Spanish Names that Start With M

Melisa

Melisa is a feminine name with roots in Greek mythology, derived from 'melissa' meaning 'honey bee' or 'honeysuckle.' This sweet and melodious name carries connotations of industriousness, community,…

Mariposa

Spanish

"butterfly"

Mariposa is a rare, romantic choice with an intriguing meaning. Uncommon but not unknown, Mariposa is an elegant entrant in the nature names category. And it comes with the adorable nicknames Mari or…

Mesa

Spanish, Thai

"table; April"

Mesa is both the term for a flat-topped mountain, derived from the Spanish word for "table", and the Thai variation of April.

Mavi

Turkish, Spanish

"blue; beloved + victorious"

Mavi is both a gender-neutral Turkish name with a colorful meaning and a Spanish short form of the double name, Maria Victoria. Also the name of a jeans company, it would be pronounced as MAH-vee in…

Matilde

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese version of Matilda, German

The German Matilda has some European variations that are popular in their native countries. Matilde ranks in Italy's and Portugal's Top 10 for girls, while the French variation Mathilde ranks among…

Marisa

Italian and Spanish combination of Maria and Louisa

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"

A name made famous by Marisas Berenson and Tomei, never became as saturated as its cousin Melissa, so still a feasible choice. Marisa is one of those Spanish and Italian names for girls that sounds…

Mena

Spanish, diminutive of Filomena

Actress Mena Suvari (named after an Egyptian hotel) made this name seem especially appealing. Mena is also a minor Roman goddess of fertility.

Marita

German and Spanish diminutive of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Derived from Maria, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from…

Marilu

Variation of Marilou

"beloved + renowned warrior; drop of the sea + light; beloved + of Lourdes"

A playful blend of Maria or Marie with Luisa, Lucy, or Lourdes, Marilu could be interpreted as meaning "beloved warrior", "Mary of Lourdes" or "beloved light", as just a few possibilities. You could…

Mora

Spanish

"blackberry"

Intriguing derivation, though people will assume it's a simplified form of Maura.

Macaria

Spanish from Greek

"blessed, happy"

Unusual and rhythmic, Macaria is the feminine form of the ancient Greek Makarios or the Latinized Macarius. It could be an unexpected way to get to cool nickname Mac, without using Mackenzie,…

Mariyana

Bulgarian variation of Mariana

"related to the god Mars"

Mariyana is the Bulgarian transliteration of this international Mariana, a name that is related to the Roman god of war, or is used as a compound of Mary (or Maria) and Anna (or Ana), to get the…

Maryori

Latin American and Spanish form of Marjorie, Scottish, Greek

"pearl"

Marjorie has been a rising choice in the US in recent years, thanks to its stylish grandma vibes. Now, the Latin American form Maryori is also gaining more attention, and in the latest count, it was…