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1,122EtymologyMoerani is a Tahitian name, combining the elements moe meaning "sleep" and raʻi meaning "heaven, sky" or "rain". The name thus conveys a poetic imagery of the sky sleeping or resting, possibly referring to a sta...
Mohana is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin that serves as a transcription of both the masculine form Mohana (मोहन) and the feminine form Mohana (मोहना, with a long final vowel). The name derives from the Sanskrit root mo...
Mohinder is an Indian male given name, regarded as a variant of Mahendra, particularly used among Sikhs. The name derives from Sanskrit roots meaning "great Indra," combining mahā ("great") with the name of the Hindu god...
Monday is an English first name derived from the name of the day of the week. The word comes from Old English mōnandæg, meaning “moon’s day,” a translation of the Latin diēs Lūnae. The name can be given to children born...
Monroe is an English surname transferred to given-name use, typically unisex but historically more common for boys. It originates from the Scottish surname Munro, derived from a place name meaning "from the mouth of the...
Moon 1 is an alternate transcription of the Korean Hangul 문, representing the surname Mun. It is a unisex name used in Korean contexts, though it is less common than the standard romanization. The underlying surname Mun...
Origin and EtymologyMorgan 1 is a unisex given name with roots in the Old Welsh masculine name Morcant. The etymology of Morcant is uncertain but is often interpreted as derived from mor, meaning "sea," and cant, meaning...
Motya is a Russian diminutive of Matvey or Matrona 1. As a feminine diminutive of Matvey, it parallels forms like Moty or Matvei. It also can serve as a short form for Matrona, a name derived from the Latin matrona meani...
Mphatso is a unisex given name that originates from the Chewa people, a Bantu ethnic group found primarily in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique. The name directly translates to “gift” in the Chichewa language, one of the of...
Mpho is a unisex given name used in Southern Africa, particularly among the Sotho and Tswana peoples. The name means "gift" in the Sotho and Tswana languages (Sesotho and Setswana), deriving from the verb fa, "to offer"...
Mtendere is a surname and given name of Chewa origin, meaning "peace" in the Chewa language, a Bantu language spoken primarily in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique. The name carries a positive, aspirational connotation, sym...
Mu (牧, 木, or other characters) is a Chinese given name that carries significant meanings derived from its component characters. The character 牧 (mù) means "shepherd," evoking nurturing and leadership qualities, while...
Muchen is a Chinese unisex name that combines meanings of purity, respect, and the nobility of the throne or the promise of a new day. The name is typically composed of two characters: mù (沐) meaning "bathe" or "wash,"...
Mumtaz is an Arabic given name meaning "distinguished, outstanding" or "excellent." It derives from the Arabic root imtāza, which signifies "to be distinguished." The name is commonly used in the Muslim world, including...
Mun is a Korean personal name and surname pronounced mun (문 in Hangul). As a first name, it derives from Sino-Korean hanja characters, most notably 文 meaning "writing" or "literature" (as in mun), but other hanja with...
Munashe is a unisex Shona name from Zimbabwe that means “with God,” derived from the Shona root ishe meaning “lord, chief, God.” The name reflects a deep spiritual connection, expressing the idea of companionship or harm...
Munawar is a given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "luminous, bright, shining" in Arabic. It is derived from the root nawwara, meaning "to illuminate, to light", which comes from the Arabic triliteral root n-w...
Munroe is an English given name derived from the Scottish surname Munroe, itself a variant of Monroe. The surname Monroe originates from a Scottish clan name meaning "from the mouth of the Roe" — the Roe being a river in...
Murphy is an English given name derived from a common Irish surname. The surname is the Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ó Murchadha or Ó Murchadh, meaning "descendant of Murchadh," or Mac Murchaidh/Mac Murchadh, meaning...
Myat is a Burmese unisex given name that conveys the meaning "noble, excellent" in the Burmese language. It reflects a common pattern in Burmese naming, where simple, meaningful monosyllables are favored, often abstract...
Myeong (also spelled Myung, Myong, or Myoung) is a Korean unisex given name and family name, derived from Sino-Korean 明 (myeong) meaning 'bright, light, clear'. As a given name, it can be written with various hanja char...
Myung is a Korean given name and surname, also appearing as an element in two-syllable Korean given names. It derived from the Sino-Korean word myeong (명), often written with the hanja character 明 meaning 'bright, ligh...
Nan 2 is a unisex Chinese name written with various characters, including 楠 (nán) meaning "camphor tree" and 男 (nán) meaning "man, son." The name is part of a tradition where phonetically similar characters with positi...
Nana is an Akan name derived from a word used as a title for a monarch, chief, or grandparent in Akan culture. Among the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, "Nana" is a gender-neutral term of respect, often applied t...
Nanda is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin meaning "joy". It represents a transcription of both the masculine form नन्द (Nanda) and the feminine form नन्दा (Nandā), distinguished by a long final vowel. The name carries si...
Narcisse is the French masculine and feminine form of the name Narcissus. It also serves as the French word for the narcissus flower, conflating the personal name with its botanical namesake. This dual usage reflects the...
Narinder is a given name used predominantly by Sikhs. It is a variant of Narendra, which in turn comes from Sanskrit nara ("man") combined with the name of the Hindu god Indra ("lord"), thus meaning "lord of men." Indra,...
Naseem is a transcription of the Arabic نسيم or Urdu نسیم, representing an alternate spelling of Nasim. It is a unisex name used primarily in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communities, though it is more commonly given to boys...
Nasim is a unisex given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "breeze." It derives from the Arabic word nasīm (نَسِيم), which denotes a gentle, pleasant wind, evoking feelings of freshness and tranquility.Etymology...
Nassim is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Nasim, ultimately derived from the Arabic word nasim (نسيم), meaning "breeze" or "gentle wind." In Arabic, the spelling نسيم can be romanized as Nasim, Naseem, or N...
Nat is a unisex given name, primarily used as a short form of names such as Nathan, Nathaniel, Natalie, and other names beginning with Nat. Though commonly considered a diminutive, Nat has also been used as an independen...
Navdeep is a modern Indian given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "new light" or "fresh lamp." It is formed from the elements nava ("new, fresh") and dīpa ("lamp, light"), symbolizing enlightenment and a bright beginning...
Navneet is a unisex given name of Punjabi origin, derived from the Sanskrit expression navanītam, meaning “eternally new” or “fresh and eternal.” The name combines the elements nava (nava), meaning “new” or “fresh,” and...
Nchimunya is a unisex given name from the Tonga people of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Derived from the Tonga word munya meaning "same," it is traditionally given to a child whose gender matches that of older siblings, reflectin...
Neely is a gender-neutral first name derived from a Scottish surname. The surname itself is an Anglicized and reduced form of Gaelic Mac an Fhilidh or McNeilly, meaning "son of the poet".Etymology and Historical ContextT...
Nergüi is a Mongolian given name meaning "no name". In Mongolian, nergüi (нэргүй) literally translates to "nameless" or "without a name". This name follows a traditional onomastic practice found in several cultures: givi...
Neria is a modern Hebrew name, sometimes used as a feminine form of the biblical name Neriah. In Hebrew, Neriah means "lamp of Yahweh" (from elements ner "lamp, light" and yah referring to the Hebrew God). Neriah is prim...
Etymology and MeaningNermin is a given name of Persian origin, derived from the word نرم (narm) meaning "soft" or "gentle", combined with the suffix -in which forms adjectives or nouns. Thus, Nermin conveys qualities of...
Nesim is a Turkish given name derived from the Arabic element nsm, meaning "breeze" or "gentle wind." It is the Turkish form of Nasim, a unisex name used across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond. The root Nasim carrie...
Ngawang is a Tibetan masculine given name meaning "powerful speech". It is composed of the elements ངག (ngag) meaning "speech" and དབང (dbang) meaning "power, force". The name reflects the Tibetan Buddhist cultural empha...
Nicaise is a French masculine and feminine form of Nicasius, a name that has ancient roots. The ultimate origin is the Greek name Nikasios, which derives from nike, the Greek word for "victory." This connection situates...
Nicky is a common diminutive of Nicholas or Nicole, occasionally used as a given name in its own right. It can also serve as a diminutive of Dominic. This English unisex name is often spelled as Nikki or Niki. Nicky is c...
Nikephoros is a Greek masculine given name meaning "carrying victory" or "bringer of victory," derived from the elements nike (victory) and phero (to carry, to bear). In ancient Greek religion, the name was also used as...
Nikora is a Māori form of both Nicholas and Nicole, used as a gender-neutral name in New Zealand. While the English Wikipedia entry mainly describes a village in Gujarat, India, the name as a Māori personal name derives...
Nil is a name with multiple origins and uses, spanning several European languages and Turkish. In Catalan, Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian, Nil is a variant of Neilos, which itself derives from the Greek name of the N...
Nishat is a unisex name of Arabic and Bengali origin. In Arabic, it signifies "energetic, lively", reflecting a vibrant and dynamic personality. The name is also used in Bengali-speaking regions, where it carries similar...
Nitzan (Nitzan) is a Hebrew unisex given name that means "flower bud" in Hebrew. The name symbolizes growth, potential, and the delicate beauty of nature's beginnings. It is derived from the Hebrew root נ-צ-נ, which conv...
Niv is a Hebrew unisex name with a dual meaning: it can denote “speech, expression” or “fang, tusk” in Hebrew. The ambiguity reflects the word's Semitic roots, where the same root can branch into different concepts. As a...
Njinga is a feminine name of Bantu origin, found primarily in Angola and surrounding regions. It is possibly derived from kujinga in Kimbundu, meaning "to twist, to wrap," an allusion to the practice of referring to a bi...
Nkanyezi is a unisex Zulu name meaning “star,” derived directly from the Zulu word inkanyezi. Stars hold deep symbolism in many African cultures, representing guidance, hope, and divine light, making the name a poetic ch...
Nkazimulo is a Zulu given name that means "glory" or "brightness." It is derived from the Zulu word inkazimulo, which signifies splendor, radiance, or renown. The name reflects the cultural value placed on positive attri...
Nkruma is a unisex given name and surname of Akan origin, used predominantly among the Nzema subgroup of the Akan people in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. It means "ninth born child" in the Akan language, following a naming tr...
Noam (Hebrew: נעם/נועם) is a Hebrew name meaning "pleasantness", but also often interpreted as "gentleness" or "peacefulness". It originated as the masculine counterpart of the name Naomi (which has similar etymology but...
Etymology and MeaningNoel is the English form of the French name Noël or, in some rare cases, Noëlle. The name derives from the Old French Noël, meaning “Christmas,” which itself comes from the Latin natalis (meaning “bi...
Noʻoroa is a name of Rarotongan origin, spoken in the Cook Islands. It means "long stay", combining the elements noʻo ("to stay" or "to sit") and roa ("long" or "extended"). The name reflects values of endurance or a las...
Nsia is an Akan name from Ghana, meaning "sixth born child." It reflects the traditional Akan naming system, where children are often named according to the order of their birth. While the Akan have day names (such as Kw...
Nsonowa is an Akan name meaning "seventh born child" in the Akan language. In Akan culture, many traditional names are based on birth order or the day of the week a child is born. Nsonowa specifically denotes the seventh...
Nthanda is a Tumbuka name meaning "star". In Tumbuka culture, names often reflect nature, virtues, or circumstances of birth. Nthanda is a unisex name, used across genders, and is rooted in the Tumbuka language of Malawi...
Nuka is a given name originating from Greenland. Its meaning is derived directly from the Greenlandic word nukaa, which signifies "younger sibling," specifically a boy's younger brother of the same gender [1]. As such, t...
Nurul is an Arabic unisex name that forms the first part of compound names beginning with نور ال (Nūr al), meaning 'light of the'. It is commonly used in Arabic, Indonesian, and Malay-speaking regions as a prefix in reli...