Submitted Names in Madagascar

This is a list of submitted names in which the place is Madagascar.
gender
usage
place
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Mahatia m & f Malagasy
Means "causing love" in Malagasy.
Mahatsangy m & f Malagasy
Means "substitute" or "successor" in Malagasy.
Mahavita m & f Malagasy
Means "complete" or "sufficient" in Malagasy.
Mahefasoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mahefa meaning "to be able to do" and soa meaning "good".
Mahenika m & f Malagasy
Means "satisfy" in Malagasy.
Maherisoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mahery meaning "strong" and soa meaning "good".
Mahery m Malagasy
Means "strong" in Malagasy.
Mahitsy m & f Malagasy
Means "straight, correct" in Malagasy.
Mahony m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy name for the Sesamum indicum tree.
Mailaka m & f Malagasy
Means "brisk, active" in Malagasy.
Makida f African
In Ethiopia, Makida was another name for the Queen of Sheba.
Makiese m & f African, Kongo
Means "happiness" in Kikongo.
Makonnen m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "nobleman, official, leader" in Amharic.
Malalasoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy malala meaning "beloved, esteemed" and soa meaning "good".
Maleba m African
African name, originally from Angola
Mallen m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Mallen.
Mamihaja m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mamy meaning "sweet" or "well-liked" and haja meaning "respect, honour".
Mamihasina m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mamy meaning "sweet" or "well-liked" and hasina meaning "sacred power, sanctity, virtue".
Mamilaza m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mamy meaning "sweet" or "well-liked" and laza meaning "fame, glory".
Maminirina m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mamy meaning "sweet" or "well-liked" and nirina meaning "desired".
Mamiratra m & f Malagasy
Means "shining, luminous" in Malagasy.
Mamisoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy maly meaning "sweet" or "well-liked" and soa meaning "good".
Mamonjisoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mamonjy meaning "help, save" and soa meaning "good".
Mamonjy m & f Malagasy
Means "help, save" in Malagasy.
Mampionona m & f Malagasy
Means "comfort" in Malagasy.
Mamy f & m Malagasy
Means "sweet" in Malagasy.
Manambina m & f Malagasy
Means "prosper, flourish" in Malagasy.
Mananjara m & f Malagasy
Means "lucky" in Malagasy.
Manantena f Malagasy
Means "hope, expect" in Malagasy.
Manantsoa m Malagasy
Means "one who possesses goodness" in Malagasy.
Manarivo m & f Malagasy
Means "rich, opulent" in Malagasy.
Mandamina m & f Malagasy
Means "arrange, set in order" in Malagasy.
Mandresy m & f Malagasy
Means "defeat, conquer" in Malagasy.
Manette f Luxembourgish, Louisiana Creole, Haitian Creole, French (African, Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (British, Rare, Archaic)
Diminutive of Marie. In Louisiana, this name was also considered a rhyming variant of Nanette.
Manganirina m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy manga meaning "blue" or "beautiful, excellent" and nirina meaning "desired".
Mangeni f & m African
means "baby who was born when there is plenty of fish" and is of Bantu origin
Manjaka m & f Malagasy
Means "reign" in Malagasy.
Manohisoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy manohy meaning "continue" and soa meaning "good".
Manouchka f Haitian Creole, French (African, Rare), French (Rare)
French form of Manushka. (Cf. Manouschka, Manoushka.) A known bearer is Gabonese filmmaker Manouchka Kelly Labouba.
Marevaka f Malagasy
Means "dazzling" in Malagasy.
Marisika m & f Malagasy
Means "lively" in Malagasy.
Marjani f Swahili, Eastern African
Means ‘Coral’.
Marjorine f English (African, Rare)
Elaboration of Marjorie chiefly used in Uganda.
Marvellous m & f English (African)
From Old French merveillos "marvelous, wonderful"
Marygold f English (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Marigold, or perhaps a transferred use of the surname Marygold.
Mashudu m & f African
Mashudu is a name used the Vha-Venda tribe in the far north of South Africa (Limpopo Province). The name means Luck
Masiko f African
'culture'
Masoandro m & f Malagasy
Means "the sun" in Malagasy.
Massiré m French (African)
French form of Massire, a french footballer got this name: Massiré Kanté.
Mathews m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Mathews.
Matoky m & f Malagasy
Means "believe" in Malagasy.
Matshadi f African
Setswana
Matsilo m & f Malagasy
Means "observant, intelligent" in Malagasy.
Maurisha f African
It's a female version of Maurice, which means "from Mauritania", current Morocco.
Mawena f Ewe, African
Name of Ewe origin. meaning "God is good".
Mawuena f African
god is the giver... [more]
Mayowa m & f African
Some sources say this name means "one who brings joy".... [more]
Mazoto m & f Malagasy
Means "zealous, diligent" in Malagasy.
Mboahangy m & f Malagasy
Variant form of Voahangy.
Mbolanirina m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mbola meaning "yet, still, again" and nirina meaning "desired".
Mbolasoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mbola meaning "yet, still, again" and soa meaning "good".
Mbora m & f Malagasy
Means "yet, still, again" in Malagasy.
Mechine f African (Modern, Rare)
African name meaning "Tears/Sadness." From common dialect of Bassa. Appearance in Liberia and Ghana.... [more]
Médiatrice f French (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).
Mediatrix f English (African), Filipino
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 Spanish/Portuguese and French equivalents Mediatriz and Médiatrice, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).
Medius f & m English (African), Eastern African
Borrowed from Latin medius meaning "middle; half; moderate; indifferent." It is mostly used in Uganda where, compared to other surrounding countries, it is usually feminine in usage.
Megag m Eastern African, Somali
Variant of Maygaag, used outside of Somalia.
Mekdes f African
African, Ethiopia
Mendrika m & f Malagasy
Means "worthy, deserving" in Malagasy.
Mengesha m African
A name once found mainly amongst the higher-up figures of Imperial Ethiopia, often superseding important titles of royal hierarchy. Now a much rarer name in modern Ethiopia.
Mengistu m Eastern African, Amharic
Derived from Amharic መንግሥት (mängśtə) or መንግስት (mängstə) meaning "government".
Menkam m Bamileke, African
noble child, ... [more]
Mepoho f Eastern African
A famous bearer of the name was the Mijikenda diviner Mepoho.
Merci f & m French (African, Rare)
Occasionally used in reference to the French word merci "gratitude; thanks", as evidenced by combination names like Dieu-Merci ("Thank you, God").
Meseret f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "foundation" in Amharic.
Mesfin m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "monarch, noble, prince" in Amharic.
Mety m & f Malagasy
Means "willing, fitting, suitable" in Malagasy.
Miadana m & f Malagasy
Means "in comfortable circumstances, at peace, having no cares" in Malagasy.
Miahy m & f Malagasy
Means "take care of" in Malagasy.
Miaina m & f Malagasy
Means "living" in Malagasy.
Miandabu f Malagasy
Means “leave, left” in Malagasy.
Miandra m & f Malagasy
Means "hopeful" in Malagasy.
Miandrasoa m & f Malagasy
Froom the Malagasy miandra meaning "hopeful" and soa meaning "good".
Miandry m & f Malagasy
Means "waiting, expecting" in Malagasy.
Miangaly f Malagasy
Means "capricious" in Malagasy.
Miangola m & f Malagasy
Means "indulge ones fancies" in Malagasy.
Mianoka m & f Malagasy
Means "move along leisurely" in Malagasy.
Miantsa m & f Malagasy
Means "chant in praise" in Malagasy.
Miaramanana m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy name for the Aphloia theiformis plant.
Miarana m & f Malagasy
Means "indulge oneself, gratify one's wishes" in Malagasy.
Miaro m & f Malagasy
Means "protect, defend" in Malagasy.
Miary f Malagasy
Means "founder" in Malagasy.
Miasy m & f Malagasy
Means "show respect, honour" in Malagasy.
Mihaja m Malagasy
Means "kept carefully, esteemed, valued" in Malagasy.
Miharihasina m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mihary meaning "to get wealth" and hasina meaning "sacred power, sanctity, virtue".
Mihary m & f Malagasy
Means "get wealth" in Malagasy.
Mihasoa m & f Malagasy
Means "progress, improve oneself" in Malagasy.
Mihobisoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mihoby meaning "proclaim, shout for joy" and soa meaning "good".
Mihoby m & f Malagasy
Means "proclaim, shout for joy" in Malagasy.
Mikajy m & f Malagasy
Means "keep, take care of" in Malagasy.
Milamina m & f Malagasy
Means "arranged, in order" in Malagasy.
Milanto m & f Malagasy
Means "arranged" in Malagasy.
Milay f Malagasy
The meaning of the name Milay is need in English but it also means love and beauty in all the feminine ways.
Milkias m Eastern African
Eritrea variant of Malachi.
Minata f African
'mother of joy'
Minèvre f French (African, Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Most likely a variant of Minerve, which is the French form of Minerva. Also compare the somewhat similar-looking names Ginevra and Guenièvre.
Minkah m African
Possibly means "Justice". This is the given name of an NFL player, Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Mino m & f Malagasy
Means "believe" in Malagasy.
Minosoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy mino meaning "believe" and soa meaning "good".
Miora f Malagasy
Means "myrrh" in Malagasy.
Miorika m & f Malagasy
Means "ascend" or "to go up against a stream" in Malagasy.
Mioty m & f Malagasy
Means "pick flowers, pick fruits" in Malagasy.
Miquelina f Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Gascon, Provençal
Portuguese diminutive of Micaela and Gascon and Provençal form of Micheline.
Mirabel f French (African), English (Rare), Dutch (Rare), Medieval Italian, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Old French mirable "wonderful; admirable", ultimately from Latin mirabilis "wonderful, marvellous, astonishing, extraordinary, remarkable, amazing" (compare Mirabelle).
Mirana f Malagasy
Means "smiling" in Malagasy.
Miranto m & f Malagasy
Means "make an excursion to seek one's fortune" in Malagasy.
Mirantsoa f Malagasy
Means "eternally good" in Malagasy.
Mirija m & f Malagasy
Means "rigorous" in Malagasy.
Mirindra m & f Malagasy
Means "harmonious" in Malagasy.
Miriro f & m African, Shona
Started in the early 1900's. Name was given to the second born daughter of the family. Name means "to be expected." Basically the one who was waited for.
Miru f African
Swahili
Misaina m & f Malagasy
Means "think, consider, ponder" in Malagasy.
Misandratra m & f Malagasy
Means "rise" in Malagasy.
Misely m Malagasy
Malagasy form of Michael.
Mitsiky m & f Malagasy
Means "smiling" in Malagasy.
Mitsimbina m & f Malagasy
Means "take good care" in Malagasy.
Mizani f African
African,Ghana."Chemistry, Beauty, and Balance"
Mobe m & f African
Meaning uncertain.
Modupe-oluwa m & f Yoruba, African
Combination of Yoruba Modupe "I thank" or "thank you" and Oluwa meaning "God, lord".
Moges m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "charm, elegance, grace" in Amharic.
Momodou m African
Momodou means Mohammad it is an african name coming from an arabic name.... [more]
Monalisa f Indian, Brazilian, English (African), English (American, Rare), Various
From Mona Lisa meaning "Madam Lisa", derived from the archaic Italian term of address monna (a contraction of Old Italian ma donna "my lady") and the name Lisa... [more]
Moriba m African
The name Moriba originates from the Mali empire(Mandingo). The name means "a big and powerful man" in the region.
Morrison m English (African, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Morrison. A famous bearer of the surname was Jim Morrison (1943-1971), lead singer of American rock band The Doors.
Mote m Eastern African
Means "blessing; blessed" in Hehe, spoken in Tanzania.
Mountaga m African
Meaning unknown.
Mpanefy m Malagasy
Means "blacksmith" in Malagasy.
Mpumi f & m African
Means 'survivor' in Zulu
Msengi m African
Tsonga and Shangaan origins
Mugwe m African
The name Mugwe is common among the Kikuyu and Ameru of Kenya on the East coast of Africa.... [more]
Mulele m African, Swahili
"Flying man," "man who flies," or "man of flight." The prefix "mu-" expresses "man of" or "man from" in the Swahili language. One interpretation would be that this is approximately equal to "angel," but because there are numerous parts of Africa where there are lots of devout Christians, I would lean towards the interpretation "man who runs quickly."
Mulogo m Eastern African
Means "a wizard".
Mumbe f African
From term 'umba' which means create. Means beautiful one. Used among the Kamba community in kenya. Related to mumbi from the kikuyu which means creator. both derived from 'umba' to create.
Musanete m African, Shona
Means "do not get tired" in Shona.
Muse m Eastern African, Somali
Variant spelling of Muuse. This spelling is used outside of Somalia.
Mutunga m African
comes from term tunga which means to return, replace, put back in kamba. Used to name people born after the death of a person in a family. They are taken to be replacements for the departed. the feminine form is mutungwa... [more]
Muwaabe m African
East African - Lusoga ... [more]
Mwai m & f African, Western African
Chichewa, means "luck".... [more]
Mwongeli f African
AFRICAN NAME FROM KENYA. USED IN KAMBA TRIBE.THE NAME IS MOSTLY USED IF FOR SOME REASON A MOTHER HAS A GIRL AFTER ANOTHER TO MEAN YOU ARE BLESSED WITH ANOTHER GIRL.ITS A FEMALE NAME.MAY ALSO BE USED TO MEAN A BLESSING
Nabarwa f Eastern African, Maasai
Of uncertain meaning.
Nabirye f Eastern African
Meaning unknown.
Nadeige f French (African), French (Rare)
Variant of Nadège predominantly found in French-speaking African countries.
Nahary m & f Malagasy
Means "created" in Malagasy.
Nahom m Eastern African
East African form of Nahum.
Naito f African
Origin Meru "Rich woman"
Nakani f & m African
Nakani is an african name meaning take care
Namale m & f African (?)
Means "Peaceful" or "Positive"
Nambinina m & f Malagasy
Means "fortunate" in Malagasy.
Nambinintsoa f Malagasy
Means "prosperous and good" in Malagasy.
Nandrasana m & f Malagasy
Means "watched for, waited for, expected" in Malagasy.
Nantenaina f Malagasy
Means "hoped for, expected" in Malagasy.
Narindra m & f Malagasy
Means "arranged in order, harmonious" in Malagasy.
Narisoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy nary meaning "fire" and soa meaning "good".
Nary m & f Malagasy
Means "fire" in Malagasy.
Nasaina m & f Malagasy
Means "invited" in Malagasy.
Nasandratra m & f Malagasy
Means "raised high, exalted" in Malagasy.
Naserian f Eastern African
Means “the lucky one" in Samburu, a variant of Maasai language.
Naserian f Eastern African
Means “one born during peaceful times” in Maasai.
Nativité f French (African, Rare)
Means "nativity" in French. It is mostly used in French-speaking countries in Africa and apparently predominantly so in Cote d'Ivoire.
Ncuti m Rwandan, English (African)
From the Kinyarwanda word incuti meaning "friend".
Ndale f & m African, Western African
The younger one... [more]
Ndamukong m African
Means "House of Spears" in the Ngema tribe of Cameroon. A famous bearer is Ndamukong Suh, the defensive tackle for the college football team Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Ndonga f Eastern African, Kikuyu (?)
Unknown meaning. This name shows up specifically in Kenya.
Ndubisi m & f African
Ndubisi is an Igbo name derived from Ndu(Life) Bu isi(The first or of priority).This then means "Life is first or of Priority.
Nega m African
Dawn - One of Ethiopian General who fought and defeated Italian army in the 19th Century in in a place called Dogali, Ethiopia.
Neia f English (African)
Full of hope
Nekena m & f Malagasy
Means "granted" in Malagasy.
Nenritdung f African, Ngas, Nigerian
A common name used among the Jos Plateau people of Nigeria. Meaning "God is good"
Nenrot f & m African, Ngas, Nigerian
A common name used among the Jos Plateau people of Nigeria. Meaning "God loves"
Neurite f Portuguese (African)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Nhamo f & m African
Means "Disaster" in Shona. It is the title character in A Girl Named Disaster by Nancy Farmer.
Niara f Eastern African, Swahili
Means of high purpose
Nicasius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch (Rare), African (Rare)
Latinized form of Nikasios. This was the name of several martyrs and saints, such as Nicasius of Die (4th century AD) and Nicasius of Rheims (5th century AD).... [more]
Nirina f & m Malagasy
Means "desired, wanted" in Malagasy.
Nirintsoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy niri meaning "to desire" and soa meaning "good".
Njaka m Malagasy
Means "one who reigns" in Malagasy.
Nkopane m African
Lesotho and Orange Free State
Nkosingiphile f African, Zulu
Means "the Lord gave me" in Zulu.
Nkosiyabo m African, Ndebele, Zulu
Means "their king" in Zulu.
Nkosnathi m African
South African Zulu name translated into Emmanuel meaning gift of god.
Nmachi f Igbo, African
The name means "beauty of God" in Igbo.
Nobukhosi f African
Zulu name for Royality
Nofy m & f Malagasy
Means "dream" in Malagasy.
Nomena f Malagasy
Means "given" in Malagasy.
Nomenjanahary m & f Malagasy
Means "gift of a dream" in Malagasy.
Nomzamo f African, Zulu
Means "struggle" in Zulu.
Nonhlanhla f African, Zulu
Means "luck" in Zulu.
Noro f Malagasy
Means "light, source of life" in Malagasy.
Noryanne f English (African)
Combinations of the name Nory and Anne 1 or Anna.
Nosaghare f & m African
Nigerian
Notahina m & f Malagasy
Means "blessed" in Malagasy.
Ntebogeng m & f African
Tswana name meaning: thanking me
Ntimi m Eastern African, Swahili (?)
From southern Tanzania, Mbeya region meaning a pastor.
Ntokozo f African, Zulu
Means "happiness" or "joy" in Zulu.
Ntomakeh m English (African)
Ntomakeh is a palatial name in the Tikari villages of Bamunka-Ndop and Bamunkumbit in Ngoketunjia, Former British Southern Cameroons. It is a name for male title holders in the village signifying "nobility"... [more]
Ntombizanele f African, Zulu
Means "enough girls" in Zulu, from ntombi meaning "lady".
Nuname m African, Ewe
Means Gift. Used by the Ewe tribe of Ghana, Togo and Benin of West Africa.
Nwabudike m African, Swahili
A name in the Swahili language, which means "the son is the father's power," or "the strength of a father comes from his son."... [more]
Nwoye m African
Very uncommon, but mostly used by the Igbo people. Means "boy born on Orie" to the Igbo people. A less popular meaning it's thought to have is: "His mother's pride"
Nyeedeh m African (Rare)
From the bassa african word meaning "blessing."
Nyemera f African
Bantu names by the Bagwere a tribe found in Uganda East Africa.
Nyemya m African
Swahili Kenya-Tanzania East Africa
Nygeisza f African
''colourful''
Obioma f & m African, Igbo, Nigerian
Grace, Goodness, Favor. Literally - "Good Heart"
Odilien m French (Rare), French (African, Rare), French (Caribbean, Rare)
Probably a combination of Odile or Odilon with a given name that ends in -ien, such as Lucien and Sébastien.
Ofeibea f African
The name Ofeibea is borne by the journalist Ofeibea Quist-Arcton from Ghana.
Ofelio m Portuguese (African), Spanish (Mexican)
Likely a masculine form of Ofelia.
Ofure m & f African, Esan, Nigerian
Means "peace, it is well" in Esan.
Olaniyan m Yoruba, African
means "honors surround me"
Olariche f African
Comes from the language of Nigerians. (igbo)... [more]
Olekina m & f Eastern African, Maasai
Best known as the given name of a Maasai Politician from Kenya.
Olinirina m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy oly meaning "curly (hair)" and nirina meaning "desired".
Olisaemeka m African
Olisaemeka is an Igbo african name.It is a combination of Emeka(Great Deeds) and Olisa(God).Hence;Olisaemeka means God has done a great deed.
Olitiana f Malagasy
Combination of Malagasy oly "curly, curly hair" and tiana "to be loved; to be liked".
Oluwaseyanu m & f African
GOD has done a miracle
Ombana m & f Malagasy
Means "accompanied" or "protected" in Malagasy.
Onema f African
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Onesmus m Eastern African
Ugandan variant of Onesimus.
Onimamy m & f Malagasy
Possibly from the Malagasy ony meaning "river" and mamy meaning "sweet" or "well-liked".