Female and male first names beginning with the letter “M”..

Unique Hawaiian given name meaning "calm sky" or "peaceful heaven," reflecting serenity and harmony.

Distinctive female name of Spanish origin, coined by author Carlos Fuentes to embody Mexico's vibrant culture and history.

Scandinavian name of Old Norse origin, meaning "talkative" or "eloquent".

Swedish-origin Scandinavian name meaning "speech" or "language," traditionally given to girls, though sometimes used for boys.

Unique and elegant feminine name of Slavic origin, derived from the Slavic word for 'raspberry', symbolizing sweetness and delicate charm.

Unique African name meaning 'gentle' in Swahili.

Ancient Nahuatl name meaning 'apple' or 'gourd', reflecting Mesoamerican valuations of these fruits.

Captivating Welsh name meaning 'musician', popularized during the Victorian era, and shared by notable figures like historian Malinda Maynor Lowery.

Beautiful and exotic Indian girl's name derived from Sanskrit "Malinika", meaning lovely. It is associated with Hindu goddess Parvati and often given to girls born with exceptional beauty or charm.

Rare French female given name meaning 'sweet' or 'gentle', derived from the French word 'miel' (honey). It was popularized by Saint Malin, a 6th-century French abbot, and has appeared in French literature, such as Balzac's "La Comédie Humaine". Despite its uncommon usage today, it remains an elegant and distinctive choice.

Unique Indian female given name derived from Sanskrit 'malini', meaning 'made of or relating to malas (garlands)', and was also one of the seven heavenly musicians in Hindu mythology. It signifies prosperity and happiness, often chosen for daughters to bring good fortune to families.

Arabic origin name meaning 'king' or 'ruler', traditionally used by Arabian tribes to honor their sons expected to be great leaders.

African origin given name from the Ashanti people of Ghana, meaning 'miracle child'.

African name of Nigerian origin, meaning 'my wealth' or 'my prosperity', reflecting the hopes for success in those who bear it.

Uncommon African name of Malinke origin meaning 'powerful king' or 'powerful queen.'

African name from the Shona people of Zimbabwe, meaning "born on Christmas day," symbolizing hope, light, and new beginnings.

Rare Scottish given name derived from Gaelic 'Màlais' or 'Màlaich', meaning "little tun" or "small enclosure".

Rare and captivating Sanskrit girl's name derived from 'Malish', meaning soft or gentle.

Unique African name of West African origin, derived from the Mandinka word "maalis," meaning "queen." It signifies "the queen who rules with wisdom and grace.

Unique feminine name of Latin origin, derived from "malus," meaning "bad" or "evil." Despite its potentially negative connotation, Malissa has been used as a given name for girls throughout history.

Uncommon yet captivating female given name of African origin, derived from the Ashanti word "Mali" meaning "great". It combines elements Mali (great) with Sia (beautiful/wise), conveying greatness and beauty or wisdom.

Unique French name derived from Melissa, the Latin word for 'honey bee,' signifying charm and beauty.

Latin-origin feminine name meaning 'bad' or 'evil', yet it's often associated with positivity and has been used in ancient Rome for girls born during difficult times, symbolizing strength.

Distinctive given name with unknown origins; its meaning is open to interpretation.

Distinctive African name of Malinke origin, meaning 'child born during difficult times'.

Maliyah, of African origin, means 'queen' or 'king' in Malinke language, reflecting its rich cultural heritage.

Unique African name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, believed to signify greeting or welcoming new people.

Beautiful Arabic name meaning 'small queen' or 'little queen'.

Unique Swahili name meaning "to fight or struggle," symbolizing bravery and resilience.

Uncommon name with uncertain Arabic origins, possibly meaning 'king', though its etymology remains unconfirmed.

Hebrew name meaning "queen" or "woman", derived from "melekh". It is widely used in Jewish culture and has been adopted by other cultures like Arabic, where it means "queen".

The name Malka is Hebrew for 'queen' or 'king', derived from the word melekh.

Rare yet lovely feminine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "queen".

Hebrew origin and means 'queen'. It's a traditional Jewish name derived from 'malkah', meaning 'kingdom' or 'royalty'.

African name derived from Swahili, meaning 'queen', signifying strength, wisdom, and regal elegance.

Unique Scottish Gaelic name meaning "tonsured" or "bald", originally given to boys born bald but now unisex, conveying uniqueness and independence.

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning 'angel' or 'messenger', reflecting divine connection.

Rare but meaningful Scottish male given name derived from 'Maolcholm', meaning 'servant of Saint Columba'.

Hebrew-origin male name meaning "angel," variant of Malach or Malakim, popular in recent times for its uniqueness and cultural significance.

Hebrew name originally meaning 'king's messenger', reflecting its ancient origins and once-male-dominated usage.