Baby Boy Names & Baby Girl Names Starting From ‘M’

The beautiful journey of 40 weeks is in its final stretch. You are in the last few weeks of your third trimester and the countdown to hold your baby in your arms has begun. The first time your baby opens its eyes, you are surely going to fall in love with her. It is love at first sight! One of the first few things you will be doing for your baby is finding her a perfect name. The final few weeks of your pregnancy is the perfect time to start hunting for baby names for your little one.

While choosing from a plethora of baby names, it is advisable that your partner and you decide on an alphabet first. After much discussion, say you’ve both chosen the alphabet ‘M’. You will soon be on the lookout for names starting with M. The process of choosing a name with M for your baby requires a team effort. So naturally not just you two parents but even your families can get involved in this bonding exercise to choose the perfect name for your little one. People in your circle will pitch in with their ideas for baby names and try to help you out. But in the end, the decision is yours. It is important that you choose a name that you resonate with and absolutely adore.

Whether you opt for a modern name for your baby or a more traditional one, it is important to take your time. The name you give your baby is going to stay with her forever. The process of naming your little one can be a little scary at first, but equally exciting. But don’t worry, we are here guide you through this name-finding mission, and help you find the perfect name for your little one. Here is a list of M names for girls and boys, which can be your starting point while choosing a name. The list comes with meanings, to help you choose faster. Keep on reading to find a name that you will fall in love with for your little one.

Baby Girl Names with M and their meanings:

NameMeaning
MaahiTrustworthy
MaahikaA Flower
MaahnoorA pious woman, daughter of Amr Al-Basriyah was so named
MaanyaFull Of Light
MaariaLilies
MaceyBorn at night / resembling a lily
MadalineLilies
MaddisonLinden tree island
MadeehaGlass
MadelaineFlax meadow
MadelynConsecrated to God Lisette
MadhaviKind Of Seasons
MadhuSong Of Praise
MadhubalaHymn, A Song Sung In Praise Of God
MadhukantaAspirant Of Fame
MadhulataLord Krishna
MadhulekhaYoung Lad
MadhulikaImmaculate Of Lord Vishnu
MadhumatiThe Sanskrit Word Means 'Good Natured, Happy Or Melodious'.
MadhumitaHill Covered With Broom
MadhuraConquering Millions
MadhuriSage
MadhurimaSweetness Or Charming
MadhviThe Sky And The Earth
Madissonson of the mighty warrior
MadonaCompassionate
MadonnaAn Idealized Virtuous And Beautiful Woman
MaduraSong
MagdalenaConsecrated to god
MagdaleneMy god is bountiful or god
MahalaQuide
MahaswetaName Of A River In India
MahatiMoon, Lotus, Conch -Shell
MaherGreen, Green of the Jennah
MahiImagined
MahikaDew drops
MahimaBlissful, Fortunate, Also Cow
MahjabeenAbiding
MahnoorAbiding, Forever
MahreenSuccessor, Caliph
MahroshGood friend
MahveenOld Arabic name
MahwishStrong, wind
MairaGod is gracious or in the bible , one of the apostles
MaishaPrecious memory
MaithiliOld And Ancient Man
MaitraSon Of King Ashoka
MaitreyaLotus or Of Gold or Golden
MaitreyiName Of A Flower
MalaForest Girl
MalaikaCharitable, good
MalavikaOne With Beautiful Hair
MalayaA Prince
MallikaLord Of Flowers
MallikarjunBlossomed
MaltiWisdom
MamataFragrance
MamtaKrishna (Indian God)
ManasaWave
ManasiModesty
ManasviShelter
ManayiModest
MandakiniCollection Of Poems
MandiraForest
MandithaVishnu, Husband Of Goddess Lakshmi
MandodariLord Vishnu
ManjariSlim Girl
ManjiraGarden Of Flowers
ManjulaLord Shiva
ManjushaGod is my judge
ManjushriLamp of the guru
MansiPlucked flower
ManyaGoddess Lakshmi
MargaretPearl
MariaDaughter of Ahmad bin Ali al-Asiwatiyah was a righteous woman who had memorised the Quran or there were many other women of this name including a daughter of the Prophet (S.A.W) a daughter of Sayyidina
MariannLincoln island
MarielleDaughter of a wise leader or a fiery woman or one who is fair
MartaFollower of St. Columbus
MartinaQueen
MaryDark skinned, Draupadi, also name of a river in India
MaryanQueen
MaushmiGift of the Guru
MausumiA flowering creeper
MayaFair complexioned or sun
MayanSweet girl, honey -bee
MayuriOne who showers honey
MayurikaSweet
MckennaServant of Jesus
MeaganDedicated to mars , the god of war
MedhaInstrument
MeenaJudge
MeenakshiLord of Knowledge
Meeralittle Goddess
MegPerfect one
MeghSweet girl
MeghaName Kashyap generally means Name of a sage, 
MeghanBitter
MeghanaName of lord Krishna
MehalMy lady or refers to the virgin mary
MehekDelicate, graceful
MehndiCivilised, cultured
MehnoorPraiseworthy
MehrPraise
MehreenPraiseworthy
MehrishPraiseworthy
MehrnazPraiseworthy
MelBitter
MelannieUncertain, maybe bitter
MelinaBitter
MelindaStar of the sea / from the sea of bitterness
MelisaaA song
MellanieBitter
MellodyWoman of the sea
MenakaGentle, a soft person, sweet
MercillaPearl
MeshaEngrossed
MicaellaBlend of mary
MichelleeRejoice
MichellleCause of joy
MidhaaRightly Guided By Allah
MiftahFragrance
MiinaWorthy of admiration
MikaellaWished-for child
MikaylaStar of the sea / from the sea of bitterness
MikshaA gift of love
MinaPreserved, safe
MinakshiGoddess Parvathi
MinalSnow, dew drops, beautiful
MisbahFirst born of a pair
MishtiBravely upholding righteousness
MisriGigantic. lord hanuman
MissyBlend of mary
MitaliLord Vishnu
MitchellMother of Daksha
MithilaGreat storehouse. Lord Shiva
MobeenMoon-face
MobenaBeautiful like the moon
MoeezWalking with a proud, swinging gait
MohiniSupreme god, name of Shiva
MohsinaName of a female singer of the past
MonaThe meaning of this word is also "one who is more fortunate"
MonalisaTown by the marsh
MoneraAngel
MoneshaHeartfelt ( from the heart )
MonicaLady
MonishaProtector of the earth
MridulaAn intoxicating flower
MrigaaSweet girl
MrigakshiA Mountain a Himalayan peak
MrigankaFriendly
MrigasyaBorn under Capricorn
MrinaalHoney
MrinalHoneybee
MrinaliBud
MrinalikaMirror
MrinaliniLoving, delightful
MrinmayiJasmine, moon- light
MrughaA forest
Mu'awwizAttainment, achievement
Mu'ayyadGuiding light (lighthouse)
MugdhaLord Shiva
MuntazirBeautiful as the moon, beloved person
MuskaanLight
MyraBeloved
MyshaIt's shining
MythiliA King

 

Baby Boy Names with M and their meanings:

NameMeaning
MaadhavThe Unique Name Of Sanskrit Origin Means ‘Grace Of God’.
MaanHonor Or Pride
MaanasThe One Who Fights For Peace
MaanavThe Lamp Of Peace
MabadGiver
MadanLord Shiva
MadangopalLord Krishna, Gopal, The Lord of Love
MadanjeetThe Immortal One
MadanmohanCrown
MadelinFlax town
MadellynYoung lion
MaderuAnother Name For Arjun
MadhavPoet
Madhavan From The Arabic Or Ambar Or Meaning "Jewel". Also From The Old French Or Meaning "Amber-Coloured".
MadhukantCelebrated
MadhukarStraight, Erected
MadhumayCuckoo, Nightingale
MadhupA Delicate Bud
Madhusudan Ray Of Light 
MagadhLord Krishna
MahadevGreat God
MahajabeenBrave As Krishna
MahaketuAction
MahanthSafety , Security , Welfare , Tranquility
MaharshiKing
MahavirGoddess Lakshmi
MahazWise
MahbeerRestrainer of anger
MahdiCrown, King
MahekServant, attendant
MahendraEarth
MaheshMountain
MaheshwarA Name Of God Shiva
MahfuzBest, good, virtuous
MahindraOne Who Holds Mountain
MahipalWell Born
MahrukhPure, Clean
MahvishOutside, external
MakarandGolden
MakrandStrong
MalakTailor
MalankShining
MalharTalented
MalikGreen
MalinA man from Lucania
MalleshFlower
ManajithDance
MananA Flowering Creeper
ManasPowers
ManavShy
ManavendraModest, Humble
MandaarA Collection Of Poems
MandanAim
MandarThe Preserver or Lord Vishnu
MandeepFrom The Sanskrit Go "Cow" And Pala "Protector" And Taken To Mean "Cowherd".
ManeeshHusband Of Lakshmi
ManfoosahCheerful, Happy
MangeshRed Moon
ManharRed Moon
ManibhushanMorning Red In The Sky
ManidharA Cowherd Or Cowherd Woman
ManikaantBeautiful Sun
ManishBeautiful
ManishankarBeautiful And Attractive
ManjulGardener
ManmeetFriend of the guru
ManmohanLord Vishnu
MannanGoddess Durga
MannatSpecial Prayer
ManoharEye
ManojEye
ManoranjanLord Vishnu
MansukhLight or lovely
ManthanYoung prince
MaqboolEnough, sufficient
MaqboolahHidden Treasure
MarshMan of abundance
MarshallMy messenger
MartelFollower of St. Columbus
MarutiBestowed by a guru
MarvMaster , angel , king
MarvinMaster , angel , king
MatthewWell starred
MaulikServant of Lord Krishna
MayankKnowledge
Mayura Sanskrit word that means 'knowledge' 
MeetMonkey god
MeghduttThe Sanskrit origin name Madhvi means 'sweet' 'honest'.
MehaanWoman with intoxicating eyes
MehakBounty, enjoyment
MehboobKind and friendly, gentle
MehjabeenBrave Man
MehnazCivilized
MehvishLarge eyes, moon like
MelvynMill worker
MemphisFrom the god mars
MerilynFrom the god mars
MervinMarvin is a combination of the old English words maer and wine and means "famous/eminent friend".
Michael Could be from the Celtic artus or meaning "bear" or from the Roman surname Artorius.
MihirAnother name of Shiva
MikaCarter
MikeAn English short form of Michael, from the Hebrew name Miyka'el, meaning "who is like God?
MilanGanga river
MilindGoddess Durga
MitakshLord Shiva
MitanshGoddess Lakshmi
MiteshOne full of happiness
MithilGoddess Durga
MithileshWorthy of honor
MithunGreat
MohakThe Hindu feminine name of Sanskrit origin means 'rejoice, magnify, honor and greatness'.
MohammedGlory, nobility
MohanA jain prophet, also the super courageous one
MohanaThe king mahendra
MohitAnother name of Shiva
MohnishGoddess Durga
MohsinOne who is served
MokshHeartfelt
MokshaConqueror of the earth
MominaPertaining to Makkah
MostafaAngel
MridulThe ancient word of Sanskrit origin means 'honored or worshiped'.
MrigajA bird
MrigankFriendly
MrigeshLord Krishna
MrinankGarland, necklace
MritunjayThe ancient Sanskrit word which literally means a 'princess', 'a kind of musical note or raag'.
MruthyunjeyanA ruler or the firstborn son
MubashirView, Sight
MubassirPopular
MubeenIntelligent
MubeenahHappiness, joy
MubidAspiration
MudasirDesirable, coveted, agreeable
MudasserWelcome
MuditA raga used in Indian music
MueenOne of the wives' of the prophet Muhammed (p.b.u.h)
MufakkirPurity
MuhaiminBlessed, fortunate
MuharremLight, bright
MuhsinClear, Manifest, Witnessed
MukeshAmerican butterfly or heavenly divine
MuktanandaA ruler or the firstborn son
MunawarFortunate, blessed
MuneerBeautiful face & body
MuniLord of affection
MuraleeOne Who Conquered The Mind
MuraliAccording To The Mind
MuralidharThinking
MuralimanoharMeditation
MurariDeserving Praises
MurgeshConceived In The Mind
MurtazaMeaning "chosen".
MurthyOf Mind
MuruganWishing , Desiring
MushtaqMason, architect
MustafaA Light, Beautiful, Pretty
MutayyibThe light of happiness

 

Unisex Baby Names with M and their meanings:

NameMeaning
MacyResembling the flower or one who is innocent and beautiful
MadeleinResembling jade or from the woodland
MadellineLion
MadelynnFreeing a man
MagdalenMy god is a vow
MagenaGrey
MahaliaFrom the little hollow
MaiaFrom the captial of England
MairiSweet honest loving
MairwenSolitary
MaisieLaurel
MakayllaLight
MakennaSurrounded by light
MaldenLight
MaleahBringer of light
MaleenaFame and war
MaliaLight
MaliikA man from Lucania
MalliaLight
MalloryIsland
MandiPretty
ManjeetFrom The Sanskrit Go Or Meaning "Cow" And Vinda Or Meaning "Finding".
ManjitA Conqueror Of Mind
ManpreetLord Krishna
MantonLincoln island
MarieLittle Matthew
MarielWeapon
MarrkAs the lord
MeadFrom the god mars
MeadowThe little warrior
MeerPleasant night
MelinnaOf the sea
MelioraFrom the god mars
MelvinResembling a pearl / the child of light
MicheleFalcon
MickelNobleman
MickeyNobleman
MiichaelPearl
MinnuAn open bright shiny sky
MistieOf the sea
MitchelA manly man
MollieA caretaker of horses / a steward
MonserratFrom the god mars
MonteFrom the god mars
MonteeFrom the god mars

 

Phew! Now that you have made it to the end of this long list, we hope to have helped you find the perfect baby name and that you fell in love with it.

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You could also take a look at our list of cool unisex baby names for your little one OR know that we have a separate list of trending 2021 Baby Girl Names & 2021 Baby Boy Names which you can always refer.

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