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    Indian Boy Names Starting With M

    378 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a Indian boy's name that starts with M? Here are 378 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Indian names often carry a spiritual or poetic meaning, drawn from Sanskrit, nature, deities and virtues. Many families also choose a name by combining sounds from both parents' names.

    Top picks

    1. Mihir — “The sun”
    2. Manav — “Human”
    3. Moksh — “Liberation; salvation”
    4. Madhav — “A name of Lord Krishna”
    5. Mohan — “Charming; enchanting (Krishna)”
    6. Mahesh — “Great lord; Shiva”
    7. Madiraksh — “Originating from Indian tradition, this male name refers to the brother of King Virata, a figure mentioned in the epic Mahabharata.”
    8. Madhimaran — “A name of Indian origin that combines the qualities of being highly intelligent and exceptionally brave.”
    9. Muthamilan — “An Indian name given to one who is well-versed in all the Tamil arts. It celebrates cultural mastery and intellectual depth.”
    10. Muthukalai — “This Indian name is a combination of the words for pearl and bull. It symbolizes something precious and strong.”
    • Boy · Indian · “It means, Precious part of mothers heart”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lecturer, Respect, Supernatural power, Lord of mind”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A unisex Indian name signifying rain or prosperity, often representing a bountiful and flourishing nature.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name signifies a prosperous individual and is associated with the deity presiding over the rain.”

    • Boy · Indian · “A traditional Indian name that represents prosperity and refers to the god associated with life-giving rain.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Of Indian origin, this name means one who is pure or without blemish, representing a clean and virtuous character.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Creator of the universe, Creater of the Maya”

    • Boy · Indian · “Cupid, God of Love, Man filled with beauty”

    • Boy · Indian · “A name of Lord Krishna”

    • Boy · Indian · “A name of Indian origin that combines the qualities of being highly intelligent and exceptionally brave.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna, One who killed demon Madhu”

    • Boy · Indian · “Originating from Indian tradition, this male name refers to the brother of King Virata, a figure mentioned in the epic Mahabharata.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Another name of Lord Shiva, Greatest God”

    • Boy · Indian · “In Indian tradition, this name refers to one of the nine treasures belonging to Kubera, the god of wealth. It is often translated as a great lotus.”

    • Boy · Indian · “It means the biggest (Maha) Rudra Shiva, Name of Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name from Sanskrit meaning a very bright or radiant person.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning great hero, notably the name of the son of Priyavrata in ancient texts.”

    • Boy · Indian · “The great God Indra the God of the Sky), Lord Indra, Lord of the Sky”

    • Boy · Indian · “Great lord; Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name signifying the glory of God or a supreme God of gods.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning mountain, sharing its definition with the Sanskrit term Giri.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Derived from Indian roots, this name means god of the hills. It is specifically used as an epithet for the deity Lord Murugan.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name translates to god of the hills. It is a title commonly associated with the Hindu deity Lord Murugan.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Of Indian origin, this name translates to the king of the hills, denoting leadership over high lands.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name that signifies a ruler or king of the hills, common in Tamil tradition.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name literally translates to king of the hills, representing authority over mountain regions.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name means 'gentle like a flower.' It is used to describe a person with a kind and soft-hearted nature.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Mallikarjun is An another name of the Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “One who has conquered thought, One who conquered the mind”

    • Boy · Indian · “Wining the heart, Taking the fancy, Pleasing, Beautiful”

    • Boy · Indian · “Intelligent, Clever, Prudent, Attentive, Full of mind, Name of a nag”

    • Boy · Indian · “Human”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name that describes an auspicious person who brings good fortune and blessings.”

    • Boy · Indian · “One with a bell around his neck, Another name of Lord Ayyappa”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Conqueror of knowledge; one who wins her own heart; conqueror of the mind”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name translates to the light of one's heart, representing internal radiance and spiritual joy.”

    • Boy · Indian · “One who wins over mind, Loveble, Charming, Another name for Krishna”

    • Boy · Indian · “Originating in the mind, Born of the mind”

    • Boy · Indian · “Of Indian and Punjabi origin, this name translates to 'happiness of the heart' or 'love of the mind.'”

    • Boy · Indian · “Thought, Devotion, Another name of the Sun, Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name refers to someone who is optimistic or has a positive mindset regarding people.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Thought, Devotion, Another name of the Sun, Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Thought, Devotion, Another name of the Sun, Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “One who is consious/ intellegent, Kind hearted”

    • Boy · Indian · “Another name of the Sun (Who assumed form of suvarna mriga (golden deer) and help abduct Sita)”

    • Boy · Indian · “A devotee to Lord Shiva, A sage who wrote Devi mahatmyam”

    • Boy · Indian · “A devotee to Lord Shiva, A sage who wrote Devi mahatmyam”

    • Boy · Indian · “Intelligent, Influential, Insightful, Perceptive”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning gem of the enchanting fields, typically used for males.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Air, Belonging to the wind, God of the wind, Another name for Vishnu”

    • Boy · Indian · “In Indian tradition, this name refers to the charioteer of Surya, the sun god. It is a name steeped in Vedic mythology.”

    • Boy · Indian · “The Moon, Thought, Prayer, Mind, Decision, Respect, Will decision, Intelligence, Memory”

    • Boy · Indian · “One who worships his mother, For one whom mother is the deity”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name representing an incarnation of Lord Vishnu as a fish, known as the Matsya avatar.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “The Moon, Thought, Prayer, Mind, Decision, Respect, Will decision, Intelligence, Memory”

    • Boy · Indian · “Incarnation of the human form to establish Dharma”

    • Unisex · Indian · “This Hebrew name means pure as the water from a natural spring, symbolizing clarity and life-giving freshness.”

    • Boy · Indian · “The name of a supreme God who is well caring and loving”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name referring to Lord Murugan. It is related to the word for peacock, which is the sacred vehicle of the deity.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Karthikeya - son of Lord Shiva and parvati. he travels on a peacock (Mayur), Lord of peacock”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name means king of the clouds. It is a majestic name that evokes the power of the sky and the natural world.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Son of raavan). Megh means cloud n naad means sound. he was named so because a terrific thunder occurred when he took birth (Ravana''s son, who made Laxman unconscious in the battlefield with his arrow)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Famous mountain in Hindu mythology, High point”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name of Tamil origin that translates to 'the supreme truth' or 'intelligent'.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name refers to someone who knows the truth. It signifies a person who is intelligent and possesses deep spiritual insight.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name of Tamil origin that translates to truthful and handsome. It combines concepts of physical beauty and moral integrity.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Most bountiful, Liberal (Kind son of Indra)”

    • Boy · Indian · “The sun”

    • Boy · Indian · “One of the names of Sun in indian mythology”

    • Boy · Indian · “Princely, Princes”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Friendly, Friendship, Sweet”

    • Boy · Indian · “The king of Mithila, Janak, Father of Sita (King of Mithila, Father of Goddess Sita)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sweet, One who speaks sweetly, Parrot, Measured”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sweet, One who speaks sweetly, Parrot, Measured”

    • Boy · Indian · “Charming; enchanting (Krishna)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Liberation; salvation”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moksh ki Ichchha rakhne wala, Liberation”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moksh ki Ichchha rakhne wala, Liberation”

    • Boy · Indian · “An idol, All auspicious Lord, Lord Vishnu, Statue”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moreshwar or mayureshwar is one of ashthavinayaks (Lord Ganapati), Elephant headed God”

    • Boy · Indian · “Overcoming death; Another name of Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “It’s taken from Murugan, Which means God Kartikeya”

    • Boy · Indian · “One who has won over death. one who is immortal”

    • Boy · Indian · “Cloud we can Say it as a group of clouds before rain”

    • Boy · Indian · “An idol, All auspicious Lord, Lord Vishnu, Statue”

    • Boy · Indian · “An idol, All auspicious Lord, Lord Vishnu, Statue”

    • Boy · Indian · “An idol, All auspicious Lord, Lord Vishnu, Statue”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name referring to the deity Murugan. It carries the meaning of being handsome or divine in appearance.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning one who is as handsome as a gem. It combines terms for beauty and precious stones.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name given to one who is well-versed in all the Tamil arts. It celebrates cultural mastery and intellectual depth.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Muthu is a unisex Indian name, particularly common in Tamil culture, meaning pearl or gem. It signifies something precious, beautiful, and rare like a jewel.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name is a combination of the words for pearl and bull. It symbolizes something precious and strong.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Muthumani is a unisex Indian name that translates to pearl gem. It combines two words for precious stones, symbolizing a child who is deeply valued and cherished.”

    • Boy · Indian · “A musical Raag, Ansh of Lakshmi”

    • Boy · Indian · “One who makes garlands”

    • Boy · Indian · “Able administrator”

    • Boy · Indian · “Belonging to people”

    • Boy · Indian · “Rich in honour”

    • Boy · Indian · “A jewel, A name of An author”

    • Boy · Indian · “Intellectual, Fanciful, Psychic”

    • Boy · Indian · “Good concious”

    • Boy · Indian · “Calf star of the sea”

    • Boy · Indian · “From or relating to Mathura”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of Love”

    • Boy · Indian · “God of spring.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Honey moon.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Killer of demon Madhu”

    • Boy · Indian · “Made of Honey”

    • Boy · Indian · “Conqueror of Madhu”

    • Boy · Indian · “The moon”

    • Boy · Indian · “Hair of Lord Vishnu”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sweet Ray as from God”

    • Boy · Indian · “Consisting of Honey”

    • Boy · Indian · “Honey keeper”

    • Boy · Indian · “Tulsi leaf”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sweet”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lovely scene.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna”

    • Boy · Indian · “Kish vastu ka Sahara Lena”

    • Boy · Indian · “Nectar, Wine”

    • Boy · Indian · “A bird”

    • Boy · Indian · “Intoxicating”

    • Boy · Indian · “Son of Yadu”

    • Boy · Indian · “Engrossed, Absorbed, Immersed”

    • Boy · Indian · “Name of a Hindu month”

    • Boy · Indian · “Gazelle”

    • Boy · Indian · “One of the kauravas, Arjuna”

    • Boy · Indian · “Another name of Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Giant armed, Broad chested Lord”

    • Boy · Indian · “Extremely intelligent”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Great god.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Most radiant”

    • Boy · Indian · “Most radiant (Lord Hanuman)”

    • Boy · Indian · “A noble descent”

    • Boy · Indian · “Fragrance, Scent”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Forms of shiva.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Shivalinga.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Great victor of death”

    • Boy · Indian · “Great.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Worthy of honor”

    • Boy · Indian · “God great soul.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Great”

    • Boy · Indian · “A great charioteer”

    • Boy · Indian · “Slayer of the famous Ravana”

    • Boy · Indian · “Very truthful”

    • Boy · Indian · “One who does not smile”

    • Boy · Indian · “One who has boundless energies”

    • Boy · Indian · “All-devouring”

    • Boy · Indian · “Great meditator”

    • Boy · Indian · “Great meditator”

    • Boy · Indian · “Great sage.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Most radiant”

    • Boy · Indian · “Most radiant”

    • Boy · Indian · “Great person”

    • Boy · Indian · “Supreme being”

    • Boy · Indian · “Supreme being”

    • Boy · Indian · “Greatest of all gods”

    • Boy · Indian · “Supreme meditator”

    • Boy · Indian · “Supreme Lord”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of gods”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the universe”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva, God Shankar”

    • Boy · Indian · “Goddess Durga, God Shankar”

    • Boy · Indian · “Conqueror of the earth”

    • Boy · Indian · “Dignity, Power”

    • Boy · Indian · “A king”

    • Boy · Indian · “Ruler of the world”

    • Boy · Indian · “Its part of Mahi milk prod”

    • Boy · Indian · “Same as Manav, Gold”

    • Boy · Indian · “Generous and kind”

    • Boy · Indian · “Yogi”

    • Boy · Indian · “Devoted, A promise to God”

    • Boy · Indian · “A mountain a himalayan peak”

    • Boy · Indian · “Friendly, Born of mount Meru”

    • Boy · Indian · “Name of An ancient Rishi”

    • Boy · Indian · “Friend”

    • Boy · Indian · “Mirror”

    • Boy · Indian · “Victorious.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Angel”

    • Boy · Indian · “A musical Raag, Ansh of Lakshmi”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of lotus, Lord Vishnu”

    • Boy · Indian · “A raga”

    • Boy · Indian · “One of Shiva name”

    • Boy · Indian · “God knowledge”

    • Boy · Indian · “Name of deity in ahobilam”

    • Boy · Indian · “Attainment; Achievement”

    • Boy · Indian · “Guiding light”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna”

    • Boy · Indian · “Born in the mind”

    • Boy · Indian · “One who has won the mind”

    • Boy · Indian · “Very different”

    • Boy · Indian · “Affectionate, Kind”

    • Boy · Indian · “Powers.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Wishing, Desiring”

    • Boy · Indian · “Born of the mind”

    • Boy · Indian · “God of love.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Mankind”

    • Boy · Indian · “Wishing, Desiring”

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