Girl Names Starting with M
Baby girl names beginning with M from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.
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334 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.
Christian names (53)
Hindu names (72)
Maalini — Garland-maker; wearing a garlandMadhabi — Spring-flowering creeper; springlikeMadhavi — Spring flower; sweet as honeyMadhu — Honey, sweetMadhulata — Sweet creeper, honey vineMadhulika — Sweetness; little honeyMadhur — Sweet, pleasant, melodiousMadhuri — Sweetness, charmMadhurima — SweetnessMahadevi — Great goddessMahalakshmi — Great Lakshmi, goddess of prosperityMahi — Earth; great; beloved (Punjabi)Mahima — Greatness, gloryMahua — Mahua tree and its sweet flowerMaithili — Princess of Mithila; SitaMaitreyee — Friendly; the wise MaitreyiMaitreyi — Friendly; descendant of MitraMala — Garland or necklaceMalar — Flower, blossomMalathi — Jasmine, fragrant flowerMalavika — Princess of MalavaMalini — Garland-maker; wearing a garlandMallika — JasmineMamata — Affection, motherly loveMamta — Motherly love, affectionManasi — Of the mind, born of the mindManasvi — Wise, high-mindedManasvini — Wise, high-minded womanMandakini — Slow-flowing river; the heavenly GangaMandira — TempleManika — Jewel, gemManisha — Wisdom, intellectManjari — Cluster of blossomsManjula — Lovely, charming, sweetManorma — Charming; pleasing to the heartMansi — Of the mind; spiritualManthara — Slow; bentManvi — Humane, kind womanMatangi — A form of the Goddess; patron of speech and musicMaushmi — Of the season; monsoonMaya — Illusion, divine creative powerMayurakshi — With eyes like a peacock'sMayuri — PeahenMedha — Intelligence, wisdomMeena — Fish; also enamel, gemMeenakshi — Fish-eyed, with beautiful eyesMeera — Devoted one; also ocean, boundaryMegha — CloudMeghna — Of the clouds; the Meghna riverMehak — Fragrance, sweet scentMenaka — A celestial dancer (apsara)Mihika — Mist, dewMinakshi — Fish-eyed; with beautiful eyesMira — Ocean; also peace, wonderfulMitali — FriendshipMithila — The kingdom of King JanakaMithra — FriendMitravinda — One who has found friendsMohana — Enchanting, captivatingMohini — EnchantressMoksha — Liberation, spiritual freedomMoumita — Sweet friendMousumi — Seasonal; the monsoon breezeMridula — Soft, tender, gentleMrignayani — Doe-eyedMrinal — Lotus stemMrinali — Lotus stalkMrinalini — Lotus plant; a cluster of lotusesMugdha — Charmed, innocent, enchantingMukti — Liberation, freedomMuthulakshmi — Pearl-like LakshmiMythili — Princess of Mithila (Sita) Muslim names (142)
Maab — Place of return, final destinationMaaida — Table spread with foodMaalikah — Owner, sovereign, queenMabrookah — Blessed, fortunateMadeeha — Praised, praiseworthyMadeehah — Praised, praiseworthyMadiha — Praised, praiseworthyMadina — City; the City of the ProphetMaftuna — Enchanted, captivated, charmingMaha — Wild oryx; large, lovely eyesMaham — Moon-like; 'my moon'Mahboobah — Beloved, darlingMahbubah — Beloved, darlingMaheen — Fine, delicate; moon-likeMaheera — Skilled, expertMahfuzah — Protected, safeguardedMahin — Greatest, noblest; moon-linkedMahira — Skilled, expert, talentedMahirah — Skilled, expert, talentedMahjabeen — Brow shining like the moonMahpara — Piece of the moonMahreen — Bright, moon-likeMahrukh — Moon-faced, beautifulMahsa — Like the moonMahtab — Moonlight, the moon's glowMahvash — As lovely as the moonMahvish — Beautiful as the moonMahwish — Like the moon in beautyMai — A classical Arabic beloved's nameMaida — A table spread with foodMaimoona — Blessed and fortunateMaimuna — Blessed, carrying good fortuneMaimunatu — Blessed, fortunateMaira — Often explained as moon-like or belovedMais — A graceful, swaying walkMaisara — Ease, comfort and prosperityMaisha — Life, living wellMaitha — Soft, gentle groundMajda — Glorious and nobleMajida — A glorious, noble womanMakarim — Noble traits and fine virtuesMalaika — Angels, or an angelMalak — An angelMalalai — Grief-stricken; an Afghan heroineMaleeha — Charming, pretty, pleasingMaleehah — Charming, pretty, pleasingMaleeka — A queen, a female rulerMaliha — Charming and beautifulMalika — Queen, a royal womanMamoona — Trustworthy, safe and secureMana — Lasting, enduringManaar — Lighthouse, a guiding lightManahil — Springs and watering placesManal — Attainment, a wish fulfilledManar — Lighthouse, beaconMandana — Everlasting, enduringManha — Gift, grantMaqboolah — Accepted, well likedMaqsudah — Desired and sought afterMaram — Aspiration, wish, goalMardhiyah — One with whom God is pleasedMariam — Mother of Prophet IsaMariya — Name of Mariya al-QibtiyyaMarjanah — Coral, small pearlsMarwa — Flint stone; a hill in MakkahMarwah — Flint stone; a hill in MakkahMaryam — Mother of Prophet Isa; devoted to GodMaryamu — The Hausa form of MaryamMasarrah — Joy and delightMasarrat — Happiness, joysMashael — Torches, bright lightsMashal — Torch, lightMasika — Born in the long rainsMasooda — Fortunate and happyMasoodah — Fortunate and happyMasuma — Innocent, protected from sinMawaddah — Love and affectionMawahib — Gifts and talentsMawar — A roseMawiyya — Mirror; clear as crystalMaymuna — Blessed and auspiciousMayyada — Walking with a graceful swayMehar — Kindness and love; the sunMeher — Love and kindness; the sunMehjabin — A brow as bright as the moonMehmuda — Praised, worthy of praiseMehnaz — Grace and pride of the moonMehrnaz — Grace of the sun; loving and charmingMehtab — Moonlight, the shining moonMehwish — Moon-like, moon-facedMelati — Jasmine flowerMelek — An angelMelisa — Honeybee; lemon balmMenna — A favour or gift from GodMerjem — The Bosnian form of MaryamMeryem — The Turkish form of MaryamMina — Azure enamel; also Mina near MakkahMinahil — Springs of fresh waterMinal — Often explained as precious, a gemMinara — Lighthouse, minaret; a place of lightMinha — Gift, grantMinhal — Spring, watering placeMiral — Often explained as a doe or a flowerMisbah — Lamp, lanternMishal — Torch, lightMisk — Musk, a precious perfumeMitra — Friendship, covenant; the sunMohinur — Moonlight, the moon's glowMohua — Mahua tree and its sweet blossomMojgan — EyelashesMomina — Woman of faith, believerMona — Hopes, wishes, longingsMonira — Radiant, luminous, shiningMouna — Hope, wishMounia — A single wish, a hopeMubaarakah — BlessedMubaraka — BlessedMubasshirah — She who brings good newsMubeena — Clear, evidentMufeeda — Beneficial, useful to othersMuhabbat — Love, affectionMuhsina — Benevolent woman, doer of goodMuhsinah — Virtuous woman, doer of goodMujaahidah — Woman who strives in God's wayMukarramah — Honoured, respected womanMumtaazah — Distinguished, excellentMumtaz — Distinguished, excellentMuna — Hopes, wishesMunawwarah — Illuminated, radiantMuneebah — She who turns to God in repentanceMuneera — Radiant, light-givingMuniba — She who turns to God in repentanceMunifahh — Lofty, exalted, eminentMunira — Shining, luminousMuntaha — The utmost limit, the highest pointMunya — Wish, hope, desireMuqaddas — Holy, sacredMursal — Sent one, messengerMushira — Counsellor, adviserMuslima — Woman who submits to GodMutiara — PearlMysha — Life, living Sikh names (12)
Jewish names (10)
Buddhist names (6)
Modern & Classic names (39)