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

Rare, German-origin given name derived from 'mar' meaning 'famous', and '-zel' meaning 'peace', worn by notable figures like politician Marzell Klose.

Rare, unique name of unknown origin, believed to be fabricated without any known etymology or historical significance.

Italian girl's name derived from Marsilio, meaning 'of Mars', the Roman god of war.

Unique French given name derived from the Latin 'martyr', signifying courage and resilience.

Unique Polish name derived from "marzenie," meaning 'dream.' It signifies aspirations and has been popular among Polish nobility since the Middle Ages, reflecting their pursuit of dreams through actions and achievements. Today, Marzena remains beloved in Poland and other Slavic countries, inspiring art and literature.

Elegant Italian feminine name derived from 'marzolina', meaning 'little March'.

Vintage French girl's name derived from 'marécage', meaning 'marsh', popularized in England during the late Victorian era.

Unique Italian girl's name derived from Latin 'Marsiacus', meaning 'of Mars'. It signifies courage and strength, as Mars was the Roman god of war.

Distinctive Hebrew female name derived from Miryam, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness', notable as Moses' sister in the Bible.

Rare, Persian-origin given name derived from "mar," meaning "sea." It signifies fluidity, depth, and vastness.

Captivating Persian name derived from "Marsiye," meaning "triumph" or "victory.

Historic Japanese name meaning "general" or "prosperous," popular for centuries amongst men and women alike.

Unisex Japanese name meaning "increasing", associated with strength, courage, and determination, popular among families valuing tradition and culture.

Japanese unisex name meaning 'fragrant', traditionally used for both boys and girls, now more common for males. It has historical significance, often reflecting families' wishes for their child's life to be filled with beauty.

Arabic name derived from "masjid," meaning "mosque." It signifies a connection to Islamic faith and has been borne by notable historical figures.

Japanese given name meaning "genuine autumn".

Hebrew name meaning 'fortress' or 'stronghold,' derived from the historic Israeli fortress, symbolizing Jewish resistance.

Hebrew origin, meaning 'fortress' or 'stronghold', reflecting strength and resilience. It's renowned for its role in Jewish history during the Roman period.

Unique Japanese name derived from 'true glory' or 'genuine prosperity', symbolizing positivity and success, popular among prominent Japanese families historically but less known globally.

Japanese name meaning 'wide flower'.

Traditional Japanese male given name with kanji characters meaning "true" and "clear," signifying sincerity and brightness respectively.

Traditional Japanese male given name meaning 'true hero'.

Uncommon, unique African boy's name derived from the Maasai people, known for their resilience and rich culture.

Traditional Japanese masculine given name that means "the genuine one.

Rare Japanese male given name derived from the kanji characters 正治, meaning "correct governing" or "proper management".

Japanese given name derived from "masa" (wide-ranging) and "katsu" (victory), meaning abundant triumph. It has been carried by historical figures like Masakatsu Tsuda, a renowned samurai, and remains popular today due to its connotations of strength and success.

Japanese given name composed of "masa" (true/sincere) and "kazu" (harmony/peace), originating from ancient Japan and signifying honesty, wisdom, and harmony.

Japanese name originating from the kanji "正栄", meaning "prosperous correctness". It was traditionally given to individuals with strong moral principles and has been popular throughout Japanese history, notably during the Edo period (1603-1868). Today, Masaki remains popular in Japan and internationally due to notable figures such as actor Takeshi Kaneshiro and musician Masayoshi Nakamura.

Traditional Japanese female name derived from the kanji characters "正" (masa) meaning "correct", and "子" (ko) meaning "child". It translates to "proper child" and was popularized during the Heian period by Empress Masako.

Hebrew name derived from 'melah', meaning salt, symbolizing preservation and purity.

Distinctive Japanese given name that combines the meanings of "true" and "beauty." It gained popularity during Japan's Meiji era and continues to be widely used today, both domestically and internationally.

Unisex Japanese given name derived from the kanji characters "masa" meaning 'wide' or 'extensive', and "mi" signifying 'beauty'.

Japanese name meaning 'to grow', associated with historical figures like Masanobu Fukuoka, and considered auspicious due to its positive connotations.

Swahili African name meaning 'dust', symbolizing humility and modesty.

Unique name of African origin meaning 'evenings', often given to children born during sunset.

Japanese given name that combines two kanji characters: 真 (masa), meaning "genuine" or "true," and 相 (saburo), which means "mutual." Thus, the name Masanobu can be interpreted as "true mutuality" or "genuine harmony.

Male Japanese given name derived from "masa" (真) meaning 'true' and "nori" (則) signifying 'rule', translating to 'genuine principle'.

Japanese given name of unknown origin, potentially derived from "Masa" meaning "growing" and "Ao" meaning "blue". It gained popularity during the Meiji to Showa periods but has since declined in usage. Despite lacking clear meaning, Masao remains appealing due to its simplicity and uniqueness, with no significant historical figures or traditions tied to it.

Japanese given name composed of "masa" meaning genuine and "ru" meaning like, interpreted as 'genuine like'.

Masashi, of Japanese origin, means "true" or "justice," with "正志" being the most common Kanji combination. It's historically been associated with virtue, honor, loyalty, bravery, and justice, popular among samurai and contemporary parents alike for both boys and girls.