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30,235Mĭstislavŭ is the reconstructed Proto-Slavic form of the name Mstislav, a masculine given name of Slavic origin. The name is composed of two elements: mĭstĭ meaning "vengeance" and slava meaning "glory," thus carrying th...
Misty is a modern feminine given name of English origin, derived directly from the English word misty, which refers to a condition of fog or haze. The name is ultimately rooted in Old English, where mist denoted a thin f...
Mi-suk is a common Korean female given name, typically formed by combining two Sino-Korean syllables. The first element mi (美) means “beautiful,” while the second element suk (淑) conveys meanings such as “good,” “pure,...
Mitar is a Serbian masculine given name, primarily used in Serbia and the region of the former Yugoslavia. It functions as a short form of Dmitar, which itself is the Croatian and Serbian variant of the Greek name Demetr...
Mitch is a common short form of the masculine given name Mitchell, and also occasionally a nickname for someone with the surname Mitchell. Mitchell itself is an English surname derived from the given name Michael or, in...
Etymology and OriginsMitchell is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from Mitchell, an English surname. In many cases, the surname itself originated as a patronymic form of the given name Michael, meaning '...
Mithat is a Midhat of Turkish usage, derived from the Arabic root madaḥa meaning "to praise." The name Midhat itself carries the meaning "praise, eulogy" in Arabic, forming an etymological connection to expressions of ad...
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...
Mithradatha is an Ancient Persian name that directly continues the Old Persian form Mithradata, meaning "gift of Mithra." It is a theophoric name, composed of the divine name Mithra and the element -data ("given, created...
Mithranah is an unattested Old Persian form of Mehran, a name derived from a reconstructed proto-form *Mithranah. This reconstructed Old Persian name is rooted in the name of the Zoroastrian god Mithra, who played a cent...
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...
Mithridates is the Greek form of Old Persian 𐎷𐎡𐎰𐎼𐎭𐎠𐎫 (Mithradata) or later Parthian 𐭌𐭄𐭓𐭃𐭕 (Mihrdat), both meaning "gift of Mithra." The name was popularized in Achaemenid and post-Achaemenid Persia and was borne by sever...
Mitică (Romanian pronunciation: [miˈtikə]) is a common Romanian diminutive of Dumitru, the Romanian form of Demetrius. In onomastic terms, the name originates from the Greek name Δημήτριος (Demetrios), which was derived...
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...
Mitko is a Bulgarian and Macedonian masculine given name, a short form or diminutive of Dimitar. Dimitar itself is the Bulgarian and Macedonian form of the ancient Greek name Demetrius, which was derived from the name of...
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...
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...
Mitre is a Bulgarian and Macedonian short form of the name Dimitar. While the name Mitre is primarily a diminutive, its recognition is greatest in Bulgaria and North Macedonia. However, it may be confused outside the Bal...
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...
Mitsuaki is a masculine Japanese given name that embodies brightness and light through its kanji components. The name is commonly written with characters such as 光 (mitsu) meaning "light" and 昭 (aki) meaning "bright, l...
Mitsuki is a Japanese given name that can be used for any gender, though it is more commonly given to females. The name is rich in meaning and can be written with various kanji combinations, each conveying different nuan...
Mitsuko is a feminine Japanese given name composed of two elements: mitsu (meaning "light" or "shining") and ko (symbolizing "child"). The name is typically written with the kanji characters 光 (hi, meaning spirit, life...
Mitsuo is a Japanese masculine given name, composed of elements that — across multiple kanji readings — can mean "light man" or "light hero." It is written with a variety of character combinations, most commonly using 光...
Mitsuru (みつる, ミツル) is a unisex Japanese given name. It is derived from the Japanese verbs mitsuru meaning "to fill" (充) or the adjective meaning "full" (満). The name can also be formed from other kanji combinatio...
Mittens is an English given name derived from the plural of the word mitten, a type of hand covering lacking separate finger openings. This name is predominantly used as a common moniker for pet cats (e.g., fluffy, and a...
Mitul is a unisex given name of Indian origin, commonly used in Gujarati and Hindi-speaking communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word mita (मित), meaning "measured" or "limited." The name reflects a sense of mode...
Etymology and BackgroundMitxel is the Basque form of Michael, a name of profound religious significance originating from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), meaning "who is like God?" This rhetorical question underscores the...
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...
Mitzi is a feminine given name of German origin, originally used as a pet form of Maria. In German-speaking regions, diminutives often end in '-i' or '-zi', and Mitzi emerged as a familiar nickname for girls named Maria,...
Miu is a feminine Japanese given name, known for its poetic kanji combinations and melodic sound. The name most commonly combines the characters 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and 羽 (u) meaning "feather," evoking an image...
Mixailŭ is the Old Church Slavic form of Michael, one of the most enduring and widespread names in Western and Eastern traditions. The name Michael itself comes from the Hebrew Miḵaʾel, meaning "Who is like God?" – a rhe...
Miya is a Russian feminine given name, serving as a direct adoption of Mia. The name Mia itself originated as a diminutive of Maria, and it also coincides with the Italian word mia meaning 'mine'. In Russian, Miya preser...
Etymology and Cultural Context Miyako is a feminine Japanese given name with multiple possible kanji combinations. One common derivation is from the elements 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", 夜 (ya) meaning "night", and 子 (...
Miyanda is a unisex first name of African origin, meaning "roots (of a plant)" in the Tonga language of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The name carries deep cultural significance, as roots symbolize foundations, heritage, and conn...
Mi-yeong is a Korean female given name. It is typically formed from the Sino-Korean elements 美 (mi), meaning "beautiful," and 英 (yeong), meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero." However, as with many Korean names, other h...
Miyo is a feminine Japanese given name, typically written with kanji such as 美代 or 美余. The name derives from the element 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and 代 (yo) meaning "generation", or from other kanji combinations...
Miyoko is a feminine Japanese given name that combines aesthetic, generational, and familial elements. It is typically formed using the kanji 美 (mi, meaning "beautiful"), 代 (yo, meaning "generation"), and 子 (ko, "chil...
Mi-young is a Korean given name, also spelled as Mee-young, Mi-yeong, and Mi-yong. It is an alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 미영 (see Mi-yeong).EtymologyThe underlying name Mi-yeong is composed of Sino-Korean ch...
Miyu is a Japanese given name that can be used for any gender, though it is most commonly given to girls. The name is written with various combinations of kanji characters, each imparting a different nuance. Common eleme...
Miyuki is a feminine Japanese given name that reflects the beauty of both meaning and sound. The name is written with two kanji characters, where the first element 美 (mi) means "beautiful" and the second element can be...
Mizuki is a Japanese name that can be used for both males and females, though it is more commonly given to girls a unisex Japanese given name which means "auspicious hope". It is typically written with the kanji 瑞 (mizu...
Mkhitar (also spelled Mekhitar or Mechitar, Latinized as Mechitarius; Armenian: Մխիթար) is an Armenian male given name meaning "comfort, consolation, solace." The name originates from the Armenian word mkhitar (մխիթար),...
Mkrtich (pronounced 'Mkər-tich') is an Armenian masculine given name, directly derived from the Armenian word for "baptist". The name is fundamentally linked to John the Baptist, known in Armenian as Surb Hovhannes Mkrti...
Mladen is a South Slavic masculine given name, derived from the Slavic root mlad (from Old Slavic *moldŭ), meaning "young". The name has been in use since the Middle Ages across the southern Slavic regions, including Cro...
EtymologyMladenka is a feminine name primarily used in Croatia and Serbia. It is a Mladen with the feminine suffix -ka.moldŭ"young". The masculine form Mladen is itself derived from the South Slavic adjective mlad meanin...
Məlahət is a feminine Azerbaijani given name derived from Persian ملاحت (malāḥat), meaning "sweetness, elegance, grace." The name embodies positive qualities of charm, beauty, and refinement, and is a cherished choice am...
Mələk is a feminine given name used in Azerbaijan, derived directly from the Azerbaijani word mələk meaning "angel." The word itself originates from the Arabic malak (ملك), a common Semitic root found across languages in...
Məmməd is a contracted form of the Azerbaijani name Məhəmməd, which itself is derived from the Arabic name Muhammad, meaning "praised, commendable." This name is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, as it was the name of...
EtymologyMnason is a name of Greek origin that possibly means "reminding." In the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, Mnason is mentioned as a first-century Cypriot Christian who offered hospitality to Paul...
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...
Mo is a unisex nickname or short form in English, typically derived from names beginning with the sound "Mo-", such as Maureen, Maurice, or Morris. It is also occasionally used as a given name in its own right. The name...
Moa is a Swedish feminine given name. While its exact origins are uncertain, it is thought to be derived from the Swedish word moder, meaning 'mother'. This etymology gives the name a gentle, maternal quality, though it...
Moab is a masculine name used in the English Bible, derived from the Hebrew term meaning "of his father." The name originates from the root ʾav, meaning "father," combined with the preposition min meaning "from" or "of."...
Moacir is a Brazilian masculine given name of Tupi-Guarani origin, derived from the Tupi word moaçy meaning "pain, regret, grief." It is strongly associated with Brazilian literature, particularly the 1865 novel Iracema...
Moana is a given name and a renowned princely line in Hawaiian history, deeply tied to the land and ocean that holds the power of life. The name itself derives from the Polynesian word for 'ocean', 'wide expanse of water...
Moataz is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name معتزّ (see Mutaz). It is a masculine given name derived from Arabic roots meaning powerful, mighty, or proud, specifically from ʿazīz (عزيز) meaning "to be powerful...
Mo'av is the Biblical Hebrew form of Moab, a name with deep roots in the Old Testament narrative. Derived from the Hebrew word meaning "of his father" (a combination of the element ʾav meaning "father" and a prefix indic...
Mochán is an Irish masculine given name derived from moch, meaning "early", combined with a diminutive suffix. The name thus carries the sense of "little early one" or "early-born". It originates from the Old Irish word...