Baby Names Starting with M

Moon's beauty

praiseworthy, worthy of praise

Greatness from above

Moon's gentle breeze

Pure and gentle

Caressing, gentle

Child of light

Wished child

Mairead means "pearl" — it is the Irish and Scottish Gaelic form of Margaret, which traces back through Latin Margarita to the Greek word margarites, meaning a pearl.

Maisey is a pet form of Margaret or Mary, carrying the traditional meaning of "pearl" (from Margaret) or "beloved" and "wished-for child" (from Mary). It has a soft, approachable feel that softens the more formal roots of its parent names.

pearl or blessing

French estate

Bright little one

Moon goddess

Higher authority

Oceanic power

God is blessed

God is my joy

Queenly strength

Strong and brave

Wise and watchful

A quiet, gentle one

angel, messenger

messenger of God, gentle

messenger; angel

Messenger angel

Messenger of God

Malaya refers to a fragrant mountain range in ancient Sanskrit texts, and by extension evokes freshness, freedom, and natural beauty. In South Asian and Filipino contexts it also carries the sense of "free" or "liberated."

Southeastern paradise

devoted to St. Malo

devotee of Columba

Beautiful queen

Queenly charm

Young or strong

Wealthy princess

Sea child

Beautiful nature

Kingly leader

Beloved one

God's gift to me

queen

Strong warrior

Loving mother

gift, blessing

Sea and beauty

God's gift

Worthy of love

peaceful ruler, peace-loving ruler

Manha means "morning" or "the light of dawn" — that quiet, hopeful glow that appears just as a new day begins. In Arabic poetry and literature, morning light carries deep symbolism: it represents renewal, clarity, and the promise of something beautiful ahead.

Minds illumination