Here are 110 baby names starting with M: 58 for boys and 52 for girls. They come from Indian, Arabic, European, East Asian and other traditions, and each has its meaning and origin so you can compare them easily.
Names beginning with the same letter can sound very different across languages. Read the origin in brackets to find a name that fits your family’s culture, or to discover a beautiful name from somewhere new.
Baby names starting with M for boys and girls
| Boys | Girls |
|---|---|
| Malik (Arabic): King, Master | Mia (Italian/Scandinavian): Mine |
| Mateo (Spanish): Gift of God | Maya (Sanskrit): Illusion, Goddess |
| Milo (German): Merciful | Mila (Slavic): Dear, Gracious |
| Maxwell (English): Great stream | Madeline (English/French): High Tower |
| Matthias (Greek): Gift of God | Melody (English): Song, Tune |
| Micah (Hebrew): Who is like God? | Miriam (Hebrew): Sea of Bitterness |
| Makoto (Japanese): Sincerity, Truth | Maria (Latin): Of the Sea |
| Mohammed (Arabic): Praiseworthy | Melanie (Greek): Dark, Black |
| Mikhail (Russian): Who is like God? | Megan (Welsh): Pearl |
| Maverick (American): Independent, Nonconformist | Miranda (Latin): Admirable |
| Malachi (Hebrew): My messenger | Malika (Arabic): Queen |
| Marcus (Latin): Mars, the Roman god of war | Mariana (Spanish/Portuguese): Grace, Bitter |
| Maddox (Welsh): Son of Madoc | Marissa (English): Of the Sea |
| Matias (Spanish): Gift of God | Mira (Sanskrit): Ocean, Prosperous |
| Martin (Latin): Of Mars, the Roman god of war | Melissa (Greek): Honey Bee |
| Malcolm (Scottish): Disciple of Saint Columba | Madhu (Sanskrit): Sweet, Nectar |
| Myles (Greek): Soldier | Molly (English): Bitter |
| Marvin (English): Sea lover | Magdalena (Greek): From Magdala |
| Maximilian (Latin): Greatest | Mahira (Muslim – Arabic): Skilled, talented |
| Morris (English): Moorish | Mei (Chinese): Beautiful, elegant |
| Maahir (Muslim – Arabic): Skilled, proficient | Miyuki (Japanese): Beautiful happiness |
| Ming (Chinese): Bright, clear | Min: Ji (Korean): Clever, sharp |
| Masaru (Japanese): Victory | Mariam (Muslim – Arabic): Arabic form of Mary, mother of Jesus |
| Minho (Korean): Shining, bright | Mala (Hindi/Sanskrit): Necklace, garland |
| Mazhar (Muslim – Arabic): Appearance, manifestation | Meiying (Chinese): Beautiful flower |
| Mahesh (Hindi/Sanskrit): Great ruler | Mika (Japanese): Beautiful fragrance |
| Mitsuru (Japanese): To be full, fulfilled | Maryam (Muslim – Arabic): Arabic form of Mary, mother of Jesus |
| Muhammad (Muslim – Arabic): Praised, praiseworthy | Mengjie (Chinese): Clear and pure |
| Manish (Hindi/Sanskrit): Intelligent, wise | Misaki (Japanese): Beautiful blossom |
| Meng (Chinese): Dream | Mehnaz (Muslim – Arabic/Persian): Pride, beauty |
| Minoru (Japanese): Bearing fruit | Manju (Hindi/Sanskrit): Pleasant, sweet |
| Mustafa (Muslim – Arabic): Chosen one | Meixiu (Chinese): Beautiful and elegant |
| Mohan (Hindi/Sanskrit): Enchanting, charming | Miu (Japanese): Beautiful feather |
| Mingyu (Chinese): Bright and abundant | Mehr (Muslim – Persian): Kindness, love |
| Masashi (Japanese): Righteous aspiration | Mansi (Hindi/Sanskrit): Woman’s name, intellect |
| Musa (Muslim – Arabic): Moses, to draw out of the water | Meilin (Chinese): Beautiful jade |
| Manav (Hindi/Sanskrit): Man, humanity | Miyoko (Japanese): Beautiful child |
| Mengshi (Chinese): Clever, witty | Manisha (Hindi/Sanskrit): Goddess of the mind |
| Majeed (Muslim – Arabic): Glorious, noble | Meiyu (Chinese): Beautiful rain |
| Mihir (Hindi/Sanskrit): Sun | Mio (Japanese): Beautiful cherry blossom |
| Mingzhe (Chinese): Wise and virtuous | Munira (Muslim – Arabic): Brilliant, illuminating |
| Michio (Japanese): Man on a journey | Mitali (Hindi/Sanskrit): Friendly, friendly |
| Mujtaba (Muslim – Arabic): Chosen, selected | Meifen (Chinese): Beautiful fragrance |
| Masanori (Japanese): To help others | Miyu (Japanese): Gentle, superior |
| Myung (Korean): Bright, clear | Monisha (Hindi/Sanskrit): Intellectual |
| Mahir (Muslim – Arabic): Skilled, expert | Meiling (Chinese): Beautiful and delicate |
| Manan (Hindi/Sanskrit): Contemplation | Miwa (Japanese): Beautiful harmony |
| Mingzhu (Chinese): Bright pearl | Munazza (Muslim – Arabic): Honest, pure |
| Masayuki (Japanese): Correct happiness | Medha (Hindi/Sanskrit): Intellect, wisdom |
| Munir (Muslim – Arabic): Radiant, illuminating | Meifang (Chinese): Beautiful fragrance |
| Mithun (Hindi/Sanskrit): Twin | Momoko (Japanese): Peach child |
| Mingli (Chinese): Bright and beautiful | Muneerah (Muslim – Arabic): Illuminating, enlightening |
| Masaki (Japanese): True brightness | |
| Myeong (Korean): Brightness, light | |
| Mahmood (Muslim – Arabic): Praised, commendable | |
| Madhav (Hindi/Sanskrit): Sweet, like honey | |
| Mingxuan (Chinese): Clear jade | |
| Mushtaq (Muslim – Arabic): Longing, yearning |
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