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Meas m & f KhmerMeans "gold" or "month, moon" in Khmer.
Méav f IrishVariant of
Méabh. A famous bearer is Irish singer Méav Ní Mhaolchatha.
Mebh f IrishForm of the Gaelic name
Medb meaning "intoxicating".
Mebh Óg MacTíre is one of the characters in the animated movie "Wolfwalkers" (2020).
Mecahua f & m NahuatlPossibly means "keeper of mistresses" or "possessor of rope", derived from Nahuatl
mecatl "rope, cord; unit of land; consort, concubine" and the possessive suffix
-hua.
Mecbure f TurkishDerived from Arabic مجبور
(majbūr) meaning "obliged, compelled, forced".
Mecca f & m English (American, Rare)From the city of
Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest place in Islam. From there, it became a common noun for any place considered to be important to visit by people with a particular interest.
Mechyll m Medieval WelshDerived from Old Welsh
mach "surety" and the diminutive suffix
-yll. Mechyll is the saint of Llanfechell in Anglesey who is commemorated on November 15 according to the Welsh Calendars.
Mécia f Medieval PortugueseMedieval Portuguese feminine form of the Gallo-Roman masculine name
Mincius. Mécia Lopes de Haro (c.1215–1270), sometimes
Méncia, was married to King Sancho II of Portugal.
Męcimir m PolishThere are two possible explanations for the meaning of the first element of this name. The first explanation is that it is derived from Proto-Slavic
měšati "to mix, to stir" (compare Croatian
miješati, Slovak
miešať and modern Polish
mącić and
mieszać, all of which mean "to mix, to stir")... [
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Meda f EnglishA short form of names ending in -meda such as Andromeda.
Meda f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, the name Meda (Ancient Greek: Μήδα) refers to 3 different women.
Meda f LithuanianEither from 'medus' meaning "honey" or 'medis' meaning "tree, wood."
Medanz m Arthurian CycleThe son of Meleranz (Arthur’s nephew) and Queen Tydomie of Karmerie. He had a brother named Lazaliez and a sister named Olimpia.
Medard m Dutch (Rare), German (Rare), Polish, Slovak, Slovene, Lengadocian, Provençal, GasconDutch, German, Occitan, Polish, Slovak and Slovene form of
Medardus.
Medardus m Germanic (Latinized)Latinized form of
Machthard. However, it should be noted that there are sources that have something different to say about the Germanic name that lies at the root of Medardus... [
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Meddyf f WelshEtymology uncertain, perhaps from
medd meaning "mead" and
yf meaning "drinks" or from
medd meaning "power, authority".
Medekhgüi f & m MongolianMeans "ignorant, unknowing" in Mongolian, from мэдэх
(medekh) meaning "to know, to understand" and the suffix -гүй
(güi) meaning "without, -less".
Medelant m Arthurian CycleApparently either a leader of the Sesnes or a king allied with them, invovled in the attack on Vandaliors Castle early in Arthur’s reign.... [
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Medeni f Welsh (Rare)Derived from Welsh
Medi "September" (originally "to reap, mow, crop") and
geni "to be born".
Medera f Ancient GreekOne of the four women in ancient times that supposedly created the philosopher's stone.
Mederei f Welsh Mythology, Arthurian CyclePossibly means "the drunken one", derived from Welsh
medd "mead" and the suffix
-ai. Alternatively,
medrus meaning "skilful, capable" has been suggested as a possible relation. Mederei Badellfawr was the name of one of a triad of Amazons of the Island of Britain in the Arthurian Cycle.
Mederic m GermanicThis name is likely a variant spelling of
Maderic, but it is also possible that it is a name on its own. In that case, the name is derived from Anglo-Saxon
mêd "reward" and
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Mederu f JapaneseFrom Japanese 愛 (mede) meaning "love, affection" combined with 龍 (ru) meaning "dragon". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Medesicaste f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Means "adorned with prudence", or possibly "the one that surpasses them all in wisdom", derived from Greek μήδεσι
(medesi), dative plural of μήδεα
(medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning", and κέκασμαι
(kekasmai) meaning "to surpass, to excel"... [
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Medet m Kazakh, TurkishMeans "support, help" in Kazakh and Turkish, ultimately from Arabic مدد
(madad).
Medford m English (Rare)Transferred from the English surname, Medford, which stems from the name of a town in Northumberland, England.
Medguistl f Medieval CornishOld Cornish name, in which the second element is Welsh
gwystl "hostage" (Cornish cognate
gostel). The first element may be Welsh
medd "mead" (Cornish
medh) or Welsh
medd "power, authority".
Median m Arthurian CycleOne of Arthur’s knights in the Vulgate Merlin, present at a tournament between Arthur’s knights and the knights of Kings Ban and Bors.... [
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Medika f Indigenous AustralianDerived from the Australia-based Kaurna word
mitika meaning "flower, blossom". Kaurna language is spoken near Adelaide, Australia. It is also used to mean "water lily".
Meditrina f Roman MythologyRoman goddess of wine and health, possibly created to explain the Roman holiday of Meditrinalia (Oct. 11); generally taken to mean 'healer'
Medius f & m English (African), Eastern AfricanBorrowed from Latin
medius meaning "middle; half; moderate; indifferent." It is mostly used in Uganda where, compared to other surrounding countries, it is usually feminine in usage.
Medjed m Egyptian MythologyFrom Egyptian
mḏd meaning "to physically strike (someone or something)" or "to hit the target when shooting arrows", perhaps in the context of "the one who hits the mark" or "the true-striking"... [
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Medjine f Haitian CreolePossibly a combination of any given name that starts with an
M- with
Régine (or
Redjina, its Haitian Creole form).
Medon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέδω
(medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over".... [
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Meduna f Celtic MythologyMeduna was a Celtic goddess known from an inscription in Bad Bertrich, Germany, where she was worshipped together with
Vercana. The origin and meaning of her name are uncertain: theories include a derivation from Gaulish
medu- "mead", which gave rise to the speculation that she may have been a goddes of honey-wine.
Meduza f Azerbaijani, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Georgian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Slovene, UkrainianForm of
Medusa in various languages.
Mee f HmongMeans "cat" or "noodle" in Hmong.
Meea f FinnishFinnish feminine name. Name day April 27.
Meegwun m OjibweFrom Ojibwe
miigwan "feather". This is borne by Meegwun Fairbrother, a Canadian actor of Ojibwe descent.
Meek f & m English (Puritan)Meaning, "quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive." Referring to Matthew 5:5.
Meelo m Popular CultureA character from the American show 'Legend of Korra'. The name is also given to some minor characters in Star Treck and Avatar.
Meeme m Estonian, Medieval BalticOf uncertain origin and meaning. This name appears on an elder in the 'Chronicle of Henry of Livonia' (Latinized as
Meme). It has been suggested that this name might be related to Estonian
mehine "manly, manful", and thus be a cognate to Karelian
miemoi "man, fellow"... [
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Meena f PakistaniIts also na urdu name.Its means hand made attractive drawings.
Meenu f HinduismGirl with Fish Eyes or Fish that navigates through easily anywhere and there is peace and happiness around
Meerim f KyrgyzMeans "favour, grace, compassion, mercy" in Kyrgyz. This name is sometimes used as a Kyrgyz form of
Maryam.
Meeta f Indian, HindiDerived from Sanskrit मित्र
(mitrá) meaning "friend, companion".
Mefitis f Roman MythologyMefitis was a Samnite and minor Roman goddess of noxious gases, like those from volcanoes or swamps. Mefitis also gives her name to the archaic word "mephitic" meaning foul smelling.
Mefus f Welsh (Rare)Directly from the Welsh vocabulary word
mefus meaning "strawberries".
Megafu m & f IgboMeans "do for all to see" in Igbo.
Megakles m Ancient GreekMeans "great glory", derived from Greek μέγας
(megas) "great, large, huge" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory".
Megalopolis f GermanAllegoric personification of the German state Mecklenburg. Very rarely (if ever) used as a given name.
Megamede f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Ancient Greek μέγας
(megas) meaning "great, mighty, big" combined with either μήδεα
(medea) meaning "plans, council, cunning" or μέδω
(medo) "to protect, rule over"... [
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Megami f Japanese (Modern, Rare)This name comes from the word referring to a goddess or otherwise a female deity, derived from
女 (me) meaning "female, woman" and
神 (kami) meaning "god, deity, spirit" (kami > gami through rendaku).... [
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Meganeira f Greek MythologyMeans "man-exalting, lordly", derived from Greek μέγας
(megas) meaning "great, large, huge" and ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".
Megara f Greek Mythology, Popular CultureEither a variant of
Megaera or derived from either the Ancient Greek city Megara in West Attica, Greece, or the Ancient Greek colony in Sicily Megara Hyblaea, both derived from
megaron, from
megas 'large, great, marvelous', referring to a large hall.... [
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Megasthenes m Ancient GreekMeans "great strength", derived from Greek μέγας
(megas) "great, large, huge" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) "vigour, strength." This name was borne by a Greek ethnographer and explorer from the 3rd century BC.
Megat m MalayFrom a title of nobility that traditionally denoted a son whose father was a commoner but whose mother was of royal descent. It is typically placed before the given name.
Megawarno m JavaneseJavanese form of
Meghavarna. From Sanskrit मेघवर्ण (
meghavarṇa) meaning “cloud color", derived from Indonesian
mega meaning "cloud", ultimately from Sanskrit मेघ (
megha), combined with Indonesian
warna meaning "color", ultimately from Sanskrit वर्ण (
varna).
Megawati f IndonesianFrom Indonesian
mega meaning "cloud" (of Sanskrit origin) and the feminine suffix
-wati. A notable bearer is former Indonesian president Megawati Sukarnoputri (1947-).
Megha f IndianFrom Sanskrit मेघ
(megha) meaning "cloud".
Meghavarna m IndianFrom Sanskrit मेघवर्ण (
meghavarṇa) meaning “cloud color", derived from Sanskrit मेघ (
megha) meaning "cloud", combined with वर्ण (
varna) meaning “color”... [
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Meghighda f BerberEtymology unknown. This was the name of a famous poetess.
Meghmala f NepaliDerived from the Nepal-based Newar word
megh meaning "cloud" and
mala meaning "thunder".
Meghna f IndianFrom the name of the river, or alternatively from Hindi
megh (मेघ)- "cloud".
Megi f Albanian, Georgian, Slovene (Modern)Albanian, Georgian and Slovene borrowing of the English given name
Maggie. Known bearers of this name include the Albanian soccer player Megi Doci (b. 1996) and the Georgian actress Megi Tsulukidze (1921-1993).
Megistodamos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Doric Greek noun δᾶμος
(damos) meaning "the people".
Megistodoros m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".
Megistodotos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Greek adjective δοτός
(dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Megistokles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Megistonous m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with νοῦς
(nous), which is a contraction of the Greek noun νόος
(noos) meaning "mind".... [
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Megistotimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μεγιστότιμος
(megistotimos) meaning "most honoured", which consists of the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Meglena f Bulgarian (Rare)Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a contracted form of
Magdalena, a derivation from Slavic
megla "mist, fog" and a derivation from an Old Bulgarian
меглен "wind".
Megohime f JapaneseFrom Japanese 愛 (
mego) meaning "love, affection" combined with 姫 (
hime) meaning "princess". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Megu f JapaneseFrom Japanese 愛 (
megu) meaning "love, affection" or 愛 (
me) meaning "love, affection" combined with 恭 (
ku) meaning "respect". Other kanji combinations can be used.... [
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Megumu m & f JapaneseFrom Japanese 仁 (
megumu) meaning "benevolence, compassion" or from 愛 (
megu) meaning "love, affection" combined with 務 (
mu) meaning "duty, task". Other kanji or kanji combinations are possible.