MakaselamTsonga Means "go, crawl to towards one's goal" in Xitsonga.
MakavelimEnglish (American, Modern, Rare) Derived from the surname of Florentine author and philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli. This spelling was popularized by American rapper Tupac Shakur (1971-1996) after being used for one of his albums in 1996.
MakemakemPolynesian Mythology From the Rapa Nui mythology of Easter Island, was the creater of humanity and the god of fertility. A notable use of the name is for the fourth dwarf planet from the Sun and the third dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt.
Makilingf & mPhilippine Mythology, Tagalog Means "uneven, crooked, bent" in Tagalog. In Tagalog mythology, Maria Makiling is a spirit who is said to protect Mount Makiling, a volcano in the Philippines.
MakkenyūmJapanese (Modern, Rare) This name is used as 真剣佑 with 真 (shin, ma, ma-, makoto, ma') meaning "real, true," 剣 (ken, tsurugi) meaning "blade, sabre, sword" and 佑 (u, yuu, tasu.keru, suke) meaning "assist, help, save."... [more]
MalagrinmArthurian Cycle A knight slain by Alexander the Orphan (Alisander le Orphelin) at the behest of a maiden whom Malagrin had harassed.
MalaguinmArthurian Cycle The proper name given to the King with a Hundred Knights in the early prose Lancelot tales. The King is given other names in other sources, and in Lancelot of the Laik, Malaguin and the King with a Hundred Knights are separate characters, although both are kings in Galehaut’s service... [more]
MalamhìnfScottish Gaelic Most likely coined by James Macpherson (1736-1796), the Scottish antiquarian poet who published works allegedly translated from the ancient Gaelic bard Ossian. Macpherson seems to have based the name on Scottish Gaelic mala "brow, eyebrow" and mìn "smooth, soft", intending it to mean "smooth brow"... [more]
MalchielmBiblical, Hebrew Means "my king is God" in Hebrew, derived from Hebrew malákh "to rule" combined with el "God". In other words, this name is a cognate of Elimelech... [more]
MalekayafRussian This name is The Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov's childhood nickname.
MalekithmPopular Culture The Marvel comics Malekith first appeared in June 1984 in Thor #344. The Warhammer version was first mentioned in the 1992 High Elf book. The name itself could have been independently created, being a combination of the Latin male- ("evil") and kith ("friends, acquaintances, and relations").
MalenginmArthurian Cycle Malengin is a shapeshifting thief who lives in a cave in Book 5, Canto 9 of "The Faerie Queene". Talus and Artegall kill him.
MalenthefDutch (Rare) Meaning unknown. It might possibly be a completely invented name, or a combination of any name starting with Ma- with Lenthe.... [more]
MalherbemMedieval French Derived from Old French mal "bad, evil" and erbe, herbe "grass; herb".
MalidomamWestern African According to the Burkinabé writer Malidoma Patrice Somé (1956-2021), his name means "he who befriends the enemy" or "friend of the stranger" in the Dagaare language.
MalkaushmIndian Malkaush is a name of a raga (music composition) in classical music. It is was one the oldest ragas and very melodias. Ragas are viewed as a person like attributes in India. Malkaush is viewed as person with seven wifes, garland of red flowers in his neck and wine in hand... [more]
MallagulfUzbek Derived from malla meaning "blonde, fair-haired" and gul meaning "rose, flower".
MallaqizfUzbek Derived from Uzbek malla meaning "blonde, fair-haired" and qiz meaning "girl".
MallothimBiblical Meaning "My fullness," a Kohathite Levite, one of the sons of Heman the Levite (I Chronicles 25:4), and chief of the nineteenth division of the temple musicians I Chronicles 25:26
MałogostmPolish Derived from Polish mało or mały "small, little, insignificant" (which is derived from Proto-Slavic malъ "small") combined with Slavic gost "guest".
MalseronmArthurian Cycle A chief giant who served King Ekunaver of Kanadic. His companions were Karabin, Zirijon, and Zirdos.... [more]
MalthacefAncient Greek (Latinized), Theatre, History Latinized form of the Greek name Μαλθακη (Malthake), from Greek μαλθακός (malthakos) "soft" (compare Amalthea). This name was used by Menander for a character in his 4th- or 3rd-century BC play Sikyonioi... [more]
Malulanim & fHawaiian Hawaiian unisex name meaning "heavenly shade" or "heavenly protection".
MalvoliafEnglish (Rare, Archaic) Feminine version of the masculine name Malvolio; derived from Italian, it means "ill will". This name has always been rare, but reached a peak in popularity in the mid-19th Century in Great Britain and America.
MamiliusmAncient Roman, Theatre Of uncertain origin: it could be derived from Latin mamilla ("nipple"), or from the Celtic elements mam ("strength") and hil ("seed"), thus "seed of the strong".... [more]
MamphakifSotho The name Mamphaki originates from the Northern Region of South Africa within the Bapedi people. The name was originally given to the first wife of Ntsetse Mailula - Mamphaki 'aMasekela. It was passed down within the Mailula family down to this day.
MamthusafHistory (Ecclesiastical) According to Orthodox Christian ecclesiastical traditions, Mamthusa is venerated as a Virgin-Martyr alongside Saint Drosis.
MamuchanmBiblical, Biblical Latin Form of Memucan used in the Vulgate (Latin Bible) as well as at least one English Bible: the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610).
ManaminafJapanese (Rare) From Japanese 愛 (mana) meaning "love, affection" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and 奈 (na) meaning "why, how, what, endure".
ManathesmArthurian Cycle A follower of Joseph of Arimathea who, in Sarras, was once charged with guarding an ark containing the Holy Grail. His companions were Anascor and Lucan.
ManatinimTahitian Combination of Tahitian mana "power" and tini "numerous, multiple".
MandrakemLiterature From the English word mandrake, derived from Latin mandragora, referring to a type of plant. This name is used for a main character in the American comic strip Mandrake the Magician 1939.
MandulismEgyptian Mythology Mandulis was a god of ancient Nubia also worshipped in Egypt. The name Mandulis is the Greek form of Merul or Melul, a non-Egyptian name.
MandylinfIngrian Likely an alternative to “Mandilyn” which could be derived from the Greek word “Mandylion” a famous ancient painting.
ManelickmSpanish (Mexican, Rare) Variant of Manelich. Known bearers include Manelick "Mane" de la Parra Borja (1982-), a Mexican singer, and his father, Mexican writer and editor Manelick de la Parra Vargas.
MángilikfGreenlandic Greenlandic name meaning "the one with the drum song", from a combination of manngaluartoq "singing (drum-)songs" and -lik, a Greenlandic suffix meaning "equipped with" that denotes that the the root word is a form of amulet or helper spirit.
ManjiroumJapanese From Japanese 万 (man) meaning "very many", 次 (ji) meaning "next", 治 (ji) meaning "govern, regulate, administer" or 二 (ji) meaning "two" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other combinations of kanji characters can also be possible.
MankasarmArmenian Means "head of children, school-master, teacher" in Armenian.
MansuetomItalian Italian form of Mansuetus. It is borne by the Italian Catholic bishop Mansueto Bianchi (1949-); other known bearers include the Italian basso profondo opera singer Mansueto Gaudio (1873-1941) and Italian composer Mansueto Viezzer (1925-2009).
MansurahfHausa Means "supporter, victorious" in Hausa.
ManuariimTahitian Combination of Tahitian manu "bird" and ari'i "king, chief, prince". A known bearer is Manuarii Hauata (1994-), a footballer from French Polynesia.
ManucharmGeorgian Georgian form of Manuchehr. This name was borne by several Georgian princes from the late 16th century and early 17th century.
Manuminaf & mGreenlandic Means "small piece of fur under the chin" in Greenlandic.
ManungalfSumerian Mythology Possibly means "Mother Nungal", deriving from the Sumerian element ama, and the name of the goddess Nungal. This name was most commonly used to refer to the goddess Nungal in texts written in Akkadian, and in the Emesal dialect of Sumerian.
MaoziyahmHebrew Means "God is my stronghold, whom I shall fear." This is similar to a verse from Psalm 27:1 "The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid?"
MaracharmGermanic Derived from Old High German mâri "famous" or Old High German marah "horse" combined with Old High German hari "army" or Old High German wachar "viligant."
Maradonam & fVarious Transferred use of the surname Maradona, honouring Argentine professional football player and manager Diego Maradona (1960-2020), widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football.
MaragondmArthurian Cycle, Literature A cousin of Hengist and one of the many Saxon kings to invade Britain during the beginning of Arthur’s reign.... [more]
MarbellafSpanish (Mexican), English (Rare) Possibly from the name of a resort town in southern Spain, which likely derives from Arabic مربلة (Marbal·la) and resembles Spanish mar bella "beautiful sea" (also compare Mar)... [more]
MarcamarmGermanic The first element is derived from either Celtic marca "horse" (which is marah in Old High German) or from marka "border." The second element comes from Old High German mâri "famous."
MarcaradmGermanic The first element is derived from either Celtic marca "horse" (which is marah in Old High German) or from marka "border." The second element comes from Old High German rât "counsel."
MarcawinmGermanic The first element is derived from either Celtic marca "horse" (which is marah in Old High German) or from marka "border." The second element comes from Old High German wini "friend."
MarcelusmDutch (Rare) Variant of Marcellus. It is also possible that this name came about by latinizing Marcel, without knowing that Marcellus is actually its original Latin form... [more]
MarchelmmGermanic The first element of this name is derived from either Celtic marca meaning "horse" (which is marah in Old High German) or from Germanic marka meaning "border." The second element comes from Old High German helm "helmet, protection." Used by saint Marchelm.
MarcolfomMedieval Italian, Spanish (Latin American, Rare) Variant form of Marculfo, which has become the modern form of the name. Also, it should be noted that given how combining names is a very common practice in Latin America, it is quite possible that there are cases there where Marcolfo is a combination of Marco with a name ending in -olfo, such as Adolfo and Rodolfo.