This is a list of submitted names in which the starting sequence is m or d or p; and a substring is l or k or y.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Derkje m & f Dutch, West FrisianWhen borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (
Derk) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix
je to the original name... [
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Derkylidas m Ancient GreekMeans "son of Derkylos" in Greek, derived from the name
Derkylos combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
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Derkylos m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek δερκύλλειν
(derkyllein) meaning "to scratch the skin" or "to tear off the skin".
Derwyn m WelshOf debated origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Welsh
derw "oak" or the obsolete Welsh element
der(w) "true" and
gwyn "white; fair; blessed".
Desak f BalineseFrom a title used by female members of the Ksatria caste.
Desanka f Serbian, CroatianDerived from the South Slavic
desiti meaning "to happen". A bearer of this name was Desanka Maksimović (1898-1993), a Serbian poet and professor of literature.
Desolina f ItalianOf uncertain origin and meaning. Current theories include an adoption of title of the Virgin Mary
La Madonna Desolata and a derivation from the Latin name
Desolinus.
Destry m Popular Culture, English (American, Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Destry, ultimately from the Anglo-Norman word
destrer meaning "warhorse". This name was popularized by the western novel 'Destry Rides Again' (1930, by Max Brand) and specially by the 1964 TV series 'Destry' based on the novel.
Deuel m Biblical HebrewMeans "known by God" in Hebrew. In the Bible, he was the father of
Eliasaph and the leader of the Tribe of Gad, as noted in five verses in the Book of Numbers, beginning with Numbers 1:14.
Deulegard m Judeo-Anglo-NormanDerived from Old French
deu "god" and Old French and Norman
garder "to protect; to guard", this name ultimately means "May God protect him" or "God protects him".
Deulesaut m Judeo-Anglo-NormanDerived from Old French
deu "god" and Old French and Norman
sauver "to save someone", this name ultimately means "May God save him" or "God saves him". It was used as a secular form of
Joshua.
Devanampiya m HistoryDerived from Sanskrit देवानाम्प्रिय
(devānām-priya) meaning "beloved of the gods". This was the name of a 4th-century Sinhalese king.
Devery m & f EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Devery. A bearer of this name was Devery Freeman (1913-2005), an American screenwriter who also authored the novel "Father Sky: A Novel", upon which the 1981 film "Taps" was based.
Devlet f & m Turkish (Rare)Means "government, state" in Turkish, ultimately of Arabic origin via Persian دولت
(dowlat).
Devli f SinhaleseThis name means Angel in Native Sinhalese. Commonly mispronounced as Devil, Devli is perfect for a quiet and Kind hearted person.
Devorgill f LiteratureAnglicized form of
Derbforgaill used by Lady Gregory in 'Cuchulain of Muirthemne' (1902), her translation of the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology... [
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Dewey m LiteratureDiminutive of
Deuteronomy, the title of a Bible book meaning "the second law". This is the name od one of
Donald Duck's nephews, who is always mentioned in the middle, between
Huey and
Louie.
Dewi Lanjar f Indonesian MythologyFrom Sanskrit देवी
(devī) meaning "goddess" and Javanese
lanjar referring to a childless divorcée or widow. In Javanese mythology this is the name of a goddess who rules over the sea to the north of the island of Java... [
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Dexikles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexileos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dey f English (Rare)Dey Young is an American actress and sculptor. She is the sister of Leigh Taylor-Young.
Deyan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)".
Deyani f CherokeeDeyani means "successful" and "determined" in Cherokee.
Deyao f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
窈 (yǎo) meaning "obscure, secluded, refined".
Deyi f & m ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtues" and
宜 (yí) meaning "suitable, right, proper" or
怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful, harmony, joy".
Deying f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
莹 (yíng) meaning "luster of gems, bright, lustrous".
Deyuan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and
媛 (yuàn) meaning "beauty, beautiful woman".
Dezik f ArmenianDerived from
դեզ (dez) meaning "haystack, stack, pile".
Dezy m Edo (Modern)''You cant block God's path or you can not block ones destiny; diminutive of Aigbodezzy''
Dhabihullah m ArabicThe first element of this name is derived from Arabic ذبيحة
(dhabiha) meaning "slaughtered animal, sacrificial victim" as well as "sacrifice, offering". The same word is also the name for the prescribed Islamic method of ritual slaughter of animals... [
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Dhalsim m Popular CultureThe name of a character from the
Street Fighter series of video games. According to
Street Fighter II game director Akira Nishitani in a 1991 interview, it is derived from
Dhalisma, the name of a martial artist from the 'India-Pakistan area'.
Dhammika m SinhaleseDerived from Sanskrit धार्मिक
(dhārmika) meaning "righteous, pious, just, virtuous".
Dhanalakshmi f IndianFrom
Dhana Lakshmi, one of the Ashta Lakshmi, a group of eight Hindu goddesses preside over wealth. Dhana Lakshmi presides over gold and financial wealth.
Dhanushka m SinhalesePossibly derived from Sanskrit धन
(dhana) meaning "wealth, riches, prize" and inspired by the Russian name
Annushka.
Dhikrullah m ArabicMeans "reminder of Allah" from ذكر (
zikr) meaning "rememberance, reminder" combined with الله (
Allah)
Dhisko m AlbanianAlbanian diminutive of given name Dionisis (Διονύσης in Greek). Mostly given to Albanians born in Greece
Dhrishtadyumna m HinduismMeans "the courageous and splendid one" in Sanskrit. In the Hindu epic the
Mahabharata this is the name of the son of King
Drupada of Panchala and the twin brother of
Draupadi (the epic's lead female character).
Dhu al-Kifl m Judeo-Christian-Islamic LegendMeans "possessor of the lot" from Arabic ذو
(dhū) meaning "possessor, owner" combined with كفل
(kifl) meaning "lot, portion, share". In Islamic tradition this is the name of a prophet commonly identified as the biblical figure
Ezekiel.
Dhu al-Qarnayn m Judeo-Christian-Islamic LegendMeans "possessor of the two horns" from Arabic ذو ال
(dhu al) meaning "possessor of the, owner of the" combined with قرنين
(qarnayn) meaning "(two) horns". This is the name of a mythological king mentioned in the Qur'an who has been likened to
Alexander the Great and other historical rulers.
Diablo m Obscure, Popular CultureMeans "devil" in Spanish. Diablo Cody is the pen name of American writer Brook Busey (1978-). There is also a Marvel supervillain named Diablo.
Diabolique f & m English (American, Rare), ObscureMeans "diabolic" in French, from the title of a 1996 movie. This was given to 8 girls and 7 boys born in the United States in 1996, and to 6 girls born in the U.S. in 1997.
Dibyo m JavaneseDerived from Javanese
dibya meaning "splendid, noble, beautiful", ultimately from Sanskrit दिव्य
(divya).
Dictynna f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Δίκτυννα
(Diktynna) which was associated with Greek δίκτυα
(diktya) "hunting nets". This was an epithet of the Cretan goddess
Britomartis, allegedly given for the fishermen's nets into which she leaped from Mount Dikte on Crete... [
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Dictys m Greek Mythology (Latinized)From Greek Δίκτυς
(Diktys) meaning "of the nets", from δίκτυον
(diktyon) "fishing-net". This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, notably the fisherman of the island Seriphos who "with his net drew to land the chest in which were enclosed Perseus and his mother Danaë".
Didik m Javanese, IndonesianFrom Javanese
dhidhik meaning "education, that which has been learned", ultimately of Sanskrit origin.