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30,235Mounira is an alternate transcription of the Arabic feminine name Munira (منيرة), derived from the masculine Munir. The root is the Arabic verb نوّر (nawwara), meaning "to illuminate, to light," giving the name the overa...
Mourad is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Murad (مراد), chiefly used in North Africa. The name derives from the Arabic triliteral root r-w-d (رود), meaning "to want" or "to desire," and can be roughly trans...
EtymologyMouric is an Old Welsh given name, the ancient predecessor of the more familiar modern Welsh name Meurig. It is believed to represent a Welsh adaptation of the Latin name Mauritius, which ultimately derives from...
Mousa is an Arabic and Persian form of Musa, which itself is the Arabic and Persian transliteration of Moses. While the name Musa is standard in Arabic, Mousa is an alternative transcription that is also used, particular...
Mouses is a Greek form of the name Moses, found in the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible (the Septuagint) and related Christian texts. Derived from Μωσῆς (Moses) or Μώμης, the name directly transliterates the Hebrew...
Moussa is both a given name and a surname, used primarily in Arabic-speaking regions and West Africa. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Musa (Arabic: موسى), which itself is the Arabic form of Moses, the...
Moustafa is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Mustafa (مصطفى), which is also widely romanized as Mostafa or Mustapha. The name is a direct epithet of the Prophet Muhammad, meaning "chosen, selected, appointed...
Moustapha is a variant form of Mustafa, an Arabic name meaning "chosen" or "selected." This name is an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad, derived from the Arabic root ṣafā (to choose). Moustapha is predominantly used in Fr...
Mowgli is a fictional character and the protagonist of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (1894) and its sequel The Second Jungle Book (1895). In the stories, Mowgli is a feral boy raised by wolves in the jungles of centr...
Möxämmäd is a Tatar variant form of Muhammad, the name of the prophet of Islam. The root name Muhammd means "praised, commendable" in Arabic, derived from the Semitic root حمد (ḥamida) meaning "to praise". Etymology and...
Möxämmät is a Tatar and Bashkir form of Muhammad, derived from the Arabic root ḥamida meaning "to praise," hence the name means "praised" or "commendable". The name is borne in honor of the Prophet Muhammad (c. 570–632 C...
Moyna is a feminine given name of Irish origin, considered a variant of Mona. The name Mona itself is an Anglicized form of the Old Irish name Muadhnait, which derives from muad meaning "noble, good" combined with a dimi...
Moyra is a variant of Moira, itself an Anglicized form of the Irish name Máire, which is the Irish version of Mary. This feminine given name is used primarily in Irish and Scottish contexts. The name draws from a rich li...
Moyses is a variant Latin form of Moses, used in some versions of the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible. This spelling appears as an alternative to the more common Latin Moses or Moses, reflecting the Greek Mōü...
Mozaffar is the Persian and Bengali form of Muzaffar, an Arabic name meaning "victorious." The name derives from the Arabic root ẓafira (ظفر), which conveys the concept of triumph or success. As a given name, Mozaffar re...
Mozelle is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is possibly a feminine form of Moses, the biblical Hebrew name of the prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt. The name Moses is most...
Mózes is the Hungarian form of Moses, a name of profound religious and historical significance. While the Hungarian variant is a direct adaptation of the biblical name, its roots trace back to the Hebrew Moshe, likely de...
Mozes is the Dutch form of Moses, the biblical prophet and lawgiver. While the Dutch language uses this spelling, it is pronounced similarly to the original Hebrew Moshe (מֹשֶׁה). The name is primarily given to boys in t...
Mozhdeh (Persian: مژده) is a feminine Persian given name meaning "good news" in Persian. The name embodies a positive and hopeful sentiment, often chosen to celebrate a joyful event or express optimism for the child's fu...
Mozhgan (also spelled Mojgan or Mezhgan) is a Persian given name for girls. It is the plural form of mozhe (Persian: مژه), meaning "eyelash," so Mozhgan translates literally to "eyelashes." The name is pronounced [mɔʒˈɡɒ...
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"...
Mridula is a female given name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindi-speaking regions. The name derives from the Sanskrit word mṛdu (मृदु), meaning "soft, delicate, gentle." It evokes qualities of tenderness, kindnes...
Məryəm is the Azerbaijani form of Maryam, which itself derives from the Quranic Arabic name for the Virgin Mary, ultimately traceable to the Hebrew Mary.Etymology and Linguistic RootsThe name Məryəm comes from Arabic Mar...
Mścisław is the Polish form of Mstislav, a Slavic given name composed of the elements mĭstĭ meaning "vengeance" and slava meaning "glory." Thus, the name Mścisław signifies "vengeance and glory."EtymologyThe name derives...
Mstislav is an Old Slavic masculine given name, primarily used in Czech and Russian traditions, composed of the elements mĭstĭ meaning "vengeance" and slava meaning "glory." Thus, the name signifies "vengeance and glory,...
Məsumə is an Azerbaijani feminine given name, derived from the Arabic Masuma. The name ultimately comes from the Arabic root عصم (ʿaṣama), meaning "to protect," and signifies "innocent" or "sinless." Etymology and Histor...
Mətanət is a feminine Azerbaijani name that means "firmness" or "steadfastness," derived from the Arabic word matāna (متانة). The name reflects qualities of strength, durability, and resolve, often embodying a cultural i...
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...
Mətin is the Azerbaijani form of Matin, a name derived from Arabic. The root m-t-n conveys the meaning of being firm, solid, or sturdy. In Islamic theology, al-Matīn (المتين) is one of the 99 beautiful names of Allah, of...
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...
Muadhnait is an Irish feminine name meaning "little noble one," derived from the Old Irish word muad ("noble, good") combined with a diminutive suffix. It is associated with a 6th-century saint, the sister of Saint Mo La...
Muadnat is the Old Irish form of Muadhnait, deriving from the diminutive of the poetic word muad, meaning "noble, good." In Old Irish, the suffix -nat forms feminine diminutives, so Muadnat carries the sense of "little n...
EtymologyMuamer is the Bosnian form of Muammar, an Arabic masculine name derived from the root ʿamara meaning "to live long, to thrive". The name signifies "long-lived" or "given long life", reflecting a wish for longevi...
Muammar (also spelled Muammer or Ma'mar) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "given long life" or "long-lived". It derives from the Arabic root ʿamara (عمر), which conveys the concepts of living long, thr...
Muammer is a Turkish variant of the Arabic masculine given name Muammar, meaning "long-lived" or "given long life." It derives from the Arabic root عمر (ʿamara), signifying "to live long" or "to thrive." The name reflect...
Mubarak is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "blessed". Derived from the triliteral root baraka (kneeling down, to be blessed), the name carries a spiritual and universally positive connotation used across the Arab...
Mübariz is an Azerbaijani given name meaning "fighter," derived from Arabic مبارز (mubāriz). The root carries a strong connotation of striving or contending, often in a heroic or righteous context. While the name is used...
Mubin is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the root بان (bāna), meaning "to be plain, to be evident." The name translates directly as "clear, distinct" or "lucid." It appears in the Quran as an adjective descri...
Mubina is a feminine Arabic name, directly derived from the masculine name Mubin. The root Mubin means "clear, distinct" in Arabic, stemming from the verb bāna (to be evident or plain). Mubina thus carries the meaning of...
Mubiru is a given name of uncertain meaning due to its origins in Ganda mythology, where it is associated with the forest and hunting. The name is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Baganda people of Uganda,...
Mücahit is a Turkish male given name meaning "fighter" in Turkish, directly borrowed from the Arabic word mujāhid (مجاهد), which means "one who engages in jihad" or "struggler." The name carries strong associations with...
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,"...
Mudiwa is a feminine given name of Shona origin, spoken primarily in Zimbabwe. The name derives from the Shona language and carries the endearing meaning of "beloved" or "darling." Like many names from this region, Mudiw...
Mufaddal is an Arabic masculine given name that means "preferred" or "favored". It is derived from the Arabic root faḍala, meaning "to be in excess, to excel, to be gracious". The name reflects qualities of distinction a...
Müge is a feminine Turkish given name referring to the lily of the valley flower. The name is derived from the French word muguet, which also means lily of the valley, reflecting a linguistic borrowing that likely occurr...
Muhamad is a variant of the Arabic name Muhammad, used in Indonesian, Malay, and Avar contexts. The name Muhammad itself means "praised, commendable" in Arabic, derived from the root حمد (ḥamida) meaning "to praise." In...
Muhamadkhan is an Avar masculine given name that combines the name Muhamad with the Turkic title khan, meaning "ruler, leader." The name thus translates to "ruler Muhamad" or "leader Muhamad," reflecting the high regard...
Mūhamed is a Kazakh variant form of Muhammad, the name of the prophet and founder of Islam. In Kazakh, the name reflects a localized pronunciation and spelling, while maintaining the original meaning derived from the Ara...
Muhamed is a Bosnian form of Muhammad, a name of profound importance in the Islamic world. Meaning "praised, commendable" in Arabic, it derives from the root حمد (ḥamida) meaning "to praise." This name is most famously b...
Muhamet is the Albanian form of the Arabic name Muhammad, meaning "praised, commendable" (from the Arabic root ḥamida, "to praise"). The name is widely used among Albanian Muslims, reflecting the spread of Islam in the B...
Muhammad (Arabic: مُحَمَّد) is a masculine name of immense significance in the Islamic world, derived from the Arabic root ḥamida, meaning "to praise." The name thus carries the meaning "praised, commendable." It is most...
Muhammad Ali is a compound Arabic given name combining two highly revered names in Islam: Muhammad, meaning "praised, commendable" and borne by the Prophet, and Ali 1, a name of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Prophet's cousin an...
Muhammadali is a compound given name combining Muhammad and Ali 1, two of the most revered names in Islam. It is predominantly used in Tajik and Uzbek cultures, reflecting the historical influence of Islamic traditions i...
Muhammadu is a given name widely used in West Africa, primarily among the Hausa and Fula peoples. It is a localized form of the Arabic name Muhammad, which means "praised, commendable" in Arabic, derived from the root ḥa...
Muhammadyusuf is a compound masculine given name combining the Arabic names Muhammad and Yusuf. It is used primarily in Uzbekistan and other Turkic-speaking regions of Central Asia, reflecting a common onomastic traditio...
Mūhammed is the Kazakh form of Muhammad, an Arabic name meaning "praised, commendable" derived from the root حمد (ḥamida), "to praise." As the name of the prophet who founded Islam in the 7th century, Muhammad is one of...
Muhammed is a Turkish form of Muhammad, as well as an alternate transcription of the Arabic name. The name Muhammad is derived from the Arabic root حمد (ḥamida), meaning "to praise," thus carrying the sense of "praised,...
Muhammed Ali is a Turkish masculine compound name combining two revered Islamic names: Muhammed (the Turkish form of Muhammad) and Ali. The name is both a straightforward combination and a deliberate homage to the Prophe...
Etymology and MeaningMuhammed Emin is a Turkish compound given name, combining Muhammed and Emin. The first element, Muhammed, is the Turkish form of Muhammad, an Arabic name meaning 'praised, commendable', derived from...