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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *v* or m*.
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Merme m Medieval
Latin minimus "smallest, littlest".
Mermerus m Ancient Greek
Mermerus was one of the sons of Jason and Medea in Greek myth. His brother was named Pheres.
Merneptah m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian mry-n-ptḥ meaning "beloved of Ptah", derived from mry "beloved" (participle of mrj "to love") combined with n(j) "of, belonging to; possessing (a quality)" and the name of the god Ptah... [more]
Mero m Galician
Diminutive of Baldomero.
Mero m & f Georgian
For men, this name is a short form of Merab 2 and perhaps also of Vladimer. For women, it is either a diminutive or a variant of Meri 2.... [more]
Merodach-baladan m Biblical
Means "worshipper of Ba'al". This is the name of a king of Babylon in the time of Hezekiah.
Merolilan m Old Celtic (Anglicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Anglicized form of Merolilanus. A notable bearer of this name is the martyr and saint Merolilan of Rheims (8th century AD), who is thought to have been of Irish origin.
Merolilanus m Old Celtic (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of an unknown Old Celtic given name.... [more]
Meron m Hebrew
Variant of Miron 2.
Merops m Greek Mythology
From 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".
Meroslao m Spanish
Probably a variant form of Miroslao.
Měrosław m Sorbian
Sorbian cognate of Miroslav.
Merouan m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic مروان (see Marwan) chiefly used in North Africa.
Merouane m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic مروان (see Marwan) chiefly used in North Africa.
Merovech m Frankish, History
From a Frankish name meaning "famed fight", derived from the elements mari "famous, illustrious, known" and wig "war, battle"... [more]
Merrell m & f English (Rare)
A variant of Merrill that is sometimes used as a feminine name as well as a masculine name as a variant of Meryl.
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.
Merriman m English, Indigenous Australian
Transferred use of the surname Merriman.... [more]
Merrin f & m Cornish
Although 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.... [more]
Merripen m Romani
Romani name of uncertain origin and meaning. It might be derived from Romani miripen "manner; fashion" or else from Romani meriben or merapen meaning "death".
Mertal m Kurdish
Means "shield" in Kurdish.
Mertcan m Turkish
Turkish name with the combination of Mert and Can. Means "brave soul".
Mertein m Medieval German
Medieval German variant of Martin.
Merthin m Literature
Anglicized form of Myrddin used by author Ken Follett for a character in his novel 'World Without End'.
Mertin m German (East Prussian), German (Silesian)
East Prussian German and Silesian German form of Martin.
Mertyn m Sorbian
Sorbian form of Martin.
Meru m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian mrw, of uncertain etymology. It could derived from the homonym mrw "desert", or from an inflected form of mrj "to love".
Meruem m Popular Culture
The name of the Chimera Ant King from the manga and anime series 'Hunter x Hunter'.
Merula m Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen derived from Latin merula "blackbird".
Meruzhan m Armenian
Means "beloved soul" from Persian مهر (mehr) meaning "kindness, love" and جان (jân) meaning "soul".
Mervan m Kurdish, Turkish (Rare)
Kurdish and Turkish form of Marwan.
Mervel m & f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Meaning unknown, most likely a variant of Marvel and Merveille.
Merwan m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic مروان (see Marwan) chiefly used in North Africa.
Merwane m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic مروان (see Marwan) chiefly used in North Africa.
Mêrxas m Kurdish
Derived from Kurdish mêrxas meaning "brave".
Mery m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian mry meaning "beloved", participle of mrj "to love". Compare the feminine form Merit.
Meryamun m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian mry-jmn meaning "beloved of Amun", derived from mry "beloved" (see mrj "to love") combined with the name of the god Amon... [more]
Meryra m Ancient Egyptian
Meaning "beloved of Ra". This was an alternate transcription of the throne name of Pepi I, Meryre.
Meryre m Ancient Egyptian
Meaning "beloved of Re". This was the throne name of the pharaoh Pepi I, and the feminine name borne by two consorts of Pepi incorporates this name, Ankhesenmeryre.
Merysekhmet m Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian masculine name meaning "Beloved of Sekhmet".
Merzhin m Breton Legend
Breton variant of Merlin.
Merzouk m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic مرزوق (see Marzuq) chiefly used in Northern Africa.
Meša m Bosnian
Bosnian short form of Mehmed.
Mesa m & f Khmer, Thai
Means "April" in Khmer and Thai.
Mesaque m Biblical Portuguese
Portuguese form of Meshach.
Mesard m Lengadocian, Gascon
Languedocian and Gascon form of Medard.
Mesbah m Arabic, Bengali
Alternate transcription of Arabic مصباح (see Misbah), as well as a Bengali variant.
Mesbahuddin m Bengali
Bengali variant of Misbah al-Din.
Mesbahul m Bengali
Bengali variant of Misbahul.
Meschech m Mormon (Rare)
Mormon form of Meshech.
Mesen-ka m Ancient Egyptian
Means "his Ka is born" in Egyptian.
Meseret f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "foundation" in Amharic.
Mesfin m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "monarch, noble, prince" in Amharic.
Mesha m Biblical
Meaning "freedom" or "salvation."
Meshech m Biblical
Genesis 10:23
Meshek m Biblical
Possible relation to Meshech.
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.
Meshesha m Amharic
Means "refuge, safehaven" in Amharic.
Meshillemoth m Biblical
"Requitals". The father of Berechiah (Ch2 28:12). (2.) A priest, the son of Immer (Neh 11:13).
Meshindi m Zulu
Means "victor" in Zulu.
Mesidieu m Haitian Creole
Variant of Mèsidye influenced by French dieu "god".
Mèsidye m Haitian Creole
Derived from Haitian Creole mèsi "thanks; thank you" and dye "god" with the intended meaning of "thanks be to God".
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]
Mesmin m History (Ecclesiastical), French (Rare)
French variant of Maximin. Saint Mesmin (died c. 520 AD) is a French saint associated with the Bishopric of Orléans. He was the second abbot of Micy Abbey, founded by his uncle, Saint Euspicius.
Mesollam m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Meshullam, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Mesomedes m Late Greek
Derived 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).... [more]
Mesrop m Armenian
Of uncertain origin.
Messala m Ancient Roman, Literature
Character from The Hunger Games-Mockingjay
Messi m Various (Modern)
Trasferred use of the surname Messi. This name is given after Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi (1987-).
Messianus m Late Roman
Extended 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... [more]
Messius m Late Roman
Roman 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)... [more]
Messois m Arthurian Cycle
The name of the Fisher King in Perlesvaus, probably a reference to the biblical Messiah.... [more]
Messus m Late Roman
Derived 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 Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun μήστωρ (mestor) meaning "adviser, counsellor". In Greek mythology, this was the name of several princes.
Mestwin m Kashubian
Germanized form of Mscëwòj.
Mesuli m & f Xhosa, Zulu
Means "wiper (of tears)" in Xhosa, suggesting someone who brings an end to sorrow.
Mesum m Uyghur
Means "innocent, pure" in Uyghur.
Metacomet m Wampanoag
A Wampanoag and the second son of the sachem Massasoit.
Metagenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μεταγενής (metagenes) meaning "born after", which consists of Greek μετά (meta) meaning "after, afterwards" combined with Greek γενής (genes) meaning "born".... [more]
Metatron m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
After 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... [more]
Metee m Thai
Alternate transcription of Methi.
Metellus m Ancient Roman, English (British, Rare)
A family name in the Roman gens Caecilia. It is derived from an originally Etruscan word meaning "hired servant".
Metfried m Medieval German, German (Rare, Archaic)
A dithematic name formed from the name elements maht "might, strength" and fridu "piece".
Methee m Thai
Alternate transcription of Methi.
Methi m Thai
Means "philosopher, sage" in Thai.
Methos m Popular Culture
Name of Oldest Immortal in Highlander: The Series.
Methusaël m Dutch
Dutch form of Methushael.
Méthusalé m Guernésiais
Guernésiais form of Methuselah.
Methúsalem m Icelandic
Icelandic form 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.
Metie m Etruscan
Etruscan borrowing of Mettius.
Metion m Ancient Greek
In Greek mythology, Metion was an Athenian prince.
Metisoni m & f Tongan (Rare)
Tongan borrowing of Madison.
Metjen m Ancient Egyptian
Means "the leader" in Ancient Egyptian.
Měto m Sorbian
Lower Sorbian variant of Mjertyn.
Metode m Georgian
Georgian form of Methodios (see Methodius).
Metodi m Bulgarian, Kashubian
Bulgarian and Kashubian form of Methodius.
Metodio m Italian (Rare), Spanish (Rare)
Italian and Spanish form of Methodius.
Metodiu m Asturian, Romanian, Sicilian
Asturian, Romanian and Sicilian form of Methodius.
Mĕtri m Chuvash
Chuvash form of Dimitri.
Metring f & m Filipino
Diminutive of Demetria or Demetrio.
Metro m English (American, Archaic)
Perhaps from the English word metropolitan.
Metro m Ukrainian
Diminutive of Dmytro.
Metro m Ukrainian
Possibly Ukrainian for the greek Metrophanes or Metrodoro. Metro is also a possible Ukrainian variant of Ukrainian Dmytro... [more]
Metrobio m Italian, Spanish
Italian and Spanish form of Metrobios via it's Latinized form Metrobius.
Metrobios m Ancient Greek
Means "life of the mother, mother's life", derived from Greek μήτηρ (meter) meaning "mother" (genitive μητρός) and βίος (bios) meaning "life"... [more]
Metrocles m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μήτηρ (meter) meaning "mother" (genitive μητρός) and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory"... [more]
Metrodoro m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Metrodorus.
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.
Metrofan m Polish
Polish form of Metrophanes.
Metrofane m Italian
Italian form of Metrophanes.
Metrófanes m Portuguese, Spanish
Portuguese and Spanish form of Metrophanes.
Metròfanes m Catalan
Catalan form of Metrophanes.
Metsá m & f Shipibo-Conibo
Means "beautiful, handsome" in Shipibo.
Metsälintu f & m Finnish (Modern, Rare)
Means "forest bird" in Finnish.
Mettaton m Popular Culture
Meaning unknown. In the game Undertale, Mettaton is a robot built by Dr. Alphys for the purposes of entertainment and anti-human defense.
Metteyya m Buddhism
Pali form of Maitreya.
Mettius m Ancient Roman
Roman praenomen possibly derived from the Oscan word meddix meaning "magistrar".
Mettrai m Buddhism
Thai form of Metteyya (see Maitreya).
Metua f & m Cook Islands Maori, Tahitian
Means "parent."
Metuker m Polynesian
Means "deep spot in shallow waters" in Palauan.
Meturato m Cheyenne
Means "black kettle" in Cheyenne.
Metúsalem m Icelandic, Faroese
Icelandic and Faroese form of Methuselah via its (variant) latinized form Methusalem.
Metusalem m Dutch, Biblical Danish, Biblical Norwegian, Biblical Swedish
Danish, Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish form of Methuselah via its (variant) latinized form Methusalem.
Metusin m Malay
Variant of Metussin.
Metussin m Malay
Meaning uncertain, primarily used in Brunei.
Metuxalén m Galician
Galician form of Methuselah via its (variant) latinized form Methusalem.
Metuzalém m Czech
Czech form of Methuselah via its (variant) latinized form Methusalem.
Mety m & f Malagasy
Means "willing, fitting, suitable" in Malagasy.
Meuligoë m & f Indonesian, Acehnese
Means "palace, castle" in Acehnese.
Meurah m & f Indonesian, Acehnese
Means "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.
Meurwethen m Medieval Breton
Old Breton name, derived from the elements mor meaning "great" and (g)uethen meaning "warrior, war".
Meurzh m Breton
Breton form of Mars, refering to both the god and the planet. It also means "Tuesday" and "March" in Breton.
Mevaip m Albanian
Derived from مواهب (mawahib) meaning "talents".
Meven m Breton
Of uncertain origin and meaning.
Mevlan m Turkish
Turkish form of Mavlan.
Mevlud m Georgian
Georgian form of the Turkish given name Mevlüt, which is ultimately of Arabic origin.
Mevludi m Georgian
Variant of Mevlud.
Mevlüt m Turkish
Derived from Arabic مَوْلِد (mawlid) meaning "birth", used to refer to the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
Mevorach m Jewish, Judeo-Spanish
Hebrew for "the one who blesses". See Baruch.
Mewan m Cornish
Cornish form of Meven.
Mewen m Breton
Variant of Meven.
Mex m Dutch (Modern, Rare), German (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Max. The spelling is chosen to suggest an anglicised pronunciation instead of the standard Dutch and German one.
Mexeele m Yakut
Yakut form of Michael.
Mexhid m Albanian
Albanian form of Mājid.
Mexicatl m Nahuatl
Means "Mexican, person from Mexico-Tenochtitlan" in Nahuatl.
Meyirbek m Kazakh
From Kazakh мейір (meyir) meaning "love, favour, mercy" combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Meyirkhan m Kazakh
From Kazakh мейір (meyir) meaning "mercy" combined with the military title khan meaning "king, ruler"
Meyirzhan m Kazakh
From Kazakh мейір (meyir) meaning "love, favour, mercy" and жан (zhan) meaning "soul".
Meýlis m Turkmen
Means "feast, festival, holiday" in Turkmen.
Meynaert m Medieval Dutch
Medieval Dutch form of Meginhard.
Meyram m Kazakh
Alternate transcription of Meiram.
Meyrambek m Kazakh
From Kazakh мейрам (meyram) meaning "holiday, festival, celebration" combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Meyrzhan m Kazakh
Alternate transcription of Meyirzhan.
Meytar f & m Hebrew
Variant of Meitar.
Meytav f & m Hebrew (Rare)
Means "the best" in Hebrew.
Meyvant m Icelandic
Meaning unknown.
Mezahab m Biblical
"Water of gold", the father of Matred (Gen 36:39),(Ch1 1:50), and grandfather of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, the last king of Edom.
Mezamir m Medieval Slavic, History
The first element of this name is derived from a Proto-Slavic element that meant "boundary, limit, landmark", which later became mežda in Old Church Slavonic. Also compare modern Russian mezha, Czech mez, Slovak medza and Slovene meja, all of which mean "boundary, limit"... [more]
Mezian m Berber (Rare), Northern African (Rare)
Variant of Meziane (chiefly Algerian and Moroccan).
Meziane m Berber, Northern African
Derived from Tamazight meẓyan meaning "young, little".
Mezin m Kurdish
Derived from Kurdish mezin meaning "great, big".
Mezytha m Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
The god of Forests, Hunt and Beasts.
Mezzi m Romansh
Short form of Murezzan.
Mfaanga m Dagbani
Means "bravo, well done" in Dagbani.
Mfan'bomvu m Zulu
Means "red boy" in Zulu.
Mfọn m & f Ibibio
Means "grace" in Ibibio.
Mgbemena m & f Igbo
Means "whenever it's done" in Igbo.
Mgelia m Georgian (Archaic)
Derived from the Georgian noun მგელი (mgeli) meaning "wolf".
Mgo m Armenian
Short form of Migirdich.
Mgrdich m Armenian
Alternative form of Migirdich. Means "Baptist" in Armenian, from Hovhannes Mgrdich (John the Baptist) in Christian tradition. Generally shortened to Mgo... [more]
M'Hamed m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Muhammad chiefly used in Northern Africa.
Mheho m & f Tsonga
Means "breeze" in Xitsonga.
Mhill m Albanian
Variant of Mëhill.
Mhizha m Shona
Means "Ironsmith" in Shona.
Mhlava m Tsonga
Means "earth" in Xitsonga.
Mhlengi m Zulu
Means "healer" in Zulu.
Mhoze m Shona
The Shona equivalent of the name Moses, also a nickname for Mhozisi.
Mhuru m Shona
Means "calf" in Shona.
Mi f & m Chinese
Means "honey" in Mandarin.
Miabi m Sardinian
Variant of Miali.
Miadana m & f Malagasy
Means "in comfortable circumstances, at peace, having no cares" in Malagasy.
Miadhach m Old Irish
Means "honorable, noble, distinguished" in Irish.
Miafodzij m Belarusian
Belarusian form of Methodius.
Miahy m & f Malagasy
Means "take care of" in Malagasy.
Miaina m & f Malagasy
Means "living" in Malagasy.
Miale m Sardinian
Nuorese form of Michael, derived from Byzantine Greek Μιχάλης (Mikhales).
Miali m Sardinian
Sardinian alternate form of Michael, derived from Byzantine Greek Μιχάλης (Mikhales).
Mialinu m Sardinian
Contracted form of Miale Ànghelu.
Mian m Scandinavian
Short form of names ending in -mian or a male form of Mia.
Mian m Russian (Archaic)
Russian short form of Ammian. This is the name by which the early 4th-century martyr and saint Ammianus is generally known in Russia.
Mian m Manx
Probably originally a diminutive of Matthew via Matthias, this name has since become the regular Manx form of Matthew.
Miandra m & f Malagasy
Means "hopeful" in Malagasy.
Miandrasoa m & f Malagasy
Froom the Malagasy miandra meaning "hopeful" and soa meaning "good".
Miandry m & f Malagasy
Means "waiting, expecting" in Malagasy.
Miane m Georgian (Archaic)
Georgian short form of Amiane. This is the name by which the early 4th-century martyr and saint Ammianus is generally known in Georgia.
Miangola m & f Malagasy
Means "indulge ones fancies" in Malagasy.
Mianoka m & f Malagasy
Means "move along leisurely" in Malagasy.
Miantonomoh m Narragansett
A chief of the Narragansett people of New England Indians.
Miantsa m & f Malagasy
Means "chant in praise" in Malagasy.
Miaokai f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 妙 (miào) meaning "mysterious, subtle, exquisite" and 凯 (kǎi) meaning "triumphant, triumph, victory".
Miaoyi f & m Chinese
From Chinese 妙 (miào) meaning "mysterious, subtle, exquisite" or 淼 (miǎo) meaning "wide expanse of water, vast, boundless" combined with 一 () meaning "one", 仪 () meaning "ceremony, rites", 夷 (yí) meaning "flat, level, smooth", 怡 () meaning "joy, harmony" or 易 (yì) meaning "change, alter, modify"... [more]
Miaramanana m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy name for the Aphloia theiformis plant.
Miarana m & f Malagasy
Means "indulge oneself, gratify one's wishes" in Malagasy.
Miari m Sardinian
Sassarese form of Michael, derived from Byzantine Greek Μιχάλης (Mikhales).
Miaro m & f Malagasy
Means "protect, defend" in Malagasy.
Mias m Dutch (Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a short form of Jeremias.
Miasy m & f Malagasy
Means "show respect, honour" in Malagasy.
Mibhar m Biblical
"Choice", a Hagarene, one of David's warriors (Ch1 11:38); called also Bani the Gadite (Sa2 23:36).
Mibsam m Biblical
Meaning "fragrance."
Mic m American (Rare)
Diminutive for Micah or Michael or a variant of Mick.
Mića m Croatian, Serbian
Short form of Milan.
Mica m Biblical Italian, Biblical Romanian
Italian and Romanian form of Micah.
Mi-ca-e m Vietnamese
Vietnamese from Michael
Micaellu m Corsican
Corsican form of Michael.
Micaías m Biblical Spanish, Biblical Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Michaias.
Micali m Sardinian
Gallurese form of Michael, derived from Byzantine Greek Μιχάλης (Mikhales).
Micanopy m Creek
Meaning not available.
Micas m Portuguese
Short form of Miguel.
Miccheddu m Sardinian
Gallurese diminutive of Duminicu.
Micchel m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Brazilian version of Michael and an alternative version of Michel.
Micco m Creek
Means "chief" in Creek.
Mice m Macedonian
Diminutive of Micko.
Miceli m Sicilian
Sicilian form of Michael.
Mich m & f Luo (Modern)
"blessings"
Michaelangelo m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Anglicized form of Michelangelo. It peaked in 1990 coinciding with the release of the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, one of whose characters is named Michelangelo (but pronounced like English Michael and Angelo).
Michaelis m Dutch (Rare)
From Latin Michaelis, which is the genitive of the third declension of Michael, the biblical Latin (and also Greek) form of the Hebrew name Mikha'el.... [more]
Michaeljoseph m American (Rare)
Combination of Michael and Joseph. Occasionally used in the USA and was given to 11 boys in 1988.
Michaell m English
Variant of Michael.
Michál m Irish
Irish form of Michael.
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.
Michale m English
Variant of Michael.
Michałek m Polish
Diminutive form of Michał.
Michaś m Polish
Diminutive of Michał.