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Celtic
"iron man"
Melor is the name of a Breton saint who in legend was also a prince, suggesting he was the son of a Cornish king (Mylor is the Cornish variation of the name). Melor was said to have a foot and hand…
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Though the Mischa spelling is migrating toward the feminine side thanks to actress Mischa Barton, this Russian boys' short form still works for children of both sexes, as Mischa or Misha.
Mosya is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Russian-speaking cultures. It functions as a diminutive or affectionate form of Moses (Moisey in Russian). The name Moses itself…
Moisse is an uncommon masculine name that likely derives from variations of Moses, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'drawn out of the water,' referring to the biblical figure saved from the…
Russian variation of Moses
"delivered from the water"
Russian translation of Moses.
Myusya is a delicate feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly used as a Russian diminutive nickname. It likely derives from names containing 'myu' or similar sounds in Russian naming…
Mahda is a feminine name with Persian and Arabic origins. In Persian, it may relate to 'maah' meaning 'moon,' suggesting luminous beauty and celestial qualities. In Arabic contexts, it could be…
Marinochka is a deeply affectionate Russian diminutive form of Marina, which derives from the Latin word 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea.' In Russian naming tradition, diminutives express tenderness…
Marisha is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Russian and Eastern European cultures. It developed as a diminutive form of Maria (Mary), carrying the same Hebrew roots…
Melaniya is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Eastern European countries like Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. It is a variant of Melania, which derives from the Greek 'melania'…
Milya is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Slavic languages, particularly Russian, it derives from 'milyy' meaning 'sweet' or 'dear,' conveying warmth and affection. It may also be…
Melanya is a feminine name with Slavic roots, though it can also be considered a variation of Melania. It derives from the Greek 'melania' meaning 'black' or 'dark,' though in contemporary usage this…
Melanka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily found in Ukrainian culture. It is a variant of Melania, which derives from the Greek word 'melania' meaning 'black' or 'dark.' The name carries…
Melasya is a feminine name likely derived from combinations of popular name elements such as 'Mel' (from Melissa, meaning 'honey bee' in Greek) and possibly 'Asia' or '-asya,' a suffix found in…
Melashka is a feminine name with possible Slavic or Eastern European origins. While relatively rare in Western countries, it may be a diminutive form derived from names containing 'Mel' elements…
Michailya is a feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration combining elements of Michelle or Michael with creative suffix elements similar to names like Kayla or Mikayla. The spelling with…
Mikhailya is a feminine name that represents a creative feminization of Mikhail, the Russian form of Michael, which derives from Hebrew meaning "who is like God?" The name blends Slavic tradition…