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Margot ( MAR-goh, MAR-gət, French: [maʁɡo]) is a feminine given name, a French diminutive of Marguerite (and ultimately of Margaret), meaning "pearl." While originally a short form, it has long functioned as an independe...

Margreet is the Limburgish form of Margaret and a Dutch variant of Margriet. The name is primarily used in the Netherlands and in the Limburg region, which spans parts of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. As a local...

Margret is a contracted form of Margarete or Margaret, ultimately derived from the Greek word margarites meaning "pearl." This name is used primarily in English and German-speaking regions. While Margaret has been a pere...

Margrét is the Icelandic form of Margaret. Deriving from the Latin Margarita, ultimately from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl", the name spread through Christian devotion to Saint Margaret, a 4th-century mar...

Margrete is the Norwegian form of Margaret, a name that ultimately derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning “pearl”. The name has deep roots in Christian tradition, particularly through the 4th-century virgin mart...

Margrethe is the Danish and Norwegian form of Margaret, ultimately deriving from the Greek element margarites, meaning "pearl." This regal name is closely associated with the Danish monarchy, most notably borne by Margre...

Margriet is a Dutch feminine given name, derived as a form of Margaret. In Dutch, the name also serves as the word for the daisy flower (Leucanthemum vulgare), adding a botanical layer to its identity.EtymologyThe name M...

Margrit is the German variant form of Margaret, which itself derives from the Latin Margarita, from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl". The name ultimately traces back to an Indo-Iranian word for a mollusk...

Marguerite is the French form of Margaret, a name with a long and storied history across Europe. Derived from the Latin Margarita, itself from the Greek margarítēs (μαργαρίτης) meaning "pearl," the name likely entered In...

Marianthi is a Greek feminine given name that combines the name Maria with the Greek word anthos (anthos), meaning "flower." This compound structure is typical of Greek naming patterns, where a well-established name like...

Marigold is an English feminine given name derived from the common name of a group of flowering plants belonging to the genera Calendula and Tagetes. The flower name itself is a combination of Mary and the English word g...

Etymology and Linguistic RootsMarijani is a masculine Swahili given name derived directly from the common noun marjani meaning "coral." The word entered Swahili via Arabic marjān (مرْجان), which originally referred to sm...

Marisol is a Spanish feminine given name that originated as a short form of María Soledad, a devotional name for the Virgin Mary referencing 'Our Lady of Solitude.' The name is also often interpreted as a blend of María...

Marit is a Scandinavian feminine given name, equivalent to Margaret in Norwegian, Swedish, and Dutch. It is a short form or variant of Margareta and Margrethe, deriving ultimately from the Greek word margarites meaning "...

Marita is a Scandinavian variant form of Margaret, primarily used in Norway and Sweden. As a feminine given name, it carries the enduring legacy of its root name, which means "pearl" derived from the Greek margarites (μα...

Marja is a female given name that functions principally as a Finnish and Sorbian form of Maria, and it is also used as a Dutch variant of the same name.In Finnish, the name means "berry", which gives it a distinct connec...

Marjeta is the Slovene form of Margaret. The name Margaret originates from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pearl," a word likely borrowed from an Indo-Iranian source. This etymology was carried into Latin as Marg...

Marjolaine is a French feminine given name that translates directly to "marjoram," a fragrant herb in the mint family. The name is derived from the French word marjolaine, which traces its etymological roots to Latin mai...

Marjolein is a Dutch feminine given name, pronounced [mɑrjoːˈlɛin]. It is a cognate of Marjolaine, the French name for the herb marjoram. The name probably originated as an extension of Maria, influenced by the Dutch wor...

Marjolijn is a Dutch feminine given name, most commonly known as a less frequent variant of Marjolein. Both names are ultimately linked to the French name Marjolaine, which means "marjoram"—a fragrant herb from the mint...

Etymology and Historical RootsMarjorie is a medieval English variant of Margery, which itself is a medieval form of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." The spelling of Mar...

Marjory is a female given name in English, a variant spelling of Marjorie. This name ultimately traces its roots back to the medieval English form Margery, which itself is a form of Margaret, derived from the Greek word...

Markéta is the Czech form of the name Margaret, widely used in the Czech Republic. Like its English counterpart, Markéta derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning 'pearl,' a term ultimately borrowed from an Indo-Ir...

Marketta is the Finnish form of Margaret. The name Margaret is derived from Latin Margarita, which originated from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pearl." This Greek term was itself likely borrowed from...

Marley is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from an English surname that was itself taken from a place name. Its etymology is traced to Old English, where the name likely meant either “pleasant wood” (from...

Marlowe is a given name that originated as a surname. As a surname, it is derived from a place name in Old English, meaning "remnants of a lake," from words referring to an old lake bed or marshy land. The name has been...

Mars is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word mas meaning "male" (genitive maris). In Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war, later equated with the Greek god Ares. He was considered the father of Romulus and R...

Marsaili is a Scottish Gaelic female given name, representing the Gaelic form of Marcella. Over time, it has also become associated with Marjorie, likely due to phonetic similarities and cultural blending. The name is pr...

Märta is a Swedish short form of Margareta, which itself derives from Margaret, a name rooted in the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pearl." This term likely originated from an Indo-Iranian source, reflectin...

Marwa is an Arabic female given name, derived from the Arabic word marū or maruw (مرو), meaning "pebbles, flint," or a type of hard stone such as quartz. The name is also associated with a fragrant plant species (Maerua...

Mary is a feminine given name, the English form of the Latin Maria, which itself comes from the New Testament Greek names Μαριάμ (Mariam) and Μαρία (Maria). These Greek forms are derived from the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (Mir...

Maryam is the Arabic, Indonesian, Persian, Urdu, and Tatar form of the biblical name Mary, itself derived from the Latin Maria and Greek Mariam, which ultimately come from the Hebrew Miryam. This name appears prominently...

Marzena is a Polish feminine given name. It is probably originally a diminutive of Maria or Małgorzata, two common names with deep biblical and saintly traditions. The name has gained independent popularity in Poland, de...

Math is a Welsh masculine given name with deep roots in Celtic mythology. Possibly derived from the old Celtic root *matus meaning "bear", the name is best known from the figure of Math ap Mathonwy, a prominent character...

Mathgamain is an Old Irish masculine name that literally means "bear". It is a compound of the elements math, also meaning "bear", and gamuin meaning "calf". The name thus carries the imagery of a bear calf, a term assoc...

Mathghamhain is a variant of the Old Irish name Mathgamain, which literally means "bear". The element math signifies "bear" and gamuin means "calf". Etymology and Historical Context The name Mathghamhain belongs to a cla...

Mavis is a feminine given name taken directly from the name of the song thrush bird, also known as the mavis (from Old French mauvis, of uncertain origin). The name was first popularized in modern times by British author...

Mawar is a feminine given name of Malay and Indonesian origin, meaning "rose". The name derives from the word mawar, which is the common term for the rose flower in both Malay and Indonesian languages. It belongs to a ca...

May is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the month of Maia, the name of a Roman goddess of fertility. The month itself is named after Maia, and the name May has been used as a given name since the 19t...

Maylis is a French feminine given name with two plausible linguistic origins, both rooted in the geographical and cultural landscape of southern France. The primary derivation is from the name of a commune in the Landes...

Mayme is a female given name of English origin, considered a variant of Mamie. Mamie itself is a diminutive of Mary or Margaret, making Mayme a derivative of these classic names through a diminutive chain. The name Mayme...

Mayra is a Hispanic variant of Myra. The name Myra was created by the 17th-century poet Fulke Greville and is possibly based on Latin myrra meaning "myrrh", a fragrant resin obtained from a tree, or alternatively, it may...

Mayur is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, used primarily in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. Derived from the Sanskrit word मयूर (mayūra) meaning "peacock," the name evokes the bird's associat...

Mazin is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "rain clouds," a symbol of life and fertility in the arid landscapes of the Middle East. Derived directly from the Arabic word māzin ("rain clouds"), the name evokes the no...

Mbali is a feminine given name of Zulu origin, derived from the Zulu word imbali meaning "flower". In Zulu culture, names often carry deep significance and reflect nature, beauty, or virtuous traits, and Mbali fits this...

Meadow is a feminine given name of English origin, derived directly from the English word meadow, which ultimately comes from the Old English mædwe. A meadow is an open habitat or field vegetated by grasses, herbs, and o...

EtymologyMeagan is a spelling variant of Megan, a Welsh feminine given name that originated as a diminutive of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), meaning "pearl", a word likely bo...

Meaghan is a variant spelling of the Welsh feminine given name Megan, which itself originated as a diminutive of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), meaning "pearl", ultimatel...

Meena is a feminine given name used in India, primarily among Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil speakers. It serves as an alternate transcription of the Hindi/Marathi name मीना or the Tamil name மீனா, ultimately derived from the...

Meg is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It originated as a medieval diminutive of Margaret, which itself comes from the Greek word margarites (μαργαρίτης) meaning "pearl," ultimately bo...

Megan is a Welsh feminine given name, originally a diminutive of Margaret. The name Margaret ultimately derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl", which was likely borrowed from an Indo-Iranian language. In...

Meggy is a medieval English diminutive of Margaret. As a pet form, it emerged in the Middle Ages when nicknames and affectionate shortenings of popular saints' names were common. The name Margaret itself derives from Lat...

Meghan is a variant spelling of Megan, which itself originated as a Welsh diminutive of Margaret. The name Margaret derives via Latin Margarita from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), meaning "pearl", a word likely borrowed...

Mehveş is a Turkish feminine given name, derived as the Turkish form of Mahvash, a Persian name meaning "moon-like." This poetic appellation evokes the beauty and luminosity associated with the moon in Persian and Turkis...

Mei is a feminine Japanese name formed from various kanji combinations. Typically, it includes the character 芽 (me) meaning "bud, sprout," combined with a second character such as 依 (i) ("rely on"), 生 (i) ("life"), or...

Mei is a feminine name of Chinese origin. It can be written using various Chinese characters, most notably 美 (měi) meaning "beautiful" or 梅 (méi) meaning "Chinese plum" (the species prunus mume). Other characters with...

Melantha is a rare English female given name, plausibly formed from the common name element Mel (as in Melanie or Melissa) combined with the Greek-derived suffix -antha (from anthos, meaning 'flower'), yielding a sense o...

Melanthios (also Latinized as Melanthius) is a masculine given name of ancient Greek origin. It derives from the Greek elements melas (), meaning "black" or "dark", and anthos (), meaning "flower"—thus, "black flower" or...

Melati is a feminine given name of Indonesian and Malay origin. It means "jasmine flower," derived from Malay and Indonesian melati, which ultimately comes from Sanskrit मालती (mālatī). The jasmine flower is highly rever...

Melia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "ash tree," derived from the ancient Greek word μελία (melia). The name is also connected to μέλι (meli), meaning "honey," but the primary sense is botanical. In Gr...