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    Hebrew & Biblical Boy Names Starting With M

    158 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a Hebrew & Biblical boy's name that starts with M? Here are 158 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Hebrew names include many classics found in the Bible. They are often built around a meaning that praises God or a hoped-for quality.

    Top picks

    1. Matthew — “Gift of God”
    2. Micah — “Who is like God?”
    3. Malachi — “My messenger”
    4. Moses — “Drawn from the water; deliverer”
    5. Mat — “Diminutive of matthew: gift of the lord. in the bible mathew was one of the 12 apostles. he wrote the first gospel account of the life of jesus”
    6. Mathe — “A Hebrew name meaning a gift from God; it is also sometimes associated with the word for a bear.”
    7. Mahaz — “An end ending growing hope; the place of war”
    8. Maaseiah — “Originating from Hebrew, this name translates to 'the work of the Lord,' denoting a divine creation or action.”
    9. Maaz — “A name of Hebrew origin meaning a brave man or wood. It suggests strength and sturdiness, similar to the qualities of timber.”
    10. Machbanai — “Machbanai carries a profound and challenging meaning related to 'poverty' and 'the smiting of his son.' It suggests a path of deep reflection.”
    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Originating from Hebrew, this name translates to 'the work of the Lord,' denoting a divine creation or action.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A name of Hebrew origin meaning a brave man or wood. It suggests strength and sturdiness, similar to the qualities of timber.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Machbanai carries a profound and challenging meaning related to 'poverty' and 'the smiting of his son.' It suggests a path of deep reflection.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Machbenah holds a significant and thought-provoking meaning, related to 'poverty' and 'the smiting of his son,' suggesting a powerful destiny.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Selling; knowing”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A male name of Hebrew origin meaning a measure or judging a garment. In the Bible, Madai is a son of Japheth.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Measure of a gift; preparation of a garment”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name signifying a chiding, a garment, or his measure. It appears in historical biblical contexts.”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Bitter; variation of may, month name; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name means declaring God or the chosen fruit of God. It signifies a person who proclaims divine presence.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A name of Hebrew origin found in biblical texts, which carries meanings related to a covering roof or dissolving.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that has several meanings, including 'sickness,' 'a company of dancers,' or 'a harp'.”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “An end ending growing hope; the place of war”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This name has Hebrew origins and translates to seeing a sign or seeing a letter. It is mentioned in the Bible as the name of a son of Heman.”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name is traditionally associated with sickness or infirmity, but also carries meanings related to a harp or forgiveness.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “An Arabic name meaning the praised one; it is a variant of the name Muhammad and signifies being worthy of glory.”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Ron; brightness; coyote; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth; scottish form of margaret: pearl”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Of Hebrew origin, this name means a messenger of God or refers to a chief or leader within a community.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “My messenger”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Servant; messenger of god; variant of malachi: messenger of god. the title of the last book in the old testament”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A name of Hebrew origin meaning an angel or a messenger sent by God.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning 'their king' or 'their counselor'. It is found in biblical texts referring to both people and deities.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning the Lord is my king or my counselor. It reflects a sense of divine guidance and leadership.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning God is my king or my counselor, appearing in biblical texts.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This name of Hebrew origin means the Lord is my king. It is a biblical name emphasizing divine sovereignty.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant of the Hebrew name Malcham, meaning 'their king' or 'their counselor'. It represents leadership and guidance.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Rooted in Hebrew, this name translates to 'my king', 'kingdom', or 'counselor', notably appearing in the New Testament.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Mallothi is a name rich with tradition, meaning 'fullness, circumcision,' suggesting a life of completeness and heritage.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to reigning or providing counsel, suggesting a person of leadership and wisdom.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Rebellious; bitter; set with trees”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning a comforter or a leader, notably mentioned in the New Testament as a teacher in Antioch.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “To forget. the elder son of joseph in the old testament; forgetfulness, he that is forgotten”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Forgetful; variant of manasseh: to forget. the elder son of joseph in the old testament”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “God in us; variant of emanuel: god is with us; god is among us; spanish form of emanuel: god is with us”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “House; place of sin”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Of Hebrew origin, this name translates to an inheritance or something existing from the beginning.”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Descendants of mary; blend of marie or mary and lyn; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Bitter; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name describing a person who creates joy or acts as a giver of happiness.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name refers to one who is drawn by force. It appears in biblical genealogies as a son of Aram.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Of Hebrew origin, this name translates to a burden or a prophecy, often used in biblical contexts to denote a solemn message.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Diminutive of matthew: gift of the lord. in the bible mathew was one of the 12 apostles. he wrote the first gospel account of the life of jesus”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning a gift from God; it is also sometimes associated with the word for a bear.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name means wand of government or propelling. It appears in the Bible as the mother of Mehetabel.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Derived from Hebrew, this name means the gift or hope of the Lord. It appears in the Old Testament as a name for several biblical figures.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Derived from Hebrew, this name means the gift of the Lord. It signifies a child who is seen as a divine blessing.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Rooted in Hebrew, this name describes a gift or identifies a person who is generous and gives to others.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name translates to the gift or hope of the Lord. It is historically recognized as the name of the grandfather of Saint Joseph.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift of God”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift of god; gift from god; variant of matthew: gift of the lord; gift from god”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant of Matthew with Hebrew roots meaning 'gift from God' or 'gift of God,' symbolizing a divine blessing.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This is a Hebrew name meaning the gift of the Lord. It shares the same roots as the more common name Matthew.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name signifying a son, building, or one who possesses deep understanding.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to water of love or he that measures, appearing in biblical texts.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew biblical name meaning who proclaims God, signifying one who announces or bears witness to the divine.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “One who shines; enlightens. shining. surname”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to 'my king' or 'my counsel,' suggesting royal wisdom.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A name with Hebrew roots that translates to 'his kingdom' or 'his counselor,' suggesting leadership and guidance.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Circumcision of a narrow place or of a bond”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Meaning 'to prepare' or 'certain true,' this name suggests a child who is ready for life's journey and stands firm in their beliefs. A name of conviction.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning from my mouth proceeds reproach. It is a significant name found in the Old Testament.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name mentioned in the Bible, associated with meanings like bitterness, rebellion, or changing.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Of Hebrew origin, this name means rebellious or ruling, and is found in the Old Testament genealogies.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A masculine name of Hebrew origin that translates to bitterness, myrrh of death, or elevations.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning rebellion or he that resists Baal, appearing in historical biblical genealogies.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning that draws with force. It is famously known as the name of one of the three companions in the biblical book of Daniel.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name describes one who is drawn by force. In the Bible, it refers to one of the sons of Japheth.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning the peace or perfection of the Lord. It appears in the Bible as a name for a temple gatekeeper.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name signifying that God takes away or provides salvation. It represents the protective and redeeming nature of the divine.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A biblical Hebrew name that signifies being peaceable, perfect, or the act of giving again.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Peaceable; perfect; their parables”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning who demands his death. He is recorded in the Book of Genesis as a descendant of Cain.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name means he has sent his death. It is most famous for being the name of the longest-lived man mentioned in the Bible.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name and common surname meaning one who shines or brings light. It is often associated with brightness and clarity.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Who is like God?”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God', notably identified as the mother of King Abijah of Judah.”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Poor humble.”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Like god; who is like god? gift from god. in the bible, st. michael was the conqueror of satan and patron saint of soldiers”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Brook; who is like god? feminine of michael. biblical michal was king sauls daughter and first wife of david”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Diminutive of michael: who is like god? gift from god. in the bible, st. michael was the conqueror of satan and patron saint of soldiers”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Midian has a unique depth, associated with 'judgment covering habit,' suggesting thoughtfulness and character.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “The Hungarian form of Michael, a Hebrew name meaning 'gift from God' or 'who is like God?'”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Who is as god; gift from god; a new moon; intelligent raccoon; abbreviation of michaela;micaela; mikaela; mikayla; mychaela; mikella. feminine of michael. meaning gift from god; cool, sweet, intelligent”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning a gift from God, often associated with the name of a powerful archangel.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Like god; abbreviation of michael and micah who is like god?; diminutive of michael: who is like god? gift from god. in the bible, st. michael was the conqueror of satan and patron saint of soldiers”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Close to god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; like the lord; one of the main angels of allah (swt)”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; like god; abbreviation of michaela;micaela; mikaela; mikayla; mychaela; mikella. feminine of michael, meaning gift from god”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Little wants; little voices; looking downward”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Milalai is a distinctive name, meaning 'circumcision my talk'. It carries a very specific, traditional significance and deep meaning.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning one who is asked for or lent. In the Bible, Mishael was one of the three companions of Daniel.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name means their savior or one who is taking away. It is mentioned in the genealogies of the Old Testament.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Mizzah has an interesting and distinctive meaning, 'defluxion from the head,' making it a truly rare choice.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew variant related to Moses, signifying a child who has been pulled or drawn out from the water.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Warrior; warrior. follower/worshipper of marduk (babylonian deity)”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “God teaches.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “God teaches.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “God teaches.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Drawn from the water; deliverer”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning saved from the water. This is the original form of the biblical name Moses.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to out of the mouth, or a covering, appearing in biblical genealogies.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “He that touches, that withdraws or takes away”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of michal: who is like god?; derived from michal who is like god?”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Comfort.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Riches.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Rest a present.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Son of matthew.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gifts rains.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gifts rains.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gifts rains.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift of god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Enlightens.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Judgment process.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A reward.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “King.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “King of health, magnificent king.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “God is my king.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “King of justice.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “King.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “King, counselor.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Comfort.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Forgetful.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Scholarly.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Bitter contrition without judgment.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Anointed.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gilded.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “The right hand.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Chosen youth.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Smelling sweet.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “He that strikes.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Power of god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Right hand.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Their king.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Right hand.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Holy place.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Hearing obeying.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Breaking the law.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Tribulations.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Of his father.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “King.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “King.”

    • Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Warrior.”

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