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30,235Molly is a medieval diminutive of Mary, now often used independently. It developed from earlier forms such as Malle and Molle, which were common pet names for Mary in the Middle Ages. The substitution of 'r' for 'l' was...
Momchil is a Bulgarian masculine given name derived from the Bulgarian word момче (momche), meaning "boy". The name is a short form of the longer name Momčilo, which is also used in Serbian and other South Slavic languag...
Momčilo (Cyrillic: Момчило) is a masculine given name of South Slavic origin, predominantly used in Serbia and Montenegro. It is a Serbian form of Momchil, which derives from the Bulgarian word момче (momche), meaning "b...
Momi is a Hawaiian feminine given name that translates to "pearl" in the Hawaiian language. As a traditional Hawaiian name, it reflects the cultural significance of the ocean and its treasures, with pearls symbolizing be...
EtymologyMomir (Serbian: Момир) is a Serbian masculine given name of Slavic origin. It is the Serbian form of Mojmír, which derives from the Slavic elements mojĭ meaning "my" and mirŭ meaning "peace" or "world". Thus, th...
Momoka is a Japanese feminine given name composed of two elements. The first element, momo, can be written with kanji meaning "hundred" (百) or "peach" (桃). The second element, ka or ka, can mean "flower" (花) or "fragr...
Momoko is a popular Japanese feminine given name, notable for its combination of kanji characters that convey positive and natural imagery. Morphologically, the name is composed of the element momo, meaning "hundred" (wr...
Mona is a feminine given name with multiple origins and associations. In English and Irish contexts, it is primarily an anglicized form of the Irish name Muadhnait, which itself derives from the Old Irish poetic word mua...
Mona is a Scandinavian short form of Monica, used in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish. The name Monica itself has uncertain origins, most likely of Berber or Phoenician origin. In the 4th century, a North African saint nam...
Mona 3 is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Moná (منى), more commonly rendered as Muna. This feminine name is deeply rooted in Arabic linguistics and culture, carrying the evocative meaning of "wishes" or "d...
Monat is an English and Irish Anglicized form of the older Irish name Muadhnait. Muadhnait derives from the Old Irish poetic word muad meaning "noble, good" combined with a diminutive suffix, giving it the meaning "littl...
Moncho is a Spanish diminutive of Ramón, often used as a given name or endearing nickname. It derives ultimately from the Germanic root Raginmund, composed of the elements regin “advice, counsel, decision” and munt “prot...
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...
Monet is a given name derived from the French surname Monet, which originated as a variant of the names Hamon or Edmond. The surname Monet is best known through the impressionist painter Oscar-Claude Monet (1840–1926), f...
Mongkut is a Thai given name that means "crown" in Thai, derived from Sanskrit मुकुट (mukuṭa), a Dravidian borrowing. The name is most famously borne by King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam, who reigned from 1851 to 1868. Etym...
Mónica is the Spanish and European Portuguese form of Monica, a name of uncertain yet intriguing origin. While the meaning of Monica itself remains obscure, it is most likely derived from Berber or Phoenician roots, refl...
Mònica is the Catalan form of Monica, a female given name with uncertain etymology. Though its ultimate origin is unclear, it is most likely of Berber or Phoenician origin. The name gained early Christian popularity thro...
Mônica is the Brazilian Portuguese form of Monica, a name of uncertain origin, most likely of Berber or Phoenician origin. In the 4th century, Monica was borne by a North African saint, the mother of Saint Augustine of H...
Monica is a female given name of uncertain etymology, most likely of Berber or Phoenician origin. Its earliest known bearer is Saint Monica (c. 332–387), the mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo, a North African saint who...
Monifa is a Yoruba feminine name that carries a deeply personal and uplifting meaning. Derived from the Yoruba language of Nigeria, it translates to "I am lucky" or "I have luck," reflecting a sentiment of gratitude and...
Mónika is the Hungarian form of Monica, a female given name used primarily in Hungary. The name Monica itself has a somewhat mysterious etymology, likely of Berber or Phoenician origin. It was borne by a North African sa...
Monika is a widespread variant of the name Monica, favored across Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe as well as in parts of Asia. Its usage spans Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, German, Latvian,...
Monique is a feminine given name, the French form of Monica. While Monica remains popular across many languages, Monique is specifically the French variant and has been adopted in other languages such as Dutch and Englis...
Mönkhtsetseg is a female given name of Mongolian origin. It is composed of two elements: Mönkh (mönkh), meaning "eternal," and Tsetseg (tsetseg), meaning "flower." Thus, the name signifies "eternal flower."Names incorpor...
Mönkhtuya is an alternate transcription of the Mongolian Cyrillic name Мөнхтуяа (see Mönkhtuyaa). It is a feminine given name predominantly used in Mongolia. The name is composed of two Mongolian elements: мөнх (mönkh),...
Mönkhtuyaa is a Mongolian feminine given name. It is formed from two elements: mönkh, meaning "eternal", and tuyaa, meaning "ray" or "beam". The name thus carries the poetic connotation of "eternal ray of light".The name...
Mönkhzayaa is a Mongolian feminine given name formed from the elements мөнх (mönkh), meaning "eternal", and заяа (zayaa), meaning "fortune, fate." Thus, the name signifies "eternal fortune" or "everlasting destiny."In Mo...
Monna is a feminine given name in English, used more prominently in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a rare variant of the Irish name Mona.The ultimate origin of Monna is found in the Celtic name Muadhnait, from the...
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...
Monserrat is a Spanish variant of the name Montserrat. It originated as a given name derived from the Catalan place name Montserrat, which refers to a mountain near Barcelona. The mountain’s name comes from Latin mons se...
Monserrate is a Spanish variant of the name Montserrat. While typically feminine, it is sometimes used as a masculine given name in Hispanic cultures. The name ultimately derives from the Catalan Montserrat, the name of...
Monta is a modern Latvian feminine given name, derived possibly from the Latin word mons, meaning "mountain". The name is notable for its simplicity and connection to nature, though its usage is limited primarily to Latv...
Montague is a male given name of English origin, derived from an aristocratic surname meaning "sharp mountain," from Old French mont agu. The name is historically linked to the Anglo-Norman and French noble family de Mon...
Montana is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the name of the American state of Montana, which itself comes from the Spanish word montaña (mountain) or Latin montanus meaning "mountainous." The state's...
Monte is a given name with diverse origins, functioning both as a diminutive and a topographic name. In English usage, it often originated as a diminutive of Montgomery and other names beginning with Mont, such as Montag...
Montezuma is an anglicized form of the Motecuhzoma, a Nahuatl name that means "he becomes angry like a lord". The name derives from the elements mo- "himself", tēcu- "lord", and zōma "become angry, frown". It is best kno...
Montgomery is a masculine given name transferred from an English surname with Norman French origins. The name originally derives from the place name Saint-Germain-de-Montgommery and Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery in Normandy,...
Montse is the Catalan diminutive of Montserrat, a female given name that derives from a famous mountain near Barcelona. The mountain's name comes from Latin mons serratus, meaning "jagged mountain," and is home to a medi...
Montserrat is a Catalan name taken from the name of a famous mountain near Barcelona, which derives from Latin mons serratus meaning "jagged mountain". The mountain is the site of a medieval Benedictine monastery, the Ab...
Montu is an Egyptian name derived from the ancient Egyptian mnṯw, meaning "nomad". In Egyptian mythology, Montu was the falcon-headed god of war, embodying the conquering vitality of the pharaoh. He was closely associate...
Monty is a masculine given name, often used as a short form of Montgomery or Montague. It is also a variant of Monte.EtymologyThe name Monty ultimately derives from the Norman French surname Montgomery, meaning "Gumarich...
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...
Moon 2 is an uncommon feminine name derived directly from the English word for Earth's only natural satellite. The word itself traces back to the Old English mona, which is cognate with the Proto-Germanic *mēnô, all stem...
Moonika is an Estonian feminine given name, a cognate of Monica and Monique. It is the Estonian form of Monika, which itself derives from Monica. The ultimate origin of the name is uncertain, likely of Berber or Phoenici...
Moos is a Dutch short form of Mozes, which is the Dutch form of Moses. The name Moses, from which Moos ultimately derives, is of debated etymology. Most scholars believe it originates from the Egyptian element mes meanin...
Mór is an Irish feminine name meaning "great" (from the Irish word mór). It was a popular name in medieval Ireland, especially as an alternative to Máire (the Irish form of Mary). Due to the belief that Máire was too sac...
Mór is a masculine Hungarian name that serves two distinct roles: it is both a short form of Móric and a Hungarian adaptation of Maurus. This dual origin gives the name a rich etymological background, linking it to both...
Mòr is a Scottish Gaelic feminine given name, derived directly from the Gaelic adjective mòr meaning "great" or "eminent." This name was historically popular in medieval Ireland and Scotland, often used as an alternative...
Etymology and MeaningMor is a Hebrew name meaning "myrrh," a fragrant resin derived from the Commiphora tree. Myrrh is historically prized for its use in perfumes, incense, and medicine, and appears in the Hebrew Bible a...
Mora is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily used as a variant of Maura 2. The name Maura itself has dual origins: it is an Anglicized form of the Irish Máire, the Irish equivalent of Mary, and it has also...
Morad is a Persian form of the name Murad, which is derived from the Arabic root r-w-d, meaning "wish, desire" or "wanted, wished for." The name carries connotations of aspiration and goal, making it a meaningful choice...
Mòrag is a Scottish Gaelic female given name, functioning as a diminutive of Mòr. The name is derived by combining the Gaelic adjective mòr (“great, eminent”) with the feminine diminutive suffix -ag. Despite its original...
Moran is a unisex given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "viburnum shrub" in Hebrew. The viburnum is a flowering plant known for its fragrant blooms and berries, giving the name a natural, gentle quality. Etymology In Hebr...
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...
Morandus is a Medieval Latin masculine name whose precise origin remains uncertain. Scholars have proposed several etymological possibilities. It may derive from a Germanic name, though no corresponding element has been...
Etymology and OriginMoray is a Scottish given name that derives from the name of the historic region of Moray in north-east Scotland or from the associated surname Moray. The name Moray itself is deeply rooted in Scottis...
Morcant is an Old Welsh masculine name, the original form of the later Morgan. Its etymology is often traced to Welsh mor 'sea' and cant 'circle', though some scholars suggest a derivation from mor and the suffix gen 'bo...
Mordad is the modern Persian feminine form of the name Amordad. In the Iranian calendar, Mordad is the name of the fifth month, corresponding to July-August in the Gregorian calendar. The month is also known as Asad in A...
Mordecai is a name of Persian origin, meaning "servant of Marduk." It appears in the Old Testament as the name of the cousin and foster father of Esther, who became queen of Persia under King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I). Mordec...
Mordechai is an alternate transcription of the Hebrew name מָרְדֳּכַי or מָרְדְּכַי (see Mordecai). The name derives from the Persian name Mordecai, which is believed to mean "servant of Marduk," referring to the chief B...