Female and male first names beginning with the letter “M”..

African origin name from Nigeria's Igbo ethnic group, meaning 'My mother's heart/love'.

Unique Italian unisex name derived from the male name Malon, possibly signifying strength due to its origin in the Latin word 'malleus' meaning hammer.

Malonni: A mysterious name of unknown origin with personal meanings for its bearers.

Rare French given name derived from "malon" meaning "little badger," signifying someone who lives where badgers are found or the place of badgers.

Distinctive Latin-derived given name, meaning 'bad' or 'evil', but historically associated with positivity through figures like Saint Malor.

Uncommon English name derived from "more," meaning "greater." Its exact origins are unclear due to its rarity, but it has gained popularity in recent years as a unisex name used more often for girls than boys.

Welsh unisex name of ancient origin, derived from "Mallory," which means "great.

Rare, Welsh-derived unisex name meaning "sea-hill" or "smooth brow", historically associated with strength and nobility.

Uncommon English female name with limited historical documentation. It's possibly derived from the Old French word 'Malor', meaning 'unfortunate', though this connection is uncertain.

Unique English name originating from the surname 'Malet', meaning 'black'. It gained prominence through Sir Thomas Malory, the 15th-century writer of 'Le Morte d'Arthur'.

Unique Polynesian name of Tongan origin, meaning "strong" or "powerful".

Rare first name of unknown origin, potentially derived from the French surname 'Maillot' or coined as an original choice.

Unique African name of Shona origin, meaning 'one born during drought', symbolizing resilience and hope amidst adversity.

Female given name derived from the Mediterranean island nation, originally meaning 'safe haven' in Phoenician and 'honey-sweet' in Latin.

Uncommon yet distinct Irish name derived from the ancient surname Ó Mallaithe, meaning 'descendant of Mallaithe,' which originates from the Old Irish word 'mallacht,' signifying 'shining' or 'bright.'

Uncommon English given name derived from the ancient Roman family Maltons, originally from Malte in Italy, meaning 'from Malte' or 'from the city of Malte.'

Distinctive female given name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It translates to 'My wealth' and signifies appreciation for life's blessings.

African name of Igbo origin, meaning 'calmness' or 'peacefulness', reflecting its cultural significance in Nigeria.

Hawaiian origin, signifies 'calmness' or 'peacefulness', reflecting its deep-rooted connection to Hawaiian culture and historical figures like Chiefess Malulani.

Captivating Hawaiian name meaning "protected by heaven," derived from the words "malu" (to shelter) and "lani" (sky). It holds deep significance in Hawaiian culture and history, often given to children believed to be under divine protection or born during celestial events.

Latin-derived feminine given name, meaning 'mallow plant', symbolizing protection, healing, and fertility since ancient times.

Rare French-origin unisex name derived from Latin 'malva', meaning mallow flower. Traditionally used by French nobility in the Middle Ages, Malven now holds historical significance while conveying creativity and individuality.

Distinctive Latin-derived name, meaning 'mallow flower', symbolizing beauty and grace.

Charming Latin-derived name meaning 'mallow', a Mediterranean shrub with pink or white flowers, popular among Roman nobility.

Rare Latin-derived name meaning "mallow," a medicinal herb, signifying natural beauty and simplicity.

The name Malvern originates from Old English words "mael" meaning "dark" or "chief", and "beorn" meaning "bear", translating to "dark-haired warrior" or " chief bear".

Rare, distinctive given name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Irish Maol Eabha ('devoted to God'), but its etymology remains uncertain.

Distinctive name of unknown origin and meaning, possibly derived from the French Mervin, but its exact etymology remains uncertain.

Captivating Sanskrit-derived name meaning 'fragrant', associated with the lotus flower in Indian culture.

Distinct Latin-origin name meaning 'bad' or 'evil', historically used as a diminutive of Melchior and associated with the archangel Michael in some cultures.

Rare Latin-derived given name meaning 'mallow', first recorded in medieval England and brought by the Normans.

The name Malvina has its origins in Scottish Gaelic, meaning "smooth" or "bald," though it was not traditionally used as a given name in Scotland. Instead, it emerged as a feminine form of the Norman name Malvinus during the Middle Ages.

Rare yet elegant Germanic name meaning 'friend in battle' or 'protector against strife', popular among medieval nobility.

Polish name derived from "malwa," meaning "opium poppy flower.

Vietnamese name derived from 'malai', meaning 'peach'. It signifies hope, prosperity, and protection.

Uncommon yet captivating African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'beauty' or 'attractiveness', and symbolizing good fortune.

MALYAH: Of Arabic origin, meaning 'queen', associated with wise Islamic queens like Sheba & Zubaidah.

Indian feminine name meaning 'flower', signifying elegance and grace, associated with the lotus flower in Hindu mythology.

African name of Swahili origin meaning "queen," symbolizing strength, grace, and wisdom.

Modern American name created in the early 2000s, interpreted as "Queen who lives," with no explicit meaning or historical figure associated with it.