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Merkurijus m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Mercurius (see Mercury).

Meslamta-ea m Near Eastern Mythology
Possibly means "he who comes forth from the Meslam (the name of a temple in Kutha)". Name borne by Mespotamian god who, along with his twin brother Lugal-irra, was thought of as a guardian of doorways... [more]

Methúsalem m Icelandic
Icelandic form of Methusalem.

Methuselam m Romani (Archaic)
Corruption of Methusalem.

Methushael m Biblical, Hebrew
Means "man of God" in Hebrew, derived from Hebrew math "man, mankind" and el "God". In the bible, this was the name of a descendant of Cain.

Metrodoros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek μητρος (metros), which is the genitive of Greek μήτηρ (meter) meaning "mother". The second element is derived from Greek δωρον (doron) meaning "gift."

Metrodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Metrodoros. This name was borne by Metrodorus of Lampsacus, a Greek philosopher from the 5th century BC.

Metrófanes m Portuguese, Spanish
Portuguese and Spanish form of Metrophanes.

Metròfanes m Catalan
Catalan form of Metrophanes.

Métrophane m History (Gallicized)
French form of Metrophanes.

Metsälintu f & m Finnish (Modern, Rare)
Means "forest bird" in Finnish.

Meurwethen m Medieval Breton
Old Breton name, derived from the elements mor meaning "great" and (g)uethen meaning "warrior, war".

Miandrasoa m & f Malagasy
Froom the Malagasy miandra meaning "hopeful" and soa meaning "good".

Miantonomo m Narragansett

Michalakis m Greek
Modern Greek diminutive of Michalis, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης (-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.

Michelotto m Medieval Italian
Diminutive of Michele 1, as -otto is an Italian masculine diminutive suffix.... [more]

Michitarou m Japanese

Michiyoshi m Japanese
From 道 (michi) meaning "path", 倫 (michi) meaning "ethics", 通 (michi) meaning "pass through" or 行 (michi) meaning "go, carry out, line, row" combined with 芳 (yoshi) meaning "fragrant, virtuous, beautiful"... [more]

Midhushtam m Hinduism
MEANING : most bountiful or liberal (applied to gods), the sun... [more]

Midorihiko m Japanese
From Japanese 緑 (midori) meaning "green" combined with 彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Midorisuke m & f Japanese (Rare)
From Midori combined with 助 (suke) meaning "assist".... [more]

Mieczësłôw m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Mieczysław.

Miehleketo m & f Tsonga
Means "thoughts" in Xitsonga.

Miezislaus m German (Silesian)
Silesian German form of Mieczysław.

Miftahudin m Indonesian
Indonesian variant of Miftah al-Din.

Miguelanxo m Galician
Combination of Miguel and Anxo (compare Michelangelo).

Miguelinho m Portuguese
Diminutive of Miguel.

Mihonosuke m Japanese (Rare)
This name is used as 三保之介 with 三 (san, zou, mi, mi'.tsu, mi.tsu) meaning "three," 保 (ho, hou, tamo.tsu) meaning "keep, preserve, protect, support," 之 (shi, oite, kono, kore, no, yuku) meaning "of, this" and 介 (kai, suke) meaning "concern oneself with, jammed in, mediate, help, care."... [more]

Mihrbandak m Parthian, Old Persian
Means "Mithra's servant."

Mikinosuke m Japanese (Rare)
From 幹 (miki) meaning "(tree) trunk, base" or 造酒 (Miki), referring to 造酒司 (miki/sake no tsukasa), the office under the Ministry of the Imperial Household in charge of the brewing of sake and vinegar, combined with the genitive particle の (no), written as 之, 乃 or the katakana equivalent ノ, and suke, originally denoting a kokushi (provincial governor) with the 2nd-highest level of suke (介), also written with other kanji like 助.... [more]

Milagritos f & m Spanish, Spanish (Latin American)
Diminutive of Milagros (compare Milagrito). As a given name, it is mostly used (as a feminine name) in Peru.

Mildinberg m Icelandic
Icelandic name with the combination of mildr "mild" and bjǫrg "help, deliverance" and borg "stronghold, fortification, castle".

Milinnguaq m Greenlandic
Younger form of Milínguaĸ.

Millennium f & m English
From the word referring to a period of time spanning a thousand years, from a Latin combination of mīlle meaning "thousand" and annus meaning "year" (with a>e vowel change and addition of abstract noun suffix -ium).

Miltiádész m Ancient Greek (Magyarized)
Hungarian form of Miltiades.

Minervinus m Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen that was a derivative of the Roman goddess Minerva.

Minygululu m Indigenous Australian
Minygululu is a main character in Australian film "Ten Canoes".

Miraculous m & f American (Modern, Rare)
From the English word.

Mirhbandaq m Ancient Aramaic
Aramaic form of Mihrbandak.

Misbahudin m Indonesian
Indonesian variant of Misbah al-Din.

Mishmannah m Biblical
Meaning "fat, sleek," one of the Gadite heroes who gathered to David at Ziklag (Ch1 12:10).

Missionary f & m English (African, Rare)
From English missionary, particularly in the context of Christianity.

Mithrandir m Literature
Used in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, it is Gandalf's Elven name, used most often by Legolas.

Mithrapata m Old Persian
Means "protected by Mithra" in Old Persian, from 𐎷𐎰𐎼 (Miθra), referring to the Zoroastrian deity Mithra, and 𐎱𐎠𐎫 (pāta) meaning "protected".

Mithredath m Hebrew, Biblical
Meaning "given by Mithra," or "dedicated to Mithra," i.e., the sun, the Hebrew form of the Persian name Mithridates.

Mithridate m History (Gallicized)
French form of Mithridates.

Mithrostes m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithravahista.

Mitrikhvan m Chuvash
Chuvash form of Mitrofan.

Mitrobates m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithrapata.

Mitrofanis m Greek
Modern Greek form of Metrophanes.

Mitsimbina m & f Malagasy
Means "take good care" in Malagasy.

Mitsushige m Japanese
From Japanese 光 (mitsu) meaning "light" combined with 繁 (shige) meaning "rich, prosperous". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Mitsutsugu m Japanese
From Japanese 光 (mitsu) meaning "light" or 三 (mitsu) meaning "three" combined with 亜 (tsugu) meaning "second, Asia, sub-". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Mitsuyoshi m Japanese
From 満 (mitsu) meaning "full, fulfill, to satisfy", 充 (mitsu) meaning "progress fully, succeed" or 三 (mitsu) meaning "three" combined with 敬 (yoshi) meaning "respect, honor, reverence", 成 (yoshi) meaning "to become" or 孝 (yoshi) meaning "filial piety"... [more]

Mittapheap m Khmer
Means "friendship" in Khmer.

Mixolydian m Obscure
Mixolydian is a diatonic mode (music).... [more]

Mnesarchos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω (mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι (mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [more]

Mnesarchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Mnesarchos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek tyrant of Chalcis from the 4th century BC as well as by a character in Greek mythology.

Mnesitheos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω (mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι (mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [more]

Mnesitheus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Mnesitheos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek physician from the 4th century BC.

Modestinus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derivative of Modestus.... [more]

Modesztusz m Hungarian
Cognate of Modestus, meaning "moderate".

Mogakolodi m Tswana
Means "one who advises" in Setswana.

Moguanshan m Chinese

Mohamed-ali m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Combination of Mohamed and Ali 1.

Mohammadou m Central African
Variant of Mohammad.

Mohieddine m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic محيي الدين (see Muhyi ad-Din) chiefly used in North Africa.

Mohyeldeen m Arabic
Variant of Muhi al-Din.

Mojoyinade m & f Yoruba
Means "I enjoyed the splendor of being royalty" in Yoruba.

Molotecatl m Nahuatl
Means "person from Molotlan" in Nahuatl.

Molyz-yerdi m Caucasian Mythology
This is the name of the Vainakh god of war who brought the Chechen and Ingush people to victory.

Mongkolsak m Thai
Alternate transcription of Mongkhonsak.

Mongkonsak m Thai
Alternate transcription of Mongkhonsak.

Mönkhbayar m & f Mongolian
Means "eternal joy" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and баяр (bayar) meaning "joy, happiness".

Mönkhdalai m & f Mongolian
Means "eternal sea" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and далай (dalai) meaning "ocean, sea".

Mönkhgerel f & m Mongolian
Means "eternal light" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and гэрэл (gerel) meaning "light".

Mönkhnaran m & f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and наран (naran) meaning "sun, sunny".

Mönkhnasan m & f Mongolian
Means "immortal" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and нас (nas) meaning "age, life".

Mönkhtulga m Mongolian
Derived from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and тулга (tulga) meaning "fireplace, hearth, cooking stand".

Mönkhzayaa f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal, forever" and заяа (zayaa) meaning "future, fortune, fate".

Mönkhzorig m Mongolian
Means "eternal courage" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and зориг (zorig) meaning "courage".

Monomachos m Ancient Greek
Means "he who fights alone (in battle)", derived from Greek μόνος (monos) meaning "single, one, alone" combined with Greek μαχη (mache) meaning "battle." This name was borne by Constantine IX Monomachos, a Byzantine Emperor from the 11th century AD.

Monomachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Monomachos.

Monserrate m & f Spanish
Spanish form of Montserrat, usually taken from from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Monserrate, the patron saint of Orihuela in the Province of Alicante in Spain.

More-triale m & f English (Puritan)

Mostafizur m Bangladesh

Móðsognir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly means "tired one" or "powerless one". In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf.

Móðvitnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from móðr "mind; wrath; courage") and vitnir ("wolf"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.

Motoichiro m Japanese
Variant transcription of Motoichirou.

Motzfeldte m Greenlandic
Greenlandic name derived from the German surname Motzfeldt, from the place name Motzfeld.

Motzfeldti m Greenlandic
Younger form of Motzfeldte.

Mouatassim m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic معتصم (see Mutasim) chiefly used in North Africa.

Mouhamadou m Western African
Form of Muhammad used in parts of French-influenced western Africa.

Mousogenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα (Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song" combined with the Greek suffix -γενής (-genes) meaning "born".

Möxämmätša m Bashkir, Tatar
From the given name Möxämmät.

Mpfareleli m & f Venda
Means "forgive me" in Tshivenda.

Mphikeleli m Zulu
Means "he who perseveres" in Zulu.

Mrityunjoy m Indian, Bengali

Mroczysław m Medieval Polish
Derived from mroczy "to darken" and sław "fame".

Mueangchai m Thai
From Thai เมือง (mueang) meaning "city, town, state" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".

Muhamadali m Avar
Combination of Muhamad and Ali 1.

Muhibullah m Arabic, Urdu
Derived from the Arabic noun محب (muhibb) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah).... [more]

Muhiyadiin m Somali

Muhyi ad-Din m Arabic
Means "reviver of the religion" from Arabic محيي (muḥyī) meaning "reviver, vitalizer, livener" combined with دين (dīn) meaning "religion, faith".

Muireadach m Irish
It means "chieftain".

Mundilfari m Norse Mythology
a Jotun or giant who is the father of the goddess Sol and the god Mani.

Mungongege m Nyakyusa
Means "you should follow me" in Nyakyusa.

Munkhbayar m & f Mongolian
Variant transcription of Mönkhbayar.

Munkhnasan m & f Mongolian
Alternate transcription of Мөнхнасан (see Mönkhnasan)

Munkustrap m Literature, Theatre
This name belongs to a Jellicle cat in T.S. Eliot's poem, Naming of Cats. He is a principal character in the musical, Cats.

Murhangeli m Tsonga
Means "leader" in Xitsonga.

Musonianus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from Musonius. A notable bearer of this name was the Roman senator Strategius Musonianus (4th century AD), who received the cognomen from the Roman emperor Constantine I because of his learnedness.

Mutakabbir m Arabic
Mutakabbir comes from the root k-b-r, which means "to be great, mighty, or majestic."... [more]

Mutsawashe m & f Shona
Meaning "the kindness of the Lord".

Mwaitaishe f & m Shona
Means "Thank you God" in Shona.

Myagmarjav m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian мягмар (myagmar) meaning "Tuesday" and жав (jav) meaning "salvation, deliverance".

Myeong-seop m Korean
From Sino-Korean 名 (myeong) meaning "famous, great, noted" or 明 (myeong) meaning "bright" and 燮 (seop) meaning "harmonise, blend".

Mylvoirrey m Manx (Archaic)
Derived from the Gaelic name element máel / mal / maol "tonsured, shorn; (and by extension) disciple, devotee" and the given name Moirrey with the intended meaning of "devotee of the Virgin Mary" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).... [more]

Myratgeldi m Turkmen
From the given name Myrat combined with the past tense of Turkmen gelmek meaning "to come".

Myratgeldy m Turkmen

Mýrkjartan m Old Norse, Icelandic
Ancient Scandinavian and Icelandic form of Muirchertach (which is also found spelled as Muircheartach).

Naawakamig m Ojibwe
Means "in the center of the universe" in Ojibwe.

Naboradong f & m Korean
I purple u ~ bts army

Nachiketha m Indian

Næfgæirr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements nef "nostril, nose" and geirr "spear".

Næsbernus m Old Swedish
Latinized form of Näsbiorn.

Næskonung m Old Swedish
Old Swedish from of Næskunungr used up until the late medieval period.

Nagaprasad m Indian

Nagtoralik m Greenlandic
Means "white-tailed sea-eagle" in Greenlandic.

Nahcomence m Cheyenne
Means "bark" in Cheyenne.

Náhkȯheóse m Cheyenne
Means "Bear Claws" in Cheyenne.

Nairciseas m Irish
Irish Gaelic form of Narcissus.

Naiterukop m Eastern African

Najamuddin m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Najm ad-Din.

Najmeddine m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic نجم الدين‎ (see Najm ad-Din) chiefly used in North Africa.

Nakhonchai m Thai
From Thai นคร (nakhon) meaning "city, town" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".

Nakornchai m Thai
Alternate transcription of Nakhonchai.

Namkholong m Indian
This name bases on the North Eastern Indian Tribal name Rongmei and it means a Brave Heart.

Nandrasana m & f Malagasy
Means "watched for, waited for, expected" in Malagasy.

Nanguyalai m Pashto
Alternate transcription of Pashto ننګيالی (see Nangyalai).

Nanóse'hame m Cheyenne
Means "cougar, mountain lion" in Cheyenne.

Nantovinus m Medieval German (Latinized)
Latinised form of Nandwin.

Nanuntenoo m Narragansett
Another name for Canonchet, a Narragansett sachem.

Napaatsiaq m Greenlandic
Greenlandic younger form of Napãtsiaĸ.

Napaattooq m Greenlandic
Younger form of Napãtôĸ.

Napoléioun m Norman
Cotentinais Norman form of Napoleon.

Napoleonas m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Napoleone (see Napoleon).

Naqibullah m Arabic, Afghan
Derived from the Arabic noun نقيب (naqib) meaning "chief, leader, captain" (see Naqib) combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah).... [more]

Narasimham m Telugu
Variant of Narasimha.

Narasimhan m Tamil, Malayalam
Tamil and Malayalam form of Narasimha.

Narasimman m Tamil
Means a Human body with lions face

Narimantas m Lithuanian
Derived from Lithuanian nerimti "to worry, be anxious" combined with mantus "intelligent" or manta "property, wealth".

Narmandakh m & f Mongolian
Means "sunrise" in Mongolian, derived from нар (nar) meaning "sun" and мандах (mandakh) meaning "ascent, rising".

Narongchai m Thai
From Thai ณรงค์ (narong) meaning "fight, campaign" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".

Narongdech m Thai
Alternate transcription of Narongdet.

Nasaruddin m Malay, Indonesian
Malay and Indonesian form of Nasr al-Din.

Nashruddin m Indonesian, Malay
Indonesian and Malay variant of Nasr al-Din.

Nasimuddin m Arabic
Variant of Nazimuddin.

Nasimullah m Arabic, Afghan
The first element of this name is likely derived from either the Arabic noun نَسِيم‎ (nasim) meaning "breeze" (see Nasim) or from the Arabic noun نَاظِم‎ (nazim) meaning "organizer" (see Nazim)... [more]

Nasir al-Din m Arabic
Means "supporter of the faith" from Arabic ناصر/نصير (nasir) meaning "helper, supporter" and دين (dīn) meaning "religion, faith".

Nasıriddin m Kazakh
Kazakh form of Nasiruddin or Nasir al-Din.

Nasiruddin m Arabic, Bengali, Malay
Alternate transcription of Arabic ناصر الدين/نصیر الدین (see Nasir al-Din), as well as the Bengali and Malay form.

Nasreddine m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic نصر الدين (see Nasr al-Din) chiefly used in North Africa.

Natakamani m Meroitic
Meaning uncertain. Name borne by a Qore (king) of Kush, who ruled alongside Amanitore.

Nathaddeus m African American
Combination of Nathaniel and Thaddeus.

Nathaniell m English (Archaic)
Variant of Nathaniel recorded in the 16th century.

Nathaphong m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ณัฐพงศ์ or ณัฐพงษ์ (see Natthaphong).

Natsuchika m Japanese
From Japanese 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" combined with 近 (chika) meaning "nearby, close". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Natsutarou m Japanese
From Japanese 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer", 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Nattaphong m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ณัฐพงศ์ or ณัฐพงษ์ (see Natthaphong).

Natthachai m Thai
From Thai ณัฐ (nattha) meaning "wise, intelligent, knowledgeable" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".

Natthakarn f & m Thai
Alternate transcription of Natthakan.

Natthaphon m Thai
From Thai ณัฐ (nat) meaning "wise, intelligent, knowledgeable" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".

Natthapong m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ณัฐพงศ์ or ณัฐพงษ์ (see Natthaphong).

Nattoralik m Greenlandic
Younger form of Nagtoralik.

Naucratius m Ancient Roman
An Orthodox saint in the 4th century. Son of Ss. Emmelia and Basil the Elder, and brother to St. Basil the Great, Ss. Theosebia and Gregory of Nyssa, and St. Macrina the younger.

Nausicydes m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ναυσικύδης (Nausikydes).

Nausigenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ναῦς (naus) meaning "ship" combined with Greek γενής (genes) meaning "born".... [more]

Nausikydes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the elements Greek noun ναῦς (naus) meaning "ship" combined with Greek κῦδος (kydos) meaning "glory, renown" meaning "glorious ship".

Nausimedon m Greek Mythology
Nausimedon was the son of King Nauplius. He was the brother of Oeax and Palamedes.

Nausinicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nausinikos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 4th century BC.

Nausinikos m Ancient Greek
Means "victorious ship", derived from Greek ναῦς (naus) "ship" combined with Greek νικη (nike) "victory".

Nausithous m Greek Mythology
Derived from ναῦς (naûs) meaning “ship” and θοός (thoós) meaning "quick, swift".

Nawazuddin m Indian
Means “gift of god” in Indian.

Nazhmuddin m Chechen

Nazimuddin m Arabic
A combination of Nazim and دين (dīn) meaning "religion, faith".

Naziruddin m Bengali (Muslim)
Variant of Nasiruddin.

Ndianabasi m & f Ibibio
Close to God

Ndikubwayo m Rundi
Means "I am alive thanks to God" in Kirundi.

Neachdainn m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Nechtan.

Nebemakhet m Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian masculine name meaning "Lord at the Horizon".

Necessitus m Ancient Roman
Masculine form of Necessitas.

Nectanebis m Ancient Egyptian (Hellenized)
Greek form of Egyptian nḫt-nb.f meaning "the strong one of his lord", derived from Egyptian nḫt "strong, victorious" and nb "lord, master, ruler" combined with the suffix .f "he, him, his".

Nectanebos m Ancient Egyptian (Hellenized)
Greek form of Egyptian nḫt-ḥr-ḥbt meaning "victorious is Horus of Hebyt", derived from the name of the Egyptian god Horus combined with nḫt "strong, victorious" and ḥbt "Hebyt", a village in Lower Egypt that contains the remains of an ancient Egyptian temple.

Neferhotep m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian nfr-ḥtp meaning "the beautiful one is content", derived from nfr "beautiful, good, perfect" combined with ḥtp "peace, satisfaction".

Neferkamin m Ancient Egyptian
Possibly from Egyptian nfr-kꜣ-mnw meaning "the soul of Min is beautiful", from nfr "beautiful, good" combined with ka "soul" combined with the name of the Egyptian god Min... [more]

Negmatullo m Tajik
Tajik form of Nimatullah

Nejimetdin m Turkemen
Turkmen form of Najeemuddin.

Nejmeddine m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic نجم الدين (see Najm ad-Din) chiefly used in North Africa.

Nektariusz m Polish
Polish form of Nectarius.

Nelyafinwë m Literature
Means "third Finwë". In Tolkien's Legendarium this is the father-name of Maedhros.

Nematollah m Persian
Persian form of Nimat Allah.

Nemesianus m Late Roman
Extended form of Nemesius. This name was borne by a Roman poet from the 3rd century AD.

Nemtinakht m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian nmtj-nḫt meaning "Nemti is strong", derived from the name of the god Nemti combined with nḫt "strength, victory".

Nemtyemsaf m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian nmtj-m-zꜣ.f meaning "Nemty is his protection", derived from the name of the god Nemti combined with m "in, in the role of", zꜣ "protection", and the suffix .f "he, him, his".

Nencahuitl m Nahuatl
Possibly means "one who is in vain", derived from Nahuatl nencahui "to be in vain".

Nentlamati m Nahuatl
Means "he is unhappy, he’s pining away", from Nahuatl nen- "in vain" and tlatami "to know something".

Néoptolème m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Neoptolemus.

Neoptólemo m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Neoptolemus.

Neottolemo m Italian
Italian form of Neoptolemus.

Népomucène m French
French form of Nepomuk via its latinized form Nepomucenus.... [more]

Nepomuceno m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Nepomuk via its latinized form Nepomucenus.

Nepotianus m Late Roman, History
This Roman cognomen is derived from the Roman nomen gentile Nepotius, which itself was derived from the Latin word nepos meaning "grandson, nephew, descendant". A bearer of this name was the 4th-century Roman usurper Nepotianus, a nephew of Constantine the Great (via Nepotianus' mother, Eutropia).

Nestoriusz m Polish
Polish form of Nestorios (see Nestor).

Netjerkare m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian nṯrj-kꜣ-rꜥ meaning "divine is the life-force of Ra", derived from nṯrj "divine, holy" combine with ka "soul, life-force" and the name of the god Ra (literally "the sun").

Neul-pureum f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
From Pureum prefixed with 늘 (neul) meaning "always, forever."

Neul-sarang f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
From Sarang prefixed with 늘 (neul) meaning "always, forever."

Neul-somang f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
From So-mang prefixed with 늘 (neul) meaning "always, forever."

Ngadhënjim m Albanian
Derived from Albanian ngadhënjim "great victory, triumph".

Ngātokorua m & f Cook Islands Maori
Derived from the archaic plural article ngā and tokorua meaning "partner, companion."

Nghezimani m Tsonga
Means "be whiter, be clean" in Xitsonga.

Ngimat-ulun m Kelabit
Means "holding on to life" in Kelabit.

Nguakiupua m & f Polynesian
Means "a few piles of betel nuts" in Bellonese.

Nhlayiseko m & f Tsonga
Means "safety" in Xitsonga.

Nianshuang m Chinese

Nicaenetus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikainetos. A known bearer of this name was the Greek poet Nicaenetus of Samos (3rd century BC).

Nicasippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikasippos.

Nicephorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Nikephoros. Saint Nicephorus I (c. 758 - 829) was a Greek Orthodox theologian, historian, and patriarch of Constantinople (806–815) whose chronicles of Byzantine history and writings in defense of Byzantine veneration of icons provide data otherwise unavailable on early Christian thought and practice.

Nicermenic m Indigenous Tasmanian
Meaning unknown. This was the name of the father of Fanny Cochrane Smith (1834-1905), who was the last fluent speaker of a Tasmanian language.

Nichodemus m Ancient Greek
Variant of Nicodemus.

Nicochares m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikochares. This was the name of an Athenian comic poet from the 4th century BC.

Nicocrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikokrates. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens (4th century BC) and a tyrant of Cyrene (1st century BC).

Nicolochus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikolochos.

Nicoluccio m Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Nicola 1 and its variant Nicolò, as -uccio is an Italian masculine diminutive suffix.

Nicostrate m Greek Mythology (Gallicized), History (Gallicized)
French form of Nicostratus via Nikostratos.

Niedźwiedź m Medieval Polish
Medieval Polish masculine name meaning "bear".

Nightshade f & m English (Rare)
From the common name for plants in the Solanaceae, especially Atropa belladonna, a highly toxic perennial also known as deadly nightshade and belladonna. Ultimately from Old English niht "night" and sceadu "shadow, shade".

Nigmatulla m Bashkir, Tatar
Bashkir and Tatar form of Nimatullah.

Nikainetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [more]

Nikasikles m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]

Nikasilaos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]

Nikasippos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]

Nikesermos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]

Nikesiphon m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]

Nikesippos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]

Nikoboulos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective νικόβουλος (nikoboulos) meaning "prevailing in the council", which consists of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun βουλή (boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [more]

Nikochares m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά (chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see Chares).

Nikochoros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun χορός (choros) meaning "dance".

Nikodeemus m Finnish
Finnish form of Nikodemus.

Nikodémusz m Hungarian Mythology
Cognate of Nicodemus, meaning "victory of the people".

Nikodromos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and δρόμος (dromos) meaning "race, running" or "path, course".

Nikoghayos m Armenian (Rare, Archaic)
Armenian form of Nicholas.

Nikokrates m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".

Nikolochos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [more]

Nikomédész m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Nikomedes.

Nikophanes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and φανής (phanes) meaning "appearing, seeming".

Nikophemos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and φήμη (pheme) meaning "rumour, fame, reputation".

Nikophilos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".

Nikostasis m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and στάσις (stasis) meaning "standing, posture, position".

Nikothemis m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and θέμις (themis) meaning "law of nature, divine law, custom".

Nikotychos m Ancient Greek
Masculine form of Nikotyche.

Nikutîmuse m Greenlandic
Greenlandic form of Nicodemus.

Nimat Allah m Arabic
Means "blessing of Allah" from Arabic نعمة (niʿma) meaning "blessing" combined with الله (Allah).

Nimatullah m Arabic, Pashto
Alternate transcription of Arabic نعمة الله (see Nimat Allah), as well as the Pashto form.

Ninfidiano m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Nymphidianus.

Nitinsingh m Indian (Rare)

Nizam ad-Din m Arabic
Means "order of the faith" from Arabic نظام (niẓām) meaning "system, order, method" combined with دين (dīn) meaning "religion, faith".

Nizamettin m Turkish
Turkish form of Nizam ad-Din.

Nizamuddin m Arabic, Dari Persian, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic نظام الدين (see Nizam ad-Din), as well as the Dari Persian and Urdu form.

Nizeyimana m Rwandan

Nobuichiro m Japanese

Nongalakpa m Manipuri
Means "dawn" in Meitei.

Nongkhaiba m Manipuri
Means "he who diverts rain" in Meitei.

Noorhisham m Malay
Variant of Norhisham.

Noorhisyam m Malay
Variant of Norhisham.

Nopphachai m Thai
From Thai นพ (nop) meaning "nine" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".

Nopphakhun m & f Thai
Means "gold" in Thai, ultimately from นพ (nop) meaning "nine" and คุณ (khun) meaning "attribute, characteristic, quality".

Norimantas m Lithuanian
Variant form of Normantas.

Northalion m Romani
Possibly a Romani form of place name Northampton.

Norðmaðr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements norðr "north" and maðr "man".

Nostrianus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Latin nostras meaning "of our country, native" combined with the Latin suffix -ianus.... [more]

Nourredine m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic نور الدين (see Nur ad-Din) chiefly used in North Africa.

Novatianus m Late Roman
Derived from the Roman cognomen Novatus. This was the name of an antipope from the 3rd century AD, who is better known as Novatian.

Novembrino m Italian
Derived from Italian novembre "November", this name was traditionally given to children born in November. Since there is no saint of this name, the name day was celebrated on All Saints' Day.

Ntshephang m & f Tswana
Means "trust me" in Setswana.

Nukartaava m & f Greenlandic
Greenlandic name meaning "his/her new little brother/sister" (see also Nuka).

Numerianus m Late Roman
Extended form of Numerius.

Nunziatino m Italian
Diminutive of Nunzio.

Nurhidayat m Indonesian
From Arabic نور (nūr) meaning "light" combined with the name Hidayat.

Nuribotoke m Japanese Mythology
From Japanese 塗 (nuri) meaning "paint" combined with 仏 (botoke) meaning "Buddha". ... [more]

Nurmuhamet m Kazakh
Kazakh of Nurmuhammet.

Nurrochman m Indonesian
Variant of Nurrahman.

Nur ud-dunya m Arabic
Means "light of the world" from نور (nur) meaning "light" and دنيا (dunya) meaning "world"

Nur uz Zaman m Arabic
Means "light of the time" in Arabic, from نور (nur) meaning "light" and زمان (zaman) meaning "time, age, era"

Nusratullo m Tajik, Uzbek (Rare)
Tajik and Uzbek form of Nusratullah. A notable bearer of this name was the Tajik politician Nusratullo Maksum (1881-1937).

Nuttaphong m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ณัฐพงศ์ or ณัฐพงษ์ (see Natthaphong).

Nutthachai m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ณัฐชัย (see Natthachai).

Nutthapong m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ณัฐพงศ์ or ณัฐพงษ์ (see Natthaphong).

Nwinuamene m & f Ogoni
Child bring riches/wealth

Nyamayarwo m & f Nyoro
This name means ‘meat for Death’, indicating the worst of luck.