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22 Norwegian Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Michael	Boy	Who is like God?
Marcus	Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars
Martin	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Mathias	Boy	God's gift
Matthias	Boy	God's gift
Magnus	Boy	Large; Great
Markus	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Matheo	Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Mattis	Unisex	Gift of God
Mads	Boy	A gift of God

Mikkel	Boy	Who is like God; Enormous
Matteus	Boy	God's gift
Magnum	Boy	Great; Something big; Large; Colossal
Millian	Girl	Greatest
Mekel	Boy	Enormous; Who is like God?
Mats	Boy	God's gift
Milian	Unisex	Greatest; Rival
Max	Boy	The greatest
Magnar	Boy	Power; Strength; Army; Warrior
Magne	Boy	Power; Strength; Great

Maximillian	Boy	The greatest
Morten	Boy	From Mars; Of Mars; Male

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

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

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

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