Baby Names That Start With M
2841 baby names beginning with the letter M — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with M, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Marleigha#12042 in the U.S.A modern -leigha respelling of Marley, an English surname/place name, 'meadow near the lake' orMervat#12120 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Egyptian Mervat (Mirvat), linked to Marwa — one of the two sacred hills in MeccMontse#12710 in the U.S.Montse is a Catalan short form of Montserrat, the name of the 'serrated mountain' and its famouMadani#12894 in the U.S.From Arabic madani, 'urban; civilized; of the city', and by extension 'of Medina'. A romanized Maddalyn#12895 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Madeline/Madelyn, itself from Magdalene, 'of Magdala', a town by the Sea oMaddyx#12896 in the U.S.A respelling of Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Madoc' ('fortunate, benefactor'). It isMadelene#12897 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala', a town on the Sea of Galilee. A cMadisynn#12898 in the U.S.A respelling of Madison, an English surname meaning 'son of Maud' (or of Matthew), that became Madyn#12899 in the U.S.A modern coinage, most likely a short form or blend of Maddox or Madison, in the trendy -yn endMaebri#12900 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Mae (a form of May/Mary) with a -bri element (from Brianna or Bree). A cMaedot#12901 in the U.S.From the Ethiopian (Amharic) name Maedot, meaning 'praise'. A romanized form whose spelling canMaeley#12902 in the U.S.A modern blend of Mae (a form of May/Mary) with the popular -ley/-leigh ending, 'meadow, cleariMagdelyn#12903 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Magdalene/Magdalen, from the Greek Magdalene, 'woman of Magdala' (a townMaggi#12904 in the U.S.A short form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl,' spelled Maggi instead of the usuaMagnoliamae#12905 in the U.S.A run-together combination of Magnolia (the flowering tree, named for botanist Pierre Magnol) aMahogani#12906 in the U.S.A respelling of Mahogany, the deep reddish-brown tropical hardwood, used as a word name. The woMailah#12907 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, blending the sounds of Mila, Kaila, and Layla. It may also be read aMairany#12908 in the U.S.A modern coinage seen among Latino families, likely echoing Mariana or Miriam with an airy -anyMairyn#12909 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Maren or Marin (a form of Marina, 'of the sea,' or the Latin Marinus). TMaislynn#12910 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining Maisie (a Scottish pet form of Margaret, 'pearl') with the pMakaylee#12911 in the U.S.A modern respelling blending Makayla with a -lee ending, ultimately from Michaela, the feminineMakenley#12912 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Mackenley or McKinley, a Scottish/Irish surname (McKinley, 'son of FionnMakenli#12913 in the U.S.A modern respelling of McKinley/Mackenley, a Scottish/Irish surname ('son of Fionnlagh,' 'fair Makenzee#12914 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Mackenzie, from the Scottish surname Mac Coinnich, 'son of Coinneach' ('Maki#12915 in the U.S.A Japanese girls' name whose meaning shifts with the written characters — common readings incluMakinleigh#12916 in the U.S.A modern respelling of McKinley, a Scottish/Irish surname ('son of Fionnlagh,' 'fair hero'), reMalanee#12917 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Melanie, from the Greek melaina, 'dark; black.' The a-vowel spelling givMalini#12918 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Malini, 'garland-maker' or 'one who is fragrant; wearing a garland' (from malMalonni#12919 in the U.S.A modern coinage, echoing the surname Maloney (Irish O Maol Eoin) or blending Malia/Melodie souMalonnie#12920 in the U.S.A modern coinage and a -ie spelling of Malonni, echoing the surname Maloney or blending Malia/MMalou#12921 in the U.S.A European contraction of Maria-Louise (Marie-Louise), joining Maria ('beloved' or 'of the sea,Manahil#12922 in the U.S.From the Arabic Manahil, the plural of manhal, 'a spring of fresh water; a watering place; founMandi#12923 in the U.S.A short form of Amanda, from the Latin amanda, 'worthy of love; lovable' (a -i spelling of MandManessa#12924 in the U.S.A modern respelling, most likely of Vanessa (a name coined by Jonathan Swift) with an M-, or a Manroop#12925 in the U.S.A Punjabi/Sikh name joining man ('mind; heart') and roop ('form; beauty'), read as 'beautiful oMaaya#12926 in the U.S.A spelling of Maya. By its routes it can trace to the Sanskrit maya ('illusion; the world's appMariaines#12926 in the U.S.A Spanish double name joining Maria (Mary) and Ines (the Spanish form of Agnes, from the Greek Marializ#12927 in the U.S.A Latina double name joining Maria (Mary) with Liz, a short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'my God Macklin#12928 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Macklin, an Anglicized form tied to Mac Fhloinn, 'son of Flann' (Flann, Maripaz#12928 in the U.S.A Spanish double name joining Maria (Mary) and Paz ('peace'), written as one word — 'Mary of peMaristella#12929 in the U.S.From the Latin Maris Stella, 'star of the sea' — a Marian title (Stella Maris) for the Virgin MMarkella#12930 in the U.S.The Greek Markella, a feminine form of Marcus/Markos, from the Roman name tied to Mars, the godMarlayah#12931 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, blending Marla with the airy -layah of Malaya and Aaliyah. No singleMarleni#12932 in the U.S.A Latina spelling of Marlene, itself a blend of Maria and Magdalene (Magdalene, 'of Magdala'). Marnita#12933 in the U.S.A -ita diminutive of Marna or Marnie, forms tied to Marina ('of the sea') or Marnie (a ScottishMaggiemae#12934 in the U.S.A modern compound of Maggie (a pet form of Margaret, Greek, 'pearl') and Mae (from May/Mary). AMarsella#12934 in the U.S.A soft spelling of Marcella, the Latin feminine of Marcellus/Marcus, tied to Mars, the god of wMarykay#12935 in the U.S.A run-together double name of Mary ('beloved' or 'of the sea,' by tradition) and Kay (a short fMarylee#12936 in the U.S.A run-together double name of Mary ('beloved' or 'of the sea,' by tradition) and Lee (from the Marynn#12937 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Maren or Marin (forms tied to Marina, 'of the sea,' or the Latin MarinusMaryuri#12938 in the U.S.A Latino spelling used for Mayuri (Sanskrit, 'peahen') or as a form of Marjorie (from Margaret,Marz#12939 in the U.S.A modern unisex coinage, reading as the planet/god Mars or as a punchy short form of Mar- namesMasal#12940 in the U.S.From the Turkish masal, 'a fairy tale; fable; parable' (from an Arabic root). A whimsical word Masoka#12941 in the U.S.A name found in African (Malawi/Zambia, from Chichewa/Tumbuka roots, linked to 'gift; thanks') Mave#12942 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Maeve, from the Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates' or 'the intoxicating oMaxlynn#12943 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining Max (from Maximilian/Maxine, Latin 'greatest') with the popuMayara#12944 in the U.S.A Brazilian name of Tupi-Guarani origin, read as 'grandmother' or 'wise woman; matriarch.' PopuMaylinn#12945 in the U.S.A modern combination of May (the month, also a pet form of Mary/Margaret) and Lynn (from the WeMays#12946 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mays (Mais), 'a proud, swaying walk; a graceful gait,' poetically the elegant sMaytte#12947 in the U.S.A spelling of Maite, a Basque name meaning 'beloved; dear one,' also used as a Spanish short foMayvie#12948 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, blending the sounds of Mavis (a songbird name) and Maeve with a sweeMayzlee#12949 in the U.S.A modern coinage, blending Maisie/Maizie (a Scottish pet form of Margaret, 'pearl') with the poMazal#12950 in the U.S.From the Hebrew mazal, 'luck; fortune; a lucky star; constellation' — the root of the greeting Mazani#12951 in the U.S.A modern name of uncertain route, echoing Mzansi/African sounds or blending Maz- with an -ani eMaziah#12952 in the U.S.From the biblical Hebrew Maaziah, read as 'strength of the Lord' or 'consolation of the Lord' —Maleeha#12953 in the U.S.Maleeha is a spelling of the Arabic Maliha, meaning 'beautiful, comely.' A warm, admiring name.Mazna#12953 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mazna (Muzna), 'a cloud that carries rain; a rain-bearing cloud' — a poetic namMckay#12954 in the U.S.From the Scottish/Irish surname McKay (Mac Aodha), 'son of Aodh,' a name meaning 'fire.' A surnMckenley#12955 in the U.S.A spelling of McKinley (Mac Fhionnlaigh), a Scottish/Irish surname, 'son of Fionnlagh' ('fair hMckenzi#12956 in the U.S.A trim spelling of Mackenzie/McKenzie, from the Scottish surname Mac Coinnich, 'son of CoinneacMckinzie#12957 in the U.S.A spelling of Mackenzie with an -in- vowel, from the Scottish surname Mac Coinnich, 'son of CoiMalissa#12958 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Melissa, from the Greek melissa, 'bee' (and by extension 'honey'). In mytMeabh#12958 in the U.S.The Irish spelling of Maeve, from Medb, 'she who intoxicates' or 'the intoxicating one' — the lMedhasvi#12959 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Medhasvi, 'intelligent; wise; endowed with intellect' (from medha, 'wisdom; iMehrmah#12960 in the U.S.From the Persian, joining mehr ('kindness; love; sun') and mah ('moon') — read as 'kind moon' oManeh#12961 in the U.S.An Armenian feminine name Maneh; separately, maneh is a Biblical unit of weight (the mina). TheMeia#12961 in the U.S.A spelling of Maia/Maya, from the Greek Maia, 'great; mother; nurse' — a goddess linked to spriMeiling#12962 in the U.S.A Chinese girls' name, romanized from mei ('beautiful') and ling (often 'delicate; the tinkle oMeilynn#12963 in the U.S.A modern combination of Mei (Chinese 'beautiful,' or a form of Mae) and Lynn (from the Welsh llMeisa#12964 in the U.S.Read as the Arabic Maisa/Maysa, 'a proud, graceful walk; the elegant sway of a beauty,' and sepMeital#12965 in the U.S.From the modern Hebrew Meital, 'dew drop; drops of dew' (from tal, 'dew'). A fresh, poetic natuMekayla#12966 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Michaela/Mikayla, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who Melanee#12967 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Melanie, from the Greek melaina, 'dark; black.' The -ee ending gives the cMelayah#12968 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, blending the sounds of Melia (from Amelia/Cornelia) with Malaya and Melea#12969 in the U.S.A spelling of Melia, from the Greek Melia ('ash tree'; also short for Amelia, 'work; industriouMelika#12970 in the U.S.A Persian form of Malika, from the Arabic malika, 'queen' (feminine of malik, 'king'). A regal,Melodyrose#12971 in the U.S.A run-together combination of Melody (from the Greek melodia, 'song; singing of a tune') and RoMeloni#12972 in the U.S.A modern spelling, most likely of Melanie (Greek melaina, 'dark; black') or echoing the surnameMely#12973 in the U.S.A pet form of Mel- names like Melanie ('dark; black'), Melissa ('honeybee'), or Amelia, used esMerary#12974 in the U.S.From the biblical Hebrew Merari, 'bitter; bitterness' — a son of Levi in the Bible. Now used inMarylouise#12975 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Miriam) and Louise (feminine of Louis, 'renowned warrior; famous in baMerrill#12975 in the U.S.From the English surname Merrill, derived either from the medieval female name Muriel ('shiningMarylyn#12976 in the U.S.A spelling of Marilyn, a modern American blend of Mary - the English form of Hebrew Miriam - anMersana#12976 in the U.S.A modern coinage, sometimes linked to Armenian roots or blending Mer-/Marisa sounds with an -anMerveille#12977 in the U.S.From the French merveille, 'a marvel; a wonder' (from the Latin mirabilia, 'wonderful things').Mesk#12978 in the U.S.From the Arabic misk/mesk, 'musk' — the prized perfume; used as a girl's name evoking sweetnessMiara#12979 in the U.S.Miara reads as a modern American coinage — most likely Mia crossed with Kiara, Clara, or Amara.Mibella#12980 in the U.S.Mibella is a modern coined blend — Mia (or the prefix Mi-) joined to Bella, from Latin/Italian Migdalia#12981 in the U.S.Migdalia is a Spanish (especially Puerto Rican) elaboration linked to Magdalena/Magdalene, 'of Miko#12982 in the U.S.Miko is used as a Japanese girl's name whose sense depends on the characters chosen — 'beautifuMaverie#12983 in the U.S.A modern coinage that blends the Mav- of Maverick (an independent, unbranded soul) with the -erMileigh#12983 in the U.S.Mileigh is a modern American respelling in the -leigh family, read as a form of Miley or Mylee.Milenna#12984 in the U.S.Milenna is a modern double-n respelling of Milena, a Slavic name built on the root mil-, 'graciMilka#12985 in the U.S.Milka is used in Slavic countries both as a pet form of names in the mil- ('dear, gracious') faMilleigh#12986 in the U.S.Milleigh is a modern American respelling of Millie — itself a pet form of Millicent, Amelia, anMillian#12987 in the U.S.Millian reads as a modern American coinage — a respelling near Lillian, or a softened form of tMillieann#12988 in the U.S.Millieann is a modern American compound: Millie (pet form of Millicent, Amelia, Camilla) joinedMillion#12989 in the U.S.Million is the English number word used straight as a name — a word-name in the abundance familMckenleigh#12990 in the U.S.A modern coinage blending McKenzie ('son of Coinneach, the fair/handsome one') and Kinley, withMilove#12990 in the U.S.Milove reads as the phrase 'my love' written as one name — an affection word-name in the modernMinsa#12991 in the U.S.Minsa has no settled origin in English-language naming; it reads as a modern coinage, possibly Miori#12992 in the U.S.Miori is a Japanese girl's name whose meaning is set by the characters written — commonly builtMeghna#12993 in the U.S.From the Meghna, a major river of India and Bangladesh, whose name links to the Sanskrit megha,Mirelle#12993 in the U.S.Mirelle is a variant of the French Mireille, from Provencal Mireio — the heroine of Frederic MiMaleka#12994 in the U.S.Maleka reads as a spelling that echoes the Arabic Malika ('queen'), or as a modern coinage. TheMisgana#12994 in the U.S.From the Amharic word misgana, 'thanksgiving; praise' — an Ethiopian name of gratitude, often gMishel#12995 in the U.S.Mishel is a phonetic respelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michel/Michael, from HebrewMiyelle#12996 in the U.S.Miyelle reads as a modern American coinage: the popular Mi- opening plus the French-styled -ellMelana#12997 in the U.S.A short form reading as Melanie (Greek melas, 'dark; black') or as the Slavic Milana (from mil,Modesta#12997 in the U.S.From the Latin modestus, 'modest; moderate; keeping measure' — the feminine Modesta was borne bMonalisa#12998 in the U.S.Monalisa is taken from Leonardo da Vinci's painting the Mona Lisa; in Italian, mona is a contraMoni#12999 in the U.S.Moni serves as a friendly short form of Monica, Monique, or Simone; Monica's own meaning is debMonseratt#13000 in the U.S.Monseratt is a simplified spelling of Montserrat, the Catalan mountain near Barcelona whose namMontie#13001 in the U.S.Montie is a pet form of Montgomery (a Norman place-name surname) or of Montana, and has long seMelianna#13002 in the U.S.A modern blend layering Melia/Melanie (Greek roots for 'ash tree' / 'dark') with a flowing -annMorea#13002 in the U.S.Morea reads as a modern name with several possible echoes: the Morea, the medieval name for theMorgyn#13003 in the U.S.Morgyn is a modern respelling of Morgan, from Welsh mor ('sea') plus a second element usually rMellanie#13004 in the U.S.Mellanie is a doubled-l spelling of Melanie, from Greek melas ('dark, black'). A familiar classMoria#13004 in the U.S.Moria is a form of Moriah, the mountain of the Hebrew Bible; the name is usually glossed 'seen Mellina#13005 in the U.S.Mellina is a spelling of Melina, a Greek name linked to meli ('honey'), also used as a short foMorireoluwa#13005 in the U.S.A Yoruba sentence-name usually rendered 'I have seen God's mercy' or 'I have seen the goodness Morrison#13006 in the U.S.From the Scottish and English surname Morrison, 'son of Morris' — Morris itself from Maurice, LMellow#13007 in the U.S.Mellow is the English word 'mellow' ('soft, relaxed, gentle') used as a name. A laid-back, modeMorwenna#13007 in the U.S.A Cornish and Welsh name usually glossed 'maiden', from a root related to Welsh morwyn; some reMoselle#13008 in the U.S.Moselle is the French name of a river running through France, Luxembourg, and Germany — from LaMuhlani#13009 in the U.S.Muhlani reads as a modern American coinage built on the popular -lani ending, borrowed from HawMuneera#13010 in the U.S.From the Arabic munira, feminine of munir — 'radiant; luminous; light-giving', from the root n-Mursal#13011 in the U.S.From the Arabic mursal, 'sent; messenger; envoy', from the root r-s-l. It is used as a given naMuse#13012 in the U.S.Muse is the English word used straight as a name — from the Greek Mousai, the nine Muses who prMwangaza#13013 in the U.S.From the Swahili mwangaza, 'light; brightness; illumination' — an East African word-name. Used Myarii#13014 in the U.S.Myarii reads as a modern American coinage — the fashionable My- opening plus an -ari/-ii endingMyella#13015 in the U.S.Myella reads as a modern coinage: the My- opening plus the -ella ending familiar from Ella, BelMylea#13016 in the U.S.Mylea is a modern American coinage in the My- family, read variously as a spin on Mila, Miley, Myliyah#13017 in the U.S.Myliyah reads as a modern American coinage using the -iyah ending made familiar by Aaliyah, oveMireyda#13028 in the U.S.Mireyda is a form in the Mireya/Mireille family, a Spanish and Provencal name often linked to aMonti#13034 in the U.S.Monti is a bright short form usable for names beginning Mont- (like Montserrat or Montana), or Mclaren#13039 in the U.S.From the Scottish surname McLaren (MacLaren), 'son of Laurence' (Labhran), tied to Laurentum anMikaylee#13059 in the U.S.A modern -lee extension of Mikayla/Michaela, from Michael, 'who is like God?' The trendy endingMireyah#13069 in the U.S.Mireyah is a spelling of Mireya, a Spanish form of the Provencal Mireio (Mireille), often linkeMalley#13071 in the U.S.A short modern name that reads as a spin on Molly (a pet form of Mary, 'star of the sea' or 'beMiyae#13071 in the U.S.Miyae is a modern coinage with a soft, airy sound. It has no single documented meaning, and itsMarine#13085 in the U.S.From the French Marine, 'of the sea' (Latin marinus), also linked to Saint Marina. A cool, wateMilley#13140 in the U.S.Milley is a spelling of Millie, an affectionate short form of Mildred, Millicent, Emily or AmelMiski#13149 in the U.S.Miski means 'sweet' in Quechua (the Andean language); it also echoes the Arabic misk, 'musk' (aMyranda#13163 in the U.S.A respelling of Miranda, from the Latin mirandus, 'admirable; wonderful; worthy of admiration' Madely#13287 in the U.S.A short, modern respelling in the Madeline family, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' Reads as a friMiera#13342 in the U.S.Miera reads as a spelling near Meira (Hebrew, 'light') or Mira, or as a modern coinage. The exaMarelys#13359 in the U.S.Marelys is a modern Spanish/Caribbean coinage, readable as a blend of Mari- (Maria) with an -el
Boy Names
Matao#12553 in the U.S.Matao reads as a name echoing Mateo (the Spanish form of Matthew, 'gift of God'); the resemblanMaiki#12620 in the U.S.Maiki reads as a modern respelling in the Mikey/Maika family, ultimately echoing Michael ('who Machias#13252 in the U.S.Machias reads two ways, both uncertain: as a place-name in Maine (from an Algonquian word said Makahi#13300 in the U.S.Makahi reads as a Hawaiian-styled name, echoing Hawaiian sounds like maka ('eye; beloved') - noMaesyn#13313 in the U.S.Maesyn reads as a modern respelling of Mason, an English occupational surname for a stoneworkerMantra#13314 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit mantra, 'a sacred sound, word, or utterance repeated in prayer or meditation,Maestro#13338 in the U.S.Maestro is the Italian word for a master - especially a great musician, composer, or teacher, fMalijah#13356 in the U.S.A modern coinage built on the sound of Malachi ('my messenger') and Elijah ('the Lord is my GodMacintyre#13365 in the U.S.Macintyre is a Scottish surname from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir, 'son of the carpenter (or craftsMayhem#13375 in the U.S.Mayhem is the English word for chaos or havoc, from an Old French legal term for maiming; used Maik#13376 in the U.S.A German phonetic spelling of Mike, the short form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is likeMarvion#13376 in the U.S.Marvion reads as a modern coinage echoing Marvin ('sea friend' or 'sea hill') and Marion, with Makaius#13379 in the U.S.Makaius is a newly emerging coinage that reads as Makai crossed with a Latin -ius ending (as inMaadhav#13391 in the U.S.Maadhav (Madhava) is a Sanskrit name of Krishna and Vishnu, tied to 'of Madhu,' with senses of Martae#13413 in the U.S.Martae reads as a modern coinage joining a Mar- start with a fashionable -tae ending (like DontMaanvik#13419 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-styled name built on manav/manas ('mind; humankind'), often read as 'related to the Maaran#13422 in the U.S.Maaran is a Tamil name, usually glossed 'brave one, warrior' and also used as an epithet of KamMacksen#13422 in the U.S.Macksen is a modern spelling of Maxen/Macsen, a name carried in Welsh tradition (Macsen Wledig,Maayan#13423 in the U.S.Maayan is the Hebrew word for a spring or fountain — living water rising from the ground. It beMaceon#13424 in the U.S.Maceon is a recent American coinage with no documented source. It reads as the Mac- of Mason anMackenley#13425 in the U.S.Mackenley is a recent American blend, joining the Mac- of Scottish surnames — 'son of' — with tMaclean#13426 in the U.S.Maclean is the anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic MacGilleEathain — 'son of the servant of EathMaejor#13426 in the U.S.Maejor is a modern respelling of Major, from the Latin maior, 'greater,' also used as a militarMustaqeem#13426 in the U.S.From the Arabic mustaqeem, 'straight; upright.' The phrase as-sirat al-mustaqeem ('the straightMacyn#13427 in the U.S.Macyn is a modern respelling that lands between Mason — the English occupational surname for a Maddoc#13428 in the U.S.Maddoc is a spelling of Madog, an old Welsh name usually explained from mad, 'good, fortunate' Magdy#13429 in the U.S.Magdy is the Egyptian pronunciation of the Arabic name Majdi, from majd, 'glory, honor' — so 'gMitansh#13429 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-styled name, often read as built on mitra ('friend') with the -ansh element (Magik#13430 in the U.S.Magik respells the English word magic, which came through Latin from Greek magike — 'the art ofMahalo#13431 in the U.S.Mahalo is the Hawaiian word for thanks, gratitude, admiration and respect — one of the best-knoMizan#13431 in the U.S.From the Arabic mizan, 'balance; scales' - a word tied to fairness and the weighing of deeds. AMahin#13432 in the U.S.Mahin is a Persian name from mah, 'moon' — 'related to the moon, moon-like' — and is also read Maier#13433 in the U.S.Maier has two lines. In Jewish families it stands for Meir, Hebrew for 'one who shines, gives lMaike#13434 in the U.S.Maike is a Frisian and Dutch pet form of Maria — a name of debated meaning, read variously as 'Mainor#13435 in the U.S.Mainor is used as a given name in Central America, especially Honduras and Guatemala. It is reaMaleo#13435 in the U.S.A modern coinage with a warm, open sound; it also happens to name the maleo, an Indonesian birdMairav#13436 in the U.S.Mairav is a spelling of the Hebrew name Merav, borne in the Bible by the elder daughter of KingMaisyn#13437 in the U.S.Maisyn is a modern -yn respelling of Mason, the English surname for a worker in stone, from OldMaji#13438 in the U.S.Maji is the Swahili word for water — a plural noun, water in the mass. It is used as a given naMajoure#13439 in the U.S.Majoure is a recent American coinage that dresses the word Major — from Latin maior, 'greater' Makaiden#13440 in the U.S.Makaiden is a recent coinage: the Ma- prefix, a favorite of American naming, set in front of KaMaxel#13440 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Max (from Maximus/Maximilian, 'greatest') with an Axel-style -el endin