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30,235Mahnaz is a feminine given name of Persian origin, composed of the elements māh meaning "moon" and nāz meaning "delight, comfort". Thus, the name can be interpreted as "moon's delight" or "moon-like radiance that brings...
Mahomet is an archaic transcription of Muhammad, based on the usual Latin spelling Mahometus. It was the predominant English form of the name from the Middle Ages until the late 18th century, when it was gradually replac...
Mahometus is the Latinized form of Muhammad, the Arabic name meaning “praiseworthy,” derived from the root ḥamida (“to praise”). This form was used in medieval Latin texts, particularly in European writings about Islam a...
Mahon is an Anglicized form of Mathúin, a modern Irish name. The name traces its roots through Old Irish Mathgamain, which means "bear" and is composed of the elements math ("bear") and gamuin ("calf"). Mathgamain was bo...
Mahpiya is a Sioux name that finds its origins in the Dakota and Lakota languages, where the word maȟpíya means "cloud, sky". This evocative name connects deeply with the natural world, reflecting the importance of the s...
Mähri is a Turkmen female given name. Its etymology is not definitively established, but it is possibly derived from the Persian word mah, meaning "moon," or mehr, meaning "friendship, love, kindness". The name reflects...
Mahsa (Persian: مهسا) is a feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning "like the moon" or "moon-like." It is composed of two elements: mah (ماه), the Old Persian word for "moon," and the suffix -sā (ـسا), which convey...
Mahtab (Persian: مهتاب, "moonlight") is a feminine Persian given name meaning "moonlight", derived from the Persian words mah (moon) and tab (splendor, radiance). The name evokes the imagery of moonlight's gentle, lumino...
Mahthilt is an Old German form of Matilda. Originating from the Germanic elements maht "might, strength" and hilt "battle," the name conveys the meaning of "strength in battle." It was a popular name among medieval Europ...
Mahtihildiz is a reconstructed Proto-Germanic form of the name Matilda. As a scholarly reconstruction, it is not attested in historical records but represents the hypothetical ancestral form from which the Germanic name...
Mahulena is a female given name of Czech origin, possibly inspired by Magdalena. The Czech author Julius Zeyer created it for a character in his play Radúz and Mahulena (1898). The Slovak variant is Mahuliena.The name li...
Mahvash (Persian: مهوش) is a Persian feminine given name meaning "moon-like". It is composed of the Persian word mah meaning "moon" combined with a suffix creating an adjective. The name is associated with beauty and lum...
Mahyar is a Persian masculine given name, composed of two ancient elements from the Persian language. The first part is māh, meaning “moon,” and the second is yār, meaning “friend, companion.” The name thus carries a poe...
Mahzun is a Turkish masculine given name meaning "sad" in the Turkish language. The name derives directly from the Turkish word mahzun, which itself comes from the Arabic root ḥ-z-n (ح ز ن), conveying sorrow or grief. As...
Mai 1 is a Vietnamese feminine given name derived from Sino-Vietnamese 梅 (mai), meaning “plum” or “apricot,” specifically referring to Prunus mume, also known as the Japanese apricot or Chinese plum. The character 梅 al...
Mai is a feminine Japanese given name, notable for its multiple possible kanji spellings and diverse meanings. The name can be written as 舞 (mai) meaning "dance," or as 麻衣 (mai) meaning "linen robe." Another common de...
Mai is a feminine given name used in several European languages, primarily as a diminutive of Maria. It is particularly common in Breton, Danish, Estonian, and Norwegian contexts. Additionally, in Estonian and Norwegian,...
Mai 4 (مَيْ) is a dialectal variant of the standard Arabic word māʾ (ماء), meaning "water". In some Arabic vernaculars, the form mai or may is used instead of the classical māʾ, reflecting natural phonological shifts in...
Māia is a Māori feminine given name meaning "brave, capable" in the Māori language. The name reflects traditional Māori values of strength, competence, and courage, often chosen to inspire or honor these qualities in a c...
Maïa is the French form of Maia 1, a name rooted in ancient Greek mythology and language. Derived from the Greek word μαῖα (maia), meaning “good mother,” “dame,” or “foster mother,” the name is thought to originate as 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...
Maia is a Roman goddess of spring, a companion (and sometimes wife) of Vulcan, the god of fire. Her name probably derives from Latin maior meaning "greater". She was later conflated with the Greek goddess Maia, one of th...
Maia is an Estonian and Basque form of Maria, which itself derives from the Latin form of Greek Μαρία, from Hebrew מִרְיָם (see Mary). The name is borne in the Basque Country and Estonia, reflecting the widespread Christ...
Maialen is a Basque form of Magdalene, a name of Biblical origin. Derived from the Hebrew title Magdalit, meaning "of Magdala," Magdala was a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name likely meant "tower" in Aramaic. The...
Maiara is a feminine given name of Tupi origin, commonly used in Brazil among Portuguese-speaking communities. The name is derived from the Tupi elements mbaé, meaning “fortune” or “riches,” and îara, meaning “lady” or “...
Maicol is an Italian and Portuguese (specifically Brazilian) form of Michael, based on the English pronunciation of the name. In Italy, Maicol has been adopted as a direct adaptation of the English phonetic sound, while...
Maicon is a Brazilian variant of the name Michael, most commonly used in Portuguese-speaking countries. It functions as a given name for males and is a prominent example of how the English form of Michael entered the Por...
Maider is a feminine Basque name derived from the name of the goddess Mari combined with the Basque word eder meaning "beautiful". Thus, the name can be interpreted as "beautiful Mari" or "Mari is beautiful".Mari is a ce...
Maie is an Estonian feminine given name, considered a variant of Maia 3, which itself is the Estonian form of Maria. As such, Maie ultimately traces back through Greek Μαρία and Hebrew מִרְיָם to the biblical name Mary,...
Maiga is a Latvian feminine given name derived from the Latvian word maigs, meaning "gentle, soft, tender". While the name is of Latvian origin, it shares its spelling with the West African surname Maïga (often spelled M...
Máighréad is the Irish Gaelic form of the name Margaret. It shares its roots with the Latin Margarita, derived from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs) meaning “pearl,” a term ultimately borrowed from an Indo-Iranian source. I...
Maighread is the Scottish Gaelic form of the European classic Margaret. Its roots lie in the Late Latin Margarita, meaning "pearl," ultimately derived from Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs). The name entered the Brit...
Maija is a Finnish and Latvian variant of Maria or Marija, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Mary (Miriam). In Finnish, Maija is a common and beloved given name, often used as a standalone form rather than a mere...
Maïka is a feminine given name of uncertain etymology. While its precise origin remains unknown, the name is used in French-speaking regions, particularly in Quebec. It is sometimes considered a variant of Maika, which i...
Maike is a Frisian and German feminine given name, primarily used as a diminutive form of the widespread name Maria. The diminutive suffix -ke, common in Frisian and Low German, transforms Maria into the familiar and aff...
Maikel is a masculine given name used primarily in the Netherlands, Suriname, Spain, and the Caribbean. It is a Dutch and Spanish variant of Michael, adapted phonetically to match the English pronunciation of the name. W...
Maiken is a Danish and Norwegian feminine given name, originating as a diminutive of Maria. The name is a variant of Majken, which is the more common spelling in Swedish and Danish. Maiken reflects the affectionate, shor...
Maila is a Finnish feminine given name, a diminutive of Maria. Derived from the Latin form Maria, which itself originates from the Greek Μαρία (Mari'a) and the Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miriam), the name ultimately reaches back to...
Mailcun is the Old Welsh form of Maelgwn, a name derived from the Brythonic *Maglocunos, meaning "chief of hounds" from Celtic *maglos "chief" and *kū "dog, hound" (genitive *kunos). Etymology The name Mailcun appears in...
Maile is a Hawaiian feminine given name derived from the name of a native vine, Alyxia stellata, commonly known as maile. The plant belongs to the dogbane family and is endemic to Hawaii, growing as a twining liana or sh...
Mailys is a French feminine given name, a variant of Maylis. Maylis itself originates from a town in southern France called Maylis, whose name is thought to derive from the Occitan word mair meaning "mother" and the Fren...
Maimu is an Estonian feminine given name, derived from the Estonian word maim, meaning "little one" or "little." The name originated in the 19th century as a literary invention, first appearing in the story Maimu (1889)...
Maimunah is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Maymuna (ميمونة), and is the usual form in Malay and Indonesian. The name is derived from the Arabic root يمن (yamana), meaning "to be lucky, to go to the right."...
Maina is a name with multiple independent origins across different cultures and continents. In its Kikuyu usage, it means "sing, dance" and refers to an age set or generation that occupied the last part of the 19th centu...
Mainchín is an Irish name meaning "little monk", derived from Old Irish manach "monk" combined with a diminutive suffix. The name was borne by several early Irish saints, contributing to its historical significance. Etym...
Mainchíne is an Old Irish masculine given name, representing an early form of Mainchín, and is considered a predecessor to the modern Irish surname Mannix. It means "little monk", derived from the Old Irish word manach (...
Mainio is a Finnish name derived directly from the adjective mainio, meaning "excellent" or "splendid" in the Finnish language. As a given name, it has been used since the early 20th century, reflecting a tradition of ad...
Mainza is a first name of Tonga origin, used primarily in Southern Africa. The name means "rain" or "rainy season" in the Tonga language, spoken by the Tonga people of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Rain and the rainy season hold...
Mair is the Welsh form of Mary, derived from the Latin Maria and ultimately from the Hebrew name Miryam. The meaning of the root name is uncertain, with theories including "sea of bitterness," "rebelliousness," and "wish...
Maira is a female given name with roots in ancient Greek mythology. It derives from the Greek verb μαρμαίρω (marmairo), meaning "to sparkle, gleam, or flash," evoking luminous imagery. The name is most famously associate...
Máire is the Irish form of Mary, derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Miryam. In Ireland, Máire has been historically popular and remains a widely-used feminine given name. Pronounced [ˈmˠaːɾʲə], it is often anglicize...
Maire is a Finnish and Estonian feminine given name derived from the Finnish word mairea, meaning "gushing" or "sugary." The name evokes a sweet, lively, or charming personality, reflecting the qualities of the word's ro...
Máiréad is the Irish form of Margaret, a name of enduring popularity across the Christian world. Derived ultimately from Greek margarites meaning "pearl," the name carries connotations of purity and preciousness. The Iri...
Mairéad is an Irish feminine given name, rendering the name Margaret through Gaelic phonology and orthography. As the Irish form of Margaret, it follows a pattern common to languages that adapted the name via Latin Marga...
Mairead is a feminine given name, the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of Margaret. It is also occasionally spelled Maighread. In Irish, the name appears as Mairéad, Máiréad, Maighréad, or Máighréad. A common diminutive of Mai...
Mairenn is a variant of Muirenn, an Old Irish name that appears in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. The name Muirenn is thought to derive from the Old Irish elements muir "sea" and finn "white, blessed", giving a com...
Màiri is a Scottish Gaelic feminine given name, equivalent to English Mary. It is derived from Maria, the Latin form of New Testament Greek names Mariam and Maria, which in turn come from Hebrew Miryam, the name of Moses...
Máirín is the Irish diminutive of Mary, a name deeply rooted in Christian tradition. As a Gaelic pet form of Máire (the Irish cognate of Mary), Máirín reflects the intimate and affectionate use of the Virgin Mary's name...
Máirtín is the Irish form of Martin. The name Martin itself derives from the Roman name Martinus, which is a derivative of Martis, the genitive case of Mars, the Roman god of war. As such, Máirtín ultimately carries the...
Mairwen is a Welsh name derived as a combination of Mair and the Welsh element gwen, meaning "white, blessed." As such, Mairwen can be interpreted as "blessed Mary" or "white Mary," linking it to the Welsh form of the Vi...