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Baby Names That Start With M

2879 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

Mayer#8750 in the U.S.Variously a German/Jewish surname ('a steward; a farm-manager/mayor') and the Hebrew Meir ('oneMayley#8751 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a May- element with a -ley ending (echoing Hailey/Bailey); no single fixMayrin#8752 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Mairin (Irish Mary) and Mayra ('a lady; graceful'); no single Mckinleigh#8753 in the U.S.A spelling of McKinley — from the Scottish Gaelic, 'a child/son of the fair-haired hero' (FionnMeleah#8754 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Me- element with a -leah ending (echoing Melia, 'an ash tree', Greek, Melis#8755 in the U.S.From the Turkish Melis (from the Greek melissa), 'a honeybee; sweet as honey; sweet-natured'Merliah#8756 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Mer-/Merla element with a -liah ending (echoing Aaliyah; also a mermaiMery#8757 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Mary — from the Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; a drop/star of thMiamour#8758 in the U.S.A modern compound of Mia ('mine', Italian; also a Mary form) and amour ('love', French), read aMiella#8759 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Mi-/Mia element with an -ella ending (echoing Ella and the Italian mieMillani#8760 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Milani (a form of Milan, 'gracious/dear', Slavic; also a placMitzy#8761 in the U.S.A spelling of Mitzi — a German pet form of Maria/Miriam ('beloved; bitter; drop of the sea'); rModesty#8762 in the U.S.From the English word modesty (via the Latin modestia), 'modesty; humility; decorum; moderationMurray#8763 in the U.S.A Scottish surname/place — from Moray, 'a settlement by the sea; the seaboard' (muir, 'sea'); uMyanna#8764 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a My-/Mia element with an -anna ending ('grace; favour', Hebrew Anna); nMyesha#8765 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Aisha/Ayesha — from the Arabic, 'alive; living; she who lives'; routes layerMylynn#8766 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a My-/Mia element with a -lynn ending ('a lake', Welsh); no single fixedMyori#8767 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a My-/Mya element with an -ori ending (echoing Tori/Maori-style sounds);Mattilynn#8780 in the U.S.A modern blend of Matti (from Matilda, Germanic, 'mighty in battle') with the fashionable -lynnMadysen#8842 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Madison, an English surname usually read as 'son of Maud' - Maud being aMadinah#9289 in the U.S.From the Arabic madina, 'a city' — most famously Medina, the holy city of the Prophet Muhammad;Mahathi#9290 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'great; melodious' — also the name of the veena (a stringed instruMahdiya#9291 in the U.S.A feminine form of Mahdi — from the Arabic, 'rightly guided; one guided to the truth'Mahima#9292 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit mahima, 'greatness; glory; majesty; magnificence'Mahra#9293 in the U.S.From the Arabic muhra, 'a young female horse; a filly' — connoting grace and spiritMahreen#9294 in the U.S.From the Persian — mah, 'moon', + -reen (a suffix), hence 'like the moon; of moon-like beauty'Maislyn#9295 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Mais- element (from Maisie, a pet form of Margaret, 'a pearl') with a Maive#9296 in the U.S.A spelling of Maeve — from the Irish Medb, 'intoxicating; she who rules/she who intoxicates'; aMakaya#9297 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Makayla and Micah (Hebrew, 'who is like God?'); routes layeredMakeyla#9298 in the U.S.A spelling of Makayla/Michaela — a feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'; weMakkah#9299 in the U.S.From Makkah — the Arabic name of Mecca, the holiest city of Islam and birthplace of the ProphetMaleigh#9300 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Malia ('calm/gentle', Hawaiian form of Mary) and Marleigh; no Malya#9301 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Malia ('calm/gentle', Hawaiian form of Mary) and Maliyah; no sMane#9302 in the U.S.Variously a Spanish short form of Manuela ('God is with us') and an Armenian name (linked to a Marabella#9303 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining Mara ('bitter; beloved') with -bella ('beautiful') and echoingMarabelle#9304 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining Mara ('bitter; beloved') with -belle ('beautiful') and echoingMariaelena#9305 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined wMariateresa#9306 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved') joined with TereMarisabel#9307 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved') joined with IsabMariska#9308 in the U.S.A Hungarian/Dutch diminutive of Maria — a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; biMarjory#9309 in the U.S.A spelling of Marjorie — a medieval form of Margaret (via the herb marjoram), from the Greek maMarwah#9310 in the U.S.From the Arabic marwa, 'a fragrant plant' — also al-Marwah, one of the two sacred hills of MeccMaryana#9311 in the U.S.A spelling of Mariana — a blend of Maria ('star of the sea; beloved') and Ana ('grace'); also lMarycatherine#9312 in the U.S.A compound name — Mary (variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Catherine ('pMarylynn#9313 in the U.S.A compound name — Mary (variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Lynn ('a lakeMataya#9314 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Amaya and a Ma- + -taya coinage; no single fixed root; routes Matilyn#9315 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Mat- element (from Mattie/Matilda, 'mighty in battle') with a -lyn endMauri#9316 in the U.S.A short form of Maureen/Maurice — from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; a Moor/North African'; Mayble#9317 in the U.S.A spelling of Mabel — from the Latin amabilis, 'lovable; dear; worthy of love'Maye#9318 in the U.S.A spelling of May/Mae — variously the month of May (a time of blossom) and a short form of MaryMazy#9319 in the U.S.A spelling of Maisie/Mazie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'a peaMaise#9320 in the U.S.Maise reads as a spelling of Maisie, the Scottish pet form of Margaret ('pearl'), or as a cleanMckinsley#9320 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing McKinley ('son of Finlay', a Scottish surname) and Kinsley ('tMeagan#9321 in the U.S.A spelling of Megan — a Welsh pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Meiomi#9322 in the U.S.A modern name, styled after Japanese/Coast Miwok elements (glossed 'coastline; where the land mMelaney#9323 in the U.S.A spelling of Melanie — from the Greek melas, 'dark; black' (connoting deep, rich color)Mele#9324 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian mele, 'a song; a chant' — also a Samoan/Tongan form of Mary; routes layeredMelodii#9325 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Melody — from the Greek meloidia, 'a singing; a tune; a song'; a word-naMikasa#9326 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing the Japanese place-name Mikasa (a mountain and city; also a popular fictMikeila#9327 in the U.S.A spelling of Michaela/Mikayla — a feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'; weMilanii#9328 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Milani/Milan (variously 'gracious; dear', and the Italian city); no singMilia#9329 in the U.S.A short form of Emilia ('rival; eager', from the Latin Aemilius) and of Amelia ('work; industriMinka#9330 in the U.S.A Polish/German pet form (of names like Wilhelmina/Dominika), connoting 'resolute; a strong-wilMirakle#9331 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Miracle — from the Latin miraculum, 'a wonder; a marvel; an object of woMirren#9332 in the U.S.Variously a Scottish name (linked to Saint Mirren) and Miren, a Basque form of Mary ('star of tMisa#9333 in the U.S.A Japanese name, variously written to mean 'beauty; blossom; sand' (elements mi + sa); routes vMishita#9334 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously glossed 'sweet; delicate; loving'; sources vary, so routes uncertaMiyanna#9335 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Miya (Japanese, variously 'beautiful; a temple') with Anna ('grace', HebMorticia#9336 in the U.S.A modern name, coined (for the Addams Family character) from the Latin mors/mortis, 'death'; a Murphee#9337 in the U.S.A spelling of Murphy — from the Irish O Murchadha, 'descendant of Murchadh', 'a sea warrior/houMyleah#9338 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Mila ('gracious; dear') and Amelia ('work; industrious'); no sMylei#9339 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Miley/Mylie (itself variously a pet form and a coinage); no single fixedMckaylee#9392 in the U.S.Mckaylee is a modern respelling in the McKayla/Makayla family, from Michaela ('who is like God?Mercie#9398 in the U.S.A spelling of Mercy, the virtue name — 'compassion; clemency; forgiveness' — from the Old FrencMicaella#9401 in the U.S.Micaella is a spelling of Micaela/Michaela, the feminine of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorMaev#9405 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Maeve, from the Irish Medb ('she who intoxicates; the intoxicating one') Maezlyn#9492 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, pairing a Maez- sound (echoing Mabel/Maisie or Maezie) with the fashMackenzi#9948 in the U.S.A spelling of Mackenzie — from the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, 'son of Coinneach (the fair/comely/handMaesie#9949 in the U.S.A spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Mailin#9950 in the U.S.Variously a Chinese name (mai/mei, 'beautiful/plum', + lin, 'forest/jade') and a Scandinavian fMaisee#9951 in the U.S.A spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Maiven#9952 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Maven — from the Yiddish meyvn (via Hebrew mevin), 'one who understands;Makinlee#9953 in the U.S.A spelling of Mckinley — from the Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'son of Fionnlagh (a fair-haired heroMalaak#9954 in the U.S.A spelling of Malak — from the Arabic, 'an angel'; a symbol of purity and grace; we note the saMalai#9955 in the U.S.Variously from the Thai malai, 'a garland of flowers', and the Sanskrit malaya, 'a mountain/a sMalan#9956 in the U.S.Variously a Chinese name ('an orchid/magnolia flower') and a Faroese girls' name; also read as Malaynah#9957 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an echo of Malena (a Spanish form of Magdalena, 'of Magdala') and MaliMalyah#9958 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling of Maliyah/Malia — variously the Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; of Marella#9959 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a diminutive of Mara/Mary ('of the sea; beloved') and a form of MaribeMariacecilia#9960 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria ('beloved; of the sea', from Mary) joined with Cecilia ('blind; of the Mariadelcarmen#9961 in the U.S.A Spanish devotional compound — Maria ('from Mary') + del Carmen ('of Carmel', from the Hebrew Marianny#9962 in the U.S.A modern Dominican/Hispanic form of Mariana — a blend of Maria ('of the sea; beloved') and Ana Mariavictoria#9963 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria ('beloved; of the sea', from Mary) joined with Victoria ('victory', LatMarifer#9964 in the U.S.A contracted blend of Maria Fernanda — Maria ('of the sea; beloved', from Mary) + Fernanda ('a Marinette#9965 in the U.S.A French diminutive of Marie/Marina — from Mary ('of the sea; beloved') / the Latin marinus ('oMarit#9966 in the U.S.A Scandinavian (Norwegian) form of Margaret — from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Marlin#9967 in the U.S.Variously a form of Marlon ('a little hawk/falcon', English) and Marina/Marlene ('of the sea');Marni#9968 in the U.S.Variously from the Hebrew Marnina, 'to rejoice; cause of joy', and a pet form of Marina/Marion Marti#9969 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Martha ('a lady; mistress', Aramaic) and Martina ('of Mars; warlike', Matti#9970 in the U.S.A short form of names like Matilda ('mighty in battle', Germanic), Mattea/Matthea ('gift of GodMattilyn#9971 in the U.S.A modern blend of Matti/Matilda ('mighty in battle', Germanic) with the popular -lyn suffix (frMatty#9972 in the U.S.A short form of Matilda ('mighty in battle', Germanic), Mattea ('gift of God', Hebrew), and (foMavyn#9973 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Maven — from the Yiddish/Hebrew mevin, 'one who understands; an expert/conMayelin#9974 in the U.S.A modern Latina name, variously a blend of Maria/Maya with the -lin suffix, or of Mayela; routeMayella#9975 in the U.S.A modern blend of May (the spring month / a form of Mary, 'beloved') with the diminutive -ella Mazari#9976 in the U.S.A modern name of uncertain origin, variously echoing Mazie/Mazarine (a deep blue) or an -ari coMehnoor#9977 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu meh ('the moon') + noor ('light'), hence 'the light of the moon; moonlighMeilah#9978 in the U.S.A modern spelling, variously echoing Mila ('gracious; dear', Slavic) or Meilah/Mayla; routes unMelida#9979 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a form of Melinda/Melissa ('sweet; honey', Greek meli) or Nelida; routMercer#9980 in the U.S.From the Old French/English mercier, 'a merchant; a dealer in fine cloth and textiles'; an occuMeriam#9981 in the U.S.A form of Miriam/Mary — from the Hebrew, variously 'beloved; wished-for child; drop of the sea;Meridian#9982 in the U.S.From the English/Latin meridianus, 'of midday; the highest point; a line of longitude' (from meMeryn#9983 in the U.S.A spelling of Merryn/Merrin — a Cornish saint's name of uncertain meaning, variously linked to Miaisabella#9984 in the U.S.A compound name — Mia ('mine', Italian / a form of Maria) joined with Isabella ('pledged to GodMiari#9985 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an echo of Mia/Amari or a Japanese Miari (compound of mi, 'beauty', + Michell#9986 in the U.S.A spelling of Michelle — the French feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?' (aMikenzie#9987 in the U.S.A spelling of Mackenzie — from the Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich, 'a son/child of Coinneach (theMilayna#9988 in the U.S.A spelling of Milena/Milana — from the Slavic mil, 'gracious; dear; loving'; also echoing the GMileydi#9989 in the U.S.A modern Latina name, from the English 'milady/my lady' (a term of respect for a noblewoman), HMiliyah#9990 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Mila/Amelia with the -iyah suffix; a fresh coinage; routes uncMily#9991 in the U.S.A short form of Miley (a modern name) or Emily ('rival; eager; industrious', Latin), also of MiMishri#9992 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Sanskrit mishri, 'sugar crystals; rock candy; sweetness' (a symbol of sweet natu

Boy Names

Morton#9404 in the U.S.From an English surname and place name meaning 'moor town' — a settlement on or by the moor, frMachai#9426 in the U.S.Machai is a modern American coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as a respelling of MMahkari#9429 in the U.S.Mahkari is a modern respelling near Makari, which itself echoes the Greek name Makarios, 'blessMahmood#9430 in the U.S.A spelling of the Arabic Mahmud, 'praiseworthy; commendable' — an epithet of the Prophet MuhammMani#9436 in the U.S.From the Old Norse Mani, 'the moon'; the Norse god and personification of the moon, who guides Marzell#9440 in the U.S.A respelling of Marcel, from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus ('warlike; of Mars'), Miyon#9454 in the U.S.A modern coinage or respelling with no documented etymology; it may echo names like Miyu or DeiMychael#9466 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' A crisp variant ofMaan#9497 in the U.S.Variously from the Arabic Ma'an, 'benefit; kindness; help', and the Sanskrit maan, 'respect; hoMacarius#9498 in the U.S.A Latinized form of the Greek Makarios — 'blessed; happy; fortunate'; borne by several early saMackay#9499 in the U.S.A Scottish surname from the Gaelic Mac Aoidh — 'son of Aodh', a name meaning 'fire'Macklan#9500 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Mac(k)- element ('son of', Gaelic) with a -lan ending (echoing MacklinMacklyn#9501 in the U.S.A spelling of Macklin — from the Gaelic Mac Fhloinn, 'son of Flann', a name meaning 'red/ruddy'Maddax#9502 in the U.S.A spelling of Maddox — a Welsh surname, 'son of Madoc', a name meaning 'fortunate; beneficent'Maddyx#9503 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Maddox — a Welsh surname, 'son of Madoc', a name meaning 'fortunate; benMaelan#9504 in the U.S.From the Welsh/Breton — variously from mael, 'a prince/chief', hence 'little prince'; also readMahadi#9505 in the U.S.A form of Mahdi — from the Arabic, 'the guided one; rightly guided (by God)'; a title of a promMahamed#9506 in the U.S.A spelling of Muhammad — from the Arabic, 'praised; praiseworthy; the commendable one'; the namMahi#9507 in the U.S.Variously from the Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth; great', and the Maori mahi, 'work; activity'; rouMaico#9508 in the U.S.A short form/spelling of Michael (via the German Maik) — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'; aMajik#9509 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word Magic — from the Greek/Latin magike, 'the art of magic; enchantMakaiah#9510 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Micaiah ('who is like Yah/God?', Hebrew) and Makai; no single fixed rootMakoto#9511 in the U.S.From the Japanese makoto, 'sincerity; truth; faithfulness' — a virtue name used for both sexesMalacai#9512 in the U.S.A spelling of Malachi — from the Hebrew mal'akhi, 'my messenger; messenger of God'; the last boMaleko#9513 in the U.S.A Hawaiian form of Mark/Marcus — from the Latin, 'warlike; of Mars (the god of war)'Malhar#9514 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Marathi Malhar — the name of a classical raga (a musical mode) associated witMaliek#9515 in the U.S.A spelling of Malik — from the Arabic malik, 'a king; a sovereign; a master' (Al-Malik is one oMalykai#9516 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Malachi — from the Hebrew mal'akhi, 'my messenger; messenger of God'; weMamadi#9517 in the U.S.A West African (Mandinka/Malinke) form of Muhammad — from the Arabic, 'praised; praiseworthy'; Manaf#9518 in the U.S.From the Arabic Manaf — variously 'a height; an elevated/high place'; borne (in Abd Manaf) by aMari#9519 in the U.S.Variously a Georgian boys' name; a Basque form linked to the Virgin Mary; and an Estonian shortMaria#9520 in the U.S.From Mary/Miriam — variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea/star of the sea'; used in some CatholMarquavious#9521 in the U.S.A modern African American name, blending a Marqu- element (from Marquis, 'a noble/margrave') wiMartrell#9522 in the U.S.A modern African American name, joining a Mar- element (from Martin/Marcus, 'of Mars') with a -Maru#9523 in the U.S.From the Japanese maru, 'round; a circle; completeness' (a traditional suffix for boys and shipMathys#9524 in the U.S.A French/Dutch form of Matthias/Matthew — from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God/God's gift'Mato#9525 in the U.S.bearMatrix#9526 in the U.S.From the word matrix — from the Latin matrix, 'a womb; a source/origin; a breeding female' (froMattaniah#9527 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattanyah — 'a gift of the Lord/Yah's gift' (mattan + Yah); a biblical name, thMatty#9528 in the U.S.A pet form of Matthew/Matthias — from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God/God's gift'Maveryk#9529 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Maverick — from the American English word, 'an unbranded calf; an indepeMaxi#9530 in the U.S.A pet form of Maximilian/Max — from the Latin maximus, 'the greatest'Maykell#9531 in the U.S.A Spanish/Caribbean spelling of Michael (via Maikel) — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Mccall#9532 in the U.S.A Scottish/Irish surname from the Gaelic Mac Cathmhaoil/Mac Cathail — 'son of Cathal', a name mMckoy#9533 in the U.S.A spelling of McCoy — a Scottish/Irish surname from the Gaelic Mac Aodha, 'son of Aodh', a nameMclean#9534 in the U.S.A Scottish clan surname from the Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain — 'son of the servant/devotee of SainMedhansh#9535 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — medha, 'intellect/wisdom', + ansh, 'a part', hence 'a part of wisdom; endowMelchor#9536 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Melchior — from the Hebrew, 'the king of light; my king is light'; traditionaMellow#9537 in the U.S.From the English word mellow — 'soft; smooth; ripe; relaxed and easygoing'; a modern word-name;Melquisedec#9538 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Melchizedek — from the Hebrew Malki-tzedek, 'my king is righteousness'; a bibMete#9539 in the U.S.From the Turkish Mete — 'brave; valiant; heroic'; the name of Mete Han (Modun), a founding ruleMezziah#9540 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Messiah ('the anointed one', Hebrew) with a Mezz- opening and an -iah enMias#9541 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a short form of Matthias/Tobias ('gift of God'/'God is good') or a freMichai#9542 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Micah/Micaiah ('who is like Yah/God?', Hebrew) and Makai; no single fixeMichal#9543 in the U.S.A Czech/Polish/Slovak form of Michael — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Micky#9544 in the U.S.A pet form of Michael/Mick — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Mihailo#9545 in the U.S.A Serbian/South Slavic form of Michael — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Mikeal#9546 in the U.S.A spelling of Mikael/Michael — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Miking#9547 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Mi-/Mike element with a -king ending; no single fixed root; routes uncMilos#9548 in the U.S.From the Slavic root mil, 'gracious; dear; pleasant/merciful' — a short form of names like MiloMing#9549 in the U.S.From the Chinese ming — variously 'bright; brilliant; clear' and 'to cry/call' or a dynasty namMiraj#9550 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mi'raj — 'an ascent; a ladder/means of ascent to heaven'; the name of the ProphMiras#9551 in the U.S.From the Kazakh/Turkic Miras (via the Arabic mirath) — 'an inheritance; a legacy; a heritage'Mishael#9552 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Misha'el — 'who is what God is?; who belongs to God?'; a biblical name (a compaMkai#9553 in the U.S.A modern name, a contracted spelling of Makai ('toward the sea', Hawaiian); no single fixed rooMoataz#9554 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mu'tazz — 'proud; mighty; one who takes pride (in his faith)'; borne by an AbbaMeruem#9555 in the U.S.A fictional coinage: the name of Meruem, the King of the Chimera Ants in the anime and manga HuMohab#9555 in the U.S.From the Arabic Muhab — 'awe-inspiring; majestic; dignified; feared and respected'Montell#9556 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Mont- element ('a mountain/hill', French/Latin mons) with a -tell endiMordekai#9557 in the U.S.A spelling of Mordecai — from the Hebrew, linked to the Babylonian god Marduk, hence variously Mosa#9558 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Moses ('drawn out of the water', Hebrew) and a Sesotho/Tswana name ('Mozzy#9559 in the U.S.A modern nickname-name, variously a pet form of Moses/Maurice/Mostafa or a stage-name-style coiMugen#9560 in the U.S.From the Japanese mugen, 'infinity; boundlessness; without limit'; also a well-known anime charMuhammadsodiq#9561 in the U.S.An Uzbek compound of Muhammad ('praised', the Prophet's name) + Sodiq/Sadiq ('truthful; sincereMunachimso#9562 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) — variously 'my God is with me; may God be with me'; we note the sacredMung#9563 in the U.S.A Southeast Asian (Hmong/Karen/Burmese) given name of uncertain gloss, variously linked to 'a cMyeir#9564 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Meir ('one who gives light', Hebrew) and Amir ('a prince/commander', AraMerton#9813 in the U.S.Merton is an Old English place and surname name from mere ('lake, pool') and tun ('settlement,

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