MarganoremCarolingian Cycle, Literature This is the name of a tyrant in the 16th-century Italian epic poem Orlando Furioso written by the Italian poet Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533). It was invented by the author, who used as a base the Greek verb μαργαίνω (margaino) meaning "to rage, to be mad"... [more]
MargaritefEnglish (Rare) Anglicized form of Marguerite. This is the name of a calcium-rich mineral as well as a late Old English word meaning "pearl" (which was from Late Latin margarita).
MargerðrfOld Norse, Norse Mythology Combination of marr ("sea, lake" or "horse") and garðr ("enclosure, protection"). In Norse mythology this is the name of both a giantess and a sorceress.
MargondesmArthurian Cycle 1. A knight who fought in Arthur’s army against the Saxons at Clarence. He is said to be a leader of the Sesnes, involved in the attack on Vandaliors Castle, early in Arthur’s reign.... [more]
MargrímurmIcelandic (Archaic) Derived from Old Norse marr "sea" or marr "horse" combined with gríma "mask". Alternatively, the first element could be derived from other names beginning with Mar.
MariángelfSpanish Combination of Maria and Ángel, mostly used in Spanish-speaking countries of Latin and Central America but occassionally used in Spain as well.
MariasarafJapanese From Japanese 真 (ma) meaning "true, reality", 理 (ri) meaning "reason, logic", 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia", 沙 (sa) meaning "sand" combined with 羅 (ra) meaning "lightweight fabric". Other kanji combinations are possible.
MarichelofSpanish (Mexican) Diminutive of María Consuelo. Also see Chelo. This is borne by Marichelo Puente (1978-), a Mexican television personality and sister of the singer Anahí.
Maricourtf & mEnglish (British, Rare) From the place name Maricourt, located in the Somme department in northern France, first used during the First World War and last used before the Second World War.
MarigorrifBasque Mythology, Basque Epithet for the moon. This name is possibly derived from a combination of the name of Mari 3, one of the key figures in Basque mythology, and the adjective gorri "red, rosé, Virginian, fierce".
MariqueenfFilipino, English (American) Possibly a combination of the name Mary and queen, most likely a reference to the Virgin Mary, who in Roman Catholicism is given the title "Mary, Queen of Heaven" for being the 'Queen Mother' of Jesus.... [more]
MarisabelfSpanish A blend of the names Maria and Isabel. A known bearer of this name is Marisabel Rodríguez de Chávez (b. 1964), ex-wife of Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez (b... [more]
MarissiahfBajan (Latinized, ?) marissiah was a not very known prophet long ago and got assassinated by royal guards just for being a lady prophet. He legacy still lives on but not very well known.
MarittipifMedieval Basque Combination of Mari 3 and Basque ttipi, meaning "small, little". It was used to distinguish the youngest sister from her homonymous sister or sisters.
Marka IllafAymara From the Aymara marka meaning "nation" and illa meaning "amulet" in Aymara, also referring to any object to attract good luck and an Aymara spirit of the products and goods, the family, cattle and money.
MarkwaynemAmerican It appears to be a combination of the names Mark and Wayne. A notable bearer is Oklahoma congressman Markwayne Mullin. Markwayne is a combination of his first name, Mark, and his middle name, Wayne.
MarmaladefEnglish (Rare) From the English speaking word marmalade, which is a tangy orange jam. On the American animated series "Strawberry Shortcake", Marmalade is the name of Orange Blossom's pet butterfly, and the name of her puppy on "Berry Bitty City Adventures".
MarquessafMedieval Spanish Derived from Old French markis, marchis "marquis", ultimately from Old High German marka "march; fortified area along a border".
MartinianmHistory, History (Ecclesiastical) English, Provençal, Romanian, Russian and Ukrainian form of Martinianus. This name was borne by a Roman Emperor from the 4th century AD as well as by Saint Martinian, a Christian martyr of ancient Rome.
MarvelinomIndonesian (Rare) From the English word meaning "miracle" and/or "wonderful story or legend", derived from Old French merveille "a wonder", from Latin mirabilia "wonderful things", which is the neuter plural form of mirabilis "strange or wonderful, admirable, amazing", from mirari "to wonder at", from mirus "wonderful" (the word "smile" shares this root)... [more]
MarvelousfObscure Meaning, "causing great wonder; extraordinary" or "extremely good or pleasing; splendid."
MasachikamJapanese From Japanese 維 (masa) meaning "to tie; to fasten; to tie up" combined with 周 (chika) meaning "circumference". Other kanji combinations are also possible.... [more]
MasakatsumJapanese From 傑 (masa) meaning "outstanding" and 將 (katsu) meaning "to rival, surpass, excel". Other kanji combinations can be used.
MasamichimJapanese From Japanese 雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" or 正 (masa) meaning "right, proper, correct, justice" combined with 道 (michi) meaning "path". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
MasamitsumJapanese From 真 (masa) meaning "truth, reality" or 政 (masa) meaning "law, rule, doctrine, precept, way" combined with 貢 (mitsu.gu, ku, kou) meaning "finance, support, tribute".
MasashigemJapanese From Japanese 正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" or 政 (masa) meaning "government" combined with 成 (shige) meaning "become", 重 (shige) meaning "layers, folds" or 繁 (shige) meaning "flourishing, luxuriant"... [more]
MasatoshimJapanese From 政 (masa) meaning "government" or 正 (masa) meaning "correct, proper, justice" combined with 功 (toshi) meaning "success, great achievement"... [more]
MasatsugumJapanese From 正 (masa) meaning "correct, proper" or 雅 (masa) meaning "elegant", combined with 次 (tsugu) meaning "second, next" or 継 (tsugu) meaning "to succeed somene, inherit"... [more]
MasautsiaκmGreenlandic Greenlandic name with the combination of Masáuna and suffix -tsiaq "beautiful, precious".
MashallahmArabic, Persian From the Arabic phrase مَا شَاءَ ٱللَّه (mā šāʾa l-lah) meaning "God has willed it", used by Muslims to express joy or thankfulness for an event occurring.
MashawilamNsenga Meaning manzi yabila "boiling water", Derived from Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Fall) "the smoke that thunders".
MasiosaremSpanish (Mexican, Rare) From the Spanish phrase más si osare (un extraño enemigo) meaning "but if (a foreign enemy) dares" from the Mexican national anthem. This is borne by Mexican martial artist Masiosare 'Masio' Fullen (1987-)... [more]
MąstautasmLithuanian Derived from the Lithuanian verb mąstyti meaning "to think (about), to ponder, to meditate" combined with Baltic tauta meaning "people, nation" (see Vytautas).
MastoravafMordvin, Mythology The name of Mordvin Earth goddess. Her name is derived from mastor meaning "earth" and ava meaning "woman, mother".
MąstvilasmLithuanian Derived from the Lithuanian verb mąstyti meaning "to think (about), to ponder, to meditate" combined with Baltic vil meaning "hope" (see Viltautas).
MasutaroumJapanese From Japanese 萬 (ma) meaning "ten thousand", 壽 (su) meaning "long life", 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.
MasuyoshimJapanese From Japanese 益 (masu) meaning "profit, benefit" combined with 義 (yoshi) meaning "righteous". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Matangarof & mCook Islands Maori Means "lost face," derived from mata meaning "face" and ngaro meaning "disappear, vanish, lose."
MathelinefFrench (Rare), Caribbean (Rare), Haitian Creole Traditionally found in the Poitou-Charentes region of France, this name is of debated origin and meaning. Current theories include a derivation of Mathilde and a feminine form of the archaic masculine name Mathelin (which itself survives only as a surname today)... [more]
MatȟósapamSioux Means "black bear" in the Lakota language.
MathusaelmBiblical, Biblical Latin Form of Methushael used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
MatsuhikomJapanese From 松 (matsu) meaning "pine" and 彦 (hiko) meaning "prince".
MatsujiromJapanese From 松 (matsu) meaning "pine tree" or 末 (batsu, matsu, sue) meaning "close, end, powder, tip" combined with 二 (ji) meaning "two" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Matsukazem & fJapanese Means "wind blowing through pine trees" in Japanese. A Japanese opera named its character Matsukaze.
MatsurikofJapanese (Rare) This extremely rare name combines 祭 (sai, matsu.ru, matsu(.)ri) meaning "festival" with 子 (shi, su, tsu, (-)ko, ne) meaning "child."
MatsusukemJapanese A notable bearer is Matsusuke Onoe I, who was an actor.