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Mousaios m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective Μουσαῖος
(Mousaios) or Μούσειος
(Mouseios) meaning "of the Muse(s)", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα
(Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song".
Moushumi f BengaliDerived from Bengali মৌসুম
(moushum) meaning "season", ultimately from Arabic موسم
(mawsim) (the source also of the English noun
monsoon).
Mousika f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μουσικά
(mousika) meaning "music", which is closely related to the Greek noun μουσική
(mousike) meaning "any of the Muses' arts" (especially music and lyrical poetry set to music)... [
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Mousogenes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα
(Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song" combined with the Greek suffix -γενής
(-genes) meaning "born".
Mousokles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα
(Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Mousonios m Late GreekEither derived from the Greek noun μούσωνες
(mousones) meaning "master chef, the top of the cooks" or from Greek Μουσῶν
(Mouson), the genitive plural of the Greek noun Μοῦσα
(Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song"... [
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Moutir m ArabicMeans "one who prays the witr prayer", referring to someone who prays the
witr, a voluntary prayer performed at night.
Movina f Sanskrit (Rare)Movina does not have a specific meaning, although it can mean moving on, coping with grief, and disappointment.
Movitz m Swedish (Modern, Rare), Popular CultureTransferred use of the surname
Movitz. Its modern usage is likely inspired by Fredrik Movitz, a character appearing in several songs in Swedish poet, songwriter and composer Carl Michael Bellman's well-known 18th century work
Fredman's epistles.
Movladi m ChechenDerived from Arabic مَوْلِد
(mawlid) meaning "birth, birthday", referring to the birth of the Islamic Prophet
Muhammad (see
Movlid).
Movlid m ChechenDerived from Arabic مَوْلِد
(mawlid) meaning "birth, birthday", referring to the birth of the Islamic Prophet
Muhammad.
Mövsüm m AzerbaijaniMeans "season" in Azerbaijani, ultimately from Arabic موسم
(mawsim).
Mowen f ChineseFrom the Chinese
墨 (mò) meaning "ink" and
雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Mowosław m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
mówić "to talk, to speak, to say" or Polish
mowa "speech, language, tongue". The second element is derived from Slavic
slav "glory"... [
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Moxian f ChineseFrom the Chinese
茉 (mò) meaning "white jasmine" and
伭 (xián) meaning "dark, sombre, deep, profound" or
仙 (xiān) meaning "immortal, transcendent".
Moxiao f ChineseFrom the Chinese
墨 (mò) meaning "ink" and
潇 (xiāo) meaning "sound of beating wind and rain".
Moxie f American (Modern)Meaning "nerve, courage, pep, daring, spirit". A relatively modern American slang term that came around c. 1925-30 after 'Moxie', a brand of soft drink. The term fell into common usage following an aggressive marketing campaign associating the brand name Moxie with the traits that now define the term... [
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Moxin f ChineseFrom the Chinese
摸 (mō) meaning "caress" and
馨 (xīn) meaning "fragrant, aromatic, distant fragrance".
Moxuan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
默 (mò) meaning "silent, quiet, still, dark" and
璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful jade, star".
Moya f SpanishMeaning "estate of Modius" from the Latin Modianus, with Modius derived from the Latin modus meaning 'measure'. Traditionally a Spanish surname deriving from Moya, in Cuenca, or similarly named places in Valencia, Lugo, and the Canary Island.
Moyako f JapaneseFrom Japanese 靄 (moya) meaning "mist,haze,fog" and 子 (ko) meaning "child"
Moyan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
墨 (mò) meaning "ink" or
默 (mò) meaning "silent, quiet, still, dark" and
琰 (yǎn) meaning "jewel, gem, glitter of gems" or
嫣 (yān) meaning "charming, fascinating".
Moye m ChineseFrom Chinese character 谟 (
mó) meaning "mask" combined with 业 (
yè) meaning "occupation, job، karma, deed". ... [
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Møyfrid f NorwegianCombination of the Old Norse name elements
mær "maiden, girl, daughter" and
fríðr "beautiful".
Moyi f ChineseFrom the Chinese
墨 (mò) meaning "ink" and
怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful, joy, harmony".
Moyora f JapaneseFrom Japanese 催(moyoo) meaning "organized, event" combined with 羅 (ra) meaning "lightweight fabric or clothing, silk gauze, thin silk". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Moyu f ChineseFrom the Chinese
默 (mò) meaning "silent, quiet, still, dark" or
茉 (mò) meaning "white jasmine" and
雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain" or
玉 (yù) meaning "jade".
Moyue f ChineseFrom the Chinese
茉 (mò) meaning "white jasmine" and
月 (yuè) meaning "moon".
Moyuko f JapaneseFrom Japanese 茂(mo) meaning "overgrown; luxuriant, thickly growing, lush", 由 (yu) meaning "reason, cause" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Moza m BiblicalHebrew "going forth" said of flowing water, the rising sun, leafing plants, etc.
Moza f Arabicits an arabian name which translates to "banana"
Mozh f Caucasian MythologyMeaning unknown. Mozh was the evil sister of the sun and moon in Vainakh mythology. She ate all her relatives and constantly chases the sun and moon, an eclipse occurring when she catches up to them... [
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Mpety f Greek (Rare)Greek form of
Betty, used as a diminutive of
Elisavet. A known bearer is the Greek actress Mpety or Betty Arvaniti (1939-), who was born Elisavet.
Mpule f Southern AfricanThis is the name of Mpule Kwelagobe, she is a Botswana politician, businesswoman, model, and beauty pageant title holder, who was crowned Miss Universe 1999 in Trinidad & Tobago.
Mramza f AbkhazMeans "sun-moon" from Abkhaz амра
(amra) meaning "sun" and амза
(amza) meaning "moon".
Mridu f Indian, HindiDerived from Sanskrit मृदु
(mṛdú) meaning "soft, delicate, tender".
Mriduka f HinduismMEANING : delicate woman, Gentle lady, soft, Name of an Apsara
Mriduna f Indian, Sanskrit, Tamil, Hinduism, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Nepali, Sinhalese, GujaratiMEANING : gentle lady, soft, moderate ... [
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Mrika f Albanian, TheatreVariant of
Mrikë.
Mrika (1958) is an opera in three acts composed by Prenkë Jakova with a libretto in Albanian by Llazar Siliqi.
Mrikanda m Sanskrit, HinduismMrikanda is a sage in Hindu mythology. Mrikanda is venerated as the founder of weaving, and as a result of the gods' gratitude he was granted two boons--a tiger and a giant. The giant disobeyed Mrikandaʻs orders and was summarily slain, but the tiger was obedient, and thus lived... [
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Mritika f Bengali“Mother Earth; Acceptance”
Bengali, Assamese, Kokborok, Kannada Mścibor m PolishComposed of the Old Slavonic elements 'msci' meaning "revenge" and 'bor' meaning, "battle."
Mścigniew m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
mścić "to avenge", which is ultimately derived from Slavic
mshcha "vengeance". The second element is derived from Polish
gniew "anger", which is derived from Slavic
gnev "anger".
Mstivoj m SlavicDerived from the Slavic elements
mmsti "to avenge" and
voj "warrior, fighter".
Mswati m SwaziTwo famous bearers of this name are Mswati II (1825-1868) and Mswati III (1968 -), Kings of Swaziland. Mswati is not their birth name but their name as monarchs.
Mthakathi m Zulu, XhosaMeans "witch," from 'thakatha' meaning "to bewitch" in Xhosa or "to practice witchcraft" in Zulu.
Mtsinara f Georgian (Rare)Derived from the Georgian adjective მცინარე
(mtsinare) or მცინარი
(mtsinari) meaning "laughing, smiling".... [
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Mtvarisa f GeorgianMeans "of the moon" in Georgian. It is derived from Georgian მთვარის
(mtvaris), which is the genitive of the Georgian noun მთვარე
(mtvare) meaning "moon".
Mu f KarenMeans "woman, female" in S'gaw Karen.
Muadh m ArabicMeans "refuge, shelter, haven" in Arabic.
Muambiwa m & f VendaMeans "the one who is spoken of/about" in Tshivenda.
Muamu f JapaneseFrom Japanese 夢 (mu) meaning "dream", 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia" combined with 夢 (mu) meaning "dream". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Muan m & f LaoMeans "happy, joyous" in Lao.
Muarif m IndonesianFrom Arabic معرف
(muʿarrif) meaning "specified, fixed, defined", derived from the root عَرَّفَ
(ʿarrafa) meaning "to define".
Muata m MiwokMeans "yellow jacket in the nest" in Miwok.
Muawanah f IndonesianDerived from Arabic معاونة
(muʿāwana) meaning "help, aid, assistance, support".
Muawiya m ArabicMeans "howler, one who howls" in Arabic (referring to female dogs or the cubs of foxes, lions or other animals), from the root عوى
(ʾawā) meaning "to howl". This was the name of the founder and first caliph of the Umayyad Empire.
Muayyad m ArabicMeans "supported" in Arabic, from the word أَيَّدَ
(ayyada) meaning "to support, to endorse".
Muayyana f UzbekDerived from
muayyan meaning "selected, appointed".
Muazzaz f & m ArabicMeans "powerful, strong" or "honored, revered" in Arabic.
Mübeccel f TurkishFrom Arabic مبجل
(mubajjal) meaning "venerated, exalted, glorified".
Mucedorus m TheatrePossibly a variant of
Musidorus (compare
Musidora). In theatre, Mucedorus is the eponymous character of an anonymous Elizabethan romantic comedy:
A Most pleasant Comedie of Mucedorus the Kings Sonne of Valentia, and Amadine the Kinges daughter of Aragon, commonly called
Mucedorus, first performed around 1590 and regularly revived until the Restoration... [
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Much m FolkloreIn the tales about the famous heroic outlaw Robin Hood, Much the Miller's Son was one of his Merry Men. In his case, Much is a nickname which he received because his abilities were apparently so unimpressive that it caused his parents to continually refer to him as "our son, though he's not much", which was ultimately shortened to Much.
Muchena m ShonaOne who is white or light skin tone. Or Blessing in Ndau dialect of Shona
Mucian m History (Ecclesiastical)English form of
Mucianus. Saint Mucian is a martyr of the early Christian Church. He was killed with a sword with two other men, named Mark and Paul, as well as a little boy whose name is unknown.
Mudan f ChineseMeans "peony" in Chinese. The name is found in the name of the goddess Bai Mudan ("white peony"), a seductive courtesan who became a goddess.
Mudar m ArabicProbably derived from the Arabic adjective مضر
(mudirr) meaning "hurtful, harmful, pernicious". This name was borne by one of the patrilineal ancestors of the prophet
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Muddathir m ArabicMeans "covered, wrapped" in Arabic, derived from the root تدثر
(tadaththara) meaning "to cover".
Muddy m English (Rare), African AmericanFrom the adjective used as a nickname for someone who is covered in mud. Famous bearers of this nickname ''Muddy'' include the American baseball player Muddy Ruel (1896-1963), and American singer and musician Muddy Waters (1913-1983).
Muditha m SinhaleseMeans "delight, happiness" in Sinhala, ultimately from Sanskrit मुदिता
(mudita) meaning "joy, pleasure, gladness".
Mudris m LatvianDerived from Latvian
mudrs "energetic; vivacious; lively; vibrant".
Mueangchai m ThaiFrom Thai เมือง
(mueang) meaning "city, town, state" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Mueen m Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic معين (see
Muin), as well as the Urdu form.
Muela f Spanish (European, Rare)Means "grindstone" in Spanish. It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary,
Nuestra Señora de la Muela, meaning "Our Lady of the Grindstone". She is the patron saint of various Spanish towns, especially of Corral de Almaguer in the province of Toledo, where a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin is located... [
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