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13,457Merjema is a Bosnian variant form of Miriam (see Mary), making it a distinctive local adaptation of one of the most enduring names in the Judeo-Christian tradition. While sharing a common origin with the widespread Maria...
Merjen is a feminine given name of Turkmen origin, derived from the Turkish name Mercan. Ultimately stemming from the Arabic word مرجان (marjān) meaning "coral" — transmitted through Persian — the name evokes the preciou...
Merla is a feminine given name, primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of the name Merle, which is derived from either the English word merle or the French surname Merle, both meaning "blackbird,"...
Merletta is an English feminine diminutive of Merle, a name that ultimately derives from the Latin word merula, meaning "blackbird." The root name Merle entered English both from the word merle (an archaic term for the b...
Merob is the form of Merab used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament. The name Merab itself means "abundant" in Hebrew and belongs to a daughter of King Saul in the Old Testament. As recorded in 1 Samuel 14:49, Merab was...
Merope is a female name of Greek origin, derived from the elements μέρος (meros) meaning "share, part" and ὄψ (ops) meaning "face, eye", collectively signifying maybe "with a turned face" or "destined share". The name ap...
Meropi is the Modern Greek form of the name Merope, from Greek mythology. Derived from the elements meros meaning “share, part” and ops meaning “face, eye,” Merope was one of the seven Pleiades, the daughters of Atlas an...
Merrilyn is a feminine given name, a variant of Marilyn. The name Marilyn itself is a combination of Mary and the common name suffix lyn. It was very rare before the 20th century but gained popularity through stage star...
Merrion is a variant of Marion 1, which itself is a medieval French diminutive of Marie. Marie is the French and Czech form of Maria, the Latin form of the New Testament Greek name Μαρία (Maria), derived from the Hebrew...
Merry is an English female given name derived from the English word merry, meaning "cheerful" or "joyful," which itself comes from Old English myrige. In Charles Dickens' 1844 novel Martin Chuzzlewit, Merry is used as a...
Merryn is a female given name of Cornish origin, though its meaning remains uncertain. The name is most notably associated with an early Cornish male saint, Saint Merryn (also known as Merryn or Meryn), whose cult is cen...
Meruert is a Kazakh feminine given name that means "pearl" in the Kazakh language. The word is ultimately derived from Persian مروارید (morvārīd), the same root that gave rise to many other pearl-related names across Eur...
Merve is a feminine Turkish given name, the Turkish form of Marwa. Derived from Arabic marw meaning "pebbles" or "flint," the name also refers to a fragrant plant (Maerua crassifolia). Al-Marwa is the name of one of the...
Mervi is a Finnish feminine given name derived from the name of a Finnish village, now part of the municipality of Hattula in the region of Kanta-Häme. The name's origin reflects a tradition of using place names as perso...
Meryem is a feminine Turkish given name, serving as the Turkish and Uyghur form of Mary, which itself derives from the Latin Maria and ultimately Hebrew Miryam. In Turkey and among Uyghur-speaking communities, Meryem is...
Meryl is a feminine given name used in English-speaking countries, most famously associated with the acclaimed American actress Meryl Streep (born 1949), whose birth name is Mary Louise Streep. The name is generally cons...
Meshullemet is a Biblical Hebrew name, a variant form of Meshullemeth. It is one of a group of related names derived from the Hebrew root Meshullam, which means "friend" or "ally." The root itself comes from the Hebrew v...
Meshullemeth is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of the wife of King Manasseh of Judah. The name means "friend" or "ally" in Hebrew, deriving from the root shalam (שָׁלַם...
EtymologyMessaouda is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Masʿūda (Arabic: مسعودة), chiefly used in North Africa, particularly in countries such as Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. It is the feminine form of Masu...
Meta is a feminine given name used primarily in Danish, German, Slovene, and Swedish. It originated as a short form of Margaret, a name derived from Latin Margarita, which itself came from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) m...
Methoataske is a Shawnee feminine name that means "turtle laying its eggs" in the Shawnee language. It is historically known as the name of the mother of Tecumseh, the renowned Shawnee leader who resisted American expans...
Meti is a feminine name of Oromo origin, spoken primarily in Ethiopia. The name derives from the Oromo word for an umbrella, a protective symbol in various cultures. In the context of the Oromo people—one of the largest...
Metis is a figure from Greek mythology, known as a Titan personifying wisdom, skill, and cunning. Her name derives from the Greek word mētis, meaning "wisdom, skill, cunning." In the mythological tradition, Metis was amo...
Metka is a Slovene diminutive of the name Marjeta, which is itself the Slovene form of Margaret. Ultimately derived from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl," the name entered the Christian world throug...
Etymology and Meaning Metrodora is an Ancient Greek feminine name composed of the elements μήτηρ (meter), meaning "mother", and δῶρον (doron), meaning "gift". The name thus signifies "gift of the mother" or "mother's gif...
Mette is a female given name of Scandinavian origin, used in Danish and Norwegian. It is a diminutive of Margaret, and is also considered a variant of Matilda. The name reflects the region's naming traditions of using sh...
Metztli is the Nahuatl word for “moon” and the name of a central deity in Aztec mythology. This figure, sometimes rendered as Meztli or Metzi, was associated with the moon, night, and farmers. As a lunar deity, Metztli p...
Meztli is a variant spelling of Metztli, the Nahuatl word for “moon.” In Aztec mythology, Metztli (also rendered Meztli or Metzi) was a deity of the moon, the night, and farmers. The moon god or goddess was an important...
Mhairi is a Scottish female given name, ultimately derived from Mary. Etymologically, it arises from an erroneous interpretation of the Scottish Gaelic vocative form a Mhàiri (pronounced [əˈvaːɾʲɪ]), used when directly a...
Mía is a Spanish given name, primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries. It is the Spanish form of Mia, whose etymological root is the diminutive of Maria. The name also coincidentally coincides with the Spanish posses...
Mia is a feminine given name that originated as a diminutive of Maria and other names such as Amelia and Emilia. It has become a standalone name worldwide. The name also coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine"...
Mica is a short form of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael.EtymologyThe name Michael derives from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), meaning "who is like God?", a rhetorical question implying no person is like God. Micha...
Micaela is a feminine given name used in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. It is a feminine form of the Michael, which itself derives from the Hebrew mi (who), ke (like), and ʾel (God), posing the rhetorical question “wh...
Michaela is a feminine given name, the female form of Michael. It originates from the Hebrew phrase Mi-kha-el, meaning “who is like God?”—a rhetorical question affirming that no one compares to God. This name is used acr...
Michal is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "brook" or "stream" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Michal is the daughter of Saul, the first king of Israel. She is a notable figure in the biblical na...
Michala is the Czech feminine form of Michal 1, which itself is a Czech and Slovak variant of Michael. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), meaning "who is like God?", the name carries deep religious s...
Michalina is a Polish feminine form of Michael, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel) meaning "who is like God?". This rhetorical question affirms that no person is comparable to God. The name is for...
Michayla is a variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael comes from the Hebrew phrase Miĥaʼel, meaning "who is like God?"—a rhetorical question that affirms no one is comparable to God. This etym...
Michela is the Italian feminine form of Michael, originating from the Hebrew name Miḵaʾel, meaning "who is like God?". This rhetorical question underscores a central theme in Abrahamic religions: that no being is compara...
Michelangela is a rare feminine Italian given name, derived directly from Michelangelo. As a female form, it follows the Italian pattern of appending -a to mark gender, making Michelangela a relatively modern and unconve...
Michèle is a French feminine given name, equivalent to the Italian and English Michelle. It is the feminine form of the French male name Michel, which itself derives from the Hebrew Michael, meaning "who is like God?" —...
Michele 2 is an English variant of Michelle, the French feminine form of Michel, itself a French form of Michael. As a spelling variant, it offers an alternative to the more common Michelle, often used to emphasize the p...
Michelina is an Italian feminine diminutive of Michele, the Italian form of Michael. The name Michael comes from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), meaning "who is like God?"—a rhetorical question affirming that no one is eq...
Micheline is a French feminine diminutive of Michel, the French form of Michael. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), meaning "who is like God?"—a rhetorical question asserting that no one...
Michelle is a feminine given name, the French feminine form of Michel, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God?" — a rhetorical question implying that no one is comparable to God. The...
Michelyne is a rare feminine given name of English origin, considered a variant or an elaborate formation derived from Michelle. It can be analyzed as a diminutive or a blending of Michelle with the common suffix “-lyne,...
Michiko is a traditional Japanese feminine given name that carries a variety of meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. The most common form, 美智子, is composed of the elements 美 (mi) meaning "beau...
Michol is the Biblical Latin form of Michal (2), appearing in the Vulgate translation of the Old Testament. The name derives from the Hebrew Mikhal (Mikhal), which possibly means "brook" in Hebrew. In the Bible, Michol (...
Micol is an Italian variant form of Michal (the Italian biblical form being Mikal). The name evokes the biblical figure Michal, daughter of Saul and wife of David, whose Hebrew name possibly means “brook” in Hebrew. In m...
Midge is a feminine given name in English usage, primarily known as a variant of Madge. Madge itself is a diminutive of Margaret, a name with a long and storied history. As such, Midge ultimately traces its roots to the...
Midha is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is the feminine form of Midhat, which means "praise, eulogy" in Arabic. The name derives from the root مدح (madaḥa), meaning "to praise." As a feminine variant, Midha r...
Midori is a Japanese given name, derived from the word midori（緑）, meaning green. The name is associated with nature, vitality, and freshness, reflecting the deep cultural appreciation for greenery in Japan. As a given...
Mie is a Danish and Norwegian diminutive of Marie. It originated as a contraction of Marie, a form of Maria, one of the most enduring female names in Christian Europe. While Marie itself has been exceptionally popular in...
Mieczysława is the feminine form of the Polish masculine name Mieczysław. It is a distinctly Polish given name celebrated for its strong, historic resonance.EtymologyThe name Mieczysław is composed of two Proto-Slavic el...
Mieke is a Dutch feminine given name and diminutive form of Maria. It is part of a rich tradition of Dutch diminutives ending in -ke, a suffix (ultimately cognate to the diminutive feature) that denotes smallness or affe...
EtymologyMieko is a feminine Japanese given name that is typically composed of three elements: mi meaning "beautiful," e meaning "favour, benefit," and ko meaning "child." The name is commonly written with the kanji 美恵...
Miela is a feminine name derived from the Esperanto word mielo, meaning "honey," which itself comes from the Latin mel (honey). In Esperanto, the name carries the connotation of "sweet" or "beloved."As a creation of the...
Mielikki is a Finnish goddess of the forests and hunting, whose name derives from the Finnish word mieli meaning "mind," "mood," or "disposition." She is a central figure in Finnish mythology, often called Metsän emäntä...
Mien is a Dutch short form of Wilhelmina, itself a feminine form of Wilhelm, which is the German cognate of William. As a diminutive, Mien is predominantly used in the Netherlands and Flanders, often as an affectionate a...
Miep is a Dutch diminutive of Maria. This affectionate short form has been in use in the Netherlands since at least the 19th century, serving as a familiar and friendly variant of the classic name Maria and its English e...