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Arabic Names that Start With M

Updated October 2026

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There are 35 Arabic names that start with the letter M for boys and girls, including Muhammad, Maryam, Malik, Musa, Mariam, Mohamed, Mohammed, Mustafa, Marwa, Mahmoud, Mahnoor, Majid, Maahir, Mousa, Maja, Mehmed, Marya, Mansur, Meerab, and Marjan.

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Muhammad
Arabic
"praiseworthy"
There are over five hundred names for the Arab prophet who founded the Muslim religion, making it the most common boys' name in the world and explaining the Muslim adage, "If you have a hundred sons,…
Maryam
Arabic, Persian, and Urdu variant of Mary, Hebrew
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Classic Mary has many international variations and the strong, pretty Maryam is the Arabic, Persian, and Urdu form. Popular in many countries across the world, from Azerbaijan to France, The…
Malik
Arabic; Greenlandic
"king; owner; wave"
A name with many spelling variations, including Malek, Melik, and Maliq, Malik is a popular name of Arabic and Semetic origin that is used internationally as both a given name and a surname. In terms…
Musa
Arabic, Turkish, and Persian form of Moses, Egyptian
"delivered from the water"
With its gentle but solid sounds, Musa is a name that feels both dignified and energetic. The Arabic, Turkish, and Persian form of Moses, Musa is popular internationally, from The Netherlands to…
Mariam
Arabic variation of Mary
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Popular among parents with Arab roots. Also found as Maryam. Mary was ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mariam. The original meaning of Mariam is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the…
Mohamed
Spelling variation of Muhammad
"praiseworthy"
This variation of the popular Arabic name has now been in the Top 500 for several years. It wasn't even in the Top 1000 before the 1980s.
Mohammed
Arabic
"greatly praised"
This variation of Muhammed is not as popular as some, but it still is a widely used choice.
Mustafa
Arabic
"the chosen one"
Mustafa is a name widely used in Turkey, as it was the given name of the man popularly known as Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. Mustafa is also an epithet of the prophet Muhammad and was the…
Marwa
Arabic
"white stone, flint"
Marwa literally means "white stone," but is the name of a mountain in Mecca, making it an important name among Muslims. It's also another name for marjoram.
Mahmoud
Arabic
"praiseworthy"
Historic name commonly found in the Arab world.
Mahnoor
Urdu, Persian, Arabic
"moonlight"
An evocative name, Mahnoor combines the Persian element mah with the popular Arabic nur to give the lovely meaning of "moonlight". A familiar choice in England and Wales where it ranks in the Top…
Majid
Arabic
"illustrious"
This evocative Arabic name is often heard in India.
Maahir
Arabic
"skilled, wise"
Also transcribed as Mahir and Maheer, Maahir is an Arabic name meaning "wise" or "skilled". Dubai-based perfume company Lattafa used the name Maahir for one of their fragrance ranges in 2020, with…
Mousa
Mousa is an Arabic masculine name that serves as a variant of Moses (Musa in Arabic). The name carries deep historical and religious significance, as Moses is an important prophet in Islam,…
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…
Mehmed
Bosnian form of Mehmet or Muhammad, Turkish, Arabic
"praiseworthy"
The Bosnian form of the Arabic classic, Muhammad, Mehmed is also considered an older form of the Turkish and Albanian Mehmet. Borne by a number of Ottoman sultans, including Mehmed II (known as the…
Marya
Arabic
"purity, bright whiteness"
The final a adds a lot of style.
Mansur
Arabic
"divine aid"
Prevalent Arabic name that suggests a man who is sure of himself.
Meerab
Persian, Arabic
"sun, friendship, water; prayer niche"
A name of Persian and Arabic origin with a number of possible meanings, Meerab has shot up the UK charts in recent years and ranked at #551 in the latest count. Associated with friendship, water,…
Marjan
Dutch, Persian, Kazakh, Arabic, Sanskrit
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace; coral; purification"
A succinct and multicultural choice, Marjan's meaning and pronunciation differs depending on which root you follow. As a Dutch name, it is a variation of Marianne, a name that blends the classic…

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