853 Arabic Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Muhammad	Boy	Praiseworthy; Praised one; Praise; Commendable
Malik	Boy	King; Wave; Sea
Mira	Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean; Glory; Merry; Kindness; Behold
Mohamed	Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility; Commendable; Praised
Maryam	Girl	Beloved
Mina	Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
Mohammad	Boy	Praised; Commendable
Mohammed	Boy	Praised; Commendable
Musa	Boy	Muse; Son; Deliver
Mustafa	Boy	The chosen one; Appointed; Preferred

Malak	Girl	Angel
Mariyah	Girl	The beloved one; Drop of the sea; Bitter
Malek	Boy	A king; Brown bull; Small
Mahir	Boy	Skilled; Expert; Talented
Melek	Girl	Angel
Mona	Girl	Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever; Solitary
Maritza	Girl	Beloved; Loving; Star of the sea
Mamadou	Boy	A man worthy of all praise
Minha	Girl	Jade; Nimble; Quick; Humble; Hardworking; Well-mannered; River; Lotus; A gift from Allah
Mahdi	Boy	One who is guided on the right path; Divine guidance

Marbella	Girl	Spanish town; Beautiful sea
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
Mishka	Unisex	Who is like God; Gift of God; Gift of love; Niche for light
Manha	Girl	A direction; A path of life; Gift from Allah; Many leaves
Mahira	Girl	Skilled; Expert; Talented
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	Hard to be defeated; Brave
Mahad	Boy	Baby's cradle; Soft land; Bringer of peace; Thanks
Muhsin	Boy	Kind; Beneficent; Helper

Maliki	Boy	God's messenger; King
Murad	Boy	Desired purpose; Wish
Moussa	Boy	Son; Deliver; Drew out
Mariya	Girl	Greatly loved; Sea of bitterness
Maliha	Girl	Woman with a glowing, happy face; Beautiful; Salt
Mayar	Boy	Moonglow; Under the protection of God
Mubarak	Unisex	Blessed; Fortunate; Lucky
Mannat	Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Maher	Boy	Skilled; Talented
Munira	Girl	Bright; Shining

Munir	Unisex	Bright; 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
Mirna	Girl	Peaceful; Calm; The eye
Malique	Boy	A king; A master
Muna	Unisex	Desire; Wish; Spring; First; Vision; Bud
Momin	Boy	A person who is pious; Faithful; Believer; One who believes in God
Maha	Girl	Beautiful Eyes; Half moon; Sun; Planet; Mirror; Shining white pearl
Miral	Girl	Deer

Majid	Boy	Magnificent; Glorious
Marik	Boy	King
Mehmet	Boy	Praise; Praiseworthy
Moosa	Boy	One who is saved out of the water; The name of a prophet of Almighty
Mousa	Boy	Drawn from the water; Son; Deliver
Muaz	Boy	Protected; Guarded; The one who will lead the scholars into Paradise
Maysa	Girl	Graceful; Sparkling star
Malick	Boy	A variant of the name Malik; God; The King; Above all earthy rulers
Mena	Girl	To be loved
Melo	Unisex	Honey; Birth; Black; Dark; Blackbird

Mir	Boy	A prince; World; Universe; Peace; Dragon; Commander; Elite
Mohsin	Boy	Beneficient
Mumtaz	Unisex	Excellence; Distinguished
Maisha	Girl	Life; Dance; Sand
Mouhamadou	Boy	The most praised one
Miraal	Girl	Deer; Angel of heaven
Mateen	Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Mubashir	Boy	The bringer of good news
Mustapha	Boy	The chosen one
Minahil	Girl	Fountain; Spring

Melah	Unisex	Saline; Messenger
Matin	Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Morocco	Boy	A land that belongs to God; An African country
Meer	Boy	Mayor; Leader; Elite; King; Chief
Mehdi	Boy	The guided one
Marabelle	Girl	Bitterness; Beautiful sea; Drop of the sea; Possessing extraordinary beauty
Mikaeel	Boy	Who is like God
Muneer	Boy	Splendid; Shining; Bright
Mariyam	Girl	Beloved; Rebellious; Bitter
Miray	Girl	Commander; Moon; Month; Glowing like a moon

Mahari	Girl	One who forgives; A dancing girl; Dowry; Bride price; Merciful
Muntaha	Unisex	Ultimate; Utmost; Highest point
Maimouna	Girl	She who is under divine protection
Mudasir	Boy	Covered; Wrapped
Maliq	Boy	King
Mirza	Boy	A nobleman with a high rank; A respected person; Prince; Commander
Mohsen	Boy	Beneficient
Murat	Boy	A wish come true; Desire
Muadh	Girl	Protected; Guarded; The one who will lead the scholars into Paradise
Malic	Girl	King

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