Submitted Names of Length 12

This is a list of submitted names in which the length is 12.
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Heavenly-mind m English (Puritan), Literature
Refers to keeping one's mind toward heavenly things rather than worldly things. This is the name of a character in John Bunyan's novel The Holy War (1682).
Hegesilochos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry".... [more]
Hegesilochus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegesilochos. This was the alternate name by which the Rhodian prytanis (chief magistrate) Agesilochus (2nd century BC) was known.
Hegesimachos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
He'heenóhkéso m Cheyenne
Means "Little Blackbird" in Cheyenne.
Hekenuhedjet f Ancient Egyptian
Means "praise of the white crown" in Egyptian.
Hémaneóhtsé'e f Cheyenne
Means "Fetching Water Woman, Going to Get Water Woman" in Cheyenne.
Henutsekhemu f Ancient Egyptian
Means "mistress of powers", from Egyptian ḥnwt "mistress, lady" and sḫm "power, capability".
Hē'ȯhma'aestse f Cheyenne
Means "Red Woman" in Cheyenne.
Heóvenáhkohe m Cheyenne
Means "Yellow Bear" in Cheyenne.
Hermenegilde f German
Feminine form of Hermenegild.
Hermesandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Hermophantos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek adjective φαντός (phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω (phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Hermophantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermophantos. A known bearer of this name was Hermophantus of Miletus, one of the military leaders of the Ionian Revolt (499–493 BC).
Heškóvétséso m Cheyenne
Means "Little Porcupine" in Cheyenne.
Hestȧhké'héhe f Cheyenne
Means "Twin Woman" in Cheyenne.
Hidayat Allah m Arabic
Means "guidance of Allah" from Arabic هداية (hidāya) meaning "guidance" combined with الله‎ (Allah).
Hidayatullah m Arabic, Indonesian, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic هداية الله‎ (see Hidayat Allah), as well as an Indonesian and Urdu variant.
Hidayatulloh m Indonesian
Indonesian variant of Hidayat Allah.
Hinaleimoana f & m Hawaiian
Combination of Hinalei and Moana. Hinaleimoana Kwai Kong Wong-Kalu (1972- ) is a Native Hawaiian community leader in the field of Kanaka Maoli language and cultural preservation.
Hippokleides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Hippokles" in Greek, derived from the name Hippokles combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Hipposthenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" and σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength"... [more]
Hippostratos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the elements ἵππος (hippos) "horse" and στρατός (stratos) "army" meaning "army horse".
Hishammuddin m Malay (Rare)
Malay form of Hisham ud-Din. A notable bearer is Hishammuddin Hussein (1961-), a Malaysian politician.
Hjálmgerður f Icelandic (Rare)
Icelandic younger form of Hjalmgerðr.
Hjalmþrimul f Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse hjalmr "helmet, protection" and þrima "battle, noise". This was the name of a Valkyrie in Norse legend.
Hjörtfríður f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Old Norse hjǫrtr "hart, stag" (also see Hjörtur) combined with fríðr "beautiful".
Hlaðgerður f Icelandic
Modern Icelandic form of Hlaðgerðr.
Ho'etoestȯtse m Cheyenne
Means "Safe from Arrows" in Cheyenne.
Hohnóhka'héhe f Cheyenne
Means "Contrary Woman" in Cheyenne.
Hojamuhammet m Turkmen
Derived from Persian خاجه (khajeh) meaning "lord, master" and the given name Muhammet
Hold-the-world m Literature
The name of a character in the novel The Pilgrim's Progress (1678) by John Bunyan.
Honeyblossom f Obscure (Modern)
This name was perhaps coined by television presenter Paula Yates and musician Bob Geldof for their daughter Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof (1989-), from a combination of the names Honey and Blossom.
Honoratianus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from Honoratus. This name was borne by a Gallo-Roman consul from the 3rd century AD.
Hrafngerður f Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from the Old Norse elements hrafn "raven" and garðr "enclosure".
Hrafnheiður f Icelandic (Rare)
From the Old Norse elements hrafn "raven" and heiðr "bright, clear" or "honour" (also compare Heiður).
Hristiyaniya f Bulgarian
Bulgarian form of Christiania.
Hróðstæinn m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse hróðr "fame" and steinn "stone".
Huēhuecoyōtl m Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Means "old coyote", from Nahuatl huehue "elderly person, old man; very old" and coyotl "coyote". This was an Aztec god of mischief, music, dance, and sexuality.
Huehuetecatl m Nahuatl
Possibly a combination of Nahuatl huehue "elderly, old man" and -tecatl "person of". Alternately, the first element could be huehuetl "drum", or refer to a location.
Huitzilcuauh m & f Nahuatl
From Nahuatl huitzilin "hummingbird" and cuauhtli "eagle".
Huitziltemoc m Nahuatl
Means "descending hummingbird", from Nahuatl huitzilin "hummingbird" and temo "to descend".
Huitznahuatl m Nahuatl
A noble title also used as a given name. Possibly means "thorn speech", from Nahuatl huitztli "thorn, spine" and nahuatl "speech, language; a pleasant sound", or "near the south", from huitztlan "south" and -nahuac "next to, near; with".
Hypermnestra f Greek Mythology
Means "much-wooed", from Greek ὑπέρ (hyper) meaning "over" and μνηστήρ (mnester) meaning "courter, wooer". In Greek mythology Hypermnestra was one of Danaus' fifty daughters, the Danaids... [more]
Ichinkhorloo f Mongolian
Combination of the names Ichin and Khorloo, both likely of Tibetan origin.
Ihuomachukwu f Igbo
Means "good face of god" in Igbo.
Ilaba'is-takal m Akkadian
Meaning unknown. A noted bearer is Ilaba'is-takal, an Akkadian prince (23rd century BCE), the son of King Sargon of Akkad (Sargon the Great) and Queen Tashlultum, brother of Enheduanna, Rimush, and Manishtushu, and uncle of Naram-Sin.
Ilangkumaran m Indian
Meaning Young chap
Iliostalakti f Greek (Rare)
Derived from Greek ἥλιος (helios) meaning "sun" and the verb stalazo meaning "to drip down slowly", taken from a word used in the Greek Orthodox religion to describe God's throne... [more]
Illesgaleron m Arthurian Cycle
A prince of Wales who joined Arthur’s battle against the Saxons at Vambieres. He is found exclusively in the Livre d’Artus.... [more]
Ilopifaliana f Malagasy
Means "essence of joy" in Malagasy.
Independence f English (Puritan)
Means "freedom from control or influence," partly on the pattern of French indépendance. Used much more commonly during the times of the pilgrims (Puritans) who settled in New England in America... [more]
Iombonantsoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy iombona meaning "object of joint ownership or joint effort" and soa meaning "good".
Ioustinianos m Late Roman (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Iustinianus (see Justinian).
Isabelluccia f Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Isabella, as -uccia is an Italian feminine diminutive suffix.
Ishemunonzwa m Shona
It means "Lord you hear", another variation is Ishemanzwa.
Itzmiquiztli m Nahuatl
Means "death by obsidian knife", from Nahuatl itzli "obsidian, obsidian knife", and miquiztli "death; dying, being dead".
Jagatkishore m Marathi
Meaning "World's Child".
Jehoshabeath f Biblical Hebrew
Original Hebrew form of Jehosheba.
Jennyanydots f Theatre
It is the name of a principal cat in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She is a seemingly lazy Jellicle cat, who is active only by night.
Jockaminshaw f Obscure
Combination of Jockamin (perhaps an anglicized form of Jacquemin) and Shaw. This name was recorded in the parish register of St Peter, Cornhill, England, as belonging to a female parishioner who was buried in April 1614.
Jononposhsha f Uzbek
Derived from jonon meaning "beautiful woman", "wonderful" or "my dear, darling", also the name of a musical melody, and poshsha, an endearing term for a girl or woman.
Jyotiraditya m Hindi
One of the Many Names of Lord Krishna, Jyotiraditya, means “The Resplendence of the Sun.”
Ká'ėstȧhé'héhe f Cheyenne
Means "Short Woman" in Cheyenne.
Kætilfríðr f Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements ketill "cauldron hat, helmet" and fríðr "beautiful".
Kætilhǫfði m Old Norse
Bahuvrihi compound of ketill "cauldron hat", "helmet" and hǫfuð "head".
Kahenrahtiio m Mohawk
Notable bearer is actor Kahenrahtiio Hemlock.
Kaiennenhawi f Mohawk
Means "she carries her footsteps" in Mohawk.
K'ajutarssuaĸ m Greenlandic
Greenlandic name with the combination of K'ajutaĸ and suffix -rsuaq "big, great".
Kalaszantius m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Calasanctius.
Kalauokalani f & m Hawaiian
In ancient Hawaii, used to describe heavenly abundance. Literal meaning: "the leaf of the heavens" from Hawaiian ka "the" lau "leaf" o "of" ka "the" and lani "heaven, sky, royal, majesty".
Kaleikaumaka m & f Hawaiian (Modern, Rare)
Hawaiian name elements meaning ka “the”, lei “lei”, kau “place”, maka “eye” meaning "the beloved child to be looked upon with love and pride".
Kaleiokalani m & f Hawaiian
Means "the garland of the heavens" in Hawaiian.
Kalindabwalo m Nsenga
Kalinda is guard or watchman,... [more]
Kalistiaanna f Greenlandic
Greenlandic younger form of Kalistiãna.
Kalivinasini f Indian
Feminine Indian name meaning "one who destroys or puts an end to any quarrels".
Kallipateira f Ancient Greek
Means "beauty of the father" in Ancient Greek.
Kallisthenes m Ancient Greek
Means "beautiful strength", derived from Greek καλλος (kallos) "beauty" combined with Greek σθενος (sthenos) "vigour, strength."
Kamarudzaman m Malay
Malay variant of Qamar al-Zaman.
Kamarulzaman m Malay
Malay variant of Qamar al-Zaman.
Kamaruzzaman m Malay, Indonesian
Malay and Indonesian variant of Qamar al-Zaman.
Kanayochukwu m & f Igbo
Means "Let's keep asking God" in Igbo.
Kanien'tahawi f Mohawk
Name of Adriana Garisto's character on Mohawk Girls.
Karamatullah m Arabic, Afghan, Pakistani
The first element of this name is derived from Arabic كرامات (karamat), which is the plural form of كرامة (karama) meaning "dignity, generosity" (compare Karam)... [more]
Karistiaanna f Greenlandic
Greenlandic younger form of Karistiãna.
Karonhyawake m Mohawk
Notable bearer is singer-songwriter Karonhyawake Jeff Doreen.
Kasszandrosz m Hungarian
Hungarian masculine form of Cassandra.
Katsuichirou m Japanese
From Japanese 勝 (katsu) meaning "victory", 一 (ichi) meaning "one" combined 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Kaulaai-lehua f Polynesian Mythology
The name of a beautiful princess of Molokai.
Kawaunuiaola f Polynesian Mythology
A woman has this name in Hawaiian Mythology
Keakaokalani m Hawaiian
Hawaiian masculine name meaning "the heavenly shadow".
Kealaonalani f & m Hawaiian
Presumably means "the path to the heavens" from Keala "the path" and Nalani "the heavens".
Kechewaishke m Ojibwe
Means "great renewer" in Ojibwe.
Kefayatullah m Afghan, Balochi, Persian
Afghan, Baloch and Persian form of Kifayatullah.
Kegomoditswe m & f Tswana
Means "I have been comforted" in Setswana.
Kekauililani f & m Hawaiian
To surf or ride the waves of heaven
Kephisodoros m Ancient Greek
Means "gift of Kephisos", derived from the name of the Greek river god Kephisos combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
Kephisodotos m Ancient Greek
Means "given by Kephisos", derived from the name of the Greek river god Kephisos combined with the Greek adjective δοτός (dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Ketilfríður f Icelandic
Icelandic variant of Ketilriðr.
Ketshephaone m & f Tswana
Means "I trust Him (God)" in Setswana.
Khadzhi-murat m Ingush
Ingush cognate of Gadzhimurad.
Khairulnizam m Malay
Combination of Khairul and Nizam.
Khairunnissa f Indonesian, Malay
Indonesian and Malay form of Khayr an-Nisa.
Kharapallāna m Scythian
From Scythian *Xāravalāna meaning "splendid youth".
Khashtsetseg f Mongolian
From Mongolian хаш (khash) meaning "jade" and цэцэг (tsetseg) meaning "flower".
Khastungalag m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian хас (khas) meaning "jade, jasper" or "swastika (religious symbol)" and тунгалаг (tungalag) meaning "serenity, clarity" or "clear, unclouded, transparent". Compare Khashtungalag.
Khathutshelo m & f Venda
Means "forgiveness" in Tshivenda.
Khishigbayar m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian хишиг (khishig) meaning "blessing, favour" and баяр (bayar) meaning "celebration, joy".
Khishigbuyan f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian хишиг (khishig) meaning "blessing, favour" and буян (buyan) meaning "good deed, virtue, charity" or "good luck, fortune".
Khishigmönkh f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian хишиг (khishig) meaning "blessing, favour" and мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal".
Khishigtuyaa f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian хишиг (khishig) meaning "blessing, favour" and туяа (tuyaa) meaning "ray, beam (of light)".
Khishigzayaa f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian хишиг (khishig) meaning "blessing, favour" and заяа (zayaa) meaning "future, fortune, fate".
Khotsofalang m Sotho
Means "be satisfied" in Lesotho.
Khovorchimeg f Mongolian (Rare)
Means "rare ornament" in Mongolian, from ховор (khovor) meaning "rare, scarce" and чимэг (chimeg) meaning "ornament, decoration".
Khulanchimeg f Mongolian
From Mongolian хулан (khulan) meaning "onager, wild donkey" and чимэг (chimeg) meaning "ornament, decoration".
Khunkar-pasha m Chechen
Meaning unknown. The second element is derived from the Ottoman title pasha.
Khürelbaatar m Mongolian
Means "bronze hero" in Mongolian, from хүрэл (khürel) meaning "bronze" and баатар (baatar) meaning "hero".
Khürelchimeg f Mongolian
Means "bronze ornament" in Mongolian, from хүрэл (khürel) meaning "bronze" and чимэг (chimeg) meaning "ornament, decoration".
Khürelkhuyag m Mongolian
Means "bronze armour" in Mongolian, from хүрэл (khürel) meaning "bronze" and хуяг (khuyag) meaning "armour".
Khürenbaatar m Mongolian (Rare)
From Mongolian хүрэн (khüren) meaning "brown, dark brown" and баатар (baatar) meaning "hero".
Khurtsbaatar m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian хурц (khurts) meaning "sharp, keen, accurate" or "bright, glowing" and баатар (baatar) meaning "hero".
Khuyagbaatar m Mongolian
From Mongolian хуяг (khuyag) meaning "armour" and баатар (baatar) meaning "hero".
Kifayatullah m Arabic
Derived from the Arabic noun كفاية (kifaya) meaning "sufficiency, adequacy" as well as "competence" combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah).... [more]
Killashandra f Literature
The name of the central character in Anne McCaffrey's science fiction novel The Crystal Singer (1982). It coincides with an Irish place name, also spelled Killeshandra, which means "church of the old ring-fort" from Irish cill "church", the definite article na, sean- "old" and ráth "ring-fort".
Kina-sut-kamuy m Ainu, Far Eastern Mythology, Japanese Mythology
Ainu god (Kamuy) of snakes, depicted as the brother of Nusa-kor-kamuy (occasionally, they are even regarded as the same entity).
K'itdlarssuaĸ m Greenlandic
Combination of K'itdlaĸ and suffix -rsuaq meaning "big, great".
Kleitomachos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός (kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb κλείω (kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is a variant form of the verb κλέω (kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [more]
Kleoptolemos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος (ptolemos) meaning "war".... [more]
Klitemnestra f Croatian, Lithuanian
Croatian and Lithuanian form of Clytemnestra.
Kochuthresia f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Malayalam form of Theresa, borrowed from Portuguese Teresa. Used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Kointilianos m Ancient Roman (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Quintilianus (see Quintilian). This name was borne by a Greek author who lived sometime between the 2nd century AD and the 3rd century AD.
Kokuhumuliza f Haya
Means "the one who soothes" in Haya.
Kokumaramara f Haya
Means "the one who consoles" in Haya.
Komaruzzaman m Indonesian
Indonesian variant of Qamar al-Zaman.
Konstancijus m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Constantius.
Konstandinos m Greek
Variant transcription of Konstantinos.
Konstantsiya f Russian
Russian form of Constantia.
Korngkoortia f Greenlandic
Greenlandic form of Concordia (via Danish Konkordie).
Kosisochukwu m & f Igbo
Means "as it pleases God" in Igbo.
Kratesikleia f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun κράτησις (kratesis) meaning "might, power, dominion" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Kratesipolis m & f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun κράτησις (kratesis) meaning "might, power, dominion" combined with the Greek noun πόλις (polis) meaning "city".
Kratisthenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun κράτος (kratos) meaning "power" combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Krescencijus m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Crescentius.
Kristfríður f Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from Kristín combined with Old Norse fríðr meaning "beautiful".
Kristgerður f Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from Kristín or Kristjana combined with Old Norse garðr meaning "fence".
Kristiansyah m Indonesian
Combination of Kristian and شاه (shah), “king” in Persian
Kristinawati f Indonesian
Combination of the name Kristina and the feminine suffix -wati.
Kristvarður m Icelandic (Archaic)
Derived from Kristján combined with Old Norse varðr, vǫrðr meaning "guard, watchman".
Kshitigarbha m Buddhism
Means "earth womb" from Sanskrit क्षिति (kshiti) meaning "earth" and गर्भ (garbha) meaning "womb, inside, interior". This is the name of a bodhisattva in Mahayana tradition, typically portrayed as a monk.
Kuonstantėns m Lithuanian
Saimogaitian (Lithuanian dialect) form of Constantine.
Kuvhanganani m & f Venda
Means "come together" in Tshivenda.
Kuzivakwashe f Shona
Means "God's will" in Shona.
Kwestantinos m Ge'ez
Ge'ez form of Constantinus (see Constantine). This name was borne by two medieval emperors of Ethiopia.
Ladhuanpuguh m History
Meaning uncertain. This was the name of an 18th-century king of Champa.
Lambertuccio m Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Lamberto, as -uccio is an Italian masculine diminutive suffix.... [more]
Lamentations m English (Puritan)
From the Old Testament book, a translation of Hebrew אֵיכָה‎. Referring to having sorrow for sin. Name given to 'bastard' children.
Landolfuccio m Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Landolfo, as -uccio is an Italian masculine diminutive suffix.
Lasairfhíona f Old Irish, Irish
Derived from Irish lasair "flame" (compare Laisrén) and‎ fíona "of wine" (from Old Irish fín "wine", from Latin vinum)... [more]
Lazamaniraka m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy laza meaning "fame, honour, glory" and maniraka meaning "to send".
Learn-wysdome f English (Puritan)
Used in reference to the many entries about wisdom in the Bible.
Lebrizifelek f Ottoman Turkish
From Ottoman Turkish lebriz - "overflowing", "exuberate" (taken from the Persian language) and felek - "the universe", "fate, destiny" (taken from the Arabic language).
Leighanabell f Romani, Obscure
Combination of Leigh and Anabell.
Leihlo-larona m & f Sotho
Our eye
Leipephilene f Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, perhaps a corrupted form of Leipephile, Hippophile, or Deiphile... [more]
Leonarduccio m Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Leonardo, as -uccio is an Italian masculine diminutive suffix.
Leoupouldino f Provençal
Provençal form of Léopoldine.
Liath Luachra f & m Irish Mythology
Means "gray of Luachair" in Irish. It was the name of two characters in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology, which both appear in The Boyhood Deeds of Fionn.
Liklam Ngakpa m Manipuri
Means "one who follows his traditions" in Meitei.
Liklam Ngakpi f Manipuri
Means "one who Follows her traditions" in Meitei.
Liliʻuokalani f Hawaiian
Means "smarting of the high-born one". This name was borne by a Hawaiian monarch. She was named this because at the time of her birth, a relative was suffering from an eye pain.
Lisciandrina f Ligurian
Ligurian form of Alexandrina.
Lkhagvagerel m & f Mongolian
From лхавга (lkhavga) meaning "Wednesday" or "Mercury (the planet)" in Mongolian and гэрэл (gerel) meaning "light".
Lkhagvasüren m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian лхагва (lkhagva) meaning "Wednesday" or "Mercury (the planet)" and Tibetan ཚེ་རིང (tshe ring) meaning "long life, longevity".
Logaratchagi f Nepali
Meaning "She with Bright Eyes".
Louisianaise f Louisiana Creole (Rare, Archaic)
Derived from French louisianaise "female Louisianian".
Lucjuszeczek m Polish
Diminutive of Lucjusz.
Lugal-kisalsi m Sumerian
Possibly deriving from Sumerian element lugal, meaning "king, owner, master", and tar " to cut; to decide". Name of a King of Uruk and Ur (some contemporary sources also place him as King of Kish), circa 2400 BCE.
Luluvioletta f Obscure
Combination of Lulu 1 and Violetta.
Lysimachides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Lysimachos" in Greek, derived from the name Lysimachos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Macuilhuehue m Nahuatl
Derived from Nahuatl macuilli "five" and huehue "elder, old man".
Maehkiwkasic m Menominee
Means "red sky" in Menominee.
Maemaengwahn f Ojibwe
Means "butterfly" in Ojibwe, from the Ojibwe memengwaa "butterfly".
Magomedsalam m Dargin (Russified)
From the given name Magomed combined with Arabic سَلَام (salām) meaning "peace".
Magomedzagir m Dagestani
Combination of Magomed and Zagir.
Magseránguaĸ f & m Greenlandic
Archaic spelling of Magserannguaq using the old Kleinschmidt orthography.
Mahapajapati f Sanskrit
Means "leader of a great assembly", derived from Sanskrit महा (mahā) meaning "great, large" combined with प्रजा (prajā) meaning "subjects, people" and पति (patī) meaning "husband, lord, master"... [more]
Mahibaujanah m Old Persian
Means "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".
Maissimilian m Occitan
Occitan form of Maximilian.
Makhokolotso f Sotho
Means "refuse" in Sesotho.
Makoyi-koh-kin m Siksika
Means "wolf thin legs" in Siksika.
Maksimiliane m Georgian (Archaic)
Georgian form of Maximilianus (see Maximilian).
Maksimilians m Latvian
Latvian form of Maximilian.
Maksimiljana f Slovene
Slovene form of Maximiliana.
Maksymiliana f Polish
Feminine form of Maksymilian.
Malikussaleh m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Malik al-Salih. This was the name of the founding ruler of Samudera Pasai in Indonesia who converted to Islam.
Malin Kundang m Indonesian, Folklore
From the folklore that is originated from West Sumatra, Indonesia. In the story, it is said that he was an ungrateful son who did not acknowledge his own mother, which made her curse her own son into a rock... [more]
Mancinagross m Medieval Italian
Derived from Italian mancina meaning "left-handed person" and Latin grossus meaning "great, large; thick; coarse".
Mancipicelle f Arthurian Cycle
A malicious maiden who tried to cause Gawain’s death by luring him into a battle against the mighty Sir Guiromelant. The ruse failed, and Mancipicelle later apologized.
Mandakhbayar m & f Mongolian
Derived from мандах (mandakh) meaning "ascent, rising" and баяр (bayar) meaning "joy, happiness".
Manfreduccio m Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Manfredo, as -uccio is an Italian masculine diminutive suffix.
Maolchallann m Old Irish
Old Irish name meaning "devotee of the kalends".
Marcellianus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from Marcellus. This name was borne by two early saints.
Mardiningsih f Obscure
Mardiningsih "Mardi" Arquette (1939-1997), aka Brenda Denaut, was the mother of actors Patricia, Alexis, Rosanna, David and Richmond Arquette.
Margaderdene m & f Mongolian
Means "emerald gem" in Mongolian, from маргад (margad) meaning "emerald" and эрдэнэ (erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure".
María de la Luz f Spanish
Means "Mary of the Light", taken from the Spanish Marian title Nuestra Señora de la Luz, meaning "Our Lady of Light". Shortened forms of this name including María Luz and Luz.
Mariamendaro f Medieval Basque
Combination of Maria and place name Mendaro.
Marianingsih f Indonesian
Combination of Maria and Ningsih
Mariarosaria f Italian
Combination of Maria and Rosaria.
Marymargaret f English
Combination of Mary and Margaret.
Mássâránguaĸ m Greenlandic
Greenlandic name meaning "sweet little healed one", combined with Mavsâraĸ and -nnguaq "sweet, dear".
Massimiliana f Italian
Feminine form of Massimiliano.
Massimiliano f Provençal
Provençal form of Maximilienne.
Massimilianu m Corsican, Sardinian, Sicilian
Corsican, Sardinian and Sicilian form of Maximilian.
Mathaswintha f Germanic, History
The meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from mâtha but we don't exactly know where mâtha itself comes from. It is probably derived from Gallic matu "good" or from Anglo-Saxon maedh "honour, respect." It might also be a blend of one of the aforementioned elements with mahti "power" or Gothic mathl "meeting place." The second element in this Germanic name is derived from Gothic svinths (swind in Old High German) "strength." Mathaswintha lived in the 6th century AD and was a daughter of the Ostrogothic queen Amalaswintha and her husband Eutharic.
Matinyaradza m & f Shona
Means "you have comforted us" in Shona.
Matlalihuitl m Nahuatl
Means "blue-green feather", from Nahuatl matlalin "blue-green" and ihuitl "feather(s)".
Mauhcanemitl m Nahuatl
Derived 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)".
Maveletiveni m Swazi
A famous bearer is Maveletiveni Dlamini, son of Mswati III, King of Eswatini and his first wife Queen laMatsebula.
Maximinianus m Late Roman
Extended form of Maximinus.
Megistagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos)... [more]
Megistodamos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos) combined with the Doric Greek noun δᾶμος (damos) meaning "the people".
Megistodoros m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos) combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
Megistodotos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos) combined with the Greek adjective δοτός (dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Megistophron m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos)... [more]
Megistotimos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μεγιστότιμος (megistotimos) meaning "most honoured", which consists of the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos) combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".