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Ma f Filipino
Short form of Maria, most often spelled as "Ma.", this name is most commonly used in legal documents and the like when paired with another name following it (example: Ma... [more]

Maan f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Mary Ann.

Maaya f Tagalog, Filipino, Cebuano
Derived from the Tagalog and Cebuano word maaya meaning "cheerful".

Maayo f Cebuano
Means "good" in Cebuano.

Mabagani m Maranao
Means "brave" in Maranao.

Mabandes m Maranao
Means "swift, strong" in Maranao.

Mabaning m Maranao
Means "athletic" or "yellow" in Maranao. This is the name of a character in the epic poem the Darangen.

Mabini m Filipino, Tagalog
Transferred use of the surname, which means "modest" in Bikol and Tagalog, from the roots "ma-" indicating a quality and "bini" meaning modesty.

Macacuna m Maranao
Means "robust" in Maranao.

Macmod m Maranao, Maguindanao
Maranao and Maguindanao form of Mahmud.

Madea f American (South, Rare), Filipino (Rare), Popular Culture
In the case of the Tyler Perry character, the name was taken from a phrase (madea or madear) used in the American south meaning "mother dear". It may also be a variant spelling of Medea.

Madel f Filipino

Maebel f English (Rare), Dutch (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Mabel.

Maelene f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare)
Variant of Maylene.

Maevelyn f Filipino
A combination of Maeve and the popular name suffix lyn (see Maeveline).

Magat m & f Filipino (Filipinized, Archaic)

Magding f Filipino
Diminutive of Magdalena or Magdalina.

Magiting m Tagalog
Means "brave, heroic" in Tagalog.

Magtanggol m Tagalog
Means "to defend" in Tagalog.

Mahal m Filipino

Mahalia f Filipino, Tagalog
Possibly a variant of Mahala, or from Tagalog "mahál", meaning 'loved one.'

Mahalina f Filipino
Means "to be fascinated, to be charmed, to be attracted" in Tagalog.

Maharlika ᜋᜑᜎᜒᜃ f & m Filipino
Means "freeman, noble, aristocratic" in Tagalog, ultimately from Sanskrit महर्द्धिक (maharddhika) meaning "very prosperous". This was the term used to the warrior class in ancient Tagalog society.

Mahinhin f Tagalog, Cebuano, Filipino
Derived from the Tagalog and Cebuano word mahinhin meaning "ladylike, modest, demure, gentle, soft, chaste, refined".

Maimona f Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Maguindanao and Maranao form of Maymuna.

Maita f Filipino

Maita f Filipino
Short form of Margarita.

Maiza f Filipino
mean 'one' or 'only one' in Ilocano.

Majalene f Filipino (Rare)
Combination of Maja and Lene.

Makasta f Ibanag, Filipino
Means "beautiful" in Ibanag, spoken in the Philippines.

Makiling ᜋᜃᜒᜎᜒᜅ᜔ f & m Philippine Mythology, Tagalog
Means "uneven, crooked, bent" in Tagalog. In Tagalog mythology, Maria Makiling is a spirit who is said to protect Mount Makiling, a volcano in the Philippines.

Makisig m Tagalog
Means "elegant, gallant" in Tagalog.

Maklan m Bontoc
Meaning unknown.

Makmod m Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Mahmud.

Malaki m Filipino, Tagalog
Means "big; great; handsome" in Tagalog.

Malambing f & m Tagalog, Cebuano, Filipino
Derived from Tagalog and Cebuano malambing meaning "tender, melodious, musical, songful".

Malaya ᜋᜎᜌ f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "free, independent" in Tagalog.

Malic m Maranao
Maranao form of Malik 1.

Maligaya f Filipino
Joy

Malvin m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Melvin.

Mamedosuyos f Filipino

Mameng f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Carmen.

Mameng f Filipino
Most commonly a diminutive of Carmen. This can also be used as a nickname for Carmencita, Mamerta, Maxima, and other names with a loosely similar sound.

Mamerto m Spanish (Philippines), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Italian (Rare, Archaic)
Spanish and Italian form of Mamertus. Nowadays, this name is primarily used in the Philippines, and more rarely in South America.

Mamintal m Maranao

Manalo m Tagalog
Transferred use of the surname Manalo.

Manaloto m Tagalog
Variant of Manalo.

Mando m Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano, Spanish (Rare)
Short form of Armando.

Manelyn f Filipino
Variant of Manilyn.

Mangislap f Filipino
Shine

Manilyn f Filipino
Combination of Manila and the popular suffix -lyn. This name was popularized by Manilyn Reynes, a Filipina actress.

Maning m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Manuel.

Maningning f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
Means "brilliant, bright, sparkling" in Tagalog.

Mannuel m Eastern African (Rare), South African (Rare), Filipino (Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Manuel.

Manoling m Filipino
Diminutive of Manuel.

Manoy m Filipino
Diminutive of Manuel.

Mansueta f Spanish (Philippines)
Feminine form of Mansueto.

Manuelo m Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Variant of Manuel.

Marcelita f Spanish, Filipino, Louisiana Creole
Diminutive of Marcela.

Marcelito m Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive of Marcelo. A bearer of this name is Marcelito "Lito" Pomoy, a Filipino singer.

Marcing m & f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Marcelo, Marcela, and other names starting with Marc-.

Marex m & f Filipino
Meaning uncertain.

Margarette f English, Filipino, Haitian Creole
Variant of Margaret.

Marghrethe f Filipino
Possibly a Filipino form for the name Margaret.

Margielyn f Filipino
Combination of Margie and the popular suffix -lyn.

Margilyn f Filipino
Combination of Margie and the popular suffix -lyn.

Mariachika f Filipino
Combination of Maria and Chika 2. This name is borne by Japanese Filipina singer Mariachika Fujishima.

Marialita f Spanish (Philippines)
Combination of Maria and the Spanish diminutive suffix -lita.

Marialyn f Filipino
Combination of Maria and the popular suffix -lyn.

Mariangeli f Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic), Filipino
Either a diminutive of Mariangelica or Mariangela, or else a variant of Mariangely... [more]

Marianing m & f Filipino
Diminutive of Mariano or Mariana.

Marianito m Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive of Mariano.

Maricar f Filipino
Short form of María del Carmen.

Maricat f Filipino
Cognate of Mary and Catherine

Marichel f Filipino
Short form of Maria Rachel.

Marichris f Filipino (Rare)
Short form of Maria Christina.

Marichu f Filipino
Diminutive of María Jesús.

Maricol f Filipino
Possibly a combination of Maria with a name that has col such as Nicole or Colbie.

Maricon f Filipino
Combination of María and Concepción or Consolación.

Maricor f Filipino
Possibly a combination of María and Corazón, perhaps influenced by the similar name Maricar.

Maricorazón f Filipino, Spanish
Combination of Maria and Corazón.

Maricris f Filipino
Short form of María Cristina.

Maridel f Filipino
Short form of Maria and Delia 1, Adelina, Adelaida and other names containing -del-.

Mariebel f Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Maribel.

Marife f Filipino
Variant of Marifé.

Marifé f Spanish, Filipino
Contraction of María and Fe (or other names that begin with Fe, such as Felisa).

Marifel f Filipino
Combination of Maria and Felisa or Felicidad.

Mariflor f Filipino
Combination of Maria and Flora, Flordeliza, and other names beginning with Flor-.

Marigail f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Combination of Mary and Gail; perhaps a blend of Marigold and Abigail.

Marihel f Filipino, Spanish (Latin American)
Likely a combination of Maria and Helen. It could also be a variant of Mariel.

Marijo f Filipino
Combination of María and Josefa or Josefina.

Marijoy f Filipino
Variant of Maryjoy.

Marilen f Filipino
Short form of Maria Elena. This could also be used as a short form of Maria Magdalena.

Marilene f Portuguese (Brazilian), Haitian Creole, Filipino
Likely a variant of Marilyn or possibly a combination of Maria and a name ending in -lene such as Arlene... [more]

Mariliese f Filipino (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Blend of Marie and Liese.

Marille f Dutch (Rare), Filipino (Rare), German (Swiss, Rare), English (Rare)
Variant of Marilla.

Marinel f Filipino
Combination of Mary or Maria with Nellie, Nely, and other names containing nel.

Maring f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Maria.

Mariolito m Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Combination of Mario and the Spanish diminutive suffix -lito.

Mariqueen f Filipino, English (American)
Possibly a combination of the name Mary and queen, most likely a reference to the Virgin Mary, who in Roman Catholicism is given the title "Mary, Queen of Heaven" for being the 'Queen Mother' of Jesus.... [more]

Mariquit f Tagalog (Hispanicized)
Hispanicized form of Marikit.

Marites f Filipino
Short form of María Teresa.

Maritess f Filipino
Variant of Marites.

Maritoni f Filipino (Rare)
Short form of Maria Antonia or Marie Antoinette.

Marivel f American (Hispanic, Rare), Filipino
Variant of Maribel.

Marivic f Filipino
Combination of María and Victoria.

Marjie f English (American), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Margie and a diminutive of Marjorie.

Marjolyn f Filipino

Markanthony m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mark and Anthony, likely used in honor of the Roman politician and general Marcus Antonius (or known in English as Mark Antony, born 83 BC — died 30 BC).... [more]

Markod m Bontoc (Rare)
Meaning unknown.

Marle f & m Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino (Rare), Spanish (Latin American), South African (Rare)
Meaning unknown. This name is considered feminine, particularly in the United States, though some masculine usage is present in other communities.

Marlita f Filipino (Rare), Brazilian (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Marla using the Spanish feminine diminutive suffix -ita.

Marlito m Spanish (Philippines)
Masculine form of Marlita or derived from Marlon.

Marnelli f Filipino

Martee f & m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Martie. It is mostly feminine in the United States and masculine in the Philippines.

Martiniana f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Feminine form of Martiniano.

Maruja f Spanish, Spanish (Latin American), Filipino, Catalan (Rare)
Diminutive of María. The name coincides with the colloquial and derogatory word that is used in Spain to refer to a gossipy housewife, hence mainly why the name has been increasingly concentrated in Latin America since the middle of the 20th century.

Marvely f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic), Filipino, English (Rare)
Variant of Marbely in Latin American countries.... [more]

Marven m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Marvin.

Marvic m Filipino (Modern)

Marvie f & m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Marvina or Marvin. It could also be used as a feminine form of Marvin.

Marygen f Filipino
A variant of Maryjane, likely as a result of misspelling

Marygold f English (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Marigold, or perhaps a transferred use of the surname Marygold.

Maryjoy f Filipino
Combination of Mary and Joy.

Matahom f Cebuano
Means "beautiful, good-looking" in Cebuano.

Matahum f Cebuano
Means "lovely, pretty" in Cebuano.

Matet f Filipino
Filipino name which is often a nickname derived from the name of Maria Theresa but can be a christened name in its own right.... [more]

Matikas m Tagalog, Cebuano, Filipino
Derived from Tagalog and Cebuano matikas meaning "elegant, graceful".

May f Filipino
Diminutive of Guillerma, Felicisima and similar names.

Mayat f Filipino
Used as a term of indearment in the filipino language. Means "beautiful"

Maycee f American (Modern, Rare), Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Macy.

Mayden f & m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Combination of May or Mason and the -den suffix found in names such as Hayden... [more]

Mayelin f Filipino

Maylanie f Filipino

Maylin f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic), Filipino (Rare)
Perhaps an elaboration of the initial sound in names such as Mayra and Mayte modelled on Aylín... [more]

Maymay f Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Diminutive of Mary and May.

Meann f Filipino
Short form of Mary Ann.

Mediadora f Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare English Mediatrix, French Médiatrice and Spanish/Portuguese Mediatriz alongside Portuguese Medianeira).

Mediatrix f English (African), Filipino
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare Spanish/Portuguese and French equivalents Mediatriz and Médiatrice, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).

Mediatriz f Filipino (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare English and French equivalents Mediatrix and Médiatrice, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).

Medil m Filipino

Medwin m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Medwin.

Melagros f Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Variant of Milagros.

Melchora f Spanish, Filipino, Galician
Feminine form of Melchor.

Melencia f Spanish (Philippines)

Melencio m Spanish (Philippines)

Melino m Filipino (Rare), Brazilian (Rare)
Masculine form of Melina

Melitona f Georgian (Archaic), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Feminine form of Meliton (Georgian) and Melitón (Spanish).

Meljean f American (Modern, Rare), Filipino
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]

Melryan m & f Filipino (Rare), Portuguese (Rare, ?)

Meluna f Filipino

Melvie f Filipino, English (American, Archaic)

Melynde f Filipino (Rare)

Memang f Filipino (Rare)
Diminutive of Guillerma.

Meme f Filipino
Variant of Mimi.

Memeng f Filipino
Diminutive of Carmen, Dominga, Nemesia, and other names containing -me- or -mi-.

Menchie f Filipino
Most commonly a diminutive of Carmencita. This is also a diminutive of Carmen, Carmelita, and other related names.

Menching f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Carmen.

Menggay f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Dominga/Dominique and Carmen.

Menvleuz f & m Filipino
Variant of Minviluz.

Mercedez f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Philippines)
Variant of Mercedes.

Mercedita f Spanish (Philippines)
Variant of Merceditas.

Merceditas f Spanish, Filipino, Spanish (Caribbean)
Diminutive of Mercedes.

Mercidita f Spanish (Philippines)
Variant of Mercedita.

Meriam f Arabic, Filipino, Maguindanao, Malay
Arabic altenate transcription of Maryam as well as the Maguindanao and Malay form.

Merlina f Filipino
Combination of Merla and the suffix -ina.

Merlita f Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive of Merla.

Merlito m Spanish (Philippines)
Masculine form of Merlita.

Merly f Filipino, Spanish (Latin American)
Diminutive of Merlita, Merlina, Merla, and other names containing merl.

Mersam f Filipino (Rare)

Mervel m & f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Meaning unknown, most likely a variant of Marvel and Merveille.

Metito m Filipino

Metring f & m Filipino
Diminutive of Demetria or Demetrio.

Miamor f African American (Modern, Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare), Filipino (Modern, Rare)
From the Spanish phrase mi amor meaning "my love".

Micaella f English (Modern, Rare), Filipino
Variant of Michaela.

Midzfar m Filipino, Tausug, Sama-Bajau
Possibly a form of Muzaffar.

Migo m Filipino, Spanish
Diminutive of Miguel.

Migoy m Filipino
A derivation of the Spanish/Portuguese Miguel.... [more]

Mikay f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Micaela/Mikaela.

Mikee f & m Filipino
Unisex variant of Mikey.

Mikhata m & f Filipino (Modern)
Taken from the Japanese "味方" that means 'ally' or "三方" that means 'three sides'. While 'Mikhata' means 'Silent Voice' from the short story "Untold Feelings" where the character was described as a young boy with three different personalities.

Mikka f English (American, Modern, Rare), Filipino (Rare)

Mila f Spanish, Catalan, Filipino
Diminutive of Milagros.

Milagring f Filipino
Diminutive of Milagros.

Milagrito f & m Spanish, Spanish (Latin American), Filipino (Rare)
Diminutive of Milagro (compare Milagritos). As a given name, it is mostly used in Peru. Usage in the Philippines is mostly masculine.

Miling f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Camila, Ludmila and Milagros.

Milligail f Filipino

Milline f Filipino (Rare)

Minabelle f Filipino (Rare), English (American, Rare), French (Belgian, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Mirabelle.

Minda f Filipino
Short form of Luzviminda, Luzminda, and other related names.

Minette f French (Belgian, Rare), French (African), English (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Danish (Rare), Dutch (Rare), Afrikaans, Filipino
Diminutive of Mina 1 and names containing mine, such as Hermine or Guillaumine... [more]

Minviluz f & m Filipino
From Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon, the names of the three main island groups of the Philippines.

Miraflor f Spanish (Philippines)
Possibly the Spanish form of Mirefleur.

Miranova f Filipino (Rare)
Perhaps inspired by the Russian surname Mironova, or possibly a combination of Mira 2 and Nova.

Mirasol f Spanish (Philippines)
Means "sunflower" in Spanish.

Misuari m Maguindanao
Meaning uncertain.

Miyong m Filipino
Diminutive of Romeo.

Mizpah f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Derived from Hebrew מִצְפָּה (miṣpāh, mitspah) "watchtower". As mentioned in the biblical story of Jacob and Laban, making a pile of stones marked an agreement between two people, with God as their watching witness.

Moamar m Arabic, Maranao
Alternate transcription of Arabic معمر (see Muammar), as well as a Maranao variant.

Mobarak m Arabic, Bengali, Filipino, Maranao
Arabic alternate transcription of Mubarak as well as the Bengali and Maranao form.

Mohaimen m Arabic, Maranao, Maguindanao, Bengali
Alternate transcription of Arabic مهيمن (see Muhaymin), as well as a Maranao, Maguindanao and Bengali variant.

Mohmina f Maranao
Maranao form of Mumina.

Moises m Tagalog
Tagalog form of Moses via its Spanish form Moisés.

Mokamad m Maguindanao, Indonesian
Maguindanao and Indonesian form of Muhammad.

Monaliza f Filipino, Brazilian, Arabic (Egyptian)
Variant of Monalisa.

Monang f Filipino
Diminutive of Ramona.

Monching m Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Diminutive of Ramon via Moncho.

Monera f Filipino, Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Munira.

Monico m Spanish (Philippines)
Unaccented form of Mónico.

Monina f Filipino

Moning m Filipino
Diminutive of Ramon.

Montessa f American (Modern, Rare), Filipino
Meaning uncertain, perhaps an invented name blending Mon from Monica with Contessa, or possibly a feminine elaboration of Montez.

Moonyeen f Filipino

Morissette f English (American, Modern, Rare), Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Morissette. Also, it is the stage name of Johanne Morissette Daug Amon, a Filipina singer, rapper, dancer, and musician and a former contestant on TV5's Star Factor and The Voice of the Philippines... [more]

Moro m & f Filipino

Mortel m Filipino

Mowaran f Filipino (Rare)

Moy m Filipino
Diminutive of Guillermo, Felicisimo and similar names.

Munding m Filipino
Diminutive of Edmundo.

Muslimen m Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Maguindanao and Maranao variant of Muslimin.

Muslimin m Indonesian, Malay, Maguindanao
From Arabic مسلمون (muslimīn) meaning "Muslims", the plural of مسلم (Muslim).

Mussa f Filipino, Tausug
Variant of Mussah.

Mussah f Filipino, Tausug
From Tausug mussa' meaning "pearl".

Mutya f Tagalog
Means "pearl" or "amulet, charm" in Tagalog, of Sanskrit origin.

Mycah f & m English (Modern, Rare), Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Micah.

Mylene f Dutch (Antillean), Cebuano
Variant of Mylène.

Mylyn f Filipino
Variant of Mylene.

Myrianette f Filipino (Rare)