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15,656Mārtiņš is a Latvian masculine given name, the cognate of Martin in the Latvian language. Derived from the Roman name Martinus, which itself originates from Martis, the genitive case of Mars, the Roman god of war, the na...
Etymology and Origin Martinus is the original Latin form of the widely known name Martin. It is derived from the Roman name Martinus, itself a late derivation of the name of the Roman god Mars. As the god of war, Mars wa...
Etymology and Meaning Martiros is an Armenian given name that directly translates to "martyr". The name derives from the Greek word μάρτυς (martys) meaning "witness," which in Christian contexts came to refer to those wh...
Márton is the Hungarian form of Martin. Derived from the Latin name Martinus, which originates from Martis, the genitive case of the Roman god Mars, the name carries the meaning of "of Mars" or "warlike". While the root...
Martti is the Finnish form of Martin, which itself derives from the Roman name Martinus, ultimately from Martis, the genitive case of Mars, the Roman god of war. The name gained widespread Christian popularity through Sa...
Marty is an English masculine given name, primarily used as a diminutive or short form of Martin. The name has been in use as an independent name in its own right, particularly in English-speaking countries.EtymologyMart...
Martyn is a given name that appears in Welsh, Manx, and Ukrainian usage as a form of Martin. The name Martin ultimately derives from the Roman name Martinus, itself a derivative of Martis, the genitive case of the name o...
EtymologyMartynas is a Lithuanian masculine given name, functioning as the Lithuanian form of Martin. Like its cognates across Europe, it ultimately derives from the Roman name Martinus, a name stemming from Martis, the...
Martzel is a Basque masculine given name that serves as the Basque form of Marcellus, a Late Latin name originally derived from the diminutive of the Roman praenomen Marcus. Roman name Marcus itself is thought to derive...
MarufMaruf (also spelled Ma'ruf, Marouf, Maroof) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "known, recognized" or "favour, kindness." It is derived from the Arabic root عرف (ʿarafa) meaning "to know, to recognize." The n...
Marvin is a masculine given name of English origin, derived either from the Welsh personal name Merfyn or the Old English name Mærwine. The Welsh element mer likely means "marrow" (in a figurative sense of "core" or "ess...
Marvyn is an English variant of the name Marvin. While Marvin itself has Welsh and Old English origins derived from Merfyn or Mærwine, the form Marvyn represents a minor spelling alteration. The most notable use of this...
Marwan (Arabic: مروان) is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic root marw (مرو), which refers to "pebbles, flint" or "hard stone of nearly pure silica." Traditionally, the name is associated with strength and du...
Marwin is a masculine given name of German and Dutch origin, functioning as a variant of the English name Marvin. The root name Marvin itself has a dual etymology: it may derive from the Welsh name Merfyn, meaning "sea h...
Marzell is a German variant of the name Marcellus, originating from the Roman family name Marcellus. The chain of evolution traces Marzell back through Marcellus to the Roman praenomen Marcus, which is ultimately derived...
Marzio is an Italian given name, derived from the Roman family name Marcius, which in turn was a derivative of the praenomen Marcus. The ultimate root of this name chain is the Latin Marcus, believed to be derived from t...
Masaharu is a masculine Japanese given name. It is typically composed of two kanji characters: the first kanji masa meaning "right, proper" (正) or masa meaning "elegant, graceful" (雅), and the second kanji haru meaning...
Masahiko (written: 正彦, 雅彦, 誠彦, 昌彦, 允彦, 政彦, 真彦, 正比古 or まさ彦) is a masculine Japanese given name. It is typically composed of two elements: one from masa (meaning "right, proper" as in 正) or masa (meani...
EtymologyMasahiro is a masculine Japanese given name composed of elements that carry positive meanings. The first element 正 (masa) conveys 'right, proper' or 'correct', while 昌 (masa) signifies 'flourish' or 'prosper'....
Masaki is a Japanese given name primarily used for males. Its meaning is derived from the kanji characters used to write it, most commonly combining 正 (masa) meaning “right, proper” and 樹 (ki) meaning “tree.” However,...
Masamba is a given name of Yao origin, an ethnic group native to southern Africa, particularly in parts of Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. In the Yao language, Masamba means "leaves" or "vegetables," reflecting a conne...
Masao is a masculine Japanese given name, typically composed of two kanji characters. The first element, masa, can mean “right” or “proper” (正), “government” (政), or other meanings depending on the character used. The...
Masaru (まさる, マサル) is a masculine Japanese given name. The name derives primarily from two kanji elements: masaru meaning "victory" (勝) or masaru meaning "excellence" (優). However, other kanji such as 大 ("large")...
Masashi is a masculine Japanese given name composed of various kanji combinations. Each character in a Japanese name carries semantic weight, and Masashi is no exception. Common pairings include 政 (masa) meaning "govern...
Masato is a masculine Japanese given name with a rich variety of meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. The name is most commonly composed of a root such as 正 (masa) meaning "right, proper", 雅 (ma...
Masayuki is a masculine Japanese given name formed by combining kanji elements with distinct meanings, most commonly 正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" with 幸 (yuki) meaning "happiness, luck" or 之 (yuki), a possessive p...
Masensen is the Berber form of Massinissa, itself the Berber combination of mas meaning 'lord' and ensen meaning 'their'. Thus, Masensen carries the literal meaning 'their lord'.The historical figure Massinissa (3rd cent...
Mason is a masculine given name (though recently it has been used for either sex), derived from an English occupational surname meaning "stoneworker." The surname itself comes from the Old French word maçon, which traces...
Masood is a male given name that serves as the Urdu form of Masud, as well as an alternate Arabic and Persian transcription. The name derives from the Arabic root saʿida (to be happy, to be lucky) and carries the meaning...
Masoud is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic and Persian origin, an alternate transcription of the Persian/Arabic مسعود (see Masud). It is derived from the Arabic root سعد (saʿida) meaning "to be happy, to be l...
Massimiliano is a masculine Italian given name, the Italian form of Maximilian. The name derives from the Roman name Maximilianus, itself derived from Maximus meaning "greatest". It was borne by a 3rd-century saint and m...
Massimo is an Italian masculine given name, derived from the Latin name Maximus. The name Maximus itself comes from the Latin word maximus, meaning "greatest." Massimo represents the Italian adaptation of this ancient Ro...
Massinissa is a Latinized form of the Berber name Masensen, meaning "their lord". This name is most famously associated with a 3rd-century BC Berber chieftain who became the first king of Numidia after allying with the R...
Massoud is a Persian given name and surname, an alternative transcription of the Persian مسعود (see Masud). It is widely used in the Middle East and South Asia, particularly in Iran, Afghanistan, and among Persian-speaki...
Masterman is an English masculine given name derived from an occupational surname. The name originally referred to a person who served as a masterman, meaning a servant or attendant to a master, particularly in a househo...
Mas'ud is an alternate transcription of the Arabic and Persian name Masud ( مسعود ), which derives from the Arabic root saʿida meaning "to be happy, to be lucky." The name itself directly translates to "lucky," "fortunat...
Masud is a name of Arabic origin widely used in Arabic, Persian, Bengali, and other Muslim-majority cultures. Derived from the Arabic root سعد (saʿida) meaning "to be happy, to be lucky," Masud directly translates to "lu...
Etymology and OriginMat is an English short form of Matthew, a name of biblical origin. Matthew itself derives from the Hebrew name Mattithiah, meaning "gift of Yahweh," which appears in the Old Testament. The New Testam...
Matan is a modern Hebrew transcription of Mattan, a name derived from the Hebrew word meaning "gift." Literally translating to "giving," Matan is primarily used as a masculine given name in Israel. The root name Mattan i...
Ma'tano is a Cheyenne masculine name meaning "bowstring." In Cheyenne culture, archery was a vital skill for hunting and warfare, and the bowstring is an essential component that imparts force to the arrow. The name like...
Matas is the Lithuanian form of Matthew. It is a masculine given name with a rich history, stemming ultimately from the Hebrew name Mattithiah, meaning “gift of Yahweh.” The name is particularly common in Lithuania and a...
Matauc is an Old Welsh masculine name, serving as the original form of the later Madoc. Derived from the Welsh element mad meaning "good, fortunate," combined with a diminutive suffix, Matauc thus carries the sense of "l...
Máté is the Hungarian form of the biblical name Matthew. It is a common given name in Hungary, typically used for males.EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mattithiah, meaning "gift of Yahweh." The...
Mate is a Georgian given name that serves as the local form of Matthew. It is used primarily in Georgia and among Georgian-speaking communities. The name derives from the Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), which in turn comes f...
Mate 2 is a Croatian diminutive of either Matej or Matija, itself a form of the New Testament name Matthias. Such diminutives express affection or familiarity, akin to calling a Matthew “Matty” in English.Etymology and H...
Etymology and Historical BackgroundMatei is the Romanian form of Matthew. Like its English counterpart, it traces back through the New Testament Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaios) to the Hebrew name Mattithiah, meaning "gift of...
Matěj is a Czech masculine given name, serving as the Czech form of Matthias (and indirectly of Matthew). It is primarily used in the Czech Republic and shares similarities with other Slavic variants like Matej and Macie...
Matej is a Slavic masculine given name, prevalent in Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, and Macedonia. It is derived from Matthias, a name that appears in the New Testament as the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot (Acts...
Mateja 2 is a Serbian variant of the name Matija, which itself is derived from the Slavic form of Matthias. As a masculine given name in Serbian usage, it is distinguished from the more common feminine name Mateja in nei...
Mateo is a Spanish and Croatian form of Matthew. In Spanish, it is derived directly from the Latin Matthaeus, which itself comes from the Greek Matthaios, a New Testament form of the Hebrew name Mattithiah, meaning "gift...
Matéo is a French given name, a modern spelling variant of Mateo or Matteo, ultimately derived from the biblical name Matthew. The accented final 'é' gives it a distinctly French character, distinguishing it from the mor...
Mateu is the Catalan form of the name Matthew, derived ultimately from the Hebrew Mattithiah, meaning "gift of Yahweh."Etymology and Historical ContextThe name traces its roots to the biblical apostle Matthew, a tax coll...
Mateus is a Portuguese given name and surname, equivalent to the English Matthew. It originates from the New Testament Greek form Matthaios, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Mattithiah, meaning “gift of Yahweh.”...
Mateusz is the Polish form of Matthew, a name with deep biblical roots. Meaning "gift of God" or more specifically "gift of Yahweh," it shares its origin with the Hebrew name Mattithiah, from which the Greek Matthaios an...
Matevos is the Armenian form of Matthew, a name with deep biblical roots. It derives from the Hebrew name Mattithiah (מתתיהו), meaning 'gift of Yahweh,' composed of the elements mattan ('gift') and Yah (a short form of Y...
Matevž is the Slovene variant of Matthew, a name of biblical origin. Like its English counterpart, Matevž derives from the Hebrew name Mattithiah, meaning "gift of Yahweh," which appears in the New Testament as the apost...
Matey is a Bulgarian masculine given name, derived as a form of Matthew. The name entered Bulgarian through the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, in which the apostle Matthew holds a significant place as the author o...
EtymologyMatfey is an older Russian form of Matthew, ultimately derived from the biblical Hebrew name Mattithiah, meaning "gift of Yahweh." The Greek form Matthaios appears in the New Testament, borne by one of the twelv...
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...
Mathéo is a French given name that serves as a variant of Mateo or Matteo. Like its cognates, it ultimately derives from Matthew, which comes from the Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), a form of the Hebrew Mattithiah, meaning...