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Mahlah
Hebrew
"weak, sick; dance"
In the Bible, Mahlah was one of five daughters of Zelophehad. The others were Noa, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Noa is popular, Tirzah is sometimes used, and Mahlah has a much better chance of modern…
Maiya
Maiya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it relates to 'illusion' or 'magic,' while in Hebrew it can mean 'wished-for child.' It's also found in Japanese culture where it…
Maida
English
"maiden"
Old English name as outmoded as the use of the word maid for a young girl.
Maydey
Maydey is an unusual feminine name that likely emerged as a creative spelling of Mayday, which itself comes from the French phrase 'venez m'aider' (come help me), used as a distress signal. This…
Mayda
Mayda is a feminine name with diverse origins. In Arabic, it's related to 'Ma'ida' meaning 'table' or 'nourishment' and appears in the Quran. In Spanish-speaking communities, it may be derived from…
Maidie
Maidie is a feminine name with origins as a diminutive form of Maud or Maude, which derived from the Germanic name Matilda, meaning "strength in battle." Popular primarily in the late 19th and early…
Maile
Hawaiian nature name
Captivating and appealing name — a maile is a vine used to make leis — getting noticed via writer Maile Meloy. Many pronounce it ala Miley, as in Cyrus, though native Hawaiian speakers say the…
Mairi
Scottish variation of Mary
"bitter"
Why does Mairi (rhymes with Harry) seem so much cooler than Mary? This Irish form of Mary was not used before the seventeenth century, as it was considered too sacred. The vocative case of the name,…
Mayri
Mayri is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. It may be a variant of Marie, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Miriam, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness.' In some cultures, it…
Mairéad
Irish variation of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Common in its native habitat, and worth consideration by parents in search of an authentic Irish name, though a pronunciation challenge.
Muiréad
Muiréad is a feminine Irish name, the Gaelic form of Margaret, which ultimately derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' Pronounced roughly as 'mwi-rayd' or 'muh-raid,' this traditional Irish…
Maighread
Maighread is a feminine name of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin, representing a traditional spelling of Margaret. The name ultimately derives from Latin 'margarita' meaning 'pearl,' symbolizing…
Mazey
Mazey is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Maisie (itself a diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl') or could relate to the word 'maze,'…
Maisey
Maisey is a charming feminine name that originated as a pet form of Margaret or Maisie. With Scottish and English roots, the name derives from the French word 'marguerite' meaning 'pearl' or 'daisy…
Maja
German, Slovene, and Scandinavian form of Maya; also, Arabic
"splendid"
Whether you pronounce it my-a, ma-zha or ma-ha, Maja is an intriguing choice. Sometimes associated with Goya's famous painting "The Naked Maja." As a cognate of Maya, it's a Top 10 name in Slovenia…
Makell
Makell is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly a variant of Michaela or a feminine form of Michael, which means 'who is like God?' in Hebrew. It may also relate to names…
Malea
Hawaiian variation of Mary
"bitter"
Malea, for familiar to Americans spelled Malia as in Malia Obama, is a Top 100 name in Germany and Switzerland. In the US, only about 40 baby girls were named Malea last year, versus 1100 named Malia.
Maleah
Variation of Malia
Oh dear! We can see where you were going with connecting this name to the classic "Leah," but it just doesn't work. We recommend sticking with the classic Malia.
Maley
Maley is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Máille (O'Malley), meaning 'descendant of Máille' (a personal name derived from 'mail,'…
Malee
Malee is a feminine name with Thai origins, meaning 'flower' or 'jasmine.' This delicate and elegant name reflects the beauty of its floral inspiration. While not common in Western countries, Malee…