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42 names · letter M · girls
Mariam means "beloved" or "of the sea" and derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, with the root possibly connected to the Egyptian word for "beloved" or the Hebrew word for "sea" (yam).
Marie derives from the Latin name Maria, which is believed to stem from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or possibly "beloved" or "star of the sea." The name became widespread across Christian cultures through the veneration of Mary, mother of Jesus, and is particularly prominent in French, German, and Scandinavian-speaking regions, with significant historical use among European nobility and royalty.
Marilyn is a modern English name combining "Mary" (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "of the sea") with the diminutive suffix "-lyn" (from Old English, meaning "lake" or "pool").
Marion derives from the Latin name Marianus, which is a diminutive form of Marius, ultimately meaning "of Mars" or "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war.
The name Mary derives from the Latin Mária, which came from the Hebrew Miriam, likely meaning "of the sea" or possibly "beloved" or "star of the sea," though the exact etymology remains debated among scholars.
Maureen is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Máirín, which is a diminutive of Máire (the Irish version of Mary), ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Miriam meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name became popular in Irish and English-speaking Catholic communities, particularly in Ireland and among Irish diaspora populations, and gained widespread use in the 20th century.
Maxine is the feminine form of the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," derived from the Latin adjective maximus.
Megan is a diminutive form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margareta, which comes from the word "margarites" meaning "pearl." The name has been used primarily in Welsh, English, and Irish cultures since the medieval period, with particular popularity in Wales where it developed as a feminine variant of the Welsh name Meg.
Melanie derives from the Greek name Melania, which comes from the root "melas" meaning "dark" or "black," originally referring to someone with dark hair or complexion.
Melinda is derived from the Old German elements "amal" (work/labor) and "lind" (soft/gentle), meaning "soft worker" or "gentle strength." The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 18th century and has been used predominantly in Christian cultures, particularly among English speakers in North America and Europe.
Melissa derives from the Greek word "melissa" (μέλισσα), meaning "honeybee," symbolizing industriousness and sweetness.
Michele derives from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God" (from the elements "mi" meaning "who," "ka" meaning "like," and "el" meaning "God").
Michelle is the feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God" or "who resembles God." The name comes from the Hebrew elements *mi* (who) and *el* (God).
Mikaela is a feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God" (from the elements "mi" meaning "who," "ka" meaning "like," and "el" meaning "God").
Mikayla is a feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God" (mi- "who" + -el "God").
Milla is a diminutive form of Camilla, derived from the Latin "Camillus," which means "young ceremonial attendant" or "helper" and relates to the Roman religious context of temple service.
Molly is a diminutive form of Mary, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which likely means "of the sea" or "beloved." The name entered English usage through the Latin form Maria and Norman French intermediaries.
