Boy Names Starting with M
Baby boy names beginning with M from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.
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276 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.
Christian names (39)
Hindu names (62)
Maadhav — Krishna; descendant of MadhuMadan — Kamadeva, god of love; delightingMadanlal — Darling Madana, the god of loveMadhan — God of love, KamadevaMadhav — Krishna; descendant of MadhuMadhu — Honey, sweetMadhukar — HoneybeeMadhup — HoneybeeMadhur — Sweet, pleasant, melodiousMadhusudhan — Slayer of the demon MadhuMageswaran — Great Lord, ShivaMahavir — Great hero; very braveMahendra — Great Indra; great lordMahesh — Great lord, ShivaMahi — Earth; great; beloved (Punjabi)Mainak — Name of a mythical mountainMalay — Sandalwood mountain; fragrant breezeMalhar — Monsoon ragaMallikarjun — Shiva of SrisailamManan — Contemplation, reflectionManasvin — Intelligent, high-mindedManav — Human, descendant of ManuMandar — Coral tree; celestial treeMangal — Auspicious; the planet MarsMangesh — Lord of auspiciousness (Shiva)Manikandan — One with a bell at his neckManish — Lord of the mind; wiseManohar — Captivating the heartManoj — Born of the mind; KamadevaMansukh — Happiness of the mindManthan — Churning; deep reflectionMathi — Intellect, wisdom; the moonMayank — The moonMayur — PeacockMeenakshisundaram — Meenakshi's handsome lord (Shiva)Mehul — Rain; rain cloudMihir — The sunMilan — Union, meetingMilind — HoneybeeMitesh — Lord of friendsMithilesh — King of MithilaMitul — Friend; also measured, balancedMohan — Charming, enchantingMohanraj — King of charm (Krishna)Mohit — Enchanted, captivatedMoksh — Liberation, salvationMokshit — Liberated, freedMonotosh — Satisfaction of the mindMridul — Soft, gentle, tenderMrigank — The moonMrinal — Lotus stemMrityunjay — Conqueror of deathMudit — Delighted, happyMukesh — Lord of liberationMukul — Bud, blossomMukund — Giver of liberation; a name of KrishnaMurali — FluteMuralitharan — Holder of the flute, KrishnaMurari — Enemy of the demon MuraMurugan — Beautiful one; the god MuruganMuthu — PearlMuthuvel — Pearl-studded spear of Murugan Muslim names (126)
Maahir — Skilled, expert, proficientMaajid — Glorious, noble, illustriousMaalik — Owner, masterMaarij — Ways of ascent, stairwaysMaasoom — Innocent, protected from sinMaaz — Protected; given refugeMagdi — Glorious, of gloryMagdy — Glorious, of gloryMahad — Thanks, gratitudeMahan — Of the moon, moon-likeMahboob — Beloved, dearMahdi — The rightly guided oneMaheer — Skilled, expertMaher — Skilled, expertMahfuz — Protected, preserved, guardedMahjoob — Veiled, hidden, protectedMahmood — Praised, praiseworthyMahmoud — Praised, praiseworthyMaisara — Ease, comfort and prosperityMajed — Glorious, noble, honourableMajeed — Full of glory, most honourableMajid — Glorious, of noble characterMakeen — Firm, established, highly placedMakhtoum — Hidden, kept safeMalek — Owner, master; kingMalik — Owner, master; kingManaar — Lighthouse, a guiding lightManar — Lighthouse, beaconManik — Ruby, a precious gemMansoor — Victorious, helped by GodMansur — Victorious, divinely aidedManzoor — Approved, regarded with favourMaqbool — Accepted and well likedMarouane — Flint stone; solid, firmMasood — Fortunate, happy, luckyMasroor — Happy, delighted, joyfulMasud — Fortunate, happy, luckyMateen — Firm, strong, steadfastMaxamed — Praised, praiseworthyMazahir — Manifestations, visible formsMazen — Rain clouds; generousMazhar — Manifestation, outward appearanceMazin — Rain clouds; generousMehdi — Rightly guidedMert — Brave, manly, trustworthyMeshaal — Torch, a guiding lightMidhat — Praise, commendationMiftah — Key, openerMikaeel — Name of the archangel MichaelMikhail — Name of the archangel MichaelMinhal — Spring, watering placeMirwais — Noble chief named WaisMirza — Prince, son of a noblemanMisbah — Lamp, lanternMishaal — Torch, lightMishal — Torch, lightMishary — Traditional Gulf name, meaning debatedMoataz — Proud, finding strength and honourMoazzam — Honoured, exalted, highly respectedModibbo — Learned man, Islamic scholarMoeen — Helper, one who supportsMohamad — Praised, worthy of praiseMohammad — Praised, highly praiseworthyMohammed — Praised, much praisedMohsin — Doer of good, benefactorMomin — Believer, man of faithMoosa — The Prophet MosesMoqtada — One followed as an exampleMorshed — Guide, spiritual guideMostafa — The chosen oneMotahhar — Purified, made pureMotasem — One who holds fast to GodMouad — Protected, given refugeMouaz — Protected, sheltered by GodMuaawiyah — Young fox or howling cubMuaaz — Protected, granted refugeMuadh — Protected, given refugeMuataz — Proud, strong through honourMuath — Protected by God, granted refugeMuaz — Protected, shieldedMuazu — Protected, given refugeMubarak — BlessedMubashir — Bearer of good newsMubasshir — Bringer of glad tidingsMubeen — Clear, evident, manifestMudasir — The one wrapped in a cloakMufid — Beneficial, helpful, usefulMuhajir — Emigrant who migrates for GodMuhamed — Praised, praiseworthyMuhammed — Much praised, praiseworthyMuhannad — Sword of Indian steelMuhib — One who lovesMuhsin — One who does good, benefactorMujahid — One who strives hardMujtaba — Chosen, selectedMukarram — Honoured, reveredMukhlis — Sincere, wholly devotedMukhtar — Chosen, preferredMumtaz — Distinguished, excellentMunawar — Illuminated, filled with lightMuneeb — One who turns to God in repentanceMuneer — Shining, giving lightMunir — Shining, giving lightMuntadher — The awaited one; one who waitsMurad — Wish, desired goalMurat — Wish, desired goalMurid — Seeker, discipleMurod — Wish, desired goalMursal — Sent one, messengerMurshid — Guide who leads others arightMurtala — Chosen, one with whom God is pleasedMurtaza — Chosen one, one God is pleased withMusa — The Prophet MosesMusab — Strong and untamed, like a stallionMusaddiq — One who confirms the truthMusawwir — The Fashioner, giver of formMushtaq — Longing, full of yearningMuslim — One who submits to GodMustafa — The chosen oneMustaneer — Enlightened, illuminatedMustapha — The chosen oneMutahhar — Purified, made pureMutee — ObedientMuzaffar — Victorious, triumphantMuzammil — The one wrapped in garmentsMuzzammil — The one wrapped in garments Sikh names (11)
Jewish names (10)
Buddhist names (3)
Modern & Classic names (25)