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13 Telugu Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Madhav	Boy	Vernal; Of the springtime; Krishna; Descendant of Madhu; Honey
Meenakshi	Girl	A girl with beautiful, fish-like eyes
Mohit	Boy	Attractive; Another name for Lord Krishna
Mahith	Boy	Greatness; Honored; Festivity; Esteemed
Mani	Boy	A jewel; Moon; God is with us
Mahesh	Boy	A great ruler; One who is supreme
Maheen	Girl	Earth-ruler; King; Prince
Madhuri	Girl	Sweetness; Mead; Charm; Amiableness
Mahita	Girl	Celebrated; Greatness; Honored; Festivity
Manoj	Boy	One who is born of the mind

Madhavi	Girl	Woman of the race of Madhu or Yadu; Subhadra; Spring; Honey-sugar; Sacred basil; Earth
Manikonda	Boy	A hill of diamonds
Minnu	Unisex	An open, bright, and shiny sky

Infographic: Prominent Telugu Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With M

When deciding what to name your child, consider a baby name that represents your and your partner’s values and the traits you both admire. Such a name would take your child far and remind them of your love and blessings. To help nudge you in the right direction, we have compiled a few Telugu Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With M in our infographic below. Browse through it to find the perfect one.

Telugu Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With M(infographic)

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