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46 Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, 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
Mohan	Boy	Charming; Infatuating; Bewitching
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
Mehana	Unisex	Abundantly; In streams; Sun; Warmth

Manoj	Boy	One who is born of the mind
Mallika	Girl	Queen; Jasmine
Madhavi	Girl	Woman of the race of Madhu or Yadu; Subhadra; Spring; Honey-sugar; Sacred basil; Earth
Madhavan	Boy	Honey; Sweet; Lord Krishna
Maheem	Boy	Great; Glorious; Powerful; Might; Ability to become huge
Manohar	Boy	Charming; Attractive; Captivating
Madhu	Unisex	Sweet; Honey
Malati	Girl	Jasmine flower
Malla	Girl	Strong; Robust; Athletic; Excellent; Good
Mallikarjuna	Boy	Lord Shiva

Manashi	Girl	Mental devotion; Spiritual devotion
Manasi	Unisex	Mental devotion; Spiritual devotion
Manavi	Girl	A primal woman
Mandal	Boy	Zone; Orbit; Circular
Mandala	Girl	Zone; Orbit; Circular
Mandar	Boy	Indian coral tree; Crown tree
Manesh	Boy	Lord of the mind
Mangal	Boy	Fortunate; Felicity; Auspicious; Blessed; Mars
Mangala	Girl	Fortunate; Felicity; Auspicious; Blessed; Mars
Manhar	Boy	The one who wins the mind; Pleasing; Charming

Manickam	Boy	Precious stone; Jewel; Gem
Manikanta	Boy	The one with a bluish neck; The one with the jewel; Lord Ayyappan
Manikonda	Boy	A hill of diamonds
Manimaran	Boy	The jewel maker; The formation of jewel
Manita	Girl	Respected; Honored; Esteemed
Manith	Boy	Respected; Honored; Esteemed
Manivel	Boy	A spear or a sword made of gems
Manju	Girl	Pleasant; Lovely; Charming; Agreeable
Manjula	Girl	Pleasant; Lovely; Charming; Agreeable
Manjunath	Boy	Lord of pleasantness and affability; Lord Shiva

Manmayi	Girl	The one who charms the mind; The one who wins the mind
Mantra	Girl	Beautiful holy chants and hymns
Manvi	Unisex	A primal woman
Manvit	Boy	A human being; Human-like
Mathivanan	Boy	One with bright knowledge
Morgiana	Girl	Coral; Male; Purified

Infographic: Prominent Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, 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 Meanings, Starting With M in our infographic below. Browse through it to find the perfect one.

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

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