786 Arabic Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Muhammad	Boy	Praiseworthy; Praised one
Malik	Boy	King; Wave; Sea
Mohamed	Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility
Maryam	Girl	Beloved
Mohammed	Boy	Vastness; Magnitude in size; Greater than anything
Musa	Boy	Drawn out of the water; Savior
Malayah	Unisex	Messenger; Angel
Mustafa	Boy	Chosen; Appointed; Preferred
Mikael	Boy	Who is like God
Malak	Girl	Angel

Mariyah	Girl	The beloved one; Drop of the sea; Bitter
Malek	Boy	A king; Brown bull; Small
Malikai	Boy	Kingly or royal
Mahir	Boy	Skilled; Expert; Talented
Makiyah	Unisex	Who is like Yahweh?
Melek	Girl	Spiritual being attendant upon God; Person of exceptional holiness
Maritza	Girl	Beloved; Loving; Star of the sea
Minha	Girl	A gift or a blessing from the Almighty
Mahdi	Boy	One who is guided on the right path; Divine guidance
Maleek	Boy	Sovereign

Marwa	Girl	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; A hill near Mecca
Mazen	Boy	Rain clouds; Blessed rain drops
Malika	Girl	Queen
Manha	Girl	A direction; A path of life; Gift from Allah; Many leaves
Mahira	Girl	Skilled; Expert; Talented
Miliana	Girl	Graceful, gentle, resilient
Mikail	Boy	The angel who carries messages of the Almighty
Mahmoud	Boy	One who is praised; Commendable; Worthy of reverence
Marwan	Boy	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; Strong lion; Leader
Madina	Girl	City of the Prophet

Mouhamed	Boy	The one who is praised the most
Maaz	Boy	One who seeks or gives shelter
Mai	Girl	Water; Love; Dance; Beloved
Muad	Unisex	Protected; Supported
Manal	Girl	One who achieved great
Mariama	Girl	Beloved; Wished for a child
Musab	Boy	Strong; Brave
Muhsin	Boy	Kind; Generous; Charitable
Maliki	Boy	God; The king; Above all earthy rulers; Owner
Moussa	Boy	God saves

Mariya	Girl	Greatly loved; Sea of bitterness
Maliha	Girl	Woman with a glowing, happy face; Beautiful; Salt
Mubarak	Unisex	Blessed or fortunate
Mannat	Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Maher	Boy	Skilled; Talented
Munira	Girl	Glowing, illuminated
Munir	Unisex	Radiant, enlightened, or illuminating
Mazin	Boy	Rain clouds
Marah	Girl	One who is full of bitterness; Of the sea; Sea of bitterness; War; Joyful
Mahnoor	Girl	Light of the moon

Malique	Boy	A king; A master
Muna	Unisex	Desire or wish
Momin	Boy	A person who is pious, faithful
Maha	Girl	Beautiful Eyes; Half moon; Sun; Planet; Mirror; Shining white pearl
Majid	Boy	Magnificent; Glorious
Mehran	Boy	A kind and affectionate person
Mehmet	Boy	Praise
Muaz	Boy	Protected; One who provides refuge
Meryem	Girl	Beloved; wished-for child
Malikye	Unisex	King; Ruler

Maysa	Girl	Graceful; Sparkling star
Malick	Boy	A variant of the name Malik; God; The King; Above all earthy rulers
Mir	Boy	An aristocrat; A commander; A prince
Mohsin	Boy	Bold power; Courageous authority; Daring right
Malakye	Boy	Angel; Messenger
Maleyah	Girl	Exalted or elevated one
Maisha	Girl	Life; Dance; Sand
Mouhamadou	Boy	The most praised one
Miraal	Girl	Exalted, noble, ethereal
Mysha	Girl	Happy for entire life

Mateen	Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Mubashir	Boy	The bringer of good news
Mustapha	Boy	The chosen one
Minahil	Girl	Elevated, noble, exalted
Matin	Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Magali	Girl	Of Magdala
Mehreen	Girl	Bright; Beautiful; Loving; Friendly
Mirah	Girl	An aristocratic lady; A princess
Meer	Boy	Mayor; Leader; Elite; King; Chief
Mehdi	Boy	The guided one

Mikaeel	Boy	The messenger Angel of the most high and powerful God
Mariyam	Girl	Beloved; Rebellious; Bitter
Mahari	Girl	One who forgives; A dancing girl; Dowry; Bride price; Merciful
Muntaha	Unisex	Ultimate, utmost, highest
Maimouna	Girl	She who is under divine protection
Mudasir	Boy	Contentment; Happiness; Satisfaction
Maliq	Boy	King
Muadh	Girl	Strong, brave, knowledgeable
Malic	Girl	Royal or chieftain
Manar	Girl	One whose light is the guide to others; Beacon

Misk	Unisex	Fragrance or scent
Muhannad	Unisex	Carrying the sword
Mostafa	Boy	The one chosen among all
Maimuna	Girl	A blessed one; Auspicious; Favorable
Malikah	Girl	She who is queen
Miryam	Girl	The holy virgin who wished for a child
Minsa	Girl	Beloved; Cherished
Masud	Boy	Fortunate; Lucky; Prosperous
Mohid	Boy	Malicious water, harsh and cruel sea or ocean
Mujtaba	Boy	Chosen one or selected

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