20 African American Christianity Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Marquise	Boy	March; Borderland
Makiyah	Unisex	Who is like Yahweh
Miyah	Girl	Good mother; Foster mother; Dame; Illusion; Magic; Water; Mine
Markell	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Horse border; Wolf border
Maliya	Girl	A sea of rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Martez	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Marques	Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Martell	Boy	Mallet; Hammer
Markayla	Girl	Who is like Yahweh
Makia	Unisex	Who is like Yahweh

Martika	Girl	Lady; Mistress
Marque	Boy	March; Borderland
Montero	Unisex	Hill or mountain dweller; Hunter; Assistant at a hunt
Monay	Unisex	Rich protection; Descendant of the protector
Marquetta	Girl	Pearl; Noble title; Borderland; Related to Mars
Marquita	Girl	March; Borderland
Micole	Girl	Who is like God; Brook
Marquisha	Girl	March; Borderland
Marquis	Boy	March; Borderland
Meech	Unisex	Earth mother

Infographic: Popular African American Christianity Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

African American Christianity Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

African American Christianity Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M(infographic)

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