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Marva is a feminine name with multiple documented origins. It emerged as a diminutive form of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, in some European traditions. Alternatively, it may derive from the…
Combination of Mary and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Variant of Marisa
Polish diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
The meaning of Maria, from which Marysia is derived, is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and…
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’.
Mashenka is a feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Maria (Mary). In Russian naming tradition, diminutives express endearment and familiarity. The name Maria…
Italian, from Latin
"greatest"
Massima's meaning makes it a high-pressure boastful choice, even in Italian.
Matelda is a rare feminine name with medieval roots, derived from the Germanic elements 'maht' meaning 'might, strength' and 'hild' meaning 'battle.' Most famously associated with Matilda of Tuscany,…
Powhatan
Matoaka was one of the names of Pocahontas, and has been used by some of her descendants as a first name (for example Matoaka Whittle Sims.)
possible variant of Maitreya
Maitreya -- with an I -- is the Sanskrit name of a messianic future Buddha, according to the Buddhist tradition. Without the I, it's most closely associated with Canadian teen actress Matreya Fedor.…
Italian
"woodlark"
If you're looking for an international nature name in disguise, here's a distinctive avian opportunity.
Matusha is a feminine name with Slavic roots, primarily used in Eastern European countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. It derives from 'Matushka,' which is an affectionate term for 'mother'…
French
"dark, elfin"
New twist to the Maur- names, a bit cosmetic sounding.
Mavra is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the word 'mavros' meaning 'black' or 'dark.' It is the feminine form of Mavros and a variant of the name Maura. In Eastern Orthodox…
Hebrew
"dew drop"
Spelling variation of Meital.
Meave is a feminine name with Irish Gaelic origins, typically considered a variant spelling of Maeve (also spelled Maev or Maiv). The original Maeve comes from the Irish name Meadhbh, pronounced…
Medwenna is a rare feminine name with ancient Cornish origins. It derives from the name of a 5th-century Cornish saint, also known as Menfre or Menefreda, who was venerated in Cornwall. The name…
Spelling variation of Megan
Newswoman Megyn Kelly, who aroused the ire of Donald Trump during the 2016 Presidential debates, put this spelling on the map. But this is not the newsiest spelling of a name that has many better…
Meirna is an uncommon feminine name that may have several possible origins. It could be a variant of Myrna, which has Irish Gaelic roots meaning 'beloved,' or it might relate to Meira, a Hebrew name…
Arabic
"the shining one"
Star in Orion that might make a fine name, except people will always assume it's Melissa, with a typo.
A unique option if you like the nickname Mei.
