What are German names for victory?

Some German names that convey the idea of victory include Sieglinde, which combines the words sieg, meaning victory, and linde, meaning gentle or soft, and Sieghild, which combines sieg and hild, meaning battle or struggle.

What German name means powerful?

The German name Gertrude carries the meaning powerful. It combines ger, meaning spear or spear strength, and trud, meaning strength or power.

What German boy name means intelligent?

Albert is a masculine name of German origin, meaning intelligent, noble, or bright.

What German boy name means lion?

The German name Leo means lion. It is usually used as a short form of Leopold, which means lion-hearted.

What German boy name means warrior?

The German boys name Ritter carries the meaning of a mounted warrior. Its origin can be traced back to the Middle High German language, where it referred to a knight or rider.

What German name means freedom?

Karle is a boys name of Old German origin meaning free man..

What is a traditional German name?

Traditional German names frequently have Germanic or Old High German origins and represent German culture and history. Friedrich, Wilhelm, Hans, and Klaus are examples of traditional German names for boys, whereas Heidi, Ingrid, Greta, and Liesl are examples of traditional German names for girls.

What are some German baby boy names that have royal or noble connotations?

Ludwig, Friedrich, Heinrich, and Maximilian are German boy names with royal or noble connotations.

What are some German baby boy names that have been influenced by other cultures or languages?

Johann, Stefan, Erik, and Markus are German boy names that have been influenced by other cultures or languages. These names have origins in a variety of languages and are a symbol of Germanys cultural diversity and linguistic influences.

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85 German Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Michael	Boy	Who is like God?
Martin	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Manuel	Boy	God is with us
Mario	Boy	Warlike; Mars; Male
Marshall	Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Milan	Boy	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain
Marco	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war; Warlike
Mathias	Boy	God's gift
Matthias	Boy	God's gift
Maximilian	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest

Marvin	Boy	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Marcel	Boy	Belonging to Mars; Roman god of war; Male
Magnus	Boy	Large; Great
Merrick	Boy	Fame; Power; Rule
Mattias	Boy	God's gift
Markus	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Meyer	Boy	Bringing Light; Leader; Mayor; Farmer; Landlord
Mayer	Boy	Mayor; Leader; Giving light
Mendel	Boy	Comforter; Person; Man
Markell	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Horse border; Wolf border

Mattis	Unisex	Gift of God
Marshal	Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Mathis	Boy	God's gift
Macon	Boy	Strength; Power; Shield; One who makes things; Mason
Mads	Boy	A gift of God
Meliodas	Boy	The name of Tristan's father in medieval French literature.
Michel	Boy	Who is like God?
Mose	Boy	One who was drawn out of water; Son; Deliver
Maan	Boy	Army man
Mickel	Boy	Who is like God; Enormous

Minas	Boy	The moon; Will helmet; Sensitivity; Bright; Established one
Merrik	Boy	Dark; Dark-skinned; Moor; Fame; Power
Magnum	Boy	Great; Something big; Large; Colossal
Maynard	Boy	One who is powerful and strong
Mayor	Boy	Greater; Bigger; Bright; Leader
Marx	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male; Servant of Marduk
Moritz	Boy	North African; Moorish
Meier	Boy	Farmer; Administrator; Greater; Enlightened
Medardo	Boy	Brave; Treaty; Assembly; Strength
Marz	Unisex	March

Monti	Unisex	Mountain; Ruler; King
Mandel	Boy	Almond
Mandell	Boy	Almond
Myar	Unisex	Physician; Marsh; A person who lived at or near a marsh
Manfred	Boy	A man of peace
Markian	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Mann	Boy	Man; Husband; Person; Fierce or strong man; Mind; Soul
Mozart	Boy	Person from the bog or marsh
Mauer	Boy	Occupational name for a wall builder
Max	Boy	The greatest

Maiti	Boy	Mighty in battle; Strong battle maiden; A variant of Matilda
Malfred	Boy	Safe haven; Refuge; A variant of Malfred
Manfredo	Boy	Powerful peace; Peaceful Strength; A variant of Manfred
Manfrid	Boy	Man of Peace; Hero's Peace; Peaceful Strength; Powerful Peace; A variant of Manfred
Manfrit	Boy	Man of Peace; Hero's Peace; Peaceful Strength; Powerful Peace; A variant of Manfred
Manheim	Boy	Home of men; Household of men
Manne	Boy	Husband; Person; Fierce or strong man
Mannes	Boy	Husband; Person; Fierce or strong man
Mannfred	Boy	Man of peace; Hero's peace; Peaceful strength; Powerful peace
Mannfryd	Boy	Man of peace; Hero's peace; Peaceful strength; Powerful peace

Mannis	Boy	Greatness; A variant of Mann which means Fierce and Strong Man
Mannleah	Boy	From the hero's meadow
Mannton	Boy	From the man's; Hero's town
Mannus	Boy	Greatness; A variant of Mann which means Fierce and Strong Man
Mansfeld	Boy	Coming from a hilly pasture; From the field by the stream; Locational name from Germany
Mantel	Boy	Cloak bearer; Makes garments
Mayeer	Boy	Farmer; Over seer; Bringer of Light; A variant of Mayer
Maynhard	Boy	Hard Strength; Powerful; A variant of Maynard
Medard	Boy	Good; Brave; Hardy; A variant of Medardo
Meinhard	Boy	Hardy strength; Firm; Powerful; A variation of Maynard

Meinke	Boy	Hardy strength; One who stands firm; A variant of Meino
Meino	Boy	Hardy strength; One who stands firm; A variant of Meinke
Meinrad	Boy	Strength; Power; Counsel; Advice; A variant of Meinred
Meinyard	Boy	Hardy strength; One who stands firm; A variant of Meino
Menard	Boy	Hardy strength; Firm; Powerful; A variation of Maynard
Mago	Boy	Strength; Power; Pearl; Great
Malt	Boy	Power of helmet; Helmet's authority
Malte	Boy	Power of helmet; Helmet's authority
Margit	Boy	Pearl
Masel	Boy	Twin

Maximillian	Boy	The greatest
Meinolf	Boy	Physically and mentally strong person; Mightiest among all
Mihaly	Boy	Who is like God?
Mephisto	Boy	Renaissance name for Satan; A chief demon in German literary tradition
Mance	Boy	One who is skilled or adept

Infographic: Top German Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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German Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M(infographic)

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