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Elsa is a short form of Elisabeth, a variant of Elizabeth, which means my God is an Oath. Elma, a short form of Wilhelmine or names ending in elma, means will helmet. Linnea, derived from the Swedish name Linnéa, and Astrid, a modern Scandinavian form of Ástríðr, meaning beautiful god, are some common Americanized Swedish baby girl names.

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50 Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Monica	Girl	Advisor; Truth; Single; One; Counsel
Marina	Girl	Of the sea; Belonging to the sea
Mikaela	Girl	Who is like God
Marianna	Girl	Sea; Grace
Maddie	Girl	Of Magdala; Tower; Son of Maud
Mona	Girl	Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever; Solitary
Malena	Girl	High tower; Of Magdala
Milla	Girl	Devoted; Young religious attendant
Mailen	Unisex	Month of May; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother; Torch; Corposant
Maja	Girl	Splendid; Mother; Great

Madelin	Girl	A woman from Magdala
Mali	Girl	Jasmine; Industrious; Beloved; Bitter; Of Magdala; High tower; Vigorous; Brave; Ruler; Beautiful horse; The firstborn son; Strong; Queen
Maylen	Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Beloved; Good mother; Dame; Of Magdala; Tower; Torch
Madelaine	Girl	One who is from the tower; Of Magdala
Minka	Girl	A strong person; Strong-willed; Will helmet; Desire to protect; Power; Strength
Malin	Girl	One from Magdala; Tower
Mea	Girl	Mine; Red; To bud; To sprout; Love; Tower on the north wall of Jerusalem
Mailee	Girl	Apricot; Beautiful dawn; Clearing; Vine
Mickayla	Girl	Who is like God?
Magda	Girl	From Magdala; Tower

Maudie	Girl	Strong in a battle; A war maiden
Milka	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Rival
Meya	Girl	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Powerful; Strength; Magic; Illusion; Brilliant star of the ocean
Mili	Girl	To meet; To find; Who is for me; Miracle; Gracious; Dear
Milea	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Rival; Peaceful; Beloved
Madelene	Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Maisa	Girl	Beloved; Graceful; Dance; Sand
Margareta	Girl	Pearl
Mikal	Girl	Who is like God
Minnah	Girl	Love; Will helmet; Desire to protect; Gift from Allah

Maylah	Unisex	Strength in battle; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Meloni	Girl	Melon
Michayla	Girl	Who is like God?
Mikhaela	Girl	Who is like God
Ma	Girl	Land; Horse; Pearl; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness
Maretta	Girl	Bitter; Pearl; The mistress
Minette	Girl	A faithful guard; One who defends; Will helmet; A desire to protect; Home ruler; Female kitten
Micheala	Girl	Who is like God?
Maud	Girl	Strong in a battle; A war maiden
Mildrid	Girl	Gentle strength

Maj	Girl	Foster mother; Mary; Beloved; Loved
Malou	Girl	Mary; Beloved; Loved; Famous in battle
Marget	Girl	Pearl
Marikka	Girl	A woman of turbulent personality
Marriba	Girl	A woman considered the star of the sea
Medeleine	Girl	From Magdala; From the high tower
Meja	Girl	Power; Strength
Mimmi	Girl	Will helmet; Desire helmet; Desire or will to protect
Minne	Girl	Power; Strength; Will-helmet; Will; Desire; Protection; Memory; Love
Moa	Girl	Mother

Infographic: Majestic Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M

A first name typically reflects a person's attributes and family heritage, underscoring the importance of choosing the right one.

are a perfect blend of religious, cultural, and contemporary elements, appealing to parents from diverse backgrounds. In this infographic, we've hand-picked some distinguished Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M names and their meanings. Skim through the list to discover the ideal name that resonates with your aspirations for your child's future.

Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M(infographic)

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