19 African American Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Makiyah	Unisex	Who is like Yahweh
Miyah	Girl	Good mother; Foster mother; Dame; Illusion; Magic; Water; Mine
Maliya	Girl	A sea of rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Monae	Unisex	Home; Rich protection
Markayla	Girl	Who is like Yahweh
Marsai	Unisex	Spring; Further
Martika	Girl	Lady; Mistress
Malkia	Girl	Queen
Myisha	Girl	Living; Alive
Miesha	Girl	Life; Strawberry; Gauze; Thin silk; Sand; Livelihood; Living

Myesha	Girl	Living; Alive
Maleka	Unisex	The lady; Mistress; Queen
Monay	Unisex	Rich protection; Descendant of the protector
Marquetta	Girl	Pearl; Noble title; Borderland; Related to Mars
Marquita	Girl	March; Borderland
Myiesha	Girl	Living; Alive
Micole	Girl	Who is like God; Brook
Marquisha	Girl	March; Borderland
Myeisha	Girl	Living; Alive

Infographic: Awesome African American Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M

When it comes to naming your precious baby, the possibilities are endless. The right name is out there, whether you're influenced by culture, language, or just a favorite letter. This infographic features delightful African American Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M. Look through and choose the name that feels perfect. You can also share this resource with other parents on their naming journey.

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

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