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If you are looking for a classic name, like Marc, or you prefer a more modern name, like Marvin, with the letter M you have many options and for all tastes. If you want your child’s name to start with the letter M, in this series of articles on names with each letter of the alphabet, you will find the one you like best. In this baby names article, you will find boy names that start with M such as Marcos, Mario or Manuel, along with the meaning and origin.
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Its etymology is related to the Greek term makários, from the word mákas, which means “the lucky, the joyful, the happy”. It represents the blessed man, the one to whom destiny is always propitious. Between the…
Macedonio we find it in the Latin field, but its etymology refers us to the Greek; means “the one belonging to Macedonia”, a country that is located between Thessaly and Thrace. In an ancient origin, Macedonian was the one who belonged to the lineage of the Macedonians, that is, “the race of tall stature”.
The etymological origin of Maclovio is unknown to us. This was the name of a fourth-century French saint, of remote Irish origin, who was known by the name of Malo
Macrino/a is the patronymic voice of the Latin term macer, which means “skinny, thin”. Macro was the name of two Roman poets.
Magín means “the magician”, who was formerly a sorcerer of recognized fame; a diviner and sage of Punic origin. There is a whole symbolic tradition around the concept of “magician”, as a person capable, through their knowledge, of achieving the impossible.
Magino is one of the most common variants of Magin. Magín means “the magician”, who was formerly a sorcerer of recognized fame; a diviner and sage of Punic origin.
Magno represents the superlative meaning “the great”, both in the physical and moral sense. He is therefore the maximized man; the strongest, the bravest and the noblest. Magnus becomes among the Romans an adjective attributable to the victors.
It is one of the few Hebrew names whose original form has been maintained through time. Its literal translation is “God makes happy”. As usual among names with this origin, its meaning is always religious.
Malachi is in its literal translation “the angel, the messenger of God”. The man so named is characterized by his nobility and honor. He is the name of one of the biblical characters, the twelfth and last of the minor prophets, from the 5th century BC.
The origin of this name is more than curious; According to popular etymology, Mamés was the name given to a Patagonian saint, a martyr in the 3rd century. The reason was that he continually called his adoptive mother mama (a term not very common in Greek times).
Manasseh derives from the Hebrew “Mənaššé> menashsheh”, which means “forgetfulness”. It is in a literal translation “the forgotten one” or “the one that makes one forget”. Basically the origin of it falls into one of these four options: a…
Manfredo is the union of two differentiated Germanic voices; on the one hand manna, “man”, and in a second place by frid, “protection, protection”. It supposes “the protection of the man”: the qualities of strength and honesty in the man who wears it are deduced.
Manlio was the name of one of the Roman gens, that is, families or lineages of Roman origin. It seems that etymologically it is an alteration of the Latin manius; “born in the morning”.
Manrique is the union of two different Germanic words: on the one hand mana, which means “man” or “strong man”, on the other hand rich, “powerful, chief, government”. In a literal translation, it is “the strong and mighty”, meaning shared with other Germanic names.
The name Manuel means “God is among us”, and is very common in Spanish-speaking countries. It characterizes kind and happy people, who have close family and friendship ties. It’s a name…
Manzur is one of the ninety-nine most beautiful names (called “al asmaúl hhussna”) that are used to designate Alan in the Qur’an. Its literal meaning is “the winner”, that is, the man who gets what he wants, the one who stands out in the fight and in the competition.
Marc derives from the god of war Mars and therefore means “consecrated to Mars”.
Marceliano is one of the patronymic names of Marcellus, that is, Marcelo, which represents the diminutive of Marcus, that is, Marco. The meaning is “the derivative of Mars”.
Marcelino is one of the variants of Marcellus or Marcelo, it represents the diminutive of Marcus, that is, Marco. The meaning is “the derivative of Mars”.
Marcellus or Marcelo represents the diminutive of Marcus, that is, Marco. The meaning is “the derivative of Mars”.
Martial is the adjective form of “Mars”, it is therefore “the warrior”, “the martial”. Mars was the ancient Italic deity identified with the Greek god of war, whom the Romans considered their main god since, according to mythology, as the father of Romulus he was also the founder of Rome.
Of Latin origin. It means “warrior”. Very sociable personality, who seeks the happiness of sharing. His participation in life does not accept mediocrity or halfway positions, and for this, he gives and demands everything from others, and from himself.
Martius, its Latin origin, is the adjectival form of Mars, that is, Mars. Mars was the ancient Italic deity identified with the Greek god of war, whom the Romans considered their main god since, according to mythology, as the father of Romulus he was also the founder of Rome.
It is a variant of Mark, which represents a variant of Mars. Mars was the ancient Italic deity identified with the Greek god of war, whom the Romans considered their main god since, according to mythology, as the father of Romulus he was also the founder of Rome.
The name Marcos comes from the Italian variant “Marco” which means hammer. This was a weapon used in battles, and that is why this name is given to the God of War. Its meaning is associated with “virile man”. Such as…
Mariano is a patronymic of Marius. It was the name of a Roman gens who popularly spread that they were descendants of the lineage of Mars. Marius, that is to say, Mario, surely comes from an Etruscan form of Mars; Maris, where Martin also comes from.
In its literal translation Marino is “the person belonging to the sea”, “the sailor”. The Indo-European root is mar-, strangely this root is absent in Sanskrit, Armenian and Greek. The Gallic form of the name is Mor, while the German is Meer.
Mario is a name that is related to the Roman deity “Mars”, who was the God of war, fights and battles. Due to this, one of its meanings is “the man related to Mars”. Other…
Derived from Marion: Variant of Maria. Anglo-Saxon origin. He relates to others in a harmonic way. Through their social relationships, they transmit their joy and optimism to others.
Marselio is one of the variants of Marsilio; It is a Roman adjective that means “the one belonging to Marcus”, that is to say to Marcos, which in turn represents a variant of Mars.
Marsilio is a Roman demonym, indicating “the one belonging to Marcus”, that is, to Mars. Mars was the ancient Italic deity identified with the Greek god of war, whom the Romans considered their main god since, according to mythology, as the father of Romulus he was also the founder of Rome.
Mars or Mars was the ancient Italic deity identified with the Greek god of war, whom the Romans considered their main god since, according to mythology, as the father of Romulus he was also the founder of Rome.
In its literal translation it means “the one belonging to Mars”, that is, to Mars. Mars was the ancient Italic deity identified with the Greek god of war, whom the Romans considered their main god since, according to mythology, as the father of Romulus he was also the founder of Rome.
Marvin is a masculine name of Celtic origin whose roots are ‘sea’ and ‘vin’ (protective warrior). Therefore its meaning is ‘protector warrior of the sea’. The famous Marvin family was raised for two centuries especially to be warriors.
The name Mateo means “gift of God”.
Matthias, a name of Hebrew origin, ended up becoming Matthias (and, later, Matthias) due to the Latin. If we focus on the original language, Hebrew, we see that Matías’ name means “gift of…
Methuselah comes from the old Hebrew term Methushalaj, which means “the man with the dart”. Methuselah is a name extended by popular culture thanks to his biblical character; a Hebrew patriarch who lived, according to Genesis, before the universal flood and died at the age of 969 years.
Mauricio comes from Maurus, that is, Mauro. Maurus or Mauro means “the one belonging to Mauritania”, that is, “the Mauritanian”. Mauritania is currently the African region that corresponds to the borders of Morocco and most of Algeria.
Maurino is the patronymic of Maurus, that is, “he who belongs to Maurus”. Maurus or Mauro means “the Mauritanian”. Mauritania is currently the African region that corresponds to the borders of Morocco and most of Algeria.
Maurus or Mauro means “the one belonging to Mauritania”, that is, “the Mauritanian”. Mauritania is currently the African region that corresponds to the borders of Morocco and most of Algeria.
Max is one of the most widely used abbreviations for Maximilian. It comes from the Latin phrase Maxim (usAem) ilianus, which means “the greatest Emiliano”, that is, “the most important man of the gens…
Maximiano is a patronymic of Maximus, which means “the great”, in the most powerful sense of the term. Maximus is “the greatest, the strongest, the most powerful.” In the saints we find several martyrs of the first centuries, among them one of the famous Seven Sleeping Brothers.
The name Maximilian means “the great one”.
Maximino is another of the names derived from Maximus. It means “the great one”, in the most powerful sense of the term. Maximus is “the greatest, the strongest, the most powerful.” Saint Maximinus was a companion of Saint Dionysius in the Christianization of Gaul, in the first centuries.
The name Máximo means “he who is great”.
Maya has a very curious meaning at a family and private level; it was the affectionate name for old women; can be translated as “mother, nurse, caretaker”.
Name of Germanic origin that means “bold in power”. Emotional and clairvoyant nature. It is expressed through perseverance, concentration, sufficiency and mercy. Love the occult, what actually is and can be.
Melanio derives directly from Latin melas, “dark complexion, swarthy”. In ancient times, children born with similar characteristics were called this way; babies with brown skin or very dark hair. Metaphorically, this name inspires sweetness and, at the same time, mystery.
Melas derives directly from Latin melas, “dark complexion, swarthy”. In ancient times, children born with similar characteristics were called this way; babies with brown skin or very dark hair. Metaphorically, this name inspires sweetness and, at the same time, mystery.
Melchor is a name of Hebrew origin, which according to tradition, represents the Mediterranean Semitic peoples; like the biblical Melchior, one of the three wise men. Its literal translation from Hebrew is very beautiful, it means “king of light”: one who carries light and truth.
Melibeo is the union of the two Greek words meló, “to take care of, take care of”, and bous, “ox”. In its literal translation it is “the one who takes care of the oxen”. Melibeo is famous for being the pastor of Virgil’s “Eclogues”.
Melito comes from the Greek mélos, “honey”. It would be “the one that is made of honey”, that is, “the sweet, the honeyed, the delicious”. The female variant of the name is Melissa, while the English surname Honey is also a derivative of the concept.
Name of Greek origin, which means: “He who is sweet as Honey”, “Born in Malta” or “He who is Sweet or Melodious”. It is consistent. It is expressed in the straight line, attention to detail, security.
Melquíades makes us suppose by its graphic form that it is one of the variants of Milcíades. The meaning of this last term is “red, verbellón”, with the patronymic ending: “the one that belongs to the family of redheads”.
Memnon comes from the Greek form méno, “to remain”. The translation of him is that of “the persistent, the firm”. But the metaphorical characteristics are acquired thanks to the mythological Memnon: Greek hero called in “The Odyssey” the most handsome of warriors, related to a prince of the Ethiopians.
Menandro is formed by the union of the Latin words méno, “remain, verify”, and ànér, “man”. The most appropriate translation is “the permanent man”, “the one who affirms himself in his virile condition”.
Menas comes from the Greek mén, which means “month”. It is relative to the month, “the monthly”. This term is related to the Sanskrit mas-, “moon, month” and the Gothic mena, “moon”.
Menotti is a hypocoristic of Domenico, imposed by Garibaldi on his eldest son, in memory of the martyr of Italian freedom Ciro Menotti, executed by the Duke of Modena. It is a name still used in Latin America and, mainly, in Italy.
He is a person fond of study, with skill and adaptation. He has the ability to excel in all activities related to creativity and communication. The literal translation of Merari is sad; bitter.
Name of Latin origin meaning “He who takes care of trade” (name of the Latin god of trade). Risk that the excessive desire to impose their will and their desire for ambition block their impulses of spontaneity or enthusiasm.
Michael is Miguel in English. Miguel comes from the Hebrew mi-ka-El, which means “who is like God?”, that is, “God is incomparable”.
The name Miguel has the meaning “Who is like God” or is also associated with “God is just” or “no one like God”. Its variety of meanings arises from the etymology of the question…
Millán is a historical corruption of Emiliano. Emiliano is one of the common variants of Emilio/a, a name that comes directly from an ancient Roman gens famous in antiquity.
Minervo is the masculine form of Minerva. Minerva derives from the Indo-European root men-, which means “to think”. Minerva is therefore the Latin goddess of wisdom, to which the Greek Athena corresponds.
Micah means “who is like Yahweh?”, that is, “Yahweh is incomparable.” Undoubtedly this name has achieved fame because that was the name of the chief archangel, winner of Lucifer, who has been recognized as the protector of the people of Israel and the Christian Church.
Miroslavo is a name of Slavic origin meaning “glorious peace”. The person who wears it is characterized by its tranquility and security. He is the peaceful and stable man.
Misael has the same meaning as the traditional Miguel/a, it comes from the Hebrew mi-ka-El, which means “who is like God?”, that is, “God is incomparable”.
Name of Latin origin that means “humble.” Modesto has a well-developed ability to concentrate and is very persevering. He is a very sensitive person and establishes very affective fraternal relationships.
Modoaldo derives from the union of the Germanic words mut, “value, strength, courage”, and wald, “command, power”. The literal translation is “he who rules with courage”.
According to the popular interpretation of the Bible, it is “the one taken out of the water” (mashá), however the interpretation is not well oriented. He is “the one who draws”, “the liberator”, from his Egyptian root mesu.
Monica was the popular Latin form with which the “monk” was designated: monachus. It comes from the ancient Greek form mónos, “alone, unique”. In a somewhat freer translation it is “the lonely”, the one who lives in an intimate, isolated, spiritual way.
Montanus was in ancient times a Roman surname meaning “highlander, montane”. It comes from the Latin mons, “mount”. In a metaphorical interpretation, it is the man who stands out above the rest, the one who stands on top, the one who stands out physically and morally.
Morgan has a very beautiful Celtic meaning; “the man of the sea”. It is the person who acquires the characteristics by metathesis of the sea itself; beautiful, mysterious and feared. Morgan is the original name of the famous English heresiarch Pelagius.
Munio derives from the Latin participle munis, “obligated, recognized, imposed”. It is the late adapted form of the Latin name Moenius, in traditional use in classical antiquity. It has a meaning strongly related to “the restriction”, “the containment” and “the norm”.