Today we are going to introduce you to some of the best girl names that start with M, from different origins with meanings.
Every region of the world comes with its own collection of girl names, boy names and gender neural names.
With so many girl name options out there, choosing the right one can be a difficult decision. The name you choose for your baby girl will be a defining piece of her throughout her life.
Some people love popular girl names and want to choose one that is trending, while others prefer uncommon baby names.
So if you are expecting a baby girl, or you know a pregnant woman with a girl, this is a guide for you.
This guide of girl names that start with M or M girl names contains ( 326 ) names from different origins, whether you go for a pretty and cute girl names, or a rare and unique one.
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Key symbolism and personality for names start with letter M:
According to name echo, people whose names start with M want to have a good position in society and a very stable future.
M people are great spiritual leaders and workaholics. They have a lot of energy, are healthy and don’t like sleeping.
When it comes to the people they love, they don’t care about their faults and appreciate them for who they are.
Taiwanese girl names that start with M:
1. Machi: a good friend
2. Mah: beautiful posture
3. Mei: plum
4. Meifen: plum fragrance
5. Meifeng: beautiful wind
6. Meili: beautiful
7. Meixiu: beautiful grace
8. Meiying: beautiful flower
9. Meizhen: beautiful pearl
10. Mingzhu: bright pearl
11. Mu Lan: Magnolia blossom
12. Mu tan: tree peony blossom
Gaelic girl names that start with M:
1. Macanta: a kind and gentle woman
2. Mackenna: daughter of the handsome man
3. Mackenzie: daughter of the wise leader; one who is fair
4. McKayla: a fiery woman
5. Meara: one who is filled with happiness
6. Michaela: who is like God?
7. Mona: one who is born into nobility
8. Monroe: woman from the river
English girl names that start with M:
1. McKinley: offspring of the fair hero
2. Maddox: born into wealth and prosperity
3. Madison: daughter of the mighty warrior
4. Maggie: resembling a pearl
5. Mandoline: one who is accomplished with the stringed instrument.
6. Marilyn: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
7. Marjorie: a pearl
8. Marley: of the marshy meadow
9. Marlo: driftwood
10. Maven: having great knowledge
11. Mercer: a prosperous merchant
12. Merry: one who is light-hearted and joyful
13. Mertice: a well-known lady
14. Merton: from the village near the bond
15. Mikayla: who is like God?
16. Mindy: one who is sweet and gentle
17. Mirinesse: filled with joy
18. Morguase: In Arthurian legend, the mother of Gawain
French girl names that start with M:
1. One who wields a weapon
2. Magnolia: resembling the flower
3. Maine: from the mainland; from the state of Maine
4. Maiolaine: as delicate as flower
5. Margot: a pearl; the child of light
6. Mariane: blind of Mary and Ann
7. Marietta: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
8. Mauve: of the mallow plant
9. Mavis: a songbird
10. Mazarine: having deep-blue eyes
11. Melisande: having the strength of an animal
12. Michelle: who is like God?
13. Mignon: cute and petite
14. Minuit: born at midnight
15. Monique: one who provides wise counsel
Ethiopian girl names that start with M:
1. Maarja: the embittered
2. Madana: One who heals others
3. Maiken: shapely clean
4. Maret: ornament
5. Margot: pearl
6. Merit: pearl
Hebrew girl names that start with M:
1. Madeline: woman from Magdala
2. Makayla: who is like God?
3. Mangena: as sweet as a melody
4. Mary: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
5. Matana: a gift from God
6. Maya: woman of the water
7. Mehalia: an affectionate woman
8. Meribah: a quarrelsome woman
9. Meroz: from the cursed Plains
10. Michaela: who is like God?
11. Millo: defender of the sacred city
12. Mima: our little dove
13. Mindel: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
14. Miriam: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
15. Mirit: one who is strong-willed
16. Mizar: a little woman; petite
17. Moladah: a giver of life
18. Moreh: a great archer; teacher
19. Myka: who is like God?
Indian girl names that start with M:
1. Madhavi: born in the spring time
2. Mahesa: a powerful and great lady
3. Majaya: a victorious woman
4. Malati: a fragrant flower
5. Matangi: the patron of inner thoughts
6. Maya: an illusion; a dream
7. Medini: daughter of the earth
8. Meenakshi: having beautiful eyes
9. Mitali: a friendly and sweet woman
10. Mohini: the most beautiful
11. Monisha: having great intelligence
Italian girl names that start with M:
1. Maddalena: woman who comes from the tower
2. Maddalyn: girl from a tower
3. Madonna: my lady
4. Manzi: one who raised steers
5. Mariana: star of the sea
6. Mariangela: an angel of the sea of sorrow
7. Marianna: a glorious sea of sorrow
8. Marilena: a bright star of the sea
9. Mariola: a bitter dame
10. Marsala: from the place of sweet wine
11. Massima: the greatest one of them all
12. Mataya: a gift from God
13. Mea: she belongs to me
14. Miabella: a tiny falcon; a person with the qualities of a falcon
15. Mistico: a mystical woman
Irish girl names that start with M:
1. Maeve: an intoxicating woman
2. Makenna: of the Irish one
3. Maola: a handmaiden
4. Maureen: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
5. Mide: one who is thirsty
6. Molly: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
7. Moncha: a solitary woman
8. Mugain: In mythology, the wife of the King of Ulster
9. Muirne: one who is dearly loved
10. Muriel: of the shinning sea
American/native American girl names that start with M:
1. Mahal: a tender and loving woman
2. Marely: of the marshy meadow
3. Massachusetts: from the big hill; from the state of Massachusetts
4. Maverick: one who is wild and free
5. Meadow: from the beautiful field
6. Meli: one who is bitter
7. Merana: woman of the water
8. Miley: a virtuous woman
9. Minda: having great knowledge
10. Minowa: one who has a moving sound
11. Miracle: an act of God’s hand
12. Moesha: drawn from the water
13. Mya: an illusion; woman of the water
African girl names that start with M:
1. Mahari: one who offers forgiveness
2. Maisha: giver of life
3. Makena: filled with happiness
4. Manyara: a humble woman
5. Mapenzi: one who is dearly loved
6. Marjani: of the Coral reef
7. Masami: a commanding woman
8. Mashaka: a trouble-maker
9. Miremba: a promoter of peace
10. Munay: one who loves and is loved
11. Musoke: having the beauty of a rainbow
Arabic girl names that start with M:
1. Maha: beautiful eyes
2. Mahira: a clever and adroit woman
3. Maimum: lucky; fortunate
4. Malak: a heavenly messenger; an angel
5. Malika: destined to be queen
6. Manal: an accomplished woman
7. Maram: one who is wished for
8. Marwa: a hard stone of nearly pure silica
9. Miaad: date; appointment
10. Milad: birth
11. Mocha: as sweet as chocolate
12. Mubarika: one who is blessed
13. Mubina: one who displays her true image
14. Mufidah: one who is helpful to others
15. Muna: wishes; desires
16. Munazza: an independent woman; one who is free
17. Myisha: lively; womanly
Latin girl names that start with M:
1. Maia: the great one; a brave warrior
2. Marcella: dedicated to Mars
3. Marcia: dedicated to Mars
4. Mariah: star of the sea
5. Marissa: woman of the sea
6. Mary: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
7. May: born during the month of May
8. Meditrina: the healer
9. Melinda: one who is sweet and gentle
10. Mia: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
11. Milan: one who is gracious
12. Miliana: one who is eager and willing
13. Miranda: worthy of admiration
14. Modesty: one who is without conceit
15. Monica: one who advises others
16. Monserrat: from the jagged Mountain
17. Montana: woman of the mountains
18. Myrina: In mythology, an amazon
Japanese girl names that start with M:
1. Maiki: the dancing flower
2. Mariko: a ball or sphere
3. Masami: one who is truthful
4. Matsuko: child of the pine tree
5. Mayumi: one who embodies truth, wisdom and beauty
6. Midori: having green eyes
7. Mirai: future
8. Miya: from the sacred temple
9. Miyo: a beautiful daughter
10. Morina: from the woodland town
Scottish girl names that start with M:
1. Mairi: wished for child; beloved
2. Maisie: resembling a pearl
3. Marnie: joy; rejoice
4. Melvina: slender; gentle
5. Meriel: sea nymph; shinning sea
6. Moira: fate; star of the sea
7. Morag: great; star of the sea
Hawaiian girl names that start with M:
1. Makala: Myrtle
2. Makani: of the wind
3. Makelina: woman from Magdala
4. Malia: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
5. Malina: a peaceful woman
6. Melia: resembling the plumberia
Maori girl names that start with M:
1. Maata: lady; mistress of the house
2. Mahuika: it’s the name of the Maori Goddess of fire
3. Maia: the great one
4. Makareta: a pearl; the child of light
5. Many: jewel
6. Marama: she is like the moon
7. Mere: beloved; drop of the sea
8. Moana: ocean; sea
Finnish girl names that start with M:
1. Maali: blessed
2. Maalia: wished for child
3. Maalin: one who makes garlands
4. Maaret: pearl
5. Maari: war like
6. Maijastiina: pearl
7. Maiju: pearl
8. Maikku: who is like God?
9. Maileena: dance
10. Maina: intelligent
11. Maisi: pearl
12. Makea: one who is sweet
13. Malvi: smooth brow
14. Masa: true sand
15. Matte: pearl
16. Meeli: kind
17. Miira: wonderful; peace
18. Mima: dove
Thai girl names that start with M:
1. Madee: a good beginning
2. Mae Noi: little mother
3. Makok: one who is from the town Makok in Thailand
4. Malee: a flower in Thailand
5. Mali: flower Jasmine
6. Malivalaya: climbing Jasmine
7. Mani: gem
8. Mayuree: beautiful
Welsh girl names that start with M:
1. Mabli: loveable
2. Mabyn: youth; forever young
3. Mair: wished for child
4. Mairwen: white; fair or blessed
5. Mali: star of the sea
6. Megan: a pearl; the child of light
7. Melangell: a sweet messenger from heaven
8. Meredith: a great ruler; protector of the sea
9. Morcan: of the bright sea
10. Morgan: circling the bright sea; a sea dweller
Russian girl names starting with M:
1. Maleetva: prayer
2. Malinka: as sweet as a little Berry
3. Manya: obstinacy; beloved
4. Mara: bitter
5. Marfa: lady
6. Marina: sea maiden
7. Marisha: sea of bitterness
8. Marta: mistress
9. Matryona: lady
10. Melana: big black eyes
11. Mila: loved by the people
12. Mischa: who is like God?
13. Motya: noble woman
14. Mudraya: wise woman
15. Mudry: wisdom
Greek girl names that start with M:
1. Margaret: a pearl
2. Medea: a cunning ruler
3. Medora: a wise ruler
4. Medusa: In mythology, a Gorgon with snakes for hair
5. Melanie: a dark-skinned beauty
6. Melia: of the ash tree
7. Melissa: a honeybee
8. Melita: as sweet as honey
9. Melody: a beautiful song
10. Metea: a gentle woman
11. Metin: a wise counselor
12. Metis: one who is industrious
13. Monica: a solitary woman
Persian girl names starting with M:
1. Mahdis: beauty of the moon
2. Mahin: of the moon
3. Mandana: eternal; everlasting
4. Manoush: brought into the world under the sweet sun
5. Margaret: the child of the light
6. Marketa: pearl
7. Mehta: highly praised; great
8. Minoo: heaven; paradise
9. Mojgan: pretty eyelashes
Spanish girl names starting with M:
1. Maca: a person who is happy and cultured
2. Macarena: the blessed one
3. Madia: a bitter one
4. Madicella: insightful; sensitive; energetic
5. Madra: mother; motherly
6. Maite: love
7. Maleta: sweet case
8. Manuella: God is with us
9. Marciella: a young warrior
10. Margaria: a daisy flower
11. Margoria: pearl
12. Maria: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
13. Mariana: star of the sea
14. Matia: a gift from God
15. Meche: one who is full of mercy
16. Melosa: very affectionate and loving
17. Miosoti: a small flower
18. Mirasol: a fully grown beautiful sunflower
Danish girl names starting with M:
1. Madsen: Gift of God
2. Margarethe: Danish form of Margaret
3. Maiken: a wished for child
4. Majken: a child that was dearly wished for
5. Marika: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
6. Meta: Danish form of Margaret
7. Mettalise: graceful pearl
German girl names starting with M:
1. Margareta: a pearl
2. Marla: sea of bitterness
3. Marlene: blind of Mary and Magdalene
4. Marlis: star of the sea; from the sea of bitterness
5. Mathilda: mighty in battle
6. Meta: pearl
7. Mettalise: as graceful as a pearl
8. Milla: dear one; gracious one
Turkish girl names starting with M:
1. Mehtap: moonlight
2. Melek: an angel
3. Melika: a great beauty
4. Melike: the wife of the King
5. Meltem: gentle wind blows in the warmest season of the year
6. Mert: brave
7. Muge: lily
Cambodian girl names starting with M:
1. Mehtap: moonlight
2. Melek: an angel
3. Melika: a great beauty
4. Melike: the wife of the King
5. Meltem: gentle wind blows in the warmest season of the year
6. Mert: brave
7. Muge: lily