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13,457Mies is a Dutch diminutive of the name Maria, and in some cases may also derive from Bartholomeus. As a feminine given name, Mies is primarily used in the Netherlands. Its root, Maria, is a Latin form of Greek Μαρία (Mar...
Miglė is a Lithuanian feminine given name derived directly from the Lithuanian common noun miglà (stem migl-), meaning “mist” or “fog.” The name thus carries the poetic imagery of atmospheric haze, evoking softness, subt...
Miglena is a Bulgarian feminine name of uncertain origin. It may be a contracted form of Magdalena, the Latinate form of Magdalene, which ultimately derives from the title "of Magdala" — a town on the Sea of Galilee whos...
Mignon is a French word meaning "cute, darling", used as a feminine given name primarily in literary contexts. The name is most famously associated with the title character of Ambroise Thomas's opera Mignon (1866), which...
Miguela is the feminine form of the Spanish and Portuguese name Miguel, which itself derives from Michael. In Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures, the suffix -a typically marks the feminine version of a masculine n...
Mi-gyeong is a Korean feminine given name. Its meaning depends on the hanja (Chinese characters) used to write it. A common combination uses 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" with 京 (gyeong) meaning "capital city", thus "beau...
EtymologyMihaela is the feminine form of Mihail or Mihael, which themselves derive from the Hebrew name Michael (מִיכָאֵל), meaning "who is like God?" — a rhetorical question affirming that no one is comparable to God. T...
Etymology and OriginsMihaila is a feminine given name found primarily in Bulgaria and North Macedonia. It is a variant of Mihaela, which itself is derived from the masculine names Mihail (used in Romanian, Bulgarian, and...
Miharu is a feminine Japanese given name. It is typically formed from the mi element meaning "beautiful" and haru meaning "spring", though various kanji combinations such as 三晴, 美春, 美晴, 海青, or 未遥 are used. The...
Miho 2 is a Japanese feminine given name composed of two mi meaning "beautiful" and ho meaning "grain" or ho meaning "protect, maintain". A common combination is 美穗 (beautiful rice ear) or 美保 (beautiful protection),...
Mihra is a feminine Turkish given name derived from Persian مهر (mehr), meaning "friendship," "love," or "kindness." In Persian and related cultures, the concept of mehr carries deep emotional and spiritual connotations,...
Miia is the Finnish form of Mia, a name that originated as a diminutive of Maria. While Mia has become a popular name globally, Miia specifically represents the Finnish adaptation, often pronounced with a distinct Finnis...
Miigwan is an Ojibwe feminine name meaning "feather". In Ojibwe culture, feathers, particularly those from eagles, hold deep spiritual significance, representing honor, strength, and a connection to the divine. The name...
Miillaaraq is a uniquely melodic feminine name used in Greenlandic culture. Its etymology is complex and evocative: it is thought to derive from the Greenlandic verb millalaarpoq, which means "to drone, hum, or buzz (as...
Miina is a Finnish feminine given name, typically short for Vilhelmiina, which itself is the Finnish feminine form of William. The root name William derives from the Germanic name Willehelm, composed of the elements will...
Mija is a feminine given name in Slovene, functioning as a short form of Marija, the Slovene cognate of Maria. Ultimately derived from Hebrew מִרְיָם (Maryam), this name carries a deep biblical tradition. According to Wi...
Mika 2 is a Japanese feminine given name, written with different kanji combinations. Common readings include mi meaning "beautiful" (美) and ka meaning "fragrance" (香) or "increase" (加). Other kanji pairs are also used...
Mikaela is a feminine given name used in Swedish, Finnish, and English contexts. In Swedish and Finnish, it is the feminine form of Mikael, while in English it is a variant of Michaela. All these names ultimately derive...
EtymologyMikayla is a modern English variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael ultimately derives from the Hebrew Miḵaʾel (מִיכָאֵל), a rhetorical question meaning "who is like God?"—implying th...
Mikhaila is a feminine given name in English, primarily used as a variant of Michaela, with its spelling possibly influenced by the Russian form Mikhail. Ultimately, the name traces back to the Hebrew Miḵaʾel, meaning "w...
Mikhal is the Biblical Hebrew form of Michal 2, the name of a figure in the Hebrew Bible. It derives from the Saul name chain and appears in ancient Hebrew texts, where it links to the story of King David. In later Hebre...
Miki is a Japanese feminine (or occasionally masculine) given name written in various kanji combinations. The most common form consists of mi (美) meaning "beautiful" and ki (紀) meaning "chronicle," giving the overall m...
Mikkeline is a Danish feminine form of Mikkel, which is itself the Danish form of Michael. According to Wiktionary, Mikkeline originated as an 18th-century feminine form of Mikkel in Norwegian, though it is also used in...
Mikki is a feminine variant of Mickey, itself a diminutive or feminine form of Michael. The name Michael originates from the Hebrew Miḵaʾel, meaning "who is like God?", a rhetorical question implying that no one is compa...
Miku is a Japanese feminine given name with multiple possible origins and meanings depending on the kanji characters used. The name is most commonly written with combinations such as 美空 ("beautiful sky") or 美久 ("beau...
Mi-kyung is a Korean feminine given name. It is an alternate transcription of the Korean Hangul 미경 (see Mi-gyeong).Root name Mi-gyeong is typically derived from Sino-Korean characters: mi (美) meaning "beautiful" combi...
Míla is a feminine given name used in Czech, functioning as a diminutive of longer names such as Miloslava, Miloslav, and Bohumila. These names share the common Slavic root milŭ, meaning "gracious, dear." Míla thus carri...
Etymology and Linguistic Roots Mila is a feminine name with deep roots in the milŭ element of the Slavic language family. This element, meaning "gracious, dear," gives the name its core sense of charm and affection. Orig...
Milada is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Czech and Slovak contexts. It originated as a diminutive of names containing the Slavic element milŭ, meaning "gracious, dear." Additionally, it can be...
Milagros is a Spanish name directly signifying "miracles" (from Latin miracula, plural of miraculum). The name is taken from the Marian title Nuestra Señora de los Milagros, meaning "Our Lady of Miracles," reflecting the...
Milagrosa is a Spanish feminine name meaning "miraculous," derived from the phrase medalla milagrosa (miraculous medal). This name is directly inspired by the Marian apparition of Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris, 1830,...
Milana is a feminine given name widely used across Eastern Europe, particularly in Milan-derived forms that are most common in Belarusian, Croatian, Russian, Serbian, and Ukrainian naming traditions. As the feminine equi...
Milani is a feminine given name in English usage, drawing its inspiration from the Italian city of Milan. It gained modern recognition through the American cosmetics company Milani, founded in 2002, which popularized the...
Milanka is a feminine given name used primarily in Croatian and Serbian. It is a feminine form of the Slavic male name Milan, which derives from the Slavic element milŭ, meaning "gracious" or "dear." The name thus carrie...
Milburga is a variant of the Old English name Mildburg. Both names share the same etymology, derived from the elements milde "gentle" and burg "fortress". Milburga is thus closely related to Mildred (from Mildþryð "gentl...
Milcah is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew מִלְכָּה (Milka), which itself comes from מַלְכָּה (malka) meaning "queen." This name appears twice in the Old Testament: as the wife of Nahor (Abraham's brother) and as...
Milda is a feminine given name of Baltic origin, used primarily in Lithuania and Latvia. Although the precise etymology is uncertain, the name is traditionally connected to Lithuanian pagan mythology, where it is believe...
Mildburg is an Old English feminine name formed from the elements milde “gentle” and burg “fortress”. The name thus conveys the meaning of “gentle fortress”. It belongs to the same naming tradition as Mildred (meaning “g...
Mildgyð is a feminine name of Old English origin, belonging specifically to the Anglo-Saxon naming tradition. It is composed of the elements milde 'gentle' and guð 'battle', thus signifying a 'gentle battle' or 'gracious...
Mildred is a feminine given name of Old English origin, derived from the elements milde meaning "gentle" and þryþ meaning "strength", thus carrying the sense of "gentle strength". It was borne by Saint Mildred, a 7th-cen...
Mildrid is a Norwegian feminine given name, derived as a form of Mildred. Mildred itself originates from the Old English name Mildþryð, composed of the elements milde "gentle" and þryþ "strength", thus meaning "gentle st...
Mildþryð is the Old English form of the name Mildred. It is composed of the elements milde meaning "gentle" and þryþ meaning "strength," thus carrying the meaning of "gentle strength." This name was borne by the 7th-cent...
Miléna is the Hungarian form of Milena, a name with Slavic roots that has spread across Europe in various adaptations. The name traces its etymology back to the Slavic element milŭ, meaning "gracious" or "dear," which ap...
Milena is a feminine given name with Slavic and Italian roots, widely used across Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe. It is the feminine form of the male name Milan, which derives from the Slavic element milŭ meaning...
Mileva is a feminine given name originating from the Slavic element milŭ, meaning "gracious, dear" or "pleasant." It is a diminutive or affectionate form derived from longer Slavic names with the root mil-, such as Milen...
Miley is a feminine given name of English origin, most famously borne by American singer and actress Miley Cyrus (born 1992). In her case, the name is a shortened form of the nickname Smiley, which her father, country si...
Milica is a feminine given name widely used in Balkan countries, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, and Slovenia. It is a diminutive form of the Slavic element milŭ meaning "gracious, dear," combined with a dimi...
Militsa is the Bulgarian form of Milica. The name Milica is of Slavic origin, derived from the element milŭ meaning "gracious, dear" combined with a diminutive suffix. This name carries a sense of endearment and affectio...
Milja is a Finnish short form of Emilia, which itself derives from the Latin Aemilius, a Roman family name ultimately related to Emily. The name Emilia gained prominence through literary and royal connections, including...
Miljana is a feminine Serbian given name, a direct feminine form of the masculine Milan. The name Milan itself derives from the Slavic element milŭ, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear', often used as a short form of names begin...
Milka is a feminine given name commonly found in Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, and Slovene languages. Originally a diminutive of names containing the Slavic element milŭ meaning "gracious, dear", it stands as...
Milka is a Finnish and Polish diminutive of Emilia. As a feminine given name, it carries the charm of a shortened form while retaining its connection to the ancient Roman family name Aemilius, which ultimately derives fr...
Milka is the Hebrew form of Milcah, a name that appears in the Old Testament. The name is derived from the Hebrew word malka meaning "queen," reflecting its royal connotations. In the Bible, Milcah is identified as the w...
Milla is a short form of Camilla, Ludmilla, and other names ending in milla. It is used across several European countries including Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, and Sweden.The name gains its primary lineage from Ca...
Millaray is a feminine given name of Mapuche origin, meaning "golden flower" — from milla "gold" and rayen "flower". The name reflects the Mapuche people's deep connection to nature and their language, Mapudungun, which...
Mille is a Danish and Norwegian short form of Emilie, as well as a Swedish short form of Emil. As a unisex name in Scandinavia, it draws its roots from the Latin family name Aemilius, which is ultimately derived from the...
EtymologyMillicent is a feminine given name of English origin, ultimately derived from the Gothic name Amalaswinþa, composed of the elements amals meaning "unceasing, vigorous, brave" and swinþs meaning "strong". The nam...
Millie is a feminine given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. It originated as a diminutive of names such as Mildred and Millicent, as well as other names containing the same sound like Emily, Amelia, and...
Milly is a feminine given name used primarily in English, Norwegian, and Swedish contexts. It functions as a diminutive of longer names such as Emilie, Mildred, and other names containing a similar 'mil-' or 'mill-' soun...
Miloslava is a Czech feminine given name, the feminine form of Miloslav. It is composed of Slavic elements milŭ "gracious, dear" and slava "glory", thus meaning "dear glory" or "gracious glory." Etymology and Linguistic...