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Finnish Names that Start With M

Updated October 2026

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There are 12 Finnish names that start with the letter M for boys and girls, including Manu, Malin, Meri, Mirjam, Mauno, Markku, Matti, Maikki, Mansikka, Maunu, Mirja, and Mini.

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Manu
Finnish, Maori, Hawaiian, Sanskrit, Akan, Hebrew
"greatest; bird; wise; second born; God is with us"
An international name that, while short and simple, sounds strong and distinctive, stylish and sweet all at once. It may appeal to those who want a name that works in multiple languages, while also…
Malin
Scandinavian diminutive of Magdalene
"high tower or woman of Magdela"
The sleek Malin is a contracted form of Magdalene or Madeleine, used in Sweden, Norway, and Switzerland. A popular choice back in the 2000s, it has declined in popularity in recent years, but it…
Meri
Finnish; Maori
"sea; Mary"
Upbeat name that cheers you as soon as you hear it. One famous bearer is Maori feminist Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia. As Finnish name, it is connected to the sea.
Mirjam
Mirjam is a feminine name representing a Central European and Scandinavian variation of Miriam, which ultimately derives from Hebrew origins. In the Bible, Miriam was Moses' sister, giving the name…
Mauno
Mauno is a Finnish masculine name with roots in ancient Germanic naming traditions. It's the Finnish form of Magnus, which derives from Latin meaning "great" or "powerful." The name has been…
Markku
Markku is a Finnish masculine name that serves as the Finnish equivalent of Mark or Marcus. These names ultimately derive from the Latin 'Marcus,' which was possibly connected to Mars, the Roman god…
Matti
Finnish variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
We like Matti in theory, but in practice it’s likely to get confused for the girlish Maddie.
Maikki
Finnish variation of Mary
An unusual name that has not ventured outside the Finnish culture.
Mansikka
Finnish
"strawberry"
Sweet yet spiky in sound, Mansikka is the Finnish word for strawberry, making this a summery, foodie choice. While the word Strawberry has only appeared in the US stats a handful of times over the…
Maunu
Finnish variation of Magnus, Latin
"great"
This Finnish variation of the strong and powerful Magnus adds an element of gentleness to the name, while still remaining in touch with its might. Less popular than Mauno (MOW-no) and Manu (MAH-noo),…
Mirja
Finnish form of Miriam
If you are looking for an unusual way to honor an ancestral Mary or Miriam, Mirja might make a good choice. Zero baby girls were given this name in the US in 2014. The rising popularity of Anja has…
Mini
Mini is a feminine name that functions as both a standalone name and a diminutive nickname for longer names like Minerva, Minnie, Jasmine, or Dominique. Derived from various linguistic roots…

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