Hindi Names that Start With M
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- Meena
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"blue semiprecious stone, bird"Description:
Interesting multi-cultural option.
- Mitra
Origin:
Hindi, Persian, GreekMeaning:
"friend; earth mother"Description:
Deriving from the Sanskrit Mithra, Mitra is the Hindu god of the sun and of friendship. This transcription is unisex in Hindi, while in Persian, it is the feminine form.
- Mirabai
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"ocean"Description:
The Hindu princess and poetess Meera, was also known as Mira Bai. Mira Bai was a Rajput princess, the only child of Ratan Singh, younger brother of the ruler of Merta. Her royal education included music and religion as well as instruction in politics and government. In the West we usually think of such traditional names as Charlotte and George as royal baby names, but this adventurous choice breaks the mold. Mirabai combined the Sanskrit "Mira" (meaning ocean) with the suffix -bai (historically added to the names of women as a sign of respect).
- Mela
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"religious service"Description:
Unlike Pamela and Melanie, Mela feels fresh and unusual.
- Mandara
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"calm"Description:
Mandara is one of those names that sounds like its meaning -- and calm is certainly a quality worth courting in a child.
- Makara
Origin:
Hindi astrology nameMeaning:
"Capricorn"Description:
Charismatic choice among January baby names.