This is a list of submitted names in which the person who added the name is
LMS.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Maziar m PersianThere are two theories regarding the origin of this name. It may be derived from Middle Persian
m'tgd'l meaning "steward" through the original spelling ماذیار
(māδiyār). It may also mean "protected by the yazata of the moon", derived from Persian ماه
(mâh) "moon" and Avestan
yazata meaning "worthy of reverence", which refers to the Zoroastrian concept of praiseworthiness or worship (descended into modern Persian as ایزد
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Maznah f MalayDerived from Arabic مَازِن
(māzin) meaning "rain clouds".
Medekhgüi f & m MongolianMeans "ignorant, unknowing" in Mongolian, from мэдэх
(medekh) meaning "to know, to understand" and the suffix -гүй
(güi) meaning "without, -less".
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.
Mehregan f PersianFrom the Yazata of "Mehr," which is responsible for friendship, affection and love.
Mekhin m ThaiMeans "cloud" (a poetic word) in Thai.
Mel m Soviet, RussianAcronym of the surnames of Маркс
(Marx), Энгельс
(Engels) and Ленин
(Lenin), which refer to Karl Marx (1818-1883), Friedrich Engels (1820-1895) and Vladimir Lenin (1870-1924)... [
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Mena f Roman MythologyAlong with
Juno, assured menstrual flow, and during pregnancy redirected its flow to feed the developing child.
Menleva f Medieval EnglishProbably from *
Meinliofa, an anglicized form of Old German
Megenlioba or
Meginliuba, derived from the Germanic elements
magan "power, strength" and
leuba "dear, beloved".
Menrva f Etruscan MythologyMenrva was an Etruscan goddess of war, art, wisdom, and medicine. She contributed much of her character to Roman
Minerva, when that culture evolved. She was the child of
Uni and
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Mens m Roman MythologyMeaing, "mind" he was the god who provides a child with its intelligence.
Meraiah m BiblicalMeaning "resistance," a chief priest, a contemporary of the high priest
Joiakim (Neh 12:12).
Mered m BiblicalMered is a Biblical figure, who was from the Tribe of
Judah and noted as the husband of
Bithiah, daughter of Pharaoh. Bithiah was the foster mother of
Moses... [
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Meremoth m Biblical"Exaltations, heights", a priest who returned from Babylon with
Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 12:3), to whom were sent the sacred vessels (Ezra 8:33) belonging to the temple... [
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Merilee f Popular Culture, EnglishVariant of
Merrily, ultimately from English "merrily" meaning "showing happiness or enjoyment".
Donnie Iris released a song called "Sweet Merilee" in 1981.
Merops m Greek MythologyFrom Greek μέροψ
(merops) meaning "bee-eater", the bee-eater (species Merops apiaster) being a type of bird; allegedly it was used to mean "mortal". This word can mean "with face turned", derived from Greek μέρος
(meros) "part" and ὤψ
(ôps) "eye, face".
Meshelemiah m Biblical"Friendship of Jehovah", a Levite of the family of the Korhites, called also
Shelemiah (Ch1 9:21),(Ch1 26:1-14) He was a temple gate-keeper in the time of
David.
Mhàiri f ScotsScots adoption of the vocative case of
Màiri due to mistaking it for the nominative case.
Mibhar m Biblical"Choice", a Hagarene, one of
David's warriors (Ch1 11:38); called also
Bani the Gadite (Sa2 23:36).
Michri m Biblical"Prize of Jehovah" or "Selling", a Benjamite, the father of
Uzzi (Ch1 9:8).
Mijamin m BiblicalMijamin meaning, "from the right hand," is the name of three persons mentioned in the Bible.
Miki m SpanishDiminutive of
Miguel. It probably originated as a variation of
Mickey, reflecting the English pronunciation.
Milaiai m Biblical"Eloquent", a Levitical musician (Neh 12:36) who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem.
Milausha f Tatar, BashkirMeans "violet (flower)" in Tatar and Bashkir, ultimately derived from Persian بنفشه
(banafsheh).
Militza f BulgarianVariant transcription of
Милица (see
Militsa). This was the name Duchess Jutta of Mecklenburg-Strelitz took after her marriage to the heir apparent of Montenegro Prince Danilo and her conversion to Orthodoxy.
Miłowit m Medieval PolishFrom the elements
miło "nice" and
wit "lord, ruler". This is among the earliest recorded names in Poland.
Mimsie f Popular CultureA character in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mimsie Pott, and a character in The Last Mimzy.
Mindwell f & m English (Puritan)Used in reference to the scripture, “A silent and louing woman is a gift of the Lord, and there is nothing so much worth, as a mind well instructed.”
Mingjian m & f ChineseFrom Chinese 明
(míng) meaning "bright, light, brilliant" combined with 剑
(jiàn) meaning "sword, dagger, sabre", as well as other character combinations that can form this name.
Mingxin m & f ChineseFrom Chinese 鸣
(míng) meaning "sing, call, cry" or 明
(míng) meaning "bright, light, clear" combined with 心
(xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul"... [
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Minuet f American (Rare, Archaic)From the English word "minuet" referring to a type of "dance" or "a movement which is part of a longer musical composition such as a suite, sonata, or symphony, inspired by or conforming to the dance of the same name"... [
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Misham m Biblical"Their cleansing" or "their beholding", a Benjamite, one of the sons of
Elpaal (Ch1 8:12).
Mixolydian m ObscureFrom Ancient Greek μιξο-Λυδιος (
mixo-Ludios, “half-Lydian”), from μιξο- (
mixo-) (from base of μιγνυναι (
mignunai, “to mix”)) + Λυδιος (
Ludios, “Lydia (an ancient country in Asia Minor)”); named in reference to Lydian (another Greek mode).
Mo m ChineseMeans "ink" or "black". A famous bearer is Mo Di (ca. 470 - ca. 391 BC), a Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism.
Molotov m & f MongolianDerived from the Russian surname
Molotov, likely because of its associations with the Communist party.
Montanus m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective
montanus meaning "of mountains, mountainous". In other words, you could say that this name is the masculine form of
Montana.... [
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Montanzima f ObscureBorne by a victim of the 1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings; Montanzima Banks was killed at age 6 by her father, George Emil Banks. Her siblings were named Kissmayu, Boende,
Mauritania and Foraroude.
Montowampate m WampanoagAlso known as
Sagamore James was a Pawtucket leader who was the Sachem of Saugus when English began to settle in the area.
Morlais m WelshFrom the name of a river in Wales, derived from Welsh
môr "sea" and
llais "voice". It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Moron m MormonLate Jaredite king who reigned during a time of great wickedness and turmoil, and was himself wicked. He lost half his kingdom for many years in a rebellion and, after regaining his kingdom, was completely overthrown and lived out his life in captivity... [
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Moulay m Northern AfricanFrom an honorific title used by descendants of Moulay Ali Cherif, the founder of the Alaouite dynasty of Morocco.
Moza m BiblicalHebrew "going forth" said of flowing water, the rising sun, leafing plants, etc.
Mushi m BiblicalMeaning "touch, sensitive," was a son of
Merari of the house of
Levi according to Exodus 6:19, born in Egypt.
Myrrh f EnglishThe word "myrrh" derives from the Aramaic ܡܪܝܪܐ (
murr), and Arabic مر (
mur)، meaning "bitter". Its name entered the English language from the Hebrew Bible, where it is called "mor", מור, and later as a Semitic loanword was used in the Greek myth of Myrrha, and later in the Septuagint; in the Greek language, the related word μύρον (
mýron) became a general term for perfume.
Myrrha f EnglishOver the centuries Myrrha, the girl, and myrrh, the fragrance, have been linked etymologically. The Modern English word
myrrh (Old English:
myrra) derives from the Latin
Myrrha (or
murrha or
murra, all are synonymous Latin words for the tree substance)... [
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