Baby boy names starting with M

As parents welcome the newborn into the family, they face the challenging task of naming the child. But, choosing a modern and unique Indian name for the baby is not easy. Family members, friends and everyone around come up with their own suggestions, making the job tougher.

To help you out and make your job easier, we present a list of baby boy names that start with M, the thirteenth letter of the English alphabet. Browse through our list that includes unique Hindu, Christian and Muslim names, and choose the perfect name for your bundle of joy.

Etymology of the names: Etymology refers to the study of the origin and history of words. Most of the Indian names given here (except the pure Tamil names) have their roots in Sanskrit. Likewise, the Christian names have Biblical origin, and the Muslim names have Arabic or Persian origin.

Tamil baby boy names starting with M

Magizhan - One who is always happy and cheerful

Marudan - Hailing from the fields

Mayavan - Magician; Lord Krishna

Mugilan - King of clouds

Maasilaan - Pure; without any blemish

Manimaaran - A brave person

Meyyarasan - A truthful king

Muthamizhan - One who is well-versed in the three art forms of Tamil

Malarvendan - King of flowers

Mugilarasan - King of clouds

Mugil - Cloud

Malaravan - Gentle and fragrant like a flower

Meyyazhagan - Truthful and handsome

Telugu baby boy names starting with M

Madan - Cupid; God of love

Madhu - Nectar; honey

Mahaj - Of noble birth

Makul - A flower bud

Manit - Honoured; highly respected

Mikul - Comrade; victory of the people

Milun - Gracious; union

Mohit - Charming; attractive; fascinating

Mohul - Beautiful; attractive

Mudit - Kind; pleased; happy

Mahith - Honoured

Manjul - Handsome

Manvik - Humane; conscious; intelligent; a pure soul

Kannada baby boy names starting with M

Mohak - Charming; captivating; attractive

Mantesh - Pleasing to the mind

Malayalam baby boy names starting with M

Mabin - Youth; energetic

Midhulesh - Peace; calmness

Midhunesh - King of heaven; Lord Indra

Hindi baby boy names starting with M

Manan - Deep thinking; meditation

Manik - A precious gem; ruby

Mayuk - Ray of light from the sun; brilliance

Maneet - One who wins the heart; soulful

Maulik - Precious

Mahip - Protector of the earth

Manmit - Friend of the mind; attractive; God's beloved

Mithansh - Diamond

Manhar - One who is able to capture the mind

Manvir - Brave at heart

Mrinal - Like a lotus

Munit - Conqueror of the mind; honored

Maitik - A sweet friend

Maney - Precious jewel

Mikhil - One who completes everything

Mahijit - Conqueror of the world

 Mukunsh - Intelligent; clever

Marathi baby boy names starting with M

Mehul - Rain cloud

Mihir - Sun; sun's rays

Malank - King

Mitansh - Friend; sweet

Merul - Immortal

Mitva - Companion; friend

Manaal - A beautiful bird; attainment; achievement

Bengali baby boy names starting with M

Makut - Crown

Mishu - Honest; faithful

Mayukh - Ray of light from the sun; brilliant

Mithin - King; hero

Mriduk - Moderate; gentle

Manaar - The guiding light

Mrinank - Moon

Mitrajit - Friendly

Mahijith - Conqueror of the earth

Mitu - Friend; worthy

Mohitosh - Attractive

Monodip - Light of the mind

Christian (Biblical) baby boy names starting with M

Magus - A Zoroastrian priest; magician; sorcerer

Malachi - A Hebrew prophet of the 5th century BC; my angel; my messenger

Manasseh - The eldest son of Joseph; forgetting the troubles

Mark - One of the four Evangelists; one who is consecrated to the god Mars

Matthew - Saint Matthew; gift of Yahweh

Matthias - Saint Matthias; Gift of the lord

Moses - The Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt to the Promised Land; to pull out of (troubled) waters

Micah - A prophet; one who is like God

Marco - From Mars; warring

Marcus - Dedicated to Mars, the Roman God of war

Melvyn - Sword friend; chief; protector; gentle chieftain

Malcolm - Devotee of Saint Columba; a dove

Mitchell - One who is like God

English baby boy names starting with M

Maddock - Lucky one

Manfred - Powerful; peace-loving

Manning - Powerful and valiant

Muslim baby boy names starting with M

Maahir - Able; experienced; skillful; clever

Maazim - Enduring; resolved; dignified; patient

Mabruk - Blessed; prosperous; a greeting

Mafakhir - Object of pride; glorious deed; a glorious trait

Mahbub - Loved and liked; darling; sweetheart; beloved; dear

Maheer - Brave; valiant

Mahib - Magnificent; majestic; dignified

Mahrus - Protected by Allah; guarded; secured

Mahzuz - Fortunate

Marooh - Lively; energetic; joyful; gleeful

Marzuq - Blessed by God; fortunate

Masadiq - Faithful; loyal; trustworthy.

Masduq - Trustworthy; loyal

Milhas - Brave; courageous.

Mirfiq - Helpful; beneficial

Moeez - Respectful

Moin - Spring; fountain

Moumin - Believer in Allah

Moutaz - One who possesses of great honor and glory; majestic; powerful

Munadil - Fighter; defender.

Munis - Friendly; sociable; kind; gentle

Muwafaq - Successful

Muzaffar - Conqueror; victorious; triumphant

Maiz - One who is able to distinguish between good and bad, or truth and falsehood

Meraz - Gift from God

Mihas - One who is like God

Hindu God baby boy names starting with M

Madvik - Lord Shiva

Mahant - Lord Shiva

Maheem - Lord Shiva

Malesh - Lord Shiva

Malhar - Lord Shiva

Maneel - Lord Shiva

Manvit - Lord Shiva

Mokesh - Lord Shiva

Mritunjay - Lord Shiva

Mahilesh - Lord Shiva

Manunath - Lord Shiva

Matheysh - Lord Shiva

Mritunjay - Lord Shiva

Mahakaal - Lord Shiva

Mahilesh - Lord Shiva

Mahatru - Lord Vishnu

Manivith - Lord Vishnu

Manasvith - Lord Vishnu

Madhuban - Lord Vishnu

Mohin - Lord Krishna

Mohinish - Lord Krishna

Manikanta - Lord Ayyappa

Modern baby boy names starting with M

Monit - Intelligent; smart

Max - A short form of Maxwell; by the great stream; greatest

Trending baby boy names starting with M

Mayank - Lucky; pure; full of honesty

Moiz - One who protects

Traditional baby boy names starting with M

Muralidharan - Lord Krishna; Bearer of Flute

Maheshwaran - Lord of the universe; Lord Shiva

With such a huge collection of names starting with M, your task of choosing the right name for your baby becomes a lot easier. Go ahead and give your little one a name that he will feel proud of, as he grows up.

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