Baby Names That Start With M
3881 baby names beginning with the letter M — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
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Girl Names
Mia#6 in the U.S.Mine; beloved; my own▶Madison#40 in the U.S.Son of Matthew; son of Maud; gift of God (via Matthew)▶Mila#43 in the U.S.Gracious; dear; beloved; from Slavic milu (gracious, dear)▶Maya#62 in the U.S.Illusion, magic — from Sanskrit maya (cosmic illusion)▶Madelyn#71 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala; Magdala means 'high tower' in Hebrew▶Millie#73 in the U.S.Gentle strength; loving labor — short form of Millicent (from Old High German amal + swind) or ▶Maeve#76 in the U.S.She who intoxicates; intoxicating one — from Old Irish Medb▶Melody#79 in the U.S.Song; musical tune — from Greek melodia (song, music), from melos (song) + ode (song)▶Madeline#81 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala; high tower — from the Hebrew place name Migdal (tower), via Greek Magdalene▶Maria#87 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness; or beloved; wished-for child — Latin and Greek form of Hebrew Miryam (Mary)▶Margot#102 in the U.S.Pearl — French short form of Marguerite, from Greek margaritēs (pearl)▶Margaret#112 in the U.S.Pearl — from Greek margaritēs, meaning a pearl▶Magnolia#124 in the U.S.Named after the magnolia tree, itself named after French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638–1715)▶Mary#125 in the U.S.Possibly 'beloved,' 'bitterness,' or 'wished-for child' — from Hebrew Miryam, meaning uncertain▶Melanie#142 in the U.S.Dark; black — from the Greek melaina, feminine of melas (dark, black)▶Molly#196 in the U.S.Diminutive of Mary/Margaret; Mary means 'sea of bitterness' or 'wished-for child' from Hebrew M▶Mabel#201 in the U.S.Lovable, dear▶Myla#210 in the U.S.Merciful, gracious — feminine form of Milo or variant of Mila, from Slavic mil (gracious, dear)▶Mackenzie#228 in the U.S.Son of the fair one — from Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich (son of Coinneach), where Coinneach mea▶Maisie#233 in the U.S.Pearl▶Miriam#246 in the U.S.Beloved; wished-for child▶Mariana#261 in the U.S.Combination of Mary (bitter, beloved) and Ana (grace); grace of Mary; sea of grace▶Meadow#286 in the U.S.A meadow; a piece of land covered with grass and wildflowers▶Milani#288 in the U.S.From Milan (city of Italy); also used as a Hawaiian variant meaning 'gentle caress'▶Maggie#294 in the U.S.Pearl — as a diminutive of Margaret▶Morgan#312 in the U.S.Sea circle; great brightness; from Welsh mor (sea, great) + cant (circle, completion)▶Madisson#319 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madison, an Old English surname meaning 'son of Maud' or 'son of Matthew', ▶Marley#322 in the U.S.From an Old English place name and surname meaning 'pleasant wood' or 'lake clearing', composed▶Mira#335 in the U.S.From Latin 'mirus' (wonderful, amazing), Sanskrit 'mira' (ocean, sea), or Slavic 'mir' (peace, ▶Miley#338 in the U.S.A modern American name, originally a nickname derived from 'smiley' — Miley Cyrus's birth name ▶Malia#349 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of Maria/Mary, from Hebrew Miryam. Also connected to the Hawaiian word for 'calm'▶Maryam#351 in the U.S.Arabic form of Miriam and Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, possibly meaning 'beloved', 'wished-for chi▶Matilda#365 in the U.S.From Old German Mahthildis, composed of 'maht' (might, strength) and 'hild' (battle) — meaning ▶Mallory#372 in the U.S.From the Old French 'malheure' or Norman 'malorie', meaning 'unlucky' or 'ill-omened' — an unus▶Malani#374 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-inspired modern name, possibly from 'malani' (heavenly, from the sky) or a creative ▶Murphy#397 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Ó Murchadha, from murchadh meaning sea warrior, combining muir (sea) and▶Melany#399 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Melanie, from Greek melania meaning black or dark, derived from melas (blac▶Mckenna#410 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning son of Cionaodh; the name Cion▶Melissa#420 in the U.S.From Greek melissa meaning bee or honeybee; in Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discove▶Marceline#424 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Marcellus, ultimately from Latin Marcus connected to Mars the Rom▶Maia#433 in the U.S.From Greek Maia, one of the seven Pleiades and mother of Hermes; her name relates to greatness ▶Macie#438 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Macy or Maci; from the Old French place name Massy (a village in Normandy) ▶Maddison#439 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madison, an English surname meaning 'son of Maud or Matthew,' transferred t▶Mya#444 in the U.S.Variant of Mia and Maya; may derive from Latin 'maior' (great), from the Roman goddess Maia, or▶Mariah#448 in the U.S.Variant of Maria, the Latin form of the Hebrew Miriam; possible meanings include 'drop of the s▶Madeleine#455 in the U.S.French form of Magdalene, from the place name Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, meaning 'tower' in▶Madilyn#464 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madeline/Madison; combines the surname Madison (from Old English, son of Ma▶Michelle#465 in the U.S.French feminine form of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?' — a▶Monroe#467 in the U.S.From the Scottish and Irish surname Munro or Monroe, derived from Gaelic 'Bun Rath' (foot of th▶Meredith#469 in the U.S.From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, composed of 'mawr' (great) and 'udd' (lord, ruler), m▶Maren#472 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Marina or Mary, from Latin 'marinus' (of the sea) or from Hebrew Miriam (b▶Miracle#492 in the U.S.From the Latin 'miraculum' meaning wonder, marvel, or miracle, derived from 'mirari' (to wonder▶Maxine#497 in the U.S.Feminine form of Maximus, from Latin 'maximus' meaning greatest or largest; a superlative adjec▶Mae#501 in the U.S.Spelling variant of May, the fifth month; also a pet form of Mary (meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter▶Mariam#505 in the U.S.Variant of Miriam, the Aramaic/Hebrew form of Mary; from Hebrew Miryam, with debated roots poss▶Marlowe#523 in the U.S.From the English surname Marlowe, derived from the Old English place-name Mǣrel-wōh or similar,▶Madelynn#524 in the U.S.Modern spelling variant of Madeline/Madeleine, from the place-name Magdala (a town on the Sea o▶Marlee#536 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marley, from the English surname Marley (from Old English mearc-leah meaning '▶Margo#559 in the U.S.French short form of Margot, itself from Marguerite, the French form of Margaret, from Latin Ma▶Mavis#561 in the U.S.From an Old French word mauviz meaning 'song thrush,' a small melodious bird; the name was used▶Makayla#568 in the U.S.Who is like God? — a modern phonetic respelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael from ▶Miller#571 in the U.S.Occupational name for one who operates a grain mill; from Middle English milner / miller▶Mckenzie#576 in the U.S.Anglicised from Mac Coinnich meaning 'son of Coinneach', with Coinneach itself meaning 'fair on▶Mara#589 in the U.S.From Hebrew mara meaning 'bitter' or 'sorrowful'; in the Book of Ruth, Naomi asks to be called ▶Marigold#590 in the U.S.From the flower name, itself combining Mary (the Virgin Mary) and gold, referring to the golden▶Meilani#591 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Meilana or Meilani, blending Hawaiian mei (possibly related to a term of en▶Makenna#593 in the U.S.Variant of McKenna, from Irish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning 'son of Cionaodh' (a personal name ▶Mina#597 in the U.S.From Persian mina meaning 'blue glass' or 'enamel,' also used as a diminutive of Wilhelmina (fr▶Marina#602 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Latin Marinus, derived from mare meaning 'sea,' giving the name the meanin▶Mylah#605 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Myla or Mila, from Slavic mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'merciful'; a▶Marie#618 in the U.S.French form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated: possibly from Egyptian m▶Maliyah#626 in the U.S.A variant of Malia, itself a Hawaiian and Swahili form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-fo▶Miranda#656 in the U.S.From Latin mirandus, gerundive of mirari meaning to wonder at or to admire; literally meaning s▶Melina#660 in the U.S.From Greek meli meaning honey, or from the Latin Melinus meaning quince-yellow; also connected ▶Myra#663 in the U.S.Invented or popularized by the poet Fulke Greville in the 16th century, possibly as an anagram ▶Marisol#667 in the U.S.Spanish compound of mar (sea) and sol (sun), or a contraction of María de la Soledad (Mary of t▶Makenzie#700 in the U.S.Child of the fair one; from Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich (son of Coinneach), where Coinneach me▶Merritt#703 in the U.S.English surname from the Old English place name Meritone or Meregate, meaning 'boundary gate'; ▶Martha#713 in the U.S.From Aramaic marta (מַרְתָּא), the feminine form of mar meaning 'lord' or 'master,' hence 'lady▶Mckinley#714 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Fionnlaigh, meaning 'son of Finlay,' where Finlay derives fro▶Macy#720 in the U.S.From a Norman French surname derived from the place name Massy in Normandy, France; ultimately ▶Monica#737 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; possibly from the Latin moneo (to advise, to warn) or from a North African▶Maisy#745 in the U.S.Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek Margarites meaning 'pearl'; Maisy is an alternate▶Mikayla#748 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el (▶Milan#753 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; from the Slavic root mil meaning grace, favor, or dear▶Marilyn#761 in the U.S.Star of the sea or beloved; a 20th-century blend of Mary (from Hebrew Miryam) and the suffix -l▶Maci#773 in the U.S.Weapon or club; a diminutive spelling variant of Macy, from the Old French surname Maci or Mace▶Malaya#775 in the U.S.Free or liberated; from the Tagalog malaya meaning free or independent, used as a Filipino girl▶Milana#812 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; the feminine form of Milan, from the Old Slavic root mil meaning grace▶Marjorie#822 in the U.S.Pearl; medieval English form of Margaret, from Greek margarites (pearl)▶Michaela#843 in the U.S.Feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical qu▶Magdalena#850 in the U.S.Feminine form of Magdalene, from the Greek Magdalene meaning 'woman of Magdala', where Magdala ▶Madilynn#860 in the U.S.A creative American spelling of Madeline or Madelynn, ultimately from Magdalene (woman of Magda▶Mercy#867 in the U.S.From the Old French merci and Latin merces (reward, wages, pity), the English word mercy meanin▶Marianna#874 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter sea or beloved) and Anna (from Hebrew Ha▶Megan#889 in the U.S.Welsh diminutive of Margaret, from Latin Margarita and Greek Margarites meaning pearl; the Wels▶Mariel#893 in the U.S.Dutch and German diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miryam; the meaning of Mary is debated▶Maizie#901 in the U.S.Scottish diminutive variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish pet form of Margaret; Margaret derives▶Micah#909 in the U.S.Who is like God? — from Hebrew Mi-ka-el, a rhetorical question affirming God's incomparability▶Maddie#927 in the U.S.Short form of Madeline (from Greek Magdalene: of Magdala) or Madison (from Old English: son of ▶Mariella#943 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miriam, meaning beloved, wished-for child, or p▶Madalyn#946 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madeline or Magdalene, from Hebrew Magdala meaning tower or place of the to▶Marcella#948 in the U.S.Feminine diminutive of Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus, from Latin Mars, the Roman god▶Milena#950 in the U.S.Slavic feminine name derived from the element mil meaning gracious, dear, or beloved, found in ▶Malaysia#958 in the U.S.A place-name used as a personal name, from Malay and English Malaysia, the Southeast Asian nati▶Mazie#966 in the U.S.Variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites mean▶Mikaela#970 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Scandinavian/American feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is▶Marleigh#976 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Marley, from Old English mere meaning lake, pool, or marsh and leah meaning▶Malka#986 in the U.S.Queen; from Hebrew malka (queen), related to melech (king)▶Maelynn#996 in the U.S.Modern compound of Mae or Maël (Breton/Welsh: prince, chief) with the -lynn suffix (Welsh: lake▶Melani#1006 in the U.S.Dark or black; a spelling variant of Melanie, from Greek melania (darkness, blackness), from me▶Maylee#1020 in the U.S.Modern compound of May (the month, from Latin Maia) and -lee (Old English: meadow, clearing); a▶Maite#1044 in the U.S.Lovable, beloved; from Basque maite (love, dear one)▶Mattie#1057 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistres▶Montana#1058 in the U.S.Mountainous; from Spanish montana (mountain, mountainous region), from Latin montanus (of the m▶Mavie#1062 in the U.S.My life; or song thrush; French ma vie (my life) or Irish/Old French mavis (the song thrush bir▶Mireya#1066 in the U.S.She who beholds God; Spanish form of Miriam or Mireia, from Hebrew marah (bitterness, strength)▶Malayah#1070 in the U.S.Freedom; from Filipino Malay malaya (free, independent); or a variant of Maleah (Hebrew: tired/▶Miah#1080 in the U.S.Mine; a spelling variant of Mia, itself an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria (Hebrew: be▶Meera#1101 in the U.S.Prosperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saint▶
Boy Names
Mateo#8 in the U.S.Gift of God; given by God▶Michael#21 in the U.S.Who is like God? (rhetorical: no one is like God)▶Matthew#32 in the U.S.Gift of God; gift of Yahweh▶Mason#39 in the U.S.Stone worker; one who builds with stone; mason▶Miles#44 in the U.S.Soldier; from Latin miles, or possibly Germanic Milo (merciful, gracious)▶Maverick#49 in the U.S.An independent-minded, nonconformist individual; originally an unbranded calf▶Micah#90 in the U.S.Who is like God? — from Hebrew Mikha'el contraction: Mi (who) + ka (like) + El (God)▶Myles#100 in the U.S.Soldier; or merciful — from Latin miles (soldier) or Irish Gaelic Maol Íosa (servant of Jesus)▶Milo#119 in the U.S.Soldier; merciful; or grain — from Old High German mild (mild, merciful) or Latin milo (soldier▶Malachi#134 in the U.S.My messenger; my angel — from Hebrew Mal'akhi, meaning 'messenger of God' or 'my messenger'▶Matteo#146 in the U.S.Gift of God — Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu▶Matias#170 in the U.S.Gift of God — Spanish and Scandinavian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of Yahweh▶Max#180 in the U.S.Greatest, most excellent — short form of Maximilian or Maxwell, from Latin maximus (greatest)▶Maxwell#189 in the U.S.Mack's well or great stream — from Old English Maccus (a personal name, possibly meaning 'great▶Messiah#207 in the U.S.The anointed one — from Hebrew/Aramaic mashiah (the anointed one), the same root as the Greek C▶Maddox#210 in the U.S.Son of Madoc; Madoc means 'fortunate' or 'good'▶Miguel#212 in the U.S.Who is like God? (a rhetorical question implying none can compare)▶Malakai#213 in the U.S.My messenger; my angel; variant spelling of Malachi from Hebrew mal'akhi▶Muhammad#239 in the U.S.Praiseworthy, commendable; one who is repeatedly praised▶Milan#242 in the U.S.Gracious; dear; beloved; from Slavic mil (grace, favor, dear)▶Mark#245 in the U.S.Of Mars; consecrated to the god of war▶Marcus#258 in the U.S.Of Mars; consecrated to Mars; warlike; from Latin Marcus, connected to the Roman god of war▶Malcolm#272 in the U.S.Devotee or servant of Saint Columba▶Maximus#276 in the U.S.The greatest; the largest▶Maximiliano#280 in the U.S.The greatest; Latin Maximus combined with Aemilianus▶Mathias#312 in the U.S.Derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God', transmitted thro▶Martin#335 in the U.S.From the Latin Martinus, a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war. The name thus means 'of Ma▶Marshall#340 in the U.S.From Old French 'mareschal', from Old German 'marah' (horse) and 'scalc' (servant) — originally▶Miller#369 in the U.S.From the Middle English occupational surname 'miller', denoting a person who operated a grain m▶Marco#370 in the U.S.Italian form of Marcus, from the Latin Marticus or Martus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of ▶Manuel#371 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese short form of Emmanuel, from Hebrew Immanuel, composed of 'im' (with) an▶Matthias#372 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' (gift of God), transmitted through Greek a▶Marcelo#399 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcellus, from Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, connect▶Moshe#436 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Moses; from Hebrew Moshe, possibly from Egyptian mes meaning son or born of, or ▶Malik#437 in the U.S.From Arabic malik meaning king, master, or sovereign; one of the 99 names of God in Islam (Al-M▶Mario#438 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Marius, derived from the Roman family name linked to Mars, the god ▶Mack#463 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Mac/Mc-, from Scottish and Irish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son o▶Musa#470 in the U.S.Arabic form of Moses, from Hebrew 'Moshe,' possibly derived from Egyptian meaning 'son' or 'bor▶Makai#481 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Micah or Michael, from Hebrew 'mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?'; also c▶Moses#515 in the U.S.From Hebrew Mosheh, traditionally explained as meaning 'drawn out' (from Hebrew mashah, to draw▶Marcos#517 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus/Mark, from Latin Marcus, derived from the Roman god Mars,▶Mohamed#527 in the U.S.From Arabic Muhammad, derived from the root h-m-d meaning 'to praise,' giving a passive meaning▶Morgan#559 in the U.S.From Welsh Morgan, composed of mor ('sea') and cant ('circle') or gen ('bright, shining'), givi▶Mohammad#562 in the U.S.Persian and South Asian transliteration variant of Arabic Muhammad, from the root h-m-d meaning▶Maximo#580 in the U.S.Spanish form of Maximus, from Latin maximus meaning 'the greatest' or 'greatest of all,' the su▶Moises#587 in the U.S.Spanish form of Moses, from Hebrew Moshe, traditionally explained as derived from Egyptian ms (▶Maximilian#590 in the U.S.From Latin Maximilianus, a blend of Maximus ('the greatest') and Aemilianus (from the Aemilii f▶Mohammed#595 in the U.S.From Arabic Muhammad, from the root hamida meaning 'to praise,' with the intensive prefix produ▶Memphis#640 in the U.S.From the ancient Egyptian city Men-nefer, meaning enduring and beautiful or good place; Memphis▶Mauricio#664 in the U.S.Spanish form of Maurice, from Latin Mauritius, from Maurus meaning a Moor or inhabitant of Maur▶Major#670 in the U.S.From the Latin comparative adjective maior meaning greater or larger; used as a military rank n▶Madden#676 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Madáin, from Irish Gaelic madán meaning little dog or houn▶Mac#696 in the U.S.Son of; from Scottish Gaelic and Irish Mac, the prefix meaning 'son of' in Gaelic patronymic su▶Marvin#699 in the U.S.Sea fortress; from Welsh Merfyn or Old English Mærwine, combining mær (sea or great) and wine (▶Marcel#731 in the U.S.French form of Marcellus, from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, from the Roman god ▶Misael#734 in the U.S.Spanish/Portuguese form of Mishael, from the Hebrew Mishael (מִישָׁאֵל), meaning 'who is what G▶Mylo#737 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Milo, from the Old High German name Milo or the Latin miles (soldier); also▶Matheo#751 in the U.S.Gift of God; a Spanish and Latin American spelling variant of Matteo or Mateo, from the Hebrew ▶Murphy#754 in the U.S.Sea warrior; sea battler; from Irish Gaelic Ó Murchadha (descendant of Murchadh: muir sea + cat▶Mustafa#761 in the U.S.The chosen one or the elect; from the Arabic mustafa, the passive participle of the verb istafa▶Magnus#765 in the U.S.Great or mighty; from the Latin magnus meaning great or large, adopted into Old Norse as a give▶Mccoy#806 in the U.S.Son of the fiery one; anglicization of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Aoidh, meaning son of ▶Marcello#900 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Marcello, from Latin Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus; Marcus con▶Makari#918 in the U.S.From Greek Makarios meaning blessed, happy, or fortunate; the name of numerous early Christian ▶Maurice#930 in the U.S.Dark-skinned; from Latin Mauritius (Moorish, of Mauritania), from Mauri (the North African peop▶Massimo#938 in the U.S.Italian form of Maximus, from Latin maximus meaning greatest or largest, a superlative of magnu▶Marcellus#948 in the U.S.Young warrior; of Mars; Latin diminutive of Marcellus, from Marcus (of the god Mars)▶Meir#948 in the U.S.From Hebrew me'ir meaning one who illuminates, shines, or gives light, from the root or meaning▶Mitchell#954 in the U.S.Medieval English surname and given name, a variant of Michael from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning who ▶Melvin#959 in the U.S.Likely derived from an old Celtic or Gaelic personal name, possibly from elements meaning counc▶Montgomery#962 in the U.S.From the Norman French place name Montgomeri, from Old French mont meaning mountain and Germani▶Mordechai#967 in the U.S.From Hebrew Mordekhay, possibly derived from Babylonian Marduk, the chief deity of Babylon, thu▶Mathew#975 in the U.S.One-t spelling variant of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu meaning gift of Yahweh, composed of m▶Macklin#998 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Mac Fhlainn meaning son of Flann, where Flann means red or ruddy, hist▶Mike#1011 in the U.S.Who is like God? — English short form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is like God?)▶Mekhi#1024 in the U.S.Who is like God? — a creative spelling of Micah or Mikey/Mikhi, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is li▶Mael#1057 in the U.S.Prince; chief; leader; from Breton/Welsh mael (prince, chief, leader)▶Menachem#1063 in the U.S.Comforter; consoler; from Hebrew Menachem (one who comforts, from nacham: to comfort, to consol▶Marlon#1084 in the U.S.Little hawk; little falcon; possibly from Old French merle (blackbird) + diminutive -on, or a f▶Makoa#1117 in the U.S.Fearless; bold; courageous; from Hawaiian makoa (bold, brave, fearless)▶