & m Mongolian, RussianMeans "March (month)" in Russian. This is primarily a feminine name in Mongolia, and a masculine name in Russia.
Masiye m & f ChewaMeans "orphan" in Chichewa, literally translating as "leavings", as in something left behind by a dead person.
Matlalihuitl m NahuatlMeans "blue-green feather", from Nahuatl
matlalin "blue-green" and
ihuitl "feather(s)".
Mauhcanemitl m NahuatlDerived from Nahuatl
mauhcanemi "fearful, to live in fear" or "to walk with fear, to be on the run", ultimately from
mauhca "fearfully; in fear, with respect" and
nemi "to dwell, to live (as)" or "to walk, to go about (like)".
Mauhcaxochitl f & m NahuatlDerived from Nahuatl
mauhcatl "coward, someone fearful" and
xochitl "flower".
Mayahuini m NahuatlMeans "overthrower" or "fighter, soldier" in Nahuatl, derived from
mayahui "to throw, to hurl down".
Mayecuel m NahuatlMeans "let’s go" or "come on" in Nahuatl, an expression of encouragement.
Mazatl m Nahuatl, Mexican (Rare)From Nahuatl
mazatl meaning "deer", the seventh day-sign of the tonalpohualli. This was the name of a cacique or leader of the Nahuas of Papayeca, active during the Spanish conquest of what is now Honduras.
Meàrnag m Old IrishFrom Old Irish
mo "my", a prefix often used on the names of saints, and
Ernóc. This is the name of the patron saint of Kilmarnock.
Mecahua f & m NahuatlPossibly means "keeper of mistresses" or "possessor of rope", derived from Nahuatl
mecatl "rope, cord; unit of land; consort, concubine" and the possessive suffix
-hua.
Medekhgüi f & m MongolianMeans "ignorant, unknowing" in Mongolian, from мэдэх
(medekh) meaning "to know, to understand" and the suffix -гүй
(güi) meaning "without, -less".
Melangell f WelshThe name of an early Welsh saint, known as the patron saint of small creatures because she sheltered a hare from the hounds of Prince
Brochwel Ysgythrog during his hunting expedition... [
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Meleagros m Ancient GreekPossibly related to Greek μέλας
(melas) meaning "black, dark" and ἀγρός
(agros) meaning "land, field", giving this name the meaning of "black land", perhaps in reference to burnt farmland (which was burnt in order to make the ground fertile)... [
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Meneos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek μήνη
(mene) meaning "moon". In a broad sense, it can also be interpreted as "monthly".
Merewealh m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
mere "sea" and
wealh "foreigner, Celt". This name was borne by a sub-king of the Magonsæte in the mid to late 7th century.
Mesuli m & f Xhosa, ZuluMeans "wiper (of tears)" in Xhosa, suggesting someone who brings an end to sorrow.
Metrobios m Ancient GreekMeans "life of the mother, mother's life", derived from Greek μήτηρ
(meter) meaning "mother" (genitive μητρός) and βίος
(bios) meaning "life"... [
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Mexicatl m NahuatlMeans "Mexican, person from Mexico-Tenochtitlan" in Nahuatl.
Migmar m & f TibetanMeans "Mars (planet)" or "Tuesday" in Tibetan, ultimately from མིག
(mig) meaning "eye" and དམར
(dmar) meaning "red".
Mihua m NahuatlMeans "possessor of arrows" in Nahuatl, from
mitl "arrow, dart" and the possessive suffix
-hua.
Mikion m Ancient GreekProbably from Greek μικρός
(mikros) meaning "little, small", via the variant form μικός
(mikos).
Mikkion f Ancient GreekProbably from Greek μικρός
(mikros) meaning "little, small", via the variant form μικκός
(mikkos).
Miletus m Greek MythologyPossibly related to Ancient Greek
μίλτος (
miltos) meaning "red earth". This was the name of a figure in Greek mythology who, according to legend, founded the Greek city of Miletus... [
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Millacatl m NahuatlMeans "field worker, farmer" or "rural inhabitant" in Nahuatl, from
milli "cultivated field, cornfield" and either
tlacatl "person, human" or the suffix
-catl "inhabitant".
Milli m NahuatlMeans "cultivated field, cornfield" in Nahuatl.
Miquiz m & f NahuatlMeans "death" in Nahuatl, derived from
miquiztli "death, mortality", the sixth day-sign of the tonalpohualli.
Miθrabaujanah m Old PersianMeans "to whom Mithra bestows benefit" in Old Persian, from 𐎷𐎰𐎼
(Miθra), referring to the Zoroastrian deity
Mithra, and
*baujanah meaning "profit, advantage".
Mithraupasta m Old PersianMeans "with the assistance of Mithra", or possibly "assistant to Mithra", from Old Persian 𐎷𐎰𐎼
(Miθra), referring to the Zoroastrian deity
Mithra, and 𐎢𐎱𐎿𐎫𐎠
(upasta) meaning "help, assistance".
Mithravahista m Old PersianMeans "best through Mithra" or "Mithra is best" in Old Persian, from 𐎷𐎰𐎼
(Miθra), referring to the Zoroastrian deity
Mithra, and
*vahišta meaning "best".
Mithraya m Old PersianHypocoristic form of an Old Persian name containing the element 𐎷𐎰𐎼
(Miθra), referring to the Zoroastrian deity
Mithra, combined with the adjectival suffix -𐎹
(-ya).
Mito m & f NahuatlMeaning uncertain, possibly derived from Nahuatl
mitotli "dance", or a form of
itoa "to say, to speak".
Miton m NahuatlMeans "little arrow" in Nahuatl, from
mitl "arrow, dart" and the diminutive suffix
-ton.
Mixtli f & m Nahuatl, Mexican (Rare)Means "cloud" in Nahuatl. This was the name of a princess in an Aztec legend, who is said to have died from grief after being falsely told her lover had died in battle.
Mizquixahual f NahuatlMeans "mesquite face paint", from Nahuatl
mizquitl "mesquite tree" and
xahualli "face paint".
Mizyaotl m NahuatlProbably derived from Nahuatl
miztli "mountain lion, wildcat" and
yaotl "enemy, combatant".
Mnaios m Ancient GreekMeans "of the weight or worth of one
mina" in Greek, derived from μνᾶ
(mna) meaning "mina", a form of Ancient Greek currency made of silver that was equivalent to one hundred drachma.
Mnotho m & f ZuluMeans "economy" or "rich, wealthy" in Zulu.
Mochimalcecelo m NahuatlDerived from Nahuatl
mo- "your",
chimali "shield", and
cecelia "to cool (something hot)" or "to refresh, rejoice".
Moirokles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun μοῖρα
(moira) meaning "part, portion" as well as "fate, lot, destiny" or from the Greek verb μοιράω
(moirao) meaning "to share, to divide, to distribute"... [
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Molon m Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain. This was the name of several ancient Greek figures, including a general of the Seleucid empire.
Molotov m & f MongolianDerived from the Russian surname
Molotov, likely because of its associations with the Communist party.
Molpilli m NahuatlMeans "the bound one" in Nahuatl, derived from
ilpia "to tie something, to bind". Often given to boys born during the New Fire ceremony
xiuhmolpilli, "the binding of the years", an event held every 52 years to align the Aztec’s ritual calendar with the annual calendar.
Momoztli f & m NahuatlMeans "altar, platform for sacrificial offerings" in Nahuatl.
Möngömaa f Mongolian (Rare)Means "silver woman" in Mongolian, from мөнгө
(möngö) meaning "silver" or "money" and the feminine suffix маа
(maa).
Mönkh m & f MongolianMeans "eternal" in Mongolian. It can be used as a short form of names containing the element мөнх
(mönkh).
Mönkhdalai m & f MongolianMeans "eternal sea" in Mongolian, from мөнх
(mönkh) meaning "eternal" and далай
(dalai) meaning "ocean, sea".
Mönkhnasan m & f MongolianMeans "immortal" in Mongolian, from мөнх
(mönkh) meaning "eternal" and нас
(nas) meaning "age, life".
Mönkhsaikhan m & f MongolianMeans "eternal beauty" in Mongolian, from мөнх
(mönkh) meaning "eternal" and сайхан
(saikhan) meaning "nice, beautiful, handsome".
Moros m Greek MythologyMeans "doom, fate" in Greek. This was the name of the personification of impending doom in Greek Mythology, one of the offspring of
Nyx.
Moschus m Ancient GreekMeans "young shoot or twig; young of an animal (especially a calf)" or "musk" in Ancient Greek.
Motolinia m NahuatlMeans "poor, a poor person" in Nahuatl, derived from
tolinia "to be poor, afflicted; to suffer". This was what the missionary Toribio de Benavente was known by during his time evangelising in Mexico, due to his shabby robes.
Munkhbat m MongolianMeans "eternal strength" in Mongolian, from мөнх
(mönkh) meaning "eternal" and бат
(batu) meaning "strong, firm".
Muunokhoi m MongolianMeans "bad dog, vicious dog" in Mongolian, from муу
(muu) "bad" and нохой
(nokhoi) "dog".
Mzwandile m Xhosa, ZuluMeans "the house has expanded" in Xhosa, idiomatically referring to a growing family.
Nabis m Ancient Greek, HistoryThe name of the last king of an independent Sparta, who reigned from 207 BC until his assassination in 192 BC.
Nacazitztoc m NahuatlMeans "he lies looking sideways", derived from Nahuatl
nacazitta "to look at someone with fondness, to cast a sidelong glance" and the suffix
-toc "to be lying down".
Nahuacatl m NahuatlMeans "four reed" in Nahuatl, from
nahui "four" and
acatl "reed, cane".
Nahualquizqui f & m NahuatlProbably means "to emerge from trickery" or "to be born from magic", derived from Nahuatl
nahual "to transform, trick, disguise, conceal; to do magic" combined with
quizqui "to divide, separate from, take out of".
Nahuatl f NahuatlMeans "clear sound" in Nahuatl, also referring to the language.
Nahuitochtli f NahuatlMeans "four rabbit" in Nahuatl, referring to the day of the Aztec calendar that the bearer was born.
Naidan m MongolianPossibly derived from Mongolian найдах
(naidakh) meaning "to hope, trust, rely on".
Naimanzuunnandintsetseg f Mongolian (Rare)Means "eight hundred precious flowers" in Mongolian, from найм
(naim) meaning "eight", зуун
(zuun) meaning "hundred", нандин
(nandin) meaning "precious, rare, sacred" and цэцэг
(tsetseg) meaning "flower".
Najeemuddin m ArabicMeans "brilliance of the faith, radiance of religion", derived from Arabic
نَجْم (
najm) "star, luminary" and
دين (
din) "religion, faith".
Nambitha f XhosaMeans "to savour, to enjoy" in Xhosa, encouraging the child to savour life.
Namiton m & f NahuatlPossibly means "little spouse", from Nahuatl
namictli "wife, husband, spouse" and the diminutive suffix
-ton, in which case it was likely a nickname for a child.
Namsrai m Mongolian, MythologyFrom the name of a Buddhist god of wealth and prosperity, derived from Tibetan
rnam thos sras "prince all-hearing", ultimately from Sanskrit
Vaiśravana.
Namuunaa f MongolianProbably derived from either Mongolian намуу
(namuu) meaning "poppy" or намуун
(namuun) meaning "quiet, calm"
Nangamso f & m XhosaMeans "future" or "even tomorrow" in Xhosa, figuratively "thank you". Often intended as being part of a phrase such as
ungadinwa nangomso meaning "don’t be tired tomorrow". Meant to convey gratitude, and the hope for more of the same in the future.
Nargarakh f & m MongolianMeans "sunrise" in Mongolian, from нар
(nar) meaning "sun" and гарах
(garakh) meaning "to appear, occur".
Narmandakh m & f MongolianMeans "sunrise" in Mongolian, derived from нар
(nar) meaning "sun" and мандах
(mandakh) meaning "ascent, rising".
Nauhyotl m NahuatlMeans "fourth" in Nahuatl, literally "having the quality or likeness of four".
Necahual f NahuatlMeans "left behind, survivor", derived from Nahuatl
cahua, meaning "to leave, to abandon something; to be left, remain, survive".