Baby girl names starting with the letter M

As parents welcome the newborn into the family, they face the challenging task of naming the child. But, choosing a modern and latest 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 girl 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.

Madhi - Moon; brilliant; shining

Malar - Flower

Mayil - Like a graceful peacock

Malati - A creeper of Jasmine flowers

Malini - Sweet; fragrant; a florist

Mekala - Beloved; one who knows the self; a jewel worn around the hip

Mathari - Beautiful

Magizhini - A happy girl

Manikodi - A string of pearls

Malairani - Queen of hills

Malarkodi - A creeper with flowers

Malarvili - One with eyes resembling flowers

Manimozhi - One who speaks sweetly

Mathivani - A brilliant-minded girl

Muzhumathy - Full moon

Muthalagi - A pearl-like beauty

Muthamizh - One who excels in the three forms of Tamil language

Mutharasi - A queen of pearls

Maadharasi - Queen of Women

Mayilarasi - Queen with beauty and grace like a peacock

Mullaiselvi - A girl like the jasmine flower

Menmalar - A soft flower

Manvi - Peace of mind; humane; Goddess Saraswati

Monvi - Peaceful; silent

Mouna - Quiet; silent

Maanya - The respected one; River Ganges

Madura - A bird; the sweet nectar

Maduri - Sweet; charming

Mahati - Grace of God; one with great power

Manasi - A complete woman; a noble lady; Goddess Parvati

Manavi - With humanity; daughter

Manika - Honoured; precious jewel

Mikula - Beauty

Motika - Like a pearl

Mukula - Bud

Maitali - Beautiful; friendly

Malasri - Woman wearing a beautiful garland

Malusha - Smoothness

Moovika - Smile; silence

Moniksha - God's gift

Moumitha - Beautiful

Manasmita - Beauty; one who makes others smile

Manjulika - A sweet girl

Mayurakhsi - Eye of the peacock

Mishana - Heaven; an everlasting flower

Molutti - Sweetest daughter; moonlight; a small fragrant flower

Manya - Rebellious; worthy of honour

Margi - Traveller

Masum - Innocent

Misha - Lord Krishna's devotee

Mital - Friendship

Mitra - Friend

Monal - Bird; amazing

Mridu - Gentle; soft

Mahima - Glorious; famous

Mihika - Mist; fog; dewdrop; smile

Mihira - Intelligence

Makshi - Honeybee

Mamta - Motherly love

Mansi - Voice of the heart; internal beauty

Marya - Beauty; beloved

Minal - A precious stone; truthful

Manini - A lady with self-respect; a noble woman

Manisi - Desired by the heart

Marala - Swan

Manmayi - One who belongs to the mind

Manthika - Thoughtful

Mohati - As beautiful as a pearl

Medha - Intelligent; wise; Goddess Saraswati

Megha - Rain cloud

Mahika - The earth; friend

Minati - Prayer

Mandana - Cheerful; everlasting; a princess

Maushmi - Monsoon wind

Madhulekha - Beautiful

Mandira - Intelligent; caring; helpful

Manjari - Bunch of flowers; blossom

Martha - Sister of Lazarus and Mary; the lady; the mistress

Miriam - The sister of Moses and Aaron; the 'wished-for' child; mistress or lady of the sea

Mabel - Adorable; lovable

Maicy - Innocent

Megan - Strong and capable; pearl

Mercy - Forgivable; compassionate; merciful; graceful; helpful

Maggie - Child of light; pearl

Martha - Lady/mistress of the house

Monica - Adviser; unique; a wise counsellor; noble; aristocratic

Mariana - A rebellious woman; star of the sea

Marissa - Of the sea; little Mary

Metilda - Mighty in battle

Margaret - Pearl; Jewel; Name of a Saint

Melinda - Grateful; gentle; Yahweh may protect

Miara - Wise

Meryl - Shining/bright sea; Blackbird

Milda - Gentle; Goddess of love

Miley - Very attractive

Mehira - Quick; energetic

Michele - Like the lord; feminine of Michael

Maajidah - Generous; splendid; glorious; honourable

Maazuzah - Powerful; strong; without dishonour

Madaniya - Urbane; civilized; polished

Madeeha - Commendable; praiseworthy

Mafaz - Successful

Magda - Glorious

Mahak - Little beautiful girl

Mahara - Talent; skill; expertise

Mahbooba - Beloved sweetheart; dear

Mahdisa - Beautiful

Maheera - Expert; highly skilled

Mahibah - Noble; respected

Mahirah - Expert; adept

Mahnoor - Light of the moon

Mahreen - Bright and beautiful as the sun

Mahulah - Extremely beautiful; gorgeous

Maisha - Pretty

Mashel - Light

Masoon - Safeguarded; well-protected

Mehriban - Kind; gentle

Mehrunisa - Pretty woman

Mersiha - The most beautiful woman

Mihr - Sun; affection

Muazzaz - Strong; powerful

Mubin - Plain; clear; distinct; manifest

Mufiah - Obedient; compliant

Muhairah - Talented; skilled

Muzeeah - Full of light; brilliant; radiant; dazzling

Muzna - Rain clouds

Mysha - Happy for the entire life

Mahiz - Beautiful princess

Marim - Flower; beloved; beautiful woman

Minaj - Queen; strong wish; desire

Mabiya - Beautiful

Mrinal - Goddess Lakshmi

Mishitha - Goddess Lakshmi

Manushree - Goddess Lakshmi

Mrinalika - Goddess Lakshmi

Mahaniya - Goddess Lakshmi

Mishitha - Goddess Lakshmi

Medini - Goddess Lakshmi

Mahasri - Goddess Lakshmi

Manjushri - Goddess Lakshmi

Moukthika - Goddess Lakshmi

Moulyasri - Goddess Lakshmi

Manushritha - Goddess Lakshmi

Manjubhargavi - Goddess Lakshmi

Menaja - Goddess Parvati

Mridini - Goddess Parvati

Mruda - Goddess Parvati

Meshva - Goddess Parvati

Mahalsa - Goddess Parvati

Mahamya - Goddess Parvati

Mridanee - Goddess Parvati

Manvitha - Goddess Durga

Mishika - Goddess Durga

Maheya - Goddess Durga

Mitakshi - Goddess Durga

Meghaswi - Goddess Saraswati

Mythli - Goddess Sita

Mohita - Impressive; attractive

Maitri - Friendship

Mitali - Angels daughter; friendly; lovely; beautiful

Merly - Shining

Manthakini - Beautiful; attractive

Mathumitha - Sweet woman

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 she will feel proud of, as she grows up.

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