MacareusmGreek 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.
MacbettomTheatre (Italianized) Italian form of Macbeth. This is the form used by Giuseppe Verdi for the main character in the opera 'Macbeth' premiered in 1847 based on Shakespeare's masterpiece.
MackenyumObscure (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"... [more]
MacrinusmLate Roman, History Roman 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"... [more]
MacstrnamEtruscan Believed 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.
MadalgarmGermanic The 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."
MadalinafRomanian (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.
MadalradmGermanic Derived from Gothic mathl "meeting place" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
MadalricmGermanic Derived 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."
MaedhrosmLiterature Meaning uncertain; possibly formed from combining the first two syllables of Maitimo and Russandol, or from Quenya maidh ("pale") and rhoss ("glitter of metal")... [more]
MærhildfAnglo-Saxon, Old Norse (?) It either means "famous battle" or "maid's battle". This is because the first syllable either comes from the Anglo-Saxon element mære meaning "famous", or it comes from the Ancient Scandinavian element mær meaning "maid"; it's more likely that this name means "famous battle", for there is another Ancient Scandinavian element that this name could derive from that also means "famous" (mærr)... [more]
MærwynnfAnglo-Saxon Derived from the Old English elements mære "famous" and wynn "joy, bliss". This was borne by a 10th-century Christian saint, also known as Merewenna, who was the founding abbess of Romsey Abbey in Hampshire, England.
MagajiyafHausa Means "heiress" in Hausa. In some dialects this means "madam" and is avoided.
MagalonafGascon, Provençal, Astronomy Diminutive of Margarida via the variant Margalida. It is also one of the Occitan names for the planet Venus and the Occitan name of the city of Maguelone.
MaganharmGermanic Derived from Old High German magan or megin "strength" combined with Old High German hari "army."
MaganradmGermanic Derived from Old High German magan or megin "strength" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
MaganricmGermanic Derived from Old High German magan or megin "strength" 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."
MaganulfmGermanic Derived from Old High German magan or megin "strength" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
MahakalamHinduism, Buddhism From Sanskrit महा (mahā) meaning "great" and काल (kala) meaning "time, age, death". This is the name of a deity in Hindu and Buddhist tradition... [more]
MahalinafFilipino Means "to be fascinated, to be charmed, to be attracted" in Tagalog.
MahalricmGermanic Derived from Old High German mahal "treaty, covenant" 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."
MahidatamOld Persian Means "given by Mah" or "created by the moon", from Old Persian Māhi (see Persian mah) meaning "moon", referring to the Zoroastrian deity of the moon, and 𐎭𐎠𐎫 (data) meaning "given".
MahinhinfTagalog, Cebuano, Filipino Derived from the Tagalog and Cebuano word mahinhin meaning "ladylike, modest, demure, gentle, soft, chaste, refined".
MahnoushfPersian From Persian ماه (māh) meaning "moon" and نوش (nūsh) meaning "ambrosia, nectar".
MahoganyfEnglish From the English word mahogany, a tropical tree of the genus Swietenia, valued for their hard, reddish-brown wood; or after the color of the wood. Ultimately from Spanish mahogani, perhaps of Mayan origin.
MairangifMaori Etymology uncertain, possibly from the Maori mai meaning "for ages, for a long time" and rangi meaning "day" or "sky, heaven".
MairenuifPolynesian, Tahitian Polynesian name, composed by "Maire", that is the Tahitian name of the flower Alyxia Stellata and "nui", meaning "big", "great".
MaitreyamBuddhism Means "friendly, benevolent" in Sanskrit, ultimately derived from मित्र (mitra) meaning "friend". In Buddhist tradition this is the name of a bodhisattva who will succeed SiddharthaGautama and become the next Buddha... [more]
MaitreyifSanskrit, Indian (Rare) Allegedly means "friendly one", this was the name of a late Vedic Indian philosopher.
MajandrafSpanish (Latin American) Contraction of María and Alejandra. A known bearer is Venezuelan-American actress María Alejandra "Majandra" Delfino (1981-), known for starring on the television series 'Roswell' (1999-2002).
MajbrittfDanish, Swedish Combination of Maj 2 and Britt. This is a recently coined name, first documented in Sweden in 1893 (in the form Maj-Britt).