Looking for a Hindu baby boy name starting with the letter M? Here are 104 Hindu boy names beginning with M, each with its meaning, including Manav (Human being), Mohan (Charming, enchanting), Madhav (Lord Krishna).
Hindu names are usually rooted in Sanskrit. Many come from the names of gods and goddesses, the Vedas and the great epics, or from qualities such as courage, wisdom and devotion. Many families also consult the baby’s rashi or nakshatra, which suggests auspicious starting syllables, so it helps to have a long list for each letter.
Hindu boy names starting with M and their meanings
Manav – Human being
Mohan – Charming, enchanting
Madhav – Lord Krishna
Mukul – Blossom
Mihir – Sun
Maadhav – Lord Krishna
Madan – Cupid, god of love
Madhukar – Honeybee
Madhup – Honeybee
Madhur – Sweet
Madhusudan – Lord Krishna, slayer of Madhu
Mahadev – Great god, Lord Shiva
Mahavir – Great hero
Mahesh – Great lord, Shiva
Maheshwar – Lord Shiva
Mahendra – Great Indra
Mahin – Great
Mahipal – King, protector of the earth
Maitreya – Friendly, future Buddha
Makarand – Nectar of flowers
Malay – A mountain, fragrant breeze
Malhar – A raga of rain
Manan – Contemplation
Manas – Mind
Manavendra – King among men
Mandar – Heavenly flower
Mangal – Auspicious, planet Mars
Manik – Ruby
Manikant – Jewel-necked, Lord Ayyappa
Manish – Lord of the mind
Manit – Highly respected
Manmohan – Pleasing to the mind, Krishna
Manoj – Born of the mind, Cupid
Manohar – Captivating
Manthan – Churning, deep thought
Manu – Progenitor of mankind
Markandeya – A devotee of Shiva
Mayank – Moon
Mayur – Peacock
Medhansh – Born with intelligence
Meghnad – Thunder, son of Ravana
Meghraj – King of clouds
Mehul – Rain
Milan – Union
Milind – Honeybee
Mitesh – One with few desires
Mitra – Friend, the sun
Mohit – Attracted
Moksh – Liberation
Mridul – Soft, gentle
Mrigank – Moon
Mrityunjay – Conqueror of death, Shiva
Mukesh – Lord of the Mukas
Mukund – Lord Vishnu, giver of liberation
Munish – Lord of sages
Murali – Flute
Muralidhar – Flute bearer, Krishna
Murari – Enemy of demon Mura, Krishna
Murugan – Lord Kartikeya
Madhavan – Lord Vishnu
Mahanth – Great
Maharaj – Great king
Mahesa – Lord Shiva
Mahij – Born of the earth
Mahit – Honoured
Malhaar – A musical raga
Manavesh – Lord of humans
Mangesh – Lord Shiva
Manikandan – Lord Ayyappa
Manjunath – Lord Shiva
Manvik – Kind-hearted
Mardav – Softness
Marut – Wind god
Mayukh – Ray of light
Medhaj – Born of wisdom
Meghdoot – Messenger cloud
Mihiraj – Lord of the sun
Mitul – Limited, friend
Mohanish – Lord of attraction
Mohnish – Lord Krishna
Mridang – A drum
Mrinal – Lotus stem
Muditesh – Lord of joy
Mukundan – Lord Vishnu
Manjul – Pleasant, lovely
Madhavdas – Servant of Madhav
Mahamani – Great jewel
Mahanidhi – Great treasure
Mahavira – Great hero
Manikya – Ruby
Manthra – Sacred hymn
Mihiresh – Lord of the sun
Mithun – Pair, a zodiac sign
Mohak – Attractive
Mohul – Attractive
Muktesh – Lord of liberation
Madhvesh – Lord Krishna
Mahijit – Conqueror of the earth
Mahavishnu – Great Vishnu
Madhusudhan – Lord Krishna
Mahakal – Lord Shiva
Mahabala – Very strong
Mohanraj – Charming king
Manoranjan – Entertaining
Tips for choosing the right name
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
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