Names Categorized "mothers"

Lillemor is a Scandinavian feminine given name meaning "little mother," derived from the Swedish and Norwegian words lille (an inflected form of liten, meaning "little") and mor (meaning "mother"). The name first appeare...

EtymologyLois 1 is a feminine given name of debated etymology. It is possibly derived from Greek λωίων (loion) meaning "more desirable" or "better". This interpretation suggests the name carries connotations of superiori...

Mahalath is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of a woman married to Esau. The name is derived from the Hebrew Maḥalaṯ, meaning "lyre"—a stringed instrument, suggesting musical a...

Maia is a feminine given name with deep roots in Greek and Roman mythology, as well as continued use in modern languages such as Portuguese and Georgian. In Greek, the name derives from the word μαῖα (maia), meaning "goo...

EtymologyMari 3 is a Basque feminine name with proposed origins in the Basque words emari meaning "donation" or amari meaning "mother" in Basque. This connection to concepts of giving and motherhood aligns with its mytho...

Mary is a feminine given name, the English form of the Latin Maria, which itself comes from the New Testament Greek names Μαριάμ (Mariam) and Μαρία (Maria). These Greek forms are derived from the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (Mir...

Matrona is a name of Celtic origin, meaning "great mother," derived from the Celtic root *mātīr ('mother') combined with the divine or augmentative suffix -on. This name belongs to a Gaulish and Brythonic mother goddess,...

Maya is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "illusion, magic". In Buddhist tradition, Maya is the name of the mother of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), who is said to have dreamed of a white elephant before his...

Medea is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Μήδεια (Medeia), which comes from μήδεα (medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning". In Greek mythology, Medea was a sorceress from Colchis (modern Georgia) who helped...

Melite is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek word μέλι (meli), meaning "honey". The name thus carries the sweetness and preciousness associated with honey, a substance highly valued in...

Meshullemet is a Biblical Hebrew name, a variant form of Meshullemeth. It is one of a group of related names derived from the Hebrew root Meshullam, which means "friend" or "ally." The root itself comes from the Hebrew v...

Etymology and Meaning Metrodora is an Ancient Greek feminine name composed of the elements μήτηρ (meter), meaning "mother", and δῶρον (doron), meaning "gift". The name thus signifies "gift of the mother" or "mother's gif...

Metrophanes is a Greek masculine given name derived from the elements μήτηρ (meter) meaning "mother" (genitive μητρός) and φανής (phanes) meaning "appearing" or "shining". Thus, the name signifies "one who appears like a...

Mitja is the Slovene form of Mitya, ultimately a diminutive of Dmitriy (the Russian form of Demetrius), derived from the Greek goddess Demeter 1. Among South Slavic languages, Slovene has preserved variant forms like Mit...

EtymologyMitrodora is a Modern Greek form of the ancient name Metrodora, itself a combination of Greek elements meaning 'mother' and 'gift'. The name originates from the compound word Μητροδώρα (Mētrodōra), derived from...

Mitrofan is a Slavic masculine given name, derived from the Greek name Metrophanes. It entered Russian onomastics via ecclesiastical tradition following the Christianization of the region. The name is composed of two Gre...

Mitya is a Russian masculine name that functions as a diminutive, traditionally of Dmitriy and, less commonly, of Mitrofan. Names like Mitya belong to a rich Russian tradition of informal, affectionate nicknames formed t...

Mnemosyne is the Greek Titan goddess of memory, from whose name the concept of memory itself is derived. The name Mnemosyne means "remembrance," stemming from the Greek word mnēmē, which translates to "memory" or "rememb...

Modron is a figure in Welsh mythology and folklore, whose name means "mother." She is best known as the mother of Mabon, a prominent hero in the Welsh tale Culhwch and Olwen. Modron's character likely has earlier origins...

Monica is a female given name of uncertain etymology, most likely of Berber or Phoenician origin. Its earliest known bearer is Saint Monica (c. 332–387), the mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo, a North African saint who...

Muirne is an Irish female name derived from the Old Irish word muirn, which carries dual meanings: "affection, endearment" or "festivity, exuberance". In Irish mythology, Muirne is best known as the mother of the legenda...

Mumbi is a central figure in Kikuyu mythology, regarded as the matriarch and mother of the Gĩkũyũ people. Her name means "she who shapes" in Kikuyu, reflecting her role as the molder of her people. Etymology The name Mum...

Mut is an Egyptian name derived from the word mwt, meaning "mother." In ancient Egyptian mythology, Mut was a primordial mother goddess, associated with the waters of Nu from which creation emerged. She was often said to...

Muthoni is a Kikuyu given name and surname, primarily used for females, meaning "mother-in-law" in the Kikuyu language. The Kikuyu are one of the largest ethnic groups in Kenya, and their naming traditions often reflect...

Neasa is a feminine name of Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish name Ness, meaning "uncertain" (possibly a short form of a longer name). In Irish mythology, Neasa is better known as Nessa or Ness, a princess of the...

Nephele is a name from Greek mythology, derived from the Greek word nephos meaning "cloud." In legend, Nephele was a cloud nymph created by Zeus from a cloud shaped to resemble his wife Hera, in order to expose the morta...

Ninsun is a Sumerian mythological figure whose name derives from the Sumerian elements nin meaning "lady" and the genitive form of sumun meaning "wild cow", giving the overall meaning "lady of the wild cow". The name is...