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Marail المراعيل f ArabicThis name means dum in arabic and is also used for people that are not very smart.
Maris مارس f & m ArabicMaris means "March" (as in the month) in the Gulf Arabic dialects.
Marjanah مرجانة f Arabic, LiteratureThis name comes from 'Marjaan' with a meaning of 'little pearl' or 'red coral. It is notably used within the Arabian Nights as the name of the clever slave of Ali Baba within 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' although it is important to note this name is used outside of the Nights... [
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Marouf معروف m ArabicAlternate transcription of
Maruf. A notable bearer of this name is Marouf al-Bakhit (1947-2023), a Jordanian politician who twice served as prime minister of Jordan.
Maroun مَارُون m ArabicModern Arabic form of
Maron. It is primarily used by Maronites.
Marwan مروان m Arabic, IndonesianEither derived from Arabic مرو
(marw) meaning "flint, pebble" or from the name of a type of fragrant plant (see
Marwa). This was the name of two Umayyad caliphs.
Marzouka مرزوقة f ArabicPossibly from 'Bab Marzouka', a commune in Morocco.
Marzouq مرزوق m ArabicMeans "blessed, fortunate, prosperous" in Arabic.
Marzuq مرزوق m ArabicMeans "blessed, fortunate, prosperous" in Arabic.
Mashallah ما شاء الله m Arabic, PersianFrom the Arabic phrase مَا شَاءَ ٱللَّه
(mā šāʾa l-lah) meaning "God has willed it", used by Muslims to express joy or thankfulness for an event occurring.
Mâsivâ f ArabicIt is a shortened Islamic mysticism term that means "anything other than Allah (God)". The term is derived from mâ (thing) and sivâ (other). The uncut version is mâsivâ mâsivallah, mâsive’l-Hak... [
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Matin متين m Arabic, PersianMeans "firm, solid, sturdy" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition المتين
(al-Matin) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
May مي f ArabicMeans "water" in Libyan Arabic.
Maysa ميساء f ArabicVariant of
Mayssa. This name is borne by American contemporary jazz singer Maysa Leak, better known by her stage name Maysa.
Mbarka f Arabic (Maghrebi), BerberFeminine form of
Mubarak used in Northern Africa. This was the name of a possibly legendary Berber princess who ruled the ksar or oasis town of El Menia in Algeria.
Meenah f Popular Culture, Literature, Arabic (?)Used by a character in the webcomic Homestuck, Meenah Peixes. It's likely a variant of
Meena, but with an additional letter to fit the Homestuck troll naming criteria (6 letter first name, 6 letter surname).
Merit f Ancient Egyptian, Arabic (Egyptian)Derived from Ancient Egyptian
mryt, the feminine perfective relative form of
mrj "to love, to have affection for, to be fond of" as well as "to want, to wish, to desire"; the name is therefore commonly interpreted as "beloved; the beloved one".... [
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Merjana f ArabicA version of
Marjana, from the Arabic, ultimately meaning "coral". This is linked via language borrowing to the African name
Marjani.
Minhal منهال m & f ArabicFrom Arabic مِنْهَال (
minhāl) meaning "generous, honorable".
Mirha f ArabicFrom the Arabic word
mirha (مرهاء), supposedly meaning 'nimble', 'agile', or 'fast'.
Modar مضر m ArabicVariant transcription of
Mudar. A known bearer of this name is the Moroccan-American entrepreneur Modar Alaoui.
Modeera مُدِیرا f Arabic (Archaic), Urdu (Archaic)Origin possibly from the arabic word 'Modeer' (masculine) which means "editor/manager". Possible meanings could be "efficient", "methodical"
Mohtady مهتدي m Arabic (Rare)the knower of the path of guidance, the one in continuous stage of guidance, guided to the straight path, newly born baby.
Moiz m ArabicA name typically given to Muslim boys. It means comforter.
Monir منير m & f Arabic, Bengali, PersianAlternate transcription of Arabic منير (see
Munir) as well as the Bengali and Persian form. In Persian it is also used as a feminine name.
Moufida مفيدة f Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic مُفِيد
(mufīd) meaning "useful, beneficial" (chiefly Tunisian and Algerian).
Mouloud مولود m Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic مَوْلِد
(mawlid) "born, newborn", referring to the birth of the Islamic Prophet
Muhammad (chiefly Algerian).
Moumen f ArabicLike "Moumina" The Name Moumen (Used as Last Name or First Name) Originates from Morocco
Mounifa f ArabicOld Arabic name, meaning the pinnacle of a mountain. Nickname of
Nofie often used.
Moutir مُوتِر m ArabicMeans "one who prays the witr prayer", referring to someone who prays the
witr, a voluntary prayer performed at night.
Moza موزة f Arabicits an arabian name which translates to "banana"
Muammar معمر m Arabic, IndonesianMeans "long-lived" in Arabic, from the root عمر
('amara) meaning "to live long, to thrive". A famous bearer was Libyan politician Muammar Gaddafi (1942-2011).
Muawiyah مُعَاوية m ArabicMuawiyah is an Arabic name for boys that means “one who howls”. The most famous bearer is Muawiyah bin Abu Sufyan, who led a rebellion against Ali in the First Fitna (civil war) that caused the Shia-Sunni schism.
Muazzaz f & m ArabicMeans "powerful, strong" or "honored, revered" in Arabic.
Mubarak مبارك m & f Arabic, UrduMeans "blessed, fortunate, lucky" in Arabic. It is solely used as a masculine name in Arabic-speaking countries while it is sometimes feminine in South Asia.
Mudar مضر m ArabicProbably derived from the Arabic adjective مضر
(mudirr) meaning "hurtful, harmful, pernicious". This name was borne by one of the patrilineal ancestors of the prophet
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Muddathir مدثر m ArabicMeans "covered, wrapped" in Arabic, derived from the root تدثر
(tadaththara) meaning "to cover".
Muezza معزة f Arabic, PetMeans "to care about others, one who comforts". The name of the prophet Muhammad's favourite cat.
Muhannad مهند m ArabicRefers to a type of iron sword from India, derived from Arabic الْهِنْد
(al-Hind) meaning "India".
Muharram محرم m ArabicMeans "forbidden" in Arabic, derived from the root حَرَّمَ
(harrama) meaning "to forbid". This is the name of the first month of the Islamic calendar, so named because warfare is forbidden during this month.
Muhi al-Din محي الدين m ArabicMeans "reviver of the religion" from Arabic محي
(muhy) meaning "restorer, reviver" and دين
(din) meaning "religion, faith".
Muhibullah محب الله m Arabic, UrduDerived from the Arabic noun محب
(muhibb) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
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Muhtad m ArabicMustad - means the one who is blessed with hidayat - rightly guided ... [
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Muiz معز m ArabicMeans "giver of honour, empowerer, comforter" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition المعز
(al-Mu'izz) is one of the 99 names of
Allah.
Mujahid مجاهد m Arabic, Urdu, MalayMeans "toiler, labourer" from Arabic جَاهَدَ
(jāhada) meaning "to labour, to fight".
Mujeeb مجيب m Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic مجيب (see
Mujib), as well as the usual Urdu form.
Mujib مجيب m ArabicMeans "answerer, responder" as well as "responsive" in Arabic.
Mujtaba مجتبى m ArabicMeans "the chosen one, the selected one" in Arabic. This is one of the titles of
Muhammad.
Munadi مُنَادِي m Arabic, Persian, JavaneseFrom the Hindi word मुनादी (Munādī), meaning to proclaim by beat of drum. A well-known bearer is Javanese politician Moenadi, also called Munadi in the enhanced Indonesian spelling system.
Mundher منذر m Arabic (Modern, Archaic)An arabic name meaning someone who warns / alerts others from danger or something bad / ominous happening. From the arabic word انذار meaning "warning".
Muntader منتظر m ArabicThis name is given to people who are waiting for the saver
Muntadher منتظر m ArabicThis name is given to people who are waiting for the saver
Muqdam مقدام، المقدام m ArabicMe qdam in Arabic language also usually mentioned bad (ALMEQDAM)... [
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Musab مصعب m Arabic (Latinized, Modern)From the Arabic root 'a'A-sa-ba -to squeeqe tight. the form Musab ferers to that which was placed under pressure but endured and came out stronger.... [
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Musharraf مشرف m Urdu, ArabicDerived from Arabic مُشْرِف
(mušrif) meaning "supervisor, overseer" or "honourable, dominant".
Mushirah مُشِيرة f ArabicAnother form of the name "Mushira". It is "to give to counsel, to guide, or advise" or means "one who sets an example" in Arabic.
Muslih مصلح m Arabic, IndonesianMeans "reformer, peacemaker, conciliator" in Arabic, from the word أَصْلَحَ
('aslaha) meaning "to reform, to make peace, to reconcile".
Muslim مسلم m Arabic, Avar, Chechen, Georgian (Rare), Indonesian, Ingush, Kazakh, Lezgin, Malay, UrduName for a follower of
Islam, ultimately from Arabic أسلم
(aslama) meaning "to surrender, to submit".
Mustabsherah f Arabicone who will be happy in the hereafter, in the paradise. It is an Arabic word used in Quran- a collection of revelations by the God on prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of the Lord be upon him).
Mustaqim مُسْتَقِيْم m ArabicIt is a Quranic name meaning "straight" or "correct".
Mu'taz معتاز m ArabicFrom Arabic مُعْتَاز (
muʿtāz) meaning "possessor of great honor and glory, powerful".
Mu'tazzah Billah معتزّة بالله m & f ArabicFrom Arabic مُعْتَزّة بالله (
muʾtazzah billah) meaning "one who has high honor from God".
Muzzammil m ArabicAfter the Islamic Prophet Muhammad and the 73rd Surah of the Qu'ran. Means "The Enshrouded One."
Nabeela نبيلة f Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic نبيلة (see
Nabila), as well as the usual Urdu transcription.
Nabih نبيه m ArabicDerived from Arabic نَبِيه
(nabīh) meaning "righteous, noble" or "clever, intelligent, sharp-eyed".