Polish Names that Start With M
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Mina
Hindu equivalent of Pisces or diminutive of Wilhelmina, German
"resolute protection"
Most famous as a Dracula victim (where Mina is short for Wilhelmina), Mina is a name that can stand on its own or be a diminutive of any name ending in -mina, most usually Wilhelmina. This Old World…
Melcia
Melcia is a feminine name with Latin and Greek roots. It may be related to the Latin 'mel' meaning 'honey' or could be a variation of Melissa, which derives from the Greek word for 'bee.' The name…
Milla
Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Hungarian
"young ceremonial attendant, gracious people"
Milla originated as a diminutive of names like Camilla and Ludmilla, but has since become well established as a name in its own right in several European countries. Milla Jovovich is a Ukrainian-born…
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…
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…
Masia
Masia is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may derive from the Catalan word 'masia' referring to a traditional farmhouse or rural property in Catalonia, Spain, suggesting rustic or…
Martyna
Martyna is the feminine Polish form of Martin, derived from the Latin name Martinus, which means "dedicated to Mars" or "warlike," referencing Mars, the Roman god of war. The name has steadily gained…
Mela
Hindi
"religious service"
Unlike Pamela and Melanie, Mela feels fresh and unusual.
Melka
Melka is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Slavic languages as a diminutive of names containing 'mel,' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved,' or potentially relate to the…
Michalina
Feminization of Michal, Polish
"who is like God?"
A classic name in Poland, where it has been in the Top 50 since 2007. Michalina is the feminine form of Michal, the Polish, Czech, and Slavic variation of Michael.
Michala
Michala is a feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' It represents the feminine form of Michael in several Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Slovak,…
Minka
Polish diminutive of Mina, short form of Wilhelmina, German
"resolute protection"
In the contemporary US, Minka attracted notice via actress Minka Kelly, who played the gorgeous Lyla on Friday Night Lights . This cute and lively nickname name can (and does) certainly stand on its…
Mandek
Mandek is a rare masculine name with possible African origins. The name may have roots in various African languages and cultures, though it doesn't have widespread documented usage or a universally…
Makary
Makary is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian cultures. It's derived from the Greek name Makarios, meaning 'blessed' or 'happy.' This name has deep…
Marian
Polish, Czech and Romanian form of Marianus/Marius
"related to Mars, Roman god of war"
An attractive and little-known member of the group of romantic, Euro-chic boys' names ending in -ian: think Julian, Fabian, Florian, Adrian. The visually identical but etymologically unrelated female…
Maciej
Polish variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
The pronunciation barrier looms large, but Maciej has such a pleasant sound, we think it deserves a second look. Maciej was previously a Top 10 name in its native Poland but has been gradually…
Mateusz
Polish, from Hebrew
"gift of God"
The Polish form of Matthew.
Maurycy
Maurycy is the Polish variant of Maurice, a masculine name with ancient Roman roots. Derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'from Mauritania' (referring to the region in…
Maury
Diminutive of Maurice
"dark skinned"
Old-man name, soft as a fraying gray cashmere cardigan, that would be even cuter for a girl.