This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the first letter is M.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Menon m Ancient GreekMenon was the name of several notable Kings, generals, and soldiers in Ancient Greece.
Menophilos m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of the moon", from Greek μήνη (mene) meaning "moon" and φίλος (philos) meaning "friend".... [
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Menowin m German (Modern, Rare), RomaniThe name is often analysed as a Germanic name made from the element
MEGIN "strength" and
WIN "friend". However, in the case of the most known bearer, the German singer Menowin Fröhlich, there is an account from his father that the name is made up to sound like Menuhin (the surname of the violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin).
Ménrót m Hungarian MythologyMénrót is mentioned in Simon of Kéza's 'Gesta Hunnorum et Hungarorum', written in the 1280s, in its semi-Latinized form Menrot. According to Simon of Kéza,
Hunor and
Magor, the legendary forefathers of the Huns and the Hungarians, were the sons of Ménrót, a mythical giant, who he partly identified with biblical
Nimrod... [
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Mens m Roman MythologyMeaing, "mind" he was the god who provides a child with its intelligence.
Mentz m Norwegian (Rare)Diminutive of names beginning with the Germanic name element
magan "mighty, strong".
Merabi m GeorgianForm of
Merab 2 with the nominative suffix, used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Meraiah m BiblicalMeaning "resistance," a chief priest, a contemporary of the high priest
Joiakim (Neh 12:12).
Merak m & f AstronomyDerived from Arabic
al-maraqq, meaning "the loins (of the bear)". This is the traditional name of the star Beta Ursae Majoris, in the constellation Ursa Major.
Merard m Medieval FrenchDerived from Old High German
māri "famous" (ultimately from Proto-Germanic
*mērijaz) and Old High German
hart "strong, hard".
Merci f & m French (African, Rare)Occasionally used in reference to the French word
merci "gratitude; thanks", as evidenced by combination names like
Dieu-Merci ("Thank you, God").
Merdeka m & f IndonesianMeans "free, independent" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit महर्द्धिक
(maharddhika) meaning "very prosperous" (see the cognate
Mahardika).
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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Meremere m & f MaoriThis name means "Venus as an evening star" and "star". This was the name of the Ngati Tama Chief of Kaingaroa, Meremere (d. 1860) who protected Moriori under him from other Maori chiefs during the Moriori genocide... [
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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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Mereto m KurdishKurdish masculine given name derived from the name of a mountain in Kurdistan.
Merewealh m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
mere "sea" and
wealh "foreigner, Celt". This name was borne by a sub-king of the Magonsæte in the mid to late 7th century.
Merey m & f KazakhMeans "fame, prestige, glory" in Kazakh.
Mergen m Mythology, Tuvan, Kalmyk, Buryat, KazakhDerived from Mongolian мэргэн
(mergen) meaning "sharpshooter, archer" or "wise, intelligent". In Turkic mythology, Mergen is a deity of abundance and wisdom.
Mërgim m AlbanianDerived from Albanian
mërgim "exile; (archaic) departure".
Meriadeg m Breton, Breton LegendFrom an old Breton name composed of the elements
mer "sea" and
iatoc "forehead". Conan Meriadeg was the legendary founder of Brittany.
Meriadoc m Old Celtic, LiteratureWelsh form of
Meriadeg. This is the name of the legendary founder of Brittany, British leader Conan Meriadoc. Used by J. R. R. Tolkien for the character of Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck, a hobbit in 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954).
Meriasek m CornishConrish form of
Meriadeg. Saint Meriasek was a 4th-century Breton saint. The legends of his life are known through
Beunans Meriasek, a Cornish language play known from a single surviving manuscript copy dated 1504, and a few other sources... [
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Meriç m & f TurkishMeans "Maritsa River" in Turkish. The river between Greece and Turkey.
Meridian f & m LiteratureFrom the English word, which is directly from Latin
meridianus meaning "of midday, of noon, southerly, to the south". It was used by Alice Walker for the heroine of her novel 'Meridian' (1976).
Merila m GothicComposed of
mers "fame" +
-ila (a personal name-forming suffix). The origin of the Galician toponym
Merlán.
Mérisselet m LiteratureOne of the children in 2006 book 'Ad Haiti si nasce ultimi' by Alessandro Corallo.
Merkado m Judeo-SpanishDerived from Judeo-Spanish
merkado or Spanish
mercado, both meaning "market". This name literally refers to the fact that the child in question was sold by its parents. Masculine form of
Merkada.
Merkur m Bosnian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Norwegian, AlbanianAlbanian, Bosnian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German and Norwegian form of
Mercurius (see
Mercury).
Merĸusâĸ m GreenlandicGreenlandic name meaning "featherlike" or "that which resembles feather" or "new or recently grown fur".
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".
Merric m English (Rare)Variant of
Merrick. It was used by the author Tamora Pierce for a character in her 'Protector of the Small' fantasy series.
Merrin f & m CornishAlthough the exact origin and meaning of this name are unknown, many modern-day academics believe this name to be the (possibly Anglicized) Cornish form of
Morien.... [
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Merripen m RomaniRomani name of uncertain origin and meaning. It might be derived from Romani
miripen "manner; fashion" or else from Romani
meriben or
merapen meaning "death".
Merthin m LiteratureAnglicized form of
Myrddin used by author Ken Follett for a character in his novel 'World Without End'.
Meruzhan m ArmenianMeans "beloved soul" from Persian مهر
(mehr) meaning "kindness, love" and جان
(jân) meaning "soul".
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.
Mèsidye m Haitian CreoleDerived from Haitian Creole
mèsi "thanks; thank you" and
dye "god" with the intended meaning of "thanks be to God".
Meslamta-ea m Near Eastern MythologyPossibly 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... [
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Mesomedes m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέσος
(mesos) meaning "between, in the midst" combined with the Greek verb μήδομαι
(medomai) meaning "to think, to plan" (see
Archimedes).... [
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Messianus m Late RomanExtended form of
Messius. This name was borne by a magister militum under the Western Roman emperor Avitus (5th century AD) and a priest who co-wrote a book about St... [
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Messius m Late RomanRoman nomen gentile that was derived from
Messus. Known bearers of this name include Roman Emperor Decius (3rd century AD) and Roman politician Flavius Messius Phoebus Severus (5th century AD)... [
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Messus m Late RomanDerived from the Latin verb
meto "to reap, to harvest, to cut, to sever", or from the latinized form of Greek
mesos or
messos "(the) middle, (the) middle one". A third possibility is that it is a variant form of
Maesus.
Mestor m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μήστωρ
(mestor) meaning "adviser, counsellor". In Greek mythology, this was the name of several princes.
Mesuli m & f Xhosa, ZuluMeans "wiper (of tears)" in Xhosa, suggesting someone who brings an end to sorrow.
Metagenes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μεταγενής
(metagenes) meaning "born after", which consists of Greek μετά
(meta) meaning "after, afterwards" combined with Greek γενής
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Metatron m Judeo-Christian-Islamic LegendAfter the angel of the face, the angel of the presence, chief of the ministering angels, the chief recording angel, chancellor of heaven, the angel by whom the world is maintained, and a being so mighty that he possesses 72 other names... [
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Methi m ThaiMeans "philosopher, sage" in Thai.
Methushael m Biblical, HebrewMeans "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.
Metrobios m Ancient GreekMeans "life of the mother, mother's life", derived from Greek μήτηρ
(meter) meaning "mother" (genitive μητρός) and βίος
(bios) meaning "life"... [
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Metrodoros m Ancient GreekThe 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."
Mettaton m Popular CultureMeaning unknown. In the game Undertale, Mettaton is a robot built by Dr. Alphys for the purposes of entertainment and anti-human defense.
Mettius m Ancient RomanRoman praenomen possibly derived from the Oscan word
meddix meaning "magistrar".
Mety m & f MalagasyMeans "willing, fitting, suitable" in Malagasy.
Meurah m & f Indonesian, AcehneseMeans "king" in Acehnese, though it is also used as a feminine name. This was used as the title of Acehnese rulers before the arrival of Islam to Aceh; after Islam spread throughout the region, all rulers changed their title to
Sultan.