Female and male first names beginning with the letter “M”..
MANUELLE
MaleSpanish name meaning 'of good character', it's a female variation of Manuel.
MANUIA
MaleUnique Samoan name with no specific meaning, allowing personal interpretation.
MANUL
MaleRare Spanish name derived from 'manojo,' meaning 'bundle' or 'sheaf,' reflecting Spain's agricultural heritage.
MANUS
MaleIrish given name meaning "handsome" or "gentle", once popular among warriors in early Irish literature.
MANUSHRI
FemaleCaptivating feminine name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "Manushi," meaning "human" or "woman." In Hindu mythology, Manushri is the wife of Brahma and a form of Goddess Saraswati, associated with intelligence and creativity. It was often given to girls born into high-caste families or believed to be spiritually gifted. Pronounced Ma-nu-shri, it has five syllables and a pleasing sound.
MANVEER
MaleIndian name derived from Sanskrit, translating to "one who has victory as his friend," combining 'Man' (mind/intellect) and 'Veer' (hero/brave).
MANVEER
FemaleIndian-Punjabi name meaning 'courageous intellect', combining the Sanskrit words 'man' (mind) and 'veer' (brave).
MANVEL
MaleArmenian male given name derived from the Armenian word "Manuk," meaning "bird." It has a distinct sound and spelling, setting it apart as an independent name with historical significance in Armenian culture.
MANVI
FemaleIndian female given name derived from Sanskrit 'manavi', meaning 'human'. It signifies humanity and compassion.
MANVIK
MaleSanskrit-derived name composed of "Man" (mind) and "Vik" (speed), signifying quick-wittedness or swift-mindedness.
MANVIL
MaleDistinctive Haitian name derived from Creole, combining 'man' meaning hand/power and 'vil' meaning strength.
MANVILLE
MaleIntriguing given name of English origin, derived from "mann" meaning "man" and "-ville" denoting settlement. It signifies "settlement of men" or "town of men".
MANVIR
MaleUnique Indian name from Punjab, derived from Sanskrit words meaning 'heroic-minded'.
MANVIR
FemaleManvir, of Indian origin, translates to "heroic mind".
MANVITH
MaleMeet Manvith, an uncommon yet captivating Indian name meaning 'Manu's sacrifice', reflecting selflessness and wisdom.
MANVITHA
FemaleManvitha, of Indian origin, means 'born like a jewel'.
MANWELL
MaleAmerican-given name created by combining the names Manny Ramirez and Welliver, without a specific meaning. It gained popularity in the early 2000s due to its celebrity inspirations but remains relatively uncommon today.
MANY
FemaleUnique French name derived from 'main', meaning 'hand'. It traditionally signifies strength, dexterity, and skill.
MANYA
FemaleExotic name with origins in Sanskrit meaning "mind" or "intellect", and in Hebrew signifying "life". Popularized by the Jewish community, it transcends cultural boundaries and is now globally recognized.
MANYAH
FemaleAfrican name popularized by Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o in his novel "Petals of Blood". It is believed to mean "born during hard times" or "survivor", reflecting the resilience of Kenya's Maasai people among whom it originated.
MANYLA
FemaleAfrican Igbo name meaning "The owner has given birth," reflecting joy and gratitude for new life.
MANZELL
MaleDistinctive German name derived from 'Mann', signifying laborer or servant, with '-zel' indicating a diminutive form. Its meaning remains unclear but may carry connotations of strength and hard work.
MANZI
MaleAfrican origin name from East Africa's Bantu-speaking regions, meaning 'water' in Swahili, symbolizing strength and fluidity. It invokes ancient water spirit blessings for prosperity.
MANZIE
MaleRare yet captivating unisex name with unclear origins, potentially derived from the Scottish surname Menzies, meaning 'son of Maurice', or a variant spelling of Mangus/Magnus, meaning 'great'.
MAO
MaleChinese origin meaning 'High' or 'Towering', signifies ambition and growth.
MAO
FemaleChinese origin and means "instant" or "moment", composed of the characters 亅 (kuò) meaning "hook" and 乚 (mǎo) meaning "fire".
MAOMI
FemaleRare Japanese female name derived from "Mao" meaning "peach/plum blossom," gaining popularity due to its beauty and elegance associations.
MAOR
MaleHebrew boy's name meaning "light" or "shining light," derived from the Hebrew word "ma'or.
MAORI
FemaleCaptivating Hawaiian name often associated with authenticity due to its connection to the word "maoli," meaning "true." It also has ties to Polynesian mythology through the goddess Mahuika.
MAPLE
FemaleAmerican given name derived from the maple tree, native to North America and symbolizing growth, strength, wisdom, comfort, and warmth.
MAPLE
MaleEnglish given name derived from the maple tree, signifying strength, beauty, and resilience.
MAPUANA
FemaleUnique Hawaiian name derived from "mapu," meaning "sacred" or "holy.
MAQUAN
MaleRare yet significant African American name derived from Swahili 'makuanga', meaning 'to become dark'. Popularized during the Harlem Renaissance in the early 20th century, it reflects pride in African roots.
MAQUEL
FemaleUnique African name of Yoruba origin meaning "God has made me great.
MAQUELA
FemaleMaquecla is a distinctive and lovely given name of Portuguese origin, derived from "macaco," meaning "monkey," but evolved independently as a name. Though its exact evolution remains unclear, Maquela has been used in Portuguese-speaking countries like Brazil since at least the 19th century.
MAQUETTA
FemaleRare African-derived name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'beautiful mother', with no specific historical associations but honored in some Yoruba festivals.
MAQUISHA
FemaleSwahili girl's name that translates to "of the moon".
MAQUITA
FemaleUncommon name of unknown origin and no widely accepted meaning or history. It may hold personal significance for those named Maquita, but its true meaning lies in their own interpretation.
MAR
FemaleSpanish origin, meaning 'of the sea', and is a short form of María.
MAR
MaleThe Hebrew origin name Mar means 'bitter' or 'rebellious', derived from the Hebrew word 'mar'.