Names Categorized "mythology"

Marduk (cuneiform: 𒀭𒀫𒌓 dAMAR.UTU) is the name of the chief god of Babylon and the patron deity of the city. The name is likely derived from Sumerian amar-Utuk meaning "calf of Utu", combining the element amar "calf" with...

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...

Maria is a feminine given name used in numerous languages, including Armenian, Basque, Bulgarian, Catalan, Corsican, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, Frisian, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Occitan...

Maris is a feminine given name of English origin, meaning "of the sea." It is derived from the Latin title of the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris ("star of the sea"), a poetic epithet that has been used in Christian tradition...

Mars is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word mas meaning "male" (genitive maris). In Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war, later equated with the Greek god Ares. He was considered the father of Romulus and R...

Math is a Welsh masculine given name with deep roots in Celtic mythology. Possibly derived from the old Celtic root *matus meaning "bear", the name is best known from the figure of Math ap Mathonwy, a prominent character...

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,...

Māui is a culture hero and trickster figure in Polynesian mythology, celebrated across many Pacific islands. The exact meaning of his name is unknown, but he is a central character in the oral traditions of Hawaii, New Z...

Maximón is a Maya deity and folk saint worshipped in the Guatemalan Highlands, known as a syncretic trickster figure often depicted as a cigar-smoking, alcohol-drinking wooden effigy that is paraded through towns during...

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...

Medraut is the original Welsh form of the name more commonly known in English as Mordred, a central figure in Arthurian legend. The earliest known mention of Medraut appears in the 10th-century Welsh chronicle Annales Ca...

Medrod is the Welsh form of the name Mordred, famously known from the Arthurian cycle of legends. The name derives from the Medraut variant in early Welsh sources, which in turn likely originates from the Latin moderatus...

Megaera is the Latinized form of the Greek name Μέγαιρα (Megaira), derived from the verb μεγαίρω (megairo) meaning "to grudge." In Greek mythology, Megaera was one of the Erinyes (or Furies), the chthonic female deities...

Mehr is a modern Persian name and unisex given name, derived from the Avestan name Mithra. In Persian, the vocabulary word mehr means "friendship," "love," or "kindness," and it also designates the seventh month of the P...

Melaina is a name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word μέλαινα (melaina), meaning "black, dark." In Greek mythology, Melaina (also spelled Melaena or Melena) was a nymph associated with the prophetic springs of D...

Melanthios (also Latinized as Melanthius) is a masculine given name of ancient Greek origin. It derives from the Greek elements melas (), meaning "black" or "dark", and anthos (), meaning "flower"—thus, "black flower" or...

Melete (Ancient Greek: Μελέτη) is the name of one of the three original Muses in early Boeotian tradition, long before the canonical Nine Olympian Muses were established. Her name derives from the Greek word "meletē" mea...

Melinoe is a figure from Greek mythology, a chthonic nymph or goddess associated with nightmares and madness. Her name is likely derived from Greek melinos (μήλινος) meaning "quince-coloured, yellow," itself from melon (...

Melissa is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word μέλισσα (mélissa), meaning "bee", which in turn comes from μέλι (meli), "honey". The name is deeply rooted in Greek culture, with origins possibly reaching bac...

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...

Melpomene is the name of one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, known as the Muse of tragedy. Derived from the Greek verb μέλπω (melpo), meaning "to sing, to celebrate with song," her name signifies "songstress" or "t...

Melqart is the name of a principal Phoenician deity, particularly revered as the tutelary god of the city-state of Tyre. His name is derived from the Phoenician words milk, meaning "king," and qart, meaning "city," thus...

Menelaus is a figure from Greek mythology, best known as the king of Sparta and the husband of Helen. His name derives from the Greek Μενέλαος (Menelaos), which may be composed of μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, to last" o...

Meta is a feminine given name used primarily in Danish, German, Slovene, and Swedish. It originated as a short form of Margaret, a name derived from Latin Margarita, which itself came from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) m...

Metis is a figure from Greek mythology, known as a Titan personifying wisdom, skill, and cunning. Her name derives from the Greek word mētis, meaning "wisdom, skill, cunning." In the mythological tradition, Metis was amo...

Metztli is the Nahuatl word for “moon” and the name of a central deity in Aztec mythology. This figure, sometimes rendered as Meztli or Metzi, was associated with the moon, night, and farmers. As a lunar deity, Metztli p...

Meztli is a variant spelling of Metztli, the Nahuatl word for “moon.” In Aztec mythology, Metztli (also rendered Meztli or Metzi) was a deity of the moon, the night, and farmers. The moon god or goddess was an important...

Mher is an Armenian masculine given name, derived from the Persian name Mihr, which ultimately comes from Mithra. The name traces its roots to the Avestan word 𐬨𐬌𐬚𐬭𐬀 (mithra), meaning "oath, covenant, agreement," from an...

Midas is a name of uncertain meaning, known primarily from Greek mythology as a Phrygian king whose story has been passed down through ancient texts and cultural traditions. The name's etymology is obscure, with no clear...

Mihr is the Armenian form of the Indo-Iranian divinity Mithra. In Armenian mythology, Mihr was the god of light and a son of the chief god Aramazd, analogous to the Zoroastrian Mithra as a solar deity and upholder of cov...

Milda is a feminine given name of Baltic origin, used primarily in Lithuania and Latvia. Although the precise etymology is uncertain, the name is traditionally connected to Lithuanian pagan mythology, where it is believe...

Minerva is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Latin mens meaning "intellect," but more likely of Etruscan origin. It is best known as the name of the Roman goddess of wisdom, justice, law, vict...

Minos is a legendary king of Crete in Greek mythology, possibly derived from a Cretan word or title meaning "king". This etymology underscores his role as the supreme ruler of the Minoan civilization, a name coined by ar...

Mithra is the Avestan name of an ancient Iranian deity (yazata) whose name derives from Avestan 𐬨𐬌𐬚𐬭𐬀 (mithra) meaning "oath, covenant, agreement", itself from an Indo-Iranian root *mitra meaning "that which binds." In Z...

Mithras is the Greek form of Mithra, the central figure of the Roman mystery religion known as Mithraism. The name ultimately derives from the Avestan 𐬨𐬌𐬚𐬭𐬀 (mithra) meaning "oath, covenant, agreement", from an Indo-Iran...

Mitra 2 is a modern Persian feminine name, serving as a variant of Mithra, the ancient Zoroastrian mythology deity. While the true Modern Persian form of Mithra is Mehr, the variant Mitra has gained popularity as a disti...

Mitra is a given name of Sanskrit origin, predominantly used in Hindu and Hindi contexts. In ancient Sanskrit, the word mitra (मित्र) denotes "friend" or "ally," and it is a cognate of the Avestan Mithra, ultimately deri...

Mneme is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek word mnēmē (μνήμη), meaning "memory". In Greek mythology, she was known as one of the three original Muses worshiped at Mount Helicon, alongside Ao...

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...

Modred is a variant spelling of Mordred, a name deeply rooted in Arthurian legend. Derived from Welsh Medraut, possibly from Latin moderatus meaning “controlled, moderated,” the name appears in early Welsh sources—such a...

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...

Moira is a feminine given name used in English, Irish, and Scottish contexts. It has two distinct origins. Primarily, it arose as an Anglicized form of Máire, the Irish version of Mary, which ultimately derives from the...

Morana is a feminine name of Slavic origin, derived from the Old Slavic word morŭ meaning "death, plague". In Slavic mythology, Morana is the name of a goddess associated with winter and death, often depicted as a dark d...

Etymology and Mythological OriginsMorpheus is a name derived from the Ancient Greek term μορφή (morphe), meaning "shape" or "form." This etymology reflects the god's role in Greek mythology as the shaper of dreams, respo...

Morrígan is a figure from Irish mythology whose name is commonly translated as either "great queen" or "phantom queen." The name derives from Old Irish elements: mór ("great, big") or mor ("demon, evil spirit") combined...

Mór-Ríoghain is the modern Irish form of Morrígan, the name of a powerful figure from Irish mythology. The name itself is rich in ambiguity, as its etymology can be interpreted in two contrasting ways. Derived from Old I...

Morta is the Lithuanian form of Martha, a name of Aramaic origin meaning "the lady" or "the mistress" (from marta, feminine of mar 'master'). In Christian tradition, Martha was the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany,...

Mot (also spelled Maveth) is the name of the ancient Ugaritic god of death and the ruler of the underworld. The name derives from the Ugaritic word 𐎎𐎚 (mōtu), meaning "death". Mot appears extensively in the Ugaritic reli...

Muireann (Irish pronunciation: [ˈmˠɪɾʲən̪ˠ]) is an Irish-language feminine given name. It is a variant of Muirenn, which derives from Old Irish elements meaning "sea" (muir) and "white, blessed" (finn). The name is deepl...

Muirgen is a feminine Irish name meaning "born of the sea." It derives from the Irish words muir ("sea") and gen ("born"), giving it a lyrical connection to the ocean. In Irish mythology, Muirgen was the name given to Lí...

Mulan is a Chinese feminine given name derived from the Mandarin word mùlán (木兰), meaning "magnolia". The name is famously associated with the legendary female warrior Hua Mulan (花木蘭), whose story has been passed do...

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...

Myles is a Greek name appearing primarily in ancient mythology, where it was borne by a king of Laconia. The name is most likely derived from the Greek word μύλη (myle), meaning "mill" — a reference perhaps to the grindi...

Nabu (Akkadian: 𒀭𒀝, Nabû) is a name of Semitic origin, whose meaning is believed to derive from a root meaning 'to announce'. This etymology is foundational to the name's most significant association: Nabu was the Babylo...

Naenia (also known as Nenia Dea) is a name of Latin origin, deriving from the word nenia meaning "incantation, dirge". In Roman religion, Naenia was the goddess of funerals and the protective power of the funerary lament...

Nagendra is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, used primarily in Kannada and Telugu-speaking communities. It is a compound name meaning "lord of snakes," derived from nāga (नाग) meaning "snake" or "elephant" and...

Nanna is a feminine name used in Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, and Norse contexts. It is possibly derived from Old Norse nanþ meaning “daring, brave.” In Norse mythology, Nanna was a goddess who died of grief wh...

Origin and MeaningNanook is an Inuit name derived from the Inuktitut Nanuq, meaning "polar bear." In Inuit culture, the polar bear holds a prominent place as both a physical and spiritual figure. The name itself has deep...

Nanuk is a masculine name of Inuit origin, functioning as a variant of Nanuq. Like its root form, Nanuk is derived from the Inuktitut word for "polar bear" (nanuq), an animal that holds profound cultural significance acr...

Nanuq is an Inuit given name meaning "polar bear" in the Inuktitut language. In traditional Inuit religion, Nanuq (also spelled Nanook or Nanuk) was regarded as the master of bears—a powerful spirit who determined whethe...