MayblossomfEnglish Directly taken from the English word mayblossom for the crataegus monogyna, a flower that is also known as maythorn, common hawthorn or quickthorn. This was the name of a princess in Andrew Lang's "Red Fairy Book".
MeadowlarkmObscure From the English words meadow and lark ("small singing bird"). Meadowlark is the common name for several species songbirds of the genera Sturnella and Leistes, native to the Americas. This was the name of American basketball player Meadowlark Lemon (1932-2015), who changed his legal name from Meadow to Meadowlark in 1969.
MecahuehuemNahuatl Probably from Nahuatl mecahuehuetl, a kind of string instrument.
MédiatricefFrench (African) From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare English and Spanish/Portuguese equivalents Mediatrix and Mediatriz, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).
MeghavarnamIndian From Sanskrit मेघवर्ण (meghavarṇa) meaning “cloud color", derived from Sanskrit मेघ (megha) meaning "cloud", combined with वर्ण (varna) meaning “color”... [more]
Mehet-weretfEgyptian Mythology Means "great flood" in Ancient Egyptian. This was the name of a sky goddess associated with water, creation, and rebirth.
MelancomasmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Melankomas. This name was borne by two tyrants of Ephesus, the earliest of which lived around 500 BC. It was also the name of an Olympic victor from the 1st century AD.
MelanipposmGreek Mythology The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μελανός (melanos) meaning "black, dark", which is the genitive form of the Greek adjective μέλας (melas) meaning "black, dark"... [more]
MelankomasmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective μελαγκόμης (melankomes) meaning "black-haired". It is a compound word, of which the first element consists of μελανός (melanos), the genitive of the Greek adjective μέλας (melas) meaning "black, dark"... [more]
MelasipposmLate Greek Means "black horse", derived from the Greek adjective μέλας (melas) meaning "black, dark" combined with the Greek noun ‘ιππος (hippos) meaning "horse". Also see the name Melanippos, which is etymologically related and has the same meaning.... [more]
MelesipposmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun μελησμός (melesmos) meaning "care, diligence", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέλω (melo) meaning "to be an object of care or interest" as well as "to care for, to be interested in".... [more]
MelisandrefLiterature, Popular Culture The name of a witch, known as the Red Priestess, in George R. R. Martin's book series "A Song of Ice and Fire." He likely based her name off the French name Mélisande.
MenaichmosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun μεναίχμης (menaichmes) meaning "staunch soldier". It is a compound word, of which the first element is either the Greek verb μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or the Greek noun μένος (menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force"... [more]
MenekratesmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek κρατος (kratos) meaning "power".
MenemachosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek μαχη (mache) meaning "battle".
MentuwosermAncient Egyptian From Egyptian mnṯw-wsr meaning "Montu is powerful", derived from the name of the god Montu combined with wsr "mighty, powerful".
Meret-isesifAncient Egyptian Means "beloved of Isesi" from Egyptian mryt and Isesi, one of the names of the Pharaoh Djedkare. Name borne by a fifth dynasty princess of Egypt (late 25th century to mid 24th century BCE).
MeretnebtyfAncient Egyptian From Egyptian mrt-nbtj meaning "beloved of the Two Ladies", derived from mrj "to love" combined with nbty, the plural form of nbt "lady, mistress", referring to the dual goddesses Wadjet and Nekhbet.
Meslamta-eamNear Eastern Mythology Possibly means "he who comes forth from the Meslam (the name of a temple in Kutha)". Name borne by Mespotamian god who, along with his twin brother Lugal-irra, was thought of as a guardian of doorways... [more]
MethushaelmBiblical, Hebrew Means "man of God" in Hebrew, derived from Hebrew math "man, mankind" and el "God". In the bible, this was the name of a descendant of Cain.
MetrodorosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek μητρος (metros), which is the genitive of Greek μήτηρ (meter) meaning "mother". The second element is derived from Greek δωρον (doron) meaning "gift."
MichaelinafGerman (Bessarabian) Feminine form of Michael. This name was borne by Michaelina Hordashevska (later known as Josaphata Hordashevska, 1869 – 1919), a Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Religious Sister, who was the first member and co-foundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate.
MichalakismGreek Modern Greek diminutive of Michalis, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης (-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
MichiyoshimJapanese From 道 (michi) meaning "path", 倫 (michi) meaning "ethics", 通 (michi) meaning "pass through" or 行 (michi) meaning "go, carry out, line, row" combined with 芳 (yoshi) meaning "fragrant, virtuous, beautiful"... [more]
MidhushtammHinduism MEANING : most bountiful or liberal (applied to gods), the sun... [more]
MidorihikomJapanese From Japanese 緑 (midori) meaning "green" combined with 彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
MidorihimefJapanese From Japanese 緑 (midori) meaning "green" combined with 姫 (hime) meaning "princess". Other kanji combinations are possible.
MihonosukemJapanese (Rare) This name is used as 三保之介 with 三 (san, zou, mi, mi'.tsu, mi.tsu) meaning "three," 保 (ho, hou, tamo.tsu) meaning "keep, preserve, protect, support," 之 (shi, oite, kono, kore, no, yuku) meaning "of, this" and 介 (kai, suke) meaning "concern oneself with, jammed in, mediate, help, care."... [more]
MikinosukemJapanese (Rare) From 幹 (miki) meaning "(tree) trunk, base" or 造酒 (Miki), referring to 造酒司 (miki/sake no tsukasa), the office under the Ministry of the Imperial Household in charge of the brewing of sake and vinegar, combined with the genitive particle の (no), written as 之, 乃 or the katakana equivalent ノ, and suke, originally denoting a kokushi (provincial governor) with the 2nd-highest level of suke (介), also written with other kanji like 助.... [more]
Millenniumf & mEnglish From the word referring to a period of time spanning a thousand years, from a Latin combination of mīlle meaning "thousand" and annus meaning "year" (with a>e vowel change and addition of abstract noun suffix -ium).
MirandukhtfGeorgian (Rare) This name is of Persian origin and means "daughter of Miran" or perhaps "daughter of the emir". Also compare the similar-looking name Amiran.... [more]
MithrandirmLiterature Used in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, it is Gandalf's Elven name, used most often by Legolas.
MithrapatamOld Persian Means "protected by Mithra" in Old Persian, from 𐎷𐎰𐎼 (Miθra), referring to the Zoroastrian deity Mithra, and 𐎱𐎠𐎫 (pāta) meaning "protected".
MithrellasfLiterature A character mentioned in JRR Tolkien's works. The name likely means "grey leaf" in the fictional Sindarin language, from mith meaning "grey" and lass meaning "leaf".
MitsushigemJapanese From Japanese 光 (mitsu) meaning "light" combined with 繁 (shige) meaning "rich, prosperous". Other kanji combinations are possible.
MitsutsugumJapanese From Japanese 光 (mitsu) meaning "light" or 三 (mitsu) meaning "three" combined with 亜 (tsugu) meaning "second, Asia, sub-". Other kanji combinations can be used.
MitsuyoshimJapanese From 満 (mitsu) meaning "full, fulfill, to satisfy", 充 (mitsu) meaning "progress fully, succeed" or 三 (mitsu) meaning "three" combined with 敬 (yoshi) meaning "respect, honor, reverence", 成 (yoshi) meaning "to become" or 孝 (yoshi) meaning "filial piety"... [more]
MnesarchosmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω (mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι (mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [more]
MnesimachefGreek Mythology Derived from μνησῐ- (mnēsi-) meaning "reminding" and μαχη (mache) meaning "battle".
MnesitheosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω (mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι (mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [more]
Mönkhbayarm & fMongolian Means "eternal joy" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and баяр (bayar) meaning "joy, happiness".
Mönkhdalaim & fMongolian Means "eternal sea" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and далай (dalai) meaning "ocean, sea".
Mönkhgerelf & mMongolian Means "eternal light" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and гэрэл (gerel) meaning "light".
Mönkhnaranm & fMongolian Derived from Mongolian мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and наран (naran) meaning "sun, sunny".
Mönkhnasanm & fMongolian Means "immortal" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and нас (nas) meaning "age, life".
MönkhtulgamMongolian Derived from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and тулга (tulga) meaning "fireplace, hearth, cooking stand".
MönkhtuyaafMongolian From Mongolian мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal, forever" and туяа (tuyaa) meaning "ray, beam (of light)".
Mönkhzayaaf & mMongolian From Mongolian мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal, forever" and заяа (zayaa) meaning "future, fortune, fate".
MönkhzorigmMongolian Means "eternal courage" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and зориг (zorig) meaning "courage".
MonomachosmAncient Greek Means "he who fights alone (in battle)", derived from Greek μόνος (monos) meaning "single, one, alone" combined with Greek μαχη (mache) meaning "battle." This name was borne by Constantine IX Monomachos, a Byzantine Emperor from the 11th century AD.
Monserratem & fSpanish Spanish form of Montserrat, usually taken from from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Monserrate, the patron saint of Orihuela in the Province of Alicante in Spain.
MontanzimafObscure Borne by a victim of the 1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings; Montanzima Banks was killed at age 6 by her father, George Emil Banks. Her siblings were named Kissmayu, Boende, Mauritania and Foraroude.
MontemayorfSpanish (European, Rare) From the name of a reserve in Spain, meaning "greatest mountain". It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora de Montemayor meaning "Our Lady of Montemayor". She is the patron saint of the city of Moguer in the province of Huelva, where the reserve is located.
MorganettafLiterature Diminutive of Morgan 2 used by the Italian poet Bernardo Tasso for a character in his epic poem L'Amadigi. In the poem Morganetta is a daughter of Fata Morgana (Morgan le Fay), along with Nivetta and Carvilia.
MousogenesmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα (Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song" combined with the Greek suffix -γενής (-genes) meaning "born".
MuhibjahonfUzbek Derived from muhib meaning "lover, friend" and jahon meaning "the world".
MuhibjamolfUzbek Derived from Uzbek muhib meaning "lover, friend" and jamol meaning "beauty".
MuhibullahmArabic, Urdu Derived from the Arabic noun محب (muhibb) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah).... [more]
Muhyi ad-DinmArabic Means "reviver of the religion" from Arabic محيي (muḥyī) meaning "reviver, vitalizer, livener" combined with دين (dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
MulanadirifNear Eastern Mythology, Sumerian Mythology Means "the ruling star of heaven", possibly deriving from the Sumerian elements mul ("star, constellation, planet"), and 𒂗 en ("to rule"). This is documented as an epithet of goddess Inanna in the god list An = Anum.
MunkustrapmLiterature, Theatre This name belongs to a Jellicle cat in T.S. Eliot's poem, Naming of Cats. He is a principal character in the musical, Cats.
MusonianusmLate Roman Roman cognomen which was derived from Musonius. A notable bearer of this name was the Roman senator Strategius Musonianus (4th century AD), who received the cognomen from the Roman emperor Constantine I because of his learnedness.
MutabilityfArthurian Cycle, Literature Mutability, whose name means Change, is the Titan goddess who rules Earth. In the Two Cantos of Mutability she argues she should rule the heavens as well.