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13,457Maisie is a feminine given name of Scottish origin, functioning as a Scottish diminutive of Mairead, the Scottish form of Margaret. The name also appears in Irish contexts via Mairéad. The suffix "-ie" is a common diminu...
Maïssa is a French-influenced transcription of the Arabic feminine given name Maysa, derived from the Arabic root ميس (mays) meaning "proud bearing, walking with a proud gait." The name reflects a graceful and confident...
Maisy is a variant spelling of Maisie, a feminine given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. Maisy itself is a pet form of the Scottish Gaelic name Mairead (or the Irish Mairéad), which are the equivalent o...
Maite is a Spanish female given name, a combination of María and Teresa. It is a portmanteau created from the first syllables or sounds of the two names ("Ma-" from María and "-te" from Teresa).Etymology and OriginMaite...
Maite is a feminine given name of Basque origin, meaning "beloved" in the Basque language. It is a popular name in the Basque Country, reflecting the region's unique linguistic heritage, as Basque (Euskara) is not relate...
Maïwenn is a feminine given name with Breton and French origins, representing the French orthographic form of Maiwenn. The name Maiwenn combines Mai, which is a diminutive of Maria, with Gwenn, a Breton element meaning "...
Maiwenn is a Breton feminine name, a combination of Mai 3 (a diminutive of Maria) and Gwenn (meaning "white, blessed"). Hence, the name can be interpreted as "blessed Maria" or "white Maria." The variant Maïwenn (with a...
Maj is a feminine given name used in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It is a short form of Maja Maja 1 or Maja Maja 2. Additionally, maj is the Swedish and Danish word for the month of May, linking the name to spring and re...
Maja is a feminine given name used in Croatian, Danish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Serbian, Slovene, and Swedish. It is a form of the name Maia 1 in various languages, deriving from ancient Greek origins.Etymo...
Maja 2 is a feminine given name used predominantly in Central and Northern Europe, including in Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Hungarian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Serbian, Slovak, Slovene, and Swedish. It is a di...
Majda is a short form of the name Magdalena, used primarily in Croatian and Slovene. It is a feminine given name that derives ultimately from the same root as Magdalene, meaning "of Magdala" in Aramaic. Magdala was a tow...
Majda is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Majd. The root majada carries the meaning of "glory" or "splendour", making Majda a poetic equivalent to "glorious" or "splendid".
Majella is a feminine given name of Irish usage, derived from the surname of the Italian saint Gerard Majella (1726–1755), also known in Italian as Gerardo Maiella. The surname originates from the saint's association wit...
Majida is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Majid. The root name Majid means "glorious, magnificent" in Arabic, stemming from the triliteral root m-j-d (مجد), which conveys the concept of...
Etymology and OriginMajka is a diminutive of Maja 1, a given name common in several languages. Maja itself is a variant of Maia 1, a name from Greek mythology. Maia derives from the Greek word μαῖα (maia), meaning "good...
Majken is a Danish and Swedish diminutive of Maria, a name with deep historical roots in the Christian world. Maria itself is the Latin form of Greek Μαρία, which comes from the Hebrew מִרְיָם (the name of Mary, mother o...
Majlinda is a feminine given name of Albanian origin. It is a compound name derived from the Albanian words maj meaning "May" and lind meaning "to give birth," thus signifying a birth in the month of May or one born of M...
Majvor is a Swedish female given name that originated in the early 20th century, combining elements that evoke the month of May and the season of spring or the Old Norse concept of vigilance. The first part of the name,...
Makayla is a modern English variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael is of Hebrew origin, derived from the rhetorical question Miḵaʾel meaning "who is like God?," implying no one is comparable...
Makbule is a Turkish female given name, derived from Ottoman Turkish مقبوله (Makbule), itself from Arabic مَقْبُولَة (maqbūla), meaning "liked" or "accepted." The name is the feminine form of Makbul and continues to be u...
Makeda is a figure of Ethiopian tradition, commonly identified with the Queen of Sheba, who appears in the Old Testament account of King Solomon. The name Makeda, used in Geʽez, possibly means "greatness" in Ethiopic, re...
Makena is a feminine given name of Kikuyu origin, meaning "happy one" in the Kikuyu language. The Kikuyu are the largest ethnic group in Kenya, and naming conventions often reflect virtues or positive qualities, making M...
Makenna is a modern feminine given name of Irish and Scottish origin, created as a variant of the surname-turned-first-name McKenna. McKenna itself comes from the Irish and Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Mac Cio...
Makenzie is a modern English feminine given name, serving as a phonetic variant of Mackenzie. The name Mackenzie itself originates from a Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Coinnich, meaning "son of Coinn...
Maki is a common feminine Japanese given name that can also function as a surname. The name is written in kanji characters, which provide varied meanings depending on the specific characters chosen. Common combinations i...
Etymology and Cultural ContextMakvala is a feminine given name of Georgian origin, directly derived from the Georgian word მაყვალი (maqvali), meaning "blackberry." This places Makvala within a common onomastic tradition...
Mala is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "necklace" or "garland." It is most commonly used in Hindi-speaking communities, as well as in other languages and cultures influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainis...
Malai is a Thai feminine given name meaning "garland, wreath" in the Thai language. The name evokes images of floral adornments traditionally used in Thai culture for ceremonies, festivals, and offerings, symbolizing bea...
Malaika is a feminine given name of Swahili origin, meaning "angel". It is derived from Arabic ملك (malak), also meaning "angel". The name reflects the influence of Islamic culture on Swahili-speaking regions of East Afr...
Malak is a given name of Semitic origin, meaning "angel" in Arabic. It derives from the root "angel" in Arabic and is related to words in Hebrew, Ge'ez, and Aramaic. The name is used for both males and females in Arabic-...
Etymology Malala is a Pashto feminine name, primarily a variant of Malalai, which means "sad, grieved" in Pashto. The name derives from a Pashtun folk hero, Malalai of Maiwand, who famously rallied Afghan forces during t...
Malalai is a Pashto feminine name meaning "sad, grieved". The name is most famously associated with Malalai of Maiwand, a national folk hero of Afghanistan who played a pivotal role in the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Born i...
Malandra is an English female given name, likely an invented creation combining the trendy suffix -andra with an initial element Mal-, possibly inspired by names like Sandra or Alexandra. The choice of the -andra ending...
Malani is a modern English feminine name that likely originated as a creative variant of Melanie, blending it with the Hawaiian element lani, meaning "heaven, sky." This element appears in other Hawaiian-influenced names...
Malati is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "jasmine" — a fragrant flower symbolizing love, purity, and grace in South Asian cultures. The name is especially common in Hindi-speaking communities, though i...
Malaysia is a feminine first name derived from the country of the same name in Southeast Asia. The ethnic name "Malay" is of uncertain origin, though it is possibly from the name of a river, itself derived from Malay mel...
Maldwyn is a Welsh place-name adopted as a given name, primarily used for females. It originates from the old Welsh county of Montgomeryshire (Sir Drefaldwyn in Welsh), whose name was mistakenly reinterpreted as "town of...
Malea is a feminine given name of German origin, probably a variant of Malia. While rare, it fits within German naming traditions that adapt international names with an -ea ending, suggesting a distinctive yet accessible...
Maleah is a modern English variant of Malia, which itself is a Hawaiian form of Maria. The name Maleah first emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, following broader trends of creating unique spellings fo...
Malebogo is a feminine given name originating from the Tswana language of Southern Africa. It means "thanks" or "gratitude," reflecting the cultural significance of expressing appreciation. Related Forms Malebogo is a Ts...
Malee is a Thai feminine given name meaning "flower" or "jasmine." It derives from Thai มาลี (mali), meaning "flower," which comes from Sanskrit मालिन् (mālin) meaning "wreath" or "garland." Alternatively, it may be from...
Maleficent is a given name and fictional character from popular culture. The name derives from an English word meaning "harmful, evil", ultimately from Latin maleficens (harmful, mischief-making). It is most famously ass...
Malen is a Basque female given name, a contracted form of Madalen, which itself is the Basque version of Magdalene. The name ultimately derives from the Aramaic place name Magdala, meaning "tower," referring to the villa...
Malena is a feminine given name used in Spanish and Swedish, originating as a contracted form of Magdalena. In Spanish, it can also be a contracted form of María Elena. The name traces back through Magdalena to the root...
Malene is a Danish and Norwegian short form of Magdalena, ultimately deriving from Magdalene, a title meaning "of Magdala." Magdala was a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Aramaic. The name is mos...
Målfrid is a Norwegian female given name derived from the Old Norse name Málmfríðr. The first element is uncertain, possibly from malmr meaning "ore," while the second element fríðr means "beautiful" or "beloved." Thus,...
Małgorzata is a common Polish female given name, equivalent to the English Margaret. It is derived through Latin Margarita from Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), meaning "pearl", a word that likely originates from a...
Małgosia is a Polish feminine given name and a common diminutive of Małgorzata, the Polish form of Margaret. The name ultimately derives from Greek margarites ('μαργαρίτης'), meaning 'pearl', via Latin Margarita. This di...
Etymology and MeaningMali is a Thai given name that serves as an alternate transcription of มาลี (also transcribed as Malee) or มะลิ. The former is derived from Sanskrit mālin meaning "flower," while the latter originate...
Malia is a name with roots in Hawaiian, English, and German usage, serving as the Hawaiian form of Maria. In Hawaiian, the name adapts the Latin–Greek Maria into its phonetic and aesthetic structure, reflecting the islan...
Mālie is a Hawaiian female given name that embodies the serene qualities of its meaning. Derived directly from the Hawaiian word mālie, meaning "calm, peaceful," the name reflects the tranquil nature often associated wit...
Maliha is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, found primarily in Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu usage. The name derives from the Arabic root m-l-ḥ (ملح), which carries connotations of beauty, grace, and elegance. Specific...
Maliheh is the Persian form of the given name Maliha, which has its roots in the Arabic language. The name carries the meanings of "beautiful" and "elegant," reflecting aesthetic and virtuous qualities highly valued in P...
Malika is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic word meaning "queen." It is the feminine form of Malik, which means "king" and is also one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition (al-Malik). The root of bot...
Malin is a Swedish and Norwegian short form of Magdalene, ultimately derived from the biblical Mary Magdalene. The name Mary is a variant of New Testament. Etymology and Origin Malin originated as a Swedish and Norwegian...
Malina 1 is a Scottish feminine given name derived as a feminization of Malcolm. The name Malcolm itself comes from the Scottish Gaelic Máel Coluim, meaning “disciple of Saint Columba.” Historically, Malcolm was a royal...
Malina is a feminine given name that means "raspberry" in several Slavic languages, including Bulgarian, Polish, and Serbian. It is a nature-inspired name that evokes sweetness, delicacy, and a connection to the natural...
Malinalli is a Nahuatl feminine name that derives from the word for "tall grass" in the Nahuatl language. The name is deeply intertwined with Mexican history due to its association with La Malinche, the indigenous interp...
Malinda is a variant form of Melinda, a feminine given name of English usage. Like Melinda, Malinda blends a name element starting with "Mel-" with a popular -inda suffix, echoing names such as Belinda. The component "Me...
Etymology and MeaningMalini is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word mala meaning "garland" or "fragrant flower." The name directly translates to "fragrant" or "one who wears a garland," and is...