List of Baby Names for Girls Starting with M

Milena

(MEE-leh-nah)

Milena (Cyrillic: Милена, Serbian pronunciation: [mǐlena], Bulgarian pronunciation: [mi'lɛna]) is a popular female given name of Slavic origin derived from word "mil" meaning "gracious", "pleasant" or "dear". It is the feminine form of the male names Milan and Milen.

Meaning: Affectionate woman Origin: Slavic

Mililani

(mee-lee-LAH-nee)

In Hawaiian, the name Mililani means - praise give thanks.The name Mililani originated as an Hawaiian name. The name Mililani is a unisex name and can be used for a boy or girl name (male or female). Hawaiian Name Meaning - praise give thanks. Origin - Hawaii.

Meaning: Love from heaven Origin: Hawaiian

Millaray

(mee-lah-REYE)

Given Name MILLARAY. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Native American, Mapuche.

Meaning: Blossom of gold Origin: Native American

Mimi

(MEE-mee)

Origin of the name Mimi: Pet form of Miryam, a Hebrew name of debated meaning. Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow." However, some sources cite the alternative definitions of "rebellion," "wished-for child," and "mistress or lady of the sea."

Meaning: Rebellious woman Origin: Hebrew

Minerva

(mi-NUR-və)

Possibly derived from Latin mens meaning "intellect", but more likely of Etruscan origin. Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, approximately equivalent to the Greek goddess Athena. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since after the Renaissance.

Meaning: The mind, Intellect Origin: Latin

Minnie

(MIN-ee)

Origin of the name Minnie: A pet form of Miryam, a Hebrew name of debated meaning. Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow." However, some sources cite the alternative definitions of "rebellion," "wished-for-child," and "mistress or lady of the sea."

Meaning: Stout protector Origin: Germanic

Minta

(MIN-tə)

Minta is an eighteenth century short form of a literary beauty still used in England today, but yet to be discovered by American baby namers. It has a fresh and dainty feel. Virtually unheard today, Minta was on the U.S. popularity lists for most years between 1880 and 1901.

Meaning: Unclear Origin: English

Mirabelle

(MEE-rə-behl)

Mirabella. Related names. Maribel, Maribella. Mirabel is a female name stemming from the Latin word mirabilis, meaning "wondrous" or "of wondrous beauty". It was used as both a male and female name in the Middle Ages, but is now almost exclusively female.

Meaning: Outstanding Origin: Latin

Miranda

(mə-RAN-də)

Derived from Latin mirandus meaning "admirable, wonderful". The name was created by Shakespeare for the heroine in his play 'The Tempest' (1611), about a father and daughter stranded on an island. It did not become a common English given name until the 20th century.

Meaning: Admirable Origin: Latin

Mirembe

(mi-REHM-beh)

Meaning of name Mirembe. Etymology : Means "peace" in Luganda. Saint : Origin : Eastern African.

Meaning: Woman of peace Origin: African