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13,457Maliyah is a variant of Malia, a Hawaiian form of Maria, which in turn derives from the Latin form of Greek Μαρία, ultimately from Hebrew מִרְיָם (see Mary). The name Malia itself gained considerable popularity in 2009,...
Malka is a Hebrew feminine given name and surname that means "queen" in Hebrew, originating from the word מַלְכָּה (malká).Etymology and MeaningThe name Malka derives directly from the Hebrew noun for "queen," reflecting...
Mall is an Estonian feminine given name, functioning as a variant of Malle 1. The name is part of a long chain that traces back to biblical and saintly origins. Malle itself is an Estonian diminutive of names such as Mag...
Mallaidh is an Irish form of Molly, ultimately a diminutive of Mary. The name Mary itself has ancient roots, likely deriving from the Egyptian elements mry meaning "beloved" or mr meaning "love," though it passed into He...
Mallaury is the French variant of the name Mallory. While closely related in spelling and pronunciation, Mallaury carries a distinctly French orthographic flavor, distinguishing it from its English counterpart. The name...
Malle is an Estonian feminine given name that originated as a diminutive of Magdaleena, Maria or Maarja, but has since become an independent name in its own right. It is a classic example of how diminutive forms can evol...
Malle 2 is a medieval English diminutive of the name Mary. This form, along with the variant Molle, represents a common practice in Middle English of shortening and softening popular feminine names, especially those endi...
Mallory is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from an English surname meaning "unfortunate." The surname itself comes from the Old French maleüré (modern French malheureux), which signifies "unfortunate" or "...
Etymology and MeaningMallt is a Welsh form of Matilda, a name meaning "strength in battle" from the Germanic elements maht "might, strength" and hilt "battle". While Matilda was brought to England by the Normans and beca...
Málmfríðr is an Old Norse female name, the direct predecessor of the modern Scandinavian name Målfrid. Its etymology is the subject of some uncertainty: the first element may be derived from Old Norse malmr meaning "ore"...
Malou is a feminine given name that originated as a short form (or contraction) of the compound name Marie-Louise. While it is used in various countries, it has gained particular popularity in Denmark and the Philippines...
Malthace is a Latinized form of the Greek name Μαλθάκη (Malthake), which derives from μαλθακός (malthakos) meaning "soft, tender." This etymology reflects a common practice in Ancient Greek onomastics of using adjectives...
Malthake is the Ancient Greek form of Malthace, a name derived from the Greek word malthakos meaning "soft, tender". In the context of the Hellenistic world and the Roman-client kingdom of Judea, Malthake is historically...
Malva is a feminine given name used primarily in Sweden, derived from the genus name Malva, which refers to a group of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae, commonly known as mallows in English. The name is of Latin...
Malvína is the Czech and Slovak form of the name Malvina, which was created by the Scottish poet James MacPherson in the 18th century for a character in his Ossian poems. In Czech and Slovak, the name is pronounced with...
Malvina is a feminine given name invented by the Scottish poet James Macpherson in the 18th century for a character in his Ossian poems. He probably intended it to mean "smooth brow", from Scottish Gaelic mala "brow" and...
Malwina is the Polish form of Malvina, a name that was invented by the 18th-century Scottish poet James Macpherson for a character in his Ossian poems. Malvina is derived from the Scottish Gaelic elements mala meaning "b...
Mamata is a feminine given name used in Bengali, Hindi, and Odia cultures. It means "love, affection", ultimately derived from the Sanskrit mamatā (ममता), which carries the layered meanings of "attachment, feeling of own...
Mamen is a Spanish feminine diminutive of María del Carmen. The name María del Carmen means "Mary of Mount Carmel," a devotional title of the Virgin Mary. It combines Mary with the reference to Mount Carmel, the mountain...
Mami is a feminine Japanese given name. It is commonly written using various combinations of ma (meaning "real," "genuine," "flax," or "hemp") and mi (meaning "beautiful") kanji, such as 真美 ("true beauty"), 麻美 ("hemp...
Mamie is a feminine given name of English origin, commonly used as a diminutive of Mary or Margaret. It emerged in the 19th century as a casual, affectionate nickname, often used by family and close friends. Etymology an...
Mamta is the usual Hindi and Marathi transcription of the name Mamata. Derived from the Sanskrit word ममता (mamatā), it carries the profound meaning of "attachment, feeling of ownership, selfishness," yet in common usage...
Manaia is a feminine Māori name derived from a stylized motif found in traditional Māori carving and tattooing. The Manaia figure is a mythological being, typically depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a human,...
Manal (منال) is a feminine Arabic given name meaning "achievement, attainment". It derives from the Arabic root نال (nāla), which conveys the idea of reaching or obtaining something. The name reflects a positive aspirati...
Manami is a common Japanese given name, primarily feminine. It is composed of two elements: the first part, mana-, typically from the kanji 愛 (mana) meaning "love, affection"; and the second part -mi, which can be mi me...
Manana is a Georgian feminine given name with a dual meaning, reflecting both the floral and spiritual heritage of the Georgian language. It signifies both “heather” (the flowering plant) and “manna, divine food” (the bi...
Manar is an Arabic given name meaning "beacon, lighthouse, minaret". It is rooted in the Arabic verb nāra, which conveys the idea of light and illumination.EtymologyThe name derives from the Arabic word manār, which refe...
Manca is a Slovenian diminutive of the name Marija, which itself is a form of Maria. This affectionate name shares roots with many European variants such as Maja, Manja, Mare, Marica, Maruša, and Mia. While precise histo...
Manda is a Croatian and Serbian diminutive of Magdalena, itself derived from the Aramaic place name Magdala, meaning “tower.” The name ultimately traces to the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, who was from the village of...
Mandi is a feminine given name used primarily in English, functioning as a diminutive of Amanda. While Amanda itself derives from Latin amanda meaning "lovable, worthy of love," Mandi emerged as a casual short form, alon...
Mandica is a feminine Croatian diminutive of Manda, itself a diminutive of Magdalena, the Latinate form of Magdalene. The name ultimately derives from the title meaning 'of Magdala,' referring to Mary Magdalene, a promin...
Mandy is a given name, diminutive, or nickname of Amanda, and sometimes of Miranda or other names beginning with "Mand-" (such as Mandel, Armand, or Emmanuel). While most commonly a female name—as a short form of Amanda—...
Mane is an Armenian feminine given name. Its exact meaning is uncertain, but it is likely derived from the Armenian word մանանա (manana), meaning "manna" or "semolina." The name is of Indo-European origin, reflecting Arm...
Manel (منال) is an alternate transcription of the Arabic feminine name Manal, commonly used in North African countries such as Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. The name derives from the Arabic root nāla (نال), meaning "to...
Manijeh is a Persian female given name of uncertain etymology, possibly of ancient Parthian origin. It is best known as the name of a central character in the Persian epic, the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), composed by the...
Manisha is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in Hindu communities across India, particularly in Hindi, Marathi, and Nepali-speaking regions. Etymology and Meaning The name Manisha derives from the S...
Manizha is a Tajik female given name, a form of Manijeh. The name stems from Persian legend, appearing in the 10th-century epic the Shahnameh as a princess. The original name Manijeh has uncertain origins, possibly from...
Manja is a diminutive of Marija, used independently in Slovene. The name ultimately derives from Maria, which is the Latin form of Greek Μαρία (Maria), from Hebrew מִרְיָם (Maryām) — the same root as Mary. In Slovenia, M...
Manju is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word mañju, meaning "lovely," "beautiful," "charming," or "sweet." It is commonly used in Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu-speaking regions across In...
Manjula is a Hindu and Sanskrit female given name derived from the Sanskrit word mañjula, meaning "pleasing, beautiful." It is also interpreted as "melodious." The name is widely used in India, particularly in Hindi, Mal...
Manjusha is a feminine given name used in Hindi and Marathi-speaking regions of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word मञ्जूषा (mañjūṣā), meaning a "small box" or "small chest".The name evokes imagery of a treasured...
Manoela is a Portuguese feminine given name, derived as the female counterpart of the masculine name Manoel. Manoel itself is a Galician form and Portuguese variant of Manuel, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name...
Manola is the Spanish feminine diminutive of Manuel. The name functions as a short, affectionate form of Manuela, which itself is the feminine counterpart of Manuel. In the Spanish-speaking world, diminutives ending in -...
Manon is a French diminutive of Marie, itself a French form of Maria. While Marie has been a dominant name in France for centuries, Manon emerged as a charming and informal variant, often used affectionately. The name ga...
Manpreet is an Indian given name derived from the Sanskrit elements manas meaning "mind, intellect, spirit" and prīti meaning "pleasure, joy, love." The overall meaning is often interpreted as "one who brings joy to the...
Mansoureh is the Persian feminine form of Mansur, an Arabic name meaning "victorious, supported". The root name derives from the Arabic verb نصر (naṣara), meaning "to help" or "to aid". This semantic field of divine aid...
Mansura is a feminine given name used primarily in Arabic and Bengali-speaking regions. It is the feminine form of Mansur, an Arabic masculine name meaning "victorious, supported" (derived from the root نصر (naṣara) mean...
Manuela is a feminine given name used across many European languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish. It is the feminine form of Manuel, which itself derives from the masculine name...
Manuelita is a Spanish feminine diminutive of Manuela. It is primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries and carries the affectionate connotation of a smaller or more endearing version of the name. While Manuelita is no...
Manuella is a French feminine form of Manuel. The name Manuel itself derives from the Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel, which means "God is with us" (from Hebrew Immanu'el).Etymology and Historical BackgroundThe r...
Manushaqe is an Albanian feminine given name that directly means "violet (flower)", referring to plants in the genus Viola. The name is derived from the Albanian common noun manushaqe (“violet”), which itself has origins...
Manya is a Russian diminutive of Maria, derived from the Latin form of Greek Μαρία, itself from Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miriam). The name Manya is commonly used as an affectionate or informal variant of Maria, similar to other S...
Manyara is a feminine name of Shona origin. In the Shona language of Zimbabwe, Manyara carries the meaning "you have been humbled." The name is used among Shona-speaking communities, where such expression-based names are...
Mao is a Japanese feminine given name with a variety of meanings depending on the kanji characters used. It is commonly formed by combining elements such as ma (meaning "real" or "genuine") or mai ("dance") with o (meani...
Maple is an English feminine given name derived from the name of the tree of the genus Acer (including about 132 species, native to East Asia, Europe, northern Africa, and North America). The word comes from Old English...
Mar is a feminine given name of Mary, deriving from the Spanish and Catalan word mar meaning "sea." The name originates from the devotional title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Mar ("Our Lady of the Sea"), who is...
Etymology Māra is a Latvian feminine name with deep roots in Baltic mythology. In pre-Christian Latvian tradition, Māra was the highest-ranking goddess, associated with dawn, fertility, and all feminine duties. Her name...
Mara is a Hebrew name meaning "bitter," originating from the Hebrew word marar (to be bitter). In the Old Testament, Mara is the name that Naomi adopts after losing her husband and two sons (Ruth 1:20), declaring, "Do no...
Mara 2 is a cross-cultural feminine given name with significant usage in Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian contexts. In Hungarian, it is a variant of Mária, while in Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian, it is a...
Maraĵa is Esperanto feminine name meaning "made of the sea" in Esperanto. It is a derivative of maro ("sea"), which ultimately comes from Latin mare. The suffix -aĵ- indicates a substancelike quality, giving the sense of...