Eastern European Names
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Mahda
Mahda is a feminine name with Persian and Arabic origins. In Persian, it may relate to 'maah' meaning 'moon,' suggesting luminous beauty and celestial qualities. In Arabic contexts, it could be…
Madelina
Latinate form of Madeline
Madelina is the Madeline equivalent used in many European cultures. While it's a simple and melodic name, like its mother name it can lead to lots of spelling and pronunciation problems. The first…
Magdá
Magdá is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Magda, which itself is a shortened form of Magdalena. The name ultimately derives from 'Magdalene,' referring to Mary Magdalene from the New…
Iwona
Polish, from French
"yew wood"
The Polish form of Yvonne.
Mala
Sanskrit
"necklace, garland"
Mala is one of those names that's both simple and striking, easy to pronounce yet unfamiliar to many English speakers.
Magdolina
Magdolina is a feminine name with biblical connections, serving as a variant of Magdalena, which itself derives from Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament. The name ultimately comes…
Madzia
Madzia is a feminine name of Polish origin, functioning as a diminutive or affectionate form of Magdalena. The name ultimately derives from Mary Magdalene in biblical tradition, with the element…
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…
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…
Marzena
Polish, from Greek
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved; pearl; dream"
A Polish name that most likely originated as a nickname for Maria or Małgorzata, the Polish form of Margaret, or possibly from the Polish word marzenie meaning ‘dream’.
Marcia
Latin, feminine version of Marcius
"warlike"
Marcia is an ancient Roman name which derives from Mars, the god of war. It was used by Dante in the Inferno and later by Thomas Hardy and others. Marcia enjoyed a brief run of popularity in the…
Marcela
Feminine form of Marcel, Latin
"warlike"
A feminine form of Marcel, ultimately from Marcellus and Marcus, Latin names celebrating the Roman God of war, Mars. This spelling is used in Poland, Czechia, Spain, Brazil, Uruguay, and Brazil in…
Marcelina
Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, from Latin
"warlike"
A sweeter take on Marcella.
Marcsa
Marcsa is a distinctively Hungarian feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of Maria (Mary). This charming, compact name reflects the Hungarian naming tradition of creating affectionate,…
Mariska
Hungarian and Dutch diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Robust and energetic with an even blend of spikiness and elegance, Mariska is a diminutive of Maria, notably used in Hungary and The Netherlands. Internationally, it was brought into the spotlight by…
Mariná
Mariná is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely a variation of Marina with an accent on the final syllable that shifts pronunciation emphasis. Marina itself derives from the Latin word 'marinus,'…
Marinochka
Marinochka is a deeply affectionate Russian diminutive form of Marina, which derives from the Latin word 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea.' In Russian naming tradition, diminutives express tenderness…
Marisha
Marisha is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Russian and Eastern European cultures. It developed as a diminutive form of Maria (Mary), carrying the same Hebrew roots…
Martus
Martus is an unusual feminine name with obscure origins. It may be related to the Latin name Martius, which refers to Mars, the Roman god of war, or it could be a variant of Martha, meaning 'lady' or…
Cristina
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Romanian variation of Christina, Greek
"a Christian"
Cristina is one case where the streamlined version feels more alluring. Cristina is found more often than Christina in many European countries and cultures, including Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking…