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Lynfa f WelshProbably an elaborated form of the popular name syllable
Lyn, using the suffix
fa (perhaps from names such as
Gwynfa or
Meirionfa, in which it may be derived from Welsh
fa "place").
Lynwen f WelshPossibly formed from the Welsh masculine name
Lyn (a short form of
Llywelyn) or the initial sound in
Lynette combined with the Welsh element
gwen "white; fair; blessed"... [
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Lynx m AstronomyLynx is a constellation in the northern sky, introduced in the 17th century by Johannes Hevelius. It is named after the lynx, a genus of cats.
Lysianassa f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek elements λυσις
(lysis) "releasing, freeing, deliverance" and ανασσα
(anassa) "queen". This was borne by several minor characters in Greek mythology, including a daughter of King Priam of Troy, and one of the Nereids.
Lysippos m Ancient GreekMeans "a release of a horse", derived from Greek λυσις
(lysis) "a release, loosening" combined with Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) "horse". This was the name of a Greek sculptor from the 4th century BC, noted as being one of the best sculptors of the ancient world.
Lysis m Ancient GreekFrom Greek λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening". This was borne by a Greek philosopher, Lysis of Taras, who was said to have been a friend and disciple of
Pythagoras, as well as the title character in a Socratic dialogue of
Plato.
Lysithoe f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening" and θοός
(thoos) meaning "swift, nimble". This is another name for
Lysithea, however, it may have belonged to a different figure.
Lysixenos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Lyublen m Soviet, RussianContraction of Russian Люби Ленина!
(Lyubi Lenina!) meaning "Love Lenin!", in which Lenin refers to the Russian politician and communist revolutionary Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924), who founded the former Soviet state... [
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Maan m Dutch, FlemishShort form of
Emmanuel and
Immanuel. This name was borne by Emmanuel Marie Joseph Antony "Maan" Sassen (11 September 1911 – 20 December 1995), a Dutch politician.
Maathorneferure f Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
mꜣꜣt-ḥr-nfrw-rꜥ meaning "one who sees
Horus, the beauty of
Ra", derived from
mꜣꜣt "seeing" combined with the name of the god Horus and
nfrw "beauty, perfection" combined with the name of the god Ra.
Maaya f JapaneseFrom 真 (
ma) meaning “real, genuine” and 綾 (
aya) meaning “design”. The name can also be constructed with other kanji combinations.
Mabior m Dinka, African MythologyMeans "white bull" in Dinka. The white bull is the most prized and is sought after for sacrifices in celebration.
Mabruk m ArabicMeans "blessed, happy" or "congratulations" (a vernacular word) in Arabic.
Mabry f & m English (American, Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Mabry. This name was typically used as a masculine name in the early 20th century, but it has seen a revival as a feminine name since the 1990s.
Mabuz m Arthurian CycleAnglo-Norman form of
Mabon. This is a character in 'Lanzelet', an Arthurian romance written by Ulrich von Zatzikhoven after 1194; Mabuz the Enchanter is the cowardly lord of the Schatel le Mort, or "Castle of the Dead".
Macareus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Μακαρεύς
(Makareus), which is a variant form of
Makarios (see
Macario). This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a companion to
Odysseus on his voyages.
Machanidas m Ancient Greek, HistoryThe first element of this name is possibly derived from the Doric Greek noun μαχανά
(machana) meaning "machine, device, tool, contrivance", which is of the same etymology as the modern English word
machine... [
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Machar m DinkaMeans "black bull" in Dinka. Black bulls are the second most important for sacrifices.
Machi f JapaneseDerived from the Japanese kanji 萬 (
ma) meaning "ten thousand" or 麻 (
ma) meaning "hemp, flax" or 真 (
ma) meaning "truth; pure; genuine" combined with 千 (
chi) meaning "thousand" or 知 (
chi) meaning "wisdom"... [
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Machiko f JapaneseFrom Japanese 町 (
machi) meaning "town" or 海 (
machi) meaning "large, wide, vastly gathered, sea, ocean" and 子 (
ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Machthard m GermanicOld High German name composed of the elements
maht "might, strength" and
hard "brave, hardy".
Maćij m SorbianSorbian form of
Mathias. Maćij Wjacław Jakula (German: Mathias Wenzel Jäckel), born 1655, was a Sorbian sculptor famous for his works in Prague.
Mackenyu m Obscure (Modern)Alternate romanization of
Makkenyū (likely influenced by the English name
Mackenzie), originally from Japanese 真 (
ma) meaning "real, true", 剣 (
ken) meaning "sword" and 佑 (
yū) meaning "to help"... [
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Macrinus m Late Roman, HistoryRoman cognomen, which because of the
-inus suffix must be a diminutive, probably of what should be
macrus. Macrus is either derived from Latin
macer "thin, meagre", or a latinized form of Greek
makros "large, long"... [
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Macstrna m EtruscanBelieved to be an Etruscan rendering of the Latin term
magister, meaning "master" or "leader". Notably associated with the Etruscan hero (identified with the Roman King Servius Tullius) depicted in the François Tomb frescoes.
Macuex m NahuatlMeans "bracelet (of precious stones)" in Nahuatl.
Madalbald m GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Madalbert m GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Madalbod m GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer."
Madalburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place." The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
Madalfrid m GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Madalgar m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place." The second element is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared."
Madalgard f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place." The second element is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Madalgild f GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with Gothic
gild "sacrifice."
Madalgrim m GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with Old Norse
grîma "mask."
Madalhard m GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Madalhild f GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle."
Madalina f Romanian (Expatriate)Variant spelling of
Mădălina used by Romanians abroad or in informal contexts (for example on the internet). Note that this is not the standard spelling of the name.
Madalrad m GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Madalric m GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Madaltrud f GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Madalwin m GermanicDerived from Gothic
mathl "meeting place" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Madanapriyā f SanskritMeans "beloved of Madana" in Sanskrit, from the name of the Hindu god of love
Madana combined with प्रिय
(priya) meaning "beloved, dear to". This Sanskrit name occurs in a Cambodian inscription from 611 AD.
Madani m Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic مَدَنِيّ
(madaniyy) meaning "city dweller, civilian, citizen", chiefly found in Algerian and Moroccan Arabic.
Maden m BretonOf uncertain origin and meaning. One theory derives this name from Breton
mad "good; goodness".
Madenn f BretonDerived from Breton
mad "good; goodness". This name is occasionally considered a Breton equivalent of Saint
Bona.
Madhurasenā f SanskritMeans "sweet courtesan" in Sanskrit, from मधुर
(madhura) meaning "sweet, pleasant, charming" (itself from मधु
(madhu) "sweet, honey") and सेना
(sénā), a kind of title suffixed to the names of courtesans.
Madiea f ArabicVariant transcription of
Mahdiyya. A notable bearer of this name is the Dutch athlete Madiea Ghafoor (b. 1992), who is of Pakistani descent (Baloch, to be precise).
Madleńka f SorbianVariant of
Madlenka. Madleńka Šołćic is a Sorbian writer, editorial journalist and dramatic advisor.