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LeagrosmAncient Greek Uncertain etymology. Possibly derived from Greek ἀγρός (agros) meaning "field, land, countryside", and an unknown first element.
LearafAmerican (Rare) Of unknown origin and meaning. It might possibly be an attempted feminization of Lear or, and perhaps more likely, a phonetic respelling of Liora via its Anglicized variant Leora.
LecraemAfrican American Recent name of unknown origin. Rare usage since the late 1970's. A famous bearer of the name is American rapper Lecrae Moore (1979-), known simply as Lecrae.
LeihanafMicronesian The name Leihana is unknown where it originated, but has been used in many islands in the Pacific Ocean, especially in Micronesia. The first recorded use of the name Leihana was for the name of Princess Leihana of an unamed island in the Pacific... [more]
LeiknyfNorwegian Combination of Old Norse leikr "game; play; sport; fight" and nýr "new; young; fresh" or ný "new moon; waxing moon". Another theory, however, considers this an adoption (and Old Norse adaption) of some unknown foreign name.
LeiomyfObscure Unknown origin. For Leiomy Maldonado, the Wonder Woman of Vogue
LeletifSouth African, Zulu Meaning unknown. A famous bearer is Leleti Khumalo, a South African actress.
LellurifHurrian Mythology Of unknown meaning, however the name is linked to several other names in Hurrian mythology by the suffix -luri. Lelluri was a Hurrian goddess of mountains.
LemtafBerber Etymology unknown. This is the name of the mythological mother of the Tuaregs.
LenggogenifMinangkabau Meaning unknown. This is the name of a figure in Minangkabau folklore.
LeontionfAncient Greek Etymology unknown. This was the name of a female Ancient Greek philosopher.
LerajemJudeo-Christian-Islamic Legend Meaning unknown, possibly of Hebrew origin. In the 17th-century grimoire 'The Lesser Key of Solomon', this is the name of a demon that appears in the form of an archer.
LeucophryefGreek Mythology Likely derived from λευκός (leukos) meaning "white, bright" and an unknown second element.
LikafGeorgian Meaning as of yet unknown. This name might possibly be a short form of a given name that contains -lik-, such as Eliko, Guliko, Suliko and Taliko... [more]
LikafArmenian Meaning unknown. A notable bearer is Armenian actress Lika Salmanyan (1997-).
LitianafFijian Unknown origin, possibly related to Fijian liti ("black vegetal dye") or lito ("to gleam").
LityersesmGreek Mythology Meaning unknown; Lityerses was the illegitimate son of Midas in Greek mythology. He was said to be an aggressive swordsman who would frequently challenge people to harvesting contests and would behead those he beat.
LocrynmCornish Possibly from Lloegyr, the medieval Welsh name for a region of southeastern Britain, which is of unknown meaning. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, the historical realm (which he Latinized as Loegria) was named after Locrinus, the eldest son of Brutus of Troy and Innogen.
LolliusmAncient Roman Roman family name of unknown meaning, possibly of Sabine origin. Alternatively it could be derived from Latin lolium "darnel", darnel being a type of grass.
LudemafAmerican (Archaic) Meaning unknown, possibly an early American alteration of Laodamia or Loudey. Writes Rebecca Moon: 'The earliest example that I have found is Lodemia Bostwick who was born 1733 in New Milford, CT... [more]
LukhummGeorgian, Literature This name is commonly used in the Georgian highlands. Georgian sources state that the etymology of Lukhum is unknown, but a Russian source connects it to Turkish delight, which was known as لوقوم (lokum) in Ottoman Turkish... [more]
LumianafObscure Meaning unknown, perhaps an altered form of Luciana influenced by Latin lumen "light, source of light, daylight; distinguished person, glory". By some accounts, the American singer Lumidee Cedeño (1984-) was born Lumiana DeRosa.
LumimuutfMinahasan Meaning unknown. In the Minahasan mythology of Indonesia, she was the ancestor of the Minahasan people, alongside with her husband Toar.
LycaethusmGreek Mythology Ancient Greek masculine name derived from λύκος (lýkos) meaning "wolf" and an unknown second element.
LyjafPopular Culture Meaning unknown. It is the name of a character that is featured in the Marvel comics series.
LykkirmFaroese Faroese name of unknown origin and meaning. One theory is that it is from Old Norse lykja meaning "to shut in, enclose".
LyrisfEnglish (Modern, Rare) Lyris is occasionally listed among the Oceanids of Greek mythology. As such, the name first appears in Hyginus's Fabulae.... [more]
MacuilcuetzpalinmAztec and Toltec Mythology Means "Five Lizard" in Nahuatl, from Nahuatl mācuīlli "five" and cuetzpalin "lizard". Macuilcuetzpalin was one of the members of Ahuiateteo, a group of five Aztec gods of excess and pleasure... [more]
MacuilmalinallimAztec and Toltec Mythology Means "Five Grass" in Nahuatl, from Nahuatl mācuīlli "five" and malinalli, a twisted or braided grass stalk used as a building material. Macuilmalinalli was one of the members of Ahuiateteo, a group of five Aztec gods of excess and pleasure... [more]
Magec?mGuanche Mythology, Spanish (Canarian) Derived from Guanche Ma-ɣeq, meaning "possesses radiance" or "mother of brightness". In Guanche mythology, Magec was a deity (of unknown gender) of the Sun and the light. According to legend, Magec was captured by Guayota and held prisoner inside Teide, although they were later liberated by Achamán.
MaglormLiterature Meaning unknown; possibly a Sindarized form of Makalaurë. In The Silmarillion this is the most commonly used name of the second son of Fëanor, also called Kanafinwë.
MakebafAfrican American, Caribbean Meaning unknown, possibly a transferred usage of the African surname Makeba in honor of the South African singer Miriam "Mama Africa" Makeba (1932-2008).
Maleiwam & fIndigenous American Maleiwa is the god of creation in Wayuu mythology. His name has an unknown meaning.
MaleniafPopular Culture Meaning unknown, possibly influenced by Melania or Malena. This name is borne by a character in the 2022 video game 'Elden Ring'... [more]
MalenthefDutch (Rare) Meaning unknown. It might possibly be a completely invented name, or a combination of any name starting with Ma- with Lenthe.... [more]
MamehafJapanese Meaning unknown. This was a character in Arthur Golden’s novel Memoirs of a Geisha.
ManganamIndigenous Tasmanian Meaning unknown. This was the name of the father of Trugernanner (often referred to as Truganini), who was the last full-blooded Tasmanian Aboriginal, dying in 1876.
ManthiamWestern African Manthia Diawara (born December 19, 1953) is a Malian writer, filmmaker, scholar, cultural theorist, and art historian. Meaning unknown.
MaranafHistory (Ecclesiastical) Meaning unknown. This was the name of a 5th-century Christian saint, a hermit from Beroea in Syria who was martyred with her companion Cyra.
MarsyasmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Meaning Unknown. Marsyas in Greek myth a satyr known for music and free speech. Also the half-brother of General Antigonus.
Marvisf & mEnglish Meaing unknown. As a feminine name, it is allegedly based on Mavis and Maris. As a masculine name, it could possibly be based on Marvin or Jarvis.
MasedemMinoan, Ancient Near Eastern An ancient Minoan masculine name recorded on a Linear B tablet. Its meaning is currently unknown.
MatoakafAlgonquin Of unknown meaning. This was one of Pocahontas's 'secret' names. At the time Pocahontas was born, it was common for Powhatan Native Americans to be given several personal names, to have more than one name at the same time, to have secret names that only a select few knew, and to change their names on important occasions... [more]
MaÿroumfamSonghai, Western African Meaning unknown. It was the name of an Askia dynasty member of the Dendi Kingdom straddling what are now Benin and Niger.
MazarinefFrench (Rare) Usage of this still relatively new French given name first started with Mazarine Pingeot (b. 1974), the illegitimate daughter of former French president François Mitterrand (1916-1996) and his mistress Anne Pingeot (b... [more]
MazzinafRomansh Old and traditional name from the Engadine valley in Switzerland of unknown meaning.
MeancefMedieval Breton, Breton (Archaic) Of unknown origin and meaning. From the early 1600s onwards, when every given name "had to" be associated with a Catholic saint, up to its disappearance as a given name, Meance was used as a quasi-equivalent of Emérance.... [more]
MeghighdafBerber Etymology unknown. This was the name of a famous poetess.
Meler-yerdimCaucasian Mythology Meaning unknown. Meler-Yerdi was the god of plants and cereal beverages in Vainakh mythology.
MeliadicefArthurian Cycle A descendant of Arthur and heroine of the romance Cleriadus et Meliadice, published in Paris in 1495. The author of the work is unknown, but it is believed to have been based on earlier French and English romances.... [more]
MeliefCrimean Tatar Of unknown meaning, most likely derived from an Arabic name.
MelkorkafIcelandic, Old Norse Old Norse form of an unknown Irish name, probably from Máel Curcaig - Old Irish máel = "devotee", "servant", curracag = "hood", "woman's cap".
MelletmSami Sami name of unknown origin and meaning, maybe related to Mielat?
MenaifWelsh (Rare) Locational name from the Menai Strait (Afon Menai), a river-like section of sea which separates the island of Anglesey (Ynys Môn) from the Welsh mainland. 'Menai' is probably connected to the name of the island, but the meanings of both are unknown... [more]
Merrinf & mCornish Although the exact origin and meaning of this name are unknown, many modern-day academics believe this name to be the (possibly Anglicized) Cornish form of Morien.... [more]
MetiriafMaori Meaning as of yet unknown. A notable bearer of this name is the Maori politician Metiria Turei (b. 1970) from New Zealand.
MettatonmPopular Culture Meaning unknown. In the game Undertale, Mettaton is a robot built by Dr. Alphys for the purposes of entertainment and anti-human defense.
MichpamGeorgian Mythology Meaning unknown. Michpa was the Georgian patron god of cattle and other domestic animals who was worshiped in Svaneti in the winter.
MimemGermanic Mythology Meaning unknown. In Richard Wagner's The Ring opera cycle, Mime is the brother of Alberich and the maker of the magic helmet Tarnhelm.
Mindort-brdzanebelifGeorgian Mythology Meaning unknown. Mindort-Brdzanebeli was the Georgian goddess of flowers and daughter of Mindort-batoni. She was believed to flutter over plants and live off of pollen.
MiniverfCornish, Welsh, Welsh Mythology Anglicized form of Menfre, which is of unknown meaning. Saint Menfre, born c.471, was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan Brycheiniog. 'St. Menfre appears to have been active in Wales, around Minwear, near Haverfordwest, in Dyfed but, later, left her native land in order to evangelise the Cornish.' The early use of the name was in Cornwall where it appears to be a regional form of Guinevere... [more]
MirenafPopular Culture Meaning unknown. This is the name of the female lead character in the movie Dracula UNTOLD (October 2014), played by Sarah Gadon... [more]
MithianfPopular Culture Of unknown origin and meaning, this name is likely taken from the town of Mithian (Mydhyan) in Cornwall. This was the name of a princess in the BBC series Merlin.
MorienmScottish, Arthurian Cycle Meaning unknown. In Arthurian Romance, Morien was the son of Sir Aglovale and a Moorish princess.
MorphiafHistory Of unknown origin and meaning; theories include a feminine form of Morpheus. This name was borne by Morphia of Melitene, an Armenian princess who was the mother of Queen Melisande of Jerusalem.
Moshif & mJapanese Moshi has an unknown origin, although bears a resemblance to the Japanese phrase "Moshi moshi".
MoskimmLenape Moskim a shapeshifting folk hero form Lenape mythology, who mostly happens to be in the form of a trickster rabbit. His name has an unknown meaning.
MozhfCaucasian Mythology Meaning 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... [more]
MucianmHistory (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.
MušunifHurrian Mythology Means "she of justice", deriving from the Hurrian mušu ("just, righteous"). Name borne by a minor goddess often invoked as part of a dyad with the sun goddess Ḫepat... [more]
MuwatallimHittite Meaning unknown. Name borne by two Hittite kings, Mutawalli I (fl. 15th century BCE), and Mutawalli II (fl. 13th century BCE).
MycenefGreek Mythology Etymology unknown. It may be derived from μύκης (mycēs) meaning "mushroom".
Myeong-bokmKorean, History Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Gojong/Emperor Gwangmu (1852-1919), twenty-sixth king of Joseon and first emperor of Korea.
MygdonmGreek Mythology Etymology unknown, perhaps related to μύγδαλο (mýgdalo) meaning "almond".
MyōrinfHistory Derived from Japanese 妙 (myō) meaning "mysterious, strange" and 林 (rin) meaning "woods". She was the wife of samurai warlord Yoshioka Akioki, and served the Otomo Clan. Myorin-ni was her Dharma name, her birthname is unknown.
Mysteryf & mObscure Meaning "Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown", "Someone or something with an obscure or puzzling nature". From Middle English mysterie, from Anglo-Norman misterie, from Old French mistere, from Latin mysterium, from Ancient Greek μυστήριον (mustḗrion, "a mystery, a secret, a secret rite"), from μύστης (mústēs, "initiated one"), from μυέω (muéō, "I initiate"), from μύω (múō, "I shut").
MytylfTheatre Meaning unknown. This is the name of a character from the 1908 play 'The Blue Bird' (French: 'L'Oiseau bleu') by Belgian playwright and poet Maurice Maeterlinck.
NaboorufPopular Culture Meaning unknown, possibly based on Nabu or Noboru. The name of a character from "The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time". Nabooru is a Gerudo warrior.
Nanoahm & fDutch (Rare), English (American, Archaic) In the case of male bearers, this name can be a corruption or variant of the biblical name Manoah. For female bearers, the meaning and origin is unknown at this point in time.
NarememGuanche, Spanish (Canarian) Meaning unknown. It was borne by a Guanche man from La Palma who was christened in Seville.
NariafCeltic Mythology Naria was a Gallo-Roman goddess worshiped in western Switzerland. While her functions have been lost to time, it can be deduced from the sole image of her that she may have been a goddess of good luck and blessings, as her image was done in the generic style of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck... [more]
Naviyukf & mInupiat (Modern) Uigvak(King Island) dialect Inupiatun name of writer and poet Joan Naviyuk Kane, etymology and meaning unknown, possibly related to the western Kalilit(Greenlandic) name Navagiaq
NazeenfIndian Indian feminine first name, of which the meaning is currently unknown to me.
NehalenniafGermanic Mythology, German (Modern, Rare), Dutch (Modern, Rare) Name of a Gaulish goddess of commerce worshipped in what is now the Netherlands, whose worship was prevalent when the Romans arrived to the area. She is believed to be a goddess of the sea, divination, and the Otherworld... [more]
NemifLiterature, Swedish (Modern), Norwegian (Rare), Finnish (Rare) Nemi is the title character of the comic strip Nemi (1997), written and drawn by Norwegian cartoonist Lisa Myhre. Its origin and meaning are unknown, there have, however, been speculations that Myhre might have based the name on the name of the Italian town and lake which is ultimately derived from from Latin nemus Aricinum "grove of Ariccia".
NeminefNorwegian (Rare) Of unknown origin and meaning. Current theories include a derivation from the masculine name Nils as well as an adoption of Latin nemine, the ablative form of Nemo.
NenehfWestern African Meaning unknown, possibly a variant of Nana 4 or Nnenne. It is borne by Swedish singer Neneh Cherry (1964-), who inherited the name from her Sierra Leonean paternal grandmother.
NerdanelfLiterature Quenya name; meaning unknown. This is the name of Fëanor's wife in Tolkien's legendarium.
NerlemLiterature Meaning unknown, possibly based on Merle. This is the name of a character in L. Frank Baum's novel ''The Enchanted Island of Yew'' (1903).
Niajm & fSanskrit, Muslim Origin unknown. Possible meaning: „Knowledge, Leadership, Fairness“
NicermenicmIndigenous Tasmanian Meaning unknown. This was the name of the father of Fanny Cochrane Smith (1834-1905), who was the last fluent speaker of a Tasmanian language.
Nicquem & fAncient Greek The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Latin “moneō”, which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*moneō”, meaning “warn, advise, remind”... [more]
NikaulefHistory Meaning unknown, possibly derived from Greek νίκη (nike), meaning "victory". This name was applied to the legendary Queen of Sheba.
NikuyahfAfrican American Unknown meaning. Nikuyah Walker is the first Black female mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia.
NilinfPopular Culture Nilin is also the name of the main character in the video game 'Remember Me' as Nilin Cartier-Wells. Whether the game developers invented her name or not is unknown.
NinkarrakfNear Eastern Mythology Possibly means either "Lady of Karrak" (from Sumerian element nin) or "Lady of the harbour" (from Sumerian element kar). Other Assyriologists have asserted that Ninkarrak is more likely to be a deity from a culture that pre-dated the Sumerian and Akkadian cultures, who was assimilated into Sumerian religion, meaning that her name originates from a language that is thus far unknown... [more]
NípingrmOld Norse, Norse Mythology Meaning unknown; possibly related to hnipinn ("drooping; downcast"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
NisafGuanche, Spanish (Canarian) Meaning unknown. It was borne by a Guanche princess from the island of El Hierro, who was the daughter of the king Ossinissa.
NorkysfSpanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare) Meaning: Unknown. Norkys Yelitza Batista Villarroel, born August 30, 1977 (known simply as Norkys Batista), is a Venezuelan actress, model and former beauty pageant titleholder.
NorzitafMalay From the name element nūr "light" and an unknown name element.
OenusmHistory Oenus was a legendary king of the Britons as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He was preceded by Cap and succeeded by Sisillius III... [more]
ÖgedeimMedieval Mongolian Meaning unknown, possibly derived from Turkish ok "arrow" and tay "colt". This name was borne by Ögedei Khan (1186–1241), the second khagan of the Mongol Empire and a son of Genghis Khan.
OlandmEnglish (American) Name of unknown meaning. Oland is possibly comprised of the Swedish elements ö, meaning "island," and land, meaning "land."... [more]
OlatzfBasque From the name of a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary, located in Azpeitia, Spain, which is of unknown meaning. It dates to the 13th century and was visited by Saint Ignatius.