Sanskrit Boy Names Starting With M

Looking for a Sanskrit boy's name that starts with M? Here are 123 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Sanskrit names come from one of the world's oldest languages and usually express qualities such as truth, light, knowledge and peace.

• Maadhav

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that serves as another title for Lord Krishna, often meaning 'sweet like honey' or 'of the springtime.'”

• Maagh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that refers to a specific month in the Hindu calendar, usually falling during the winter season.”

• Maalolan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name specifically identifying a deity worshipped in the Ahobilam temple complex.”

• Madan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “The cupid; god of love; god of love, cupid, bee”

• Madangopal

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord krishna; lovely cowherd ( lord krishna )”

• Madanmohan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Handsome as cupid; attractive and lovable; lovely & attractive (lord krishna)”

• Madhavdas

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this name means a servant of Lord Madhava or Krishna, expressing devotion to the divine.”

• Madhu

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Honey; honey, nectar; honey, elixir, nectar; sweet”

• Madhuban

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning a flower garden, often associated with Lord Vishnu.”

• Madhuchanda

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Pleasing metrical composition; honey moon”

• Madhukar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Bee who gives honey; a bee, lover; lover, honey bee”

• Madhur

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name used to describe someone or something that is sweet, melodious, and pleasant.”

• Madhusoodan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this is a name for Lord Krishna. It specifically refers to him as the 'slayer of the demon Madhu.'”

• Madhusudhana

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Krishna; lord krishna, one who killed demon madhu, bee”

• Maha

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Beautiful eyes; resembling the moon; gazelle; large eyes; moon like”

• Mahabahu

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Very strong person; arjuna; one with strong arms ( arjun )”

• Mahabali

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Mahabali means 'Strong, one with great strength,' a name that signifies immense power and capability.”

• Mahadev

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Another name of shiva; lord shiva; most powerful god”

• Mahakaya

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means 'gigantic' or 'of massive form' and is a well-known epithet for the deity Lord Hanuman.”

• Mahamati

  Boy · Sanskrit · “One with big brain ( ganesh ); one with big brain (ganesh)”

• Mahanidhi

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Great treasure; great storehouse. lord shiva”

• Mahant

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies a great soul or an individual who is considered great in spirit.”

• Mahapurush

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit title meaning 'great being' or 'supreme man,' it is frequently associated with the virtues of Lord Rama.”

• Maharanth

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit masculine name refers to the pollen found inside a flower, symbolizing the essence of nature and life.”

• Mahaveer

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means most powerful and refers to a great hero, specifically the 24th Jain Tirthankara.”

• Mahavir

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A jain prophet, also the super courageous one; most courageous amongst men”

• Mahendra

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord indra, vishnu; lord vishnu; the great god indra (the god of the sky)”

• Maheshkumar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name meaning the 'son of Lord Shiva,' traditionally associated with the deities Ganesha or Kartikeya.”

• Maheshwar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the great lord. It is a well-known title for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”

• Mahi

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex name of Sanskrit origin meaning the world or the earth. It signifies the greatness and encompassing nature of the planet.”

• Mahish

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name signifying a ceremoniously crowned king or a great ruler.”

• Maitreya

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Disciple of sage parasara; friend; friendly; the name of a sage”

• Makarand

  Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this male name refers to honey, pollen, or nectar, often associated with honey bees.”

• Malay

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name refers to the garden of Indra or a fragrant wind, often associated with the Malaya mountains.”

• Malaya

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex Sanskrit name meaning free, or referring to a forest or a climbing creeper plant.”

• Malhar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name referring to a specific raga used in Indian classical music. It is traditionally associated with the arrival of rain.”

• Mamraj

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies the lord of affection, representing one who rules through love.”

• Mamta

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Motherly love origin, sanskrit; motherly love”

• Manaal

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex name of Arabic or Sanskrit influence meaning attainment, achievement, or the successful reaching of a goal.”

• Manaar

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Guiding light; guiding light (lighthouse)”

• Manavendra

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit masculine name meaning a king or a king amongst men, denoting high status and leadership.”

• Mandakranta

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A name of Sanskrit origin that refers specifically to a traditional Sanskrit poetic meter.”

• Mandar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the celestial tree or the tree of heaven, often appearing in Hindu mythology.”

• Mandeep

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Lamp of mind; light of the mind; light of sages”

• Maneet

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Child with a good heart; one who wins heart”

• Mangal

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Prosperity auspicious; a planet; auspicious, mars”

• Mani

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies a precious gem and is found in the sacred Buddhist mantra Om Mani Padme Hum.”

• Manibhushan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “An ornament of jewels, very best jewel; supreme gem”

• Manidhar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A mythical snake with jewel in its hood; snake with jewel in its hood”

• Manikandan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Originating from Sanskrit, this is a specific name for the Hindu deity Lord Ayyappa.”

• Manindra

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning diamond or 'lord of the mind', symbolizing brilliance and mental strength.”

• Maniram

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name translates to a jewel of a person, denoting high value.”

• Manish

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord of gems; god of mind; intelligent, god of mind”

• Manjeet

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means conqueror of the mind. It refers to one who has achieved self-control and mental victory.”

• Manjughosh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A masculine Sanskrit name that refers to a sweet-sounding recitation or pleasant vocalization.”

• Manjyot

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex name of Sanskrit origin that means the light of the mind or inner enlightenment.”

• Manmohan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “One who attacts mind; one who wins over the heart; lord krishna; pleasing”

• Manohar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Delightful; one who wins over mind, attractive; one who wins over the mind”

• Manoj

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Born of mind; born of mind, kamdev; born of the mind; cupid”

• Manomay

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies the conqueror of one's heart, representing someone who is captivating or spiritually centered.”

• Manoranjan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Amusing person; entertainment; one who pleases the mind”

• Manorath

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males meaning a yearning or a desire. It represents the inner wishes and goals of the mind.”

• Manprasad

  Boy · Sanskrit · “An Indian male name describing a mentally calm and cool person. It suggests a state of inner peace and divine favor.”

• Mansukh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A name of Sanskrit origin that means 'pleasing' or 'pleasure of the mind,' signifying inner peace and contentment.”

• Manthan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies reflection through study and deep contemplation, often likened to the process of churning for knowledge.”

• Mantra

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this name refers to hymns or holy chants. It represents a sacred utterance or a numinous sound used in spiritual practice.”

• Mantram

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to a holy chant or name; it is sometimes used as a title for the deity Lord Vishnu.”

• Manu

  Boy · Sanskrit · “The man of the birds; founder / father of human beings; the first human being, a sage”

• Mardav

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name translates to delicacy or softness. It is used to describe a gentle nature or a person who possesses kindness.”

• Mareechi

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A sage; ray of light; ray of light, also name of a constallation”

• Markandeya

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to an ancient sage and a famous devotee of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology.”

• Marudeva

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name translates to Lord of the desert. It is a powerful title that combines the elements of nature with divinity.”

• Marut

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name means breeze or wind, and is famously associated with the storm deities in Hindu mythology.”

• Maruti

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning son of the wind god. It is a prominent name for the deity Hanuman in Hindu tradition.”

• Masum

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Infallible innocent; innocent; innocent, infallible”

• Matanga

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit masculine name referring to a sage who served as an advisor to the goddess Lalita.”

• Matsendra

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means king of the fishes. It is a title often associated with great yogis and spiritual masters.”

• Maysoon

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Of beautiful face and body; beautiful face & body”

• Mayukh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this name translates to brilliant or splendor. It evokes images of bright light and radiance.”

• Medh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name associated with Goddess Saraswati, it represents intellect and the divine embodiment of learning.”

• Medhansh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this name describes one 'who is born with intelligence' or carries a part of wisdom.”

• Meer

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that refers to a mayor, a leader, or a chief officer within a community.”

• Meghashyam

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means black like a cloud. It is a traditional epithet for Lord Krishna, describing his dark and beautiful complexion.”

• Meghraj

  Boy · Sanskrit · “God of clouds (lord indra); king of clouds”

• Mehul

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A derivative of mukul; rain; cloud, rain”

• Mela

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this unisex name refers to a religious gathering, festival, or a communal meeting.”

• Milan

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “From the city of milan; slavic name. it is an abbreviation of miloslaw, from milu `nice/sweet and -slav, -slava `fame. the name is used in the former checkoslovakia and yugoslavia. today it is also used in the netherlands; getting together; joining; meeting; union”

• Milap

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning charitable or union, representing the coming together of people or a spirit of giving.”

• Milind

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning honey bee. In Indian culture, the honey bee is often used as a metaphor for Lord Krishna.”

• Minal

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Fruit; a precious stone; gift, achievement”

• Misha

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Who is like god; god like; beautiful, pretty”

• Misri

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that can mean something mixed, or refer to something very sweet like sugar candy.”

• Mitali

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex Sanskrit name that translates to friendly or one who values friendship.”

• Mitesh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this name describes one with few desires. It implies a person who finds contentment in simplicity.”

• Mithilesh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord of mithila ( sita's father ); the king of mithila”

• Mithra

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “This unisex name comes from Sanskrit and Persian traditions, representing the god of the sun or a loyal friend.”

• Mithun

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Couple; union mitra; a friend; couple; a pair”

• Mitrajit

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males that describes a friendly person or one who successfully wins over friends.”

• Mitul

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning a friend, or someone who is measured and limited in a balanced way.”

• Mohajit

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this name describes a man who has successfully conquered embarrassment or illusion.”

• Mohanish

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males meaning attractive god, frequently used as an epithet for the deity Krishna.”

• Mohin

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit masculine name translates to one who is attractive, fascinating, or charming to others.”

• Mohit

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name describing someone who is spellbound or enchanted by beauty and charm.”

• Mona

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Royal; noble; lady; gathers jimson weed seed (miwok); wish, desire”

• Mrigalochan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “One with eyes like that of a deer; with eyes like that of a deer”

• Mrigankmouli

  Boy · Sanskrit · “One with moon in his hair ( i.e. lord shiva )”

• Mrigankshekhar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “One with moon on his head (i.e.lord shiva)”

• Mrigendra

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the lord of the deer, which is a poetic way to describe a lion.”

• Mrinal

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to a lotus blossom or the lotus plant. It is a symbol of purity and beauty in many cultures.”

• Mritunjay

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this name describes a person who has conquered or won a victory over death.”

• Mrityunjay

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one who has conquered death. It is a well-known epithet for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”

• Mukesh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “An epithet for shiva; lord of the dumb, a cloth made of golden and silver threads, kamdev”

• Mukta

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Means a pearl in telugu; liberated, pearl; pearl”

• Muktanand

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name combines elements to mean the happiness of freedom. It describes a spiritual joy found in liberation and enlightenment.”

• Mukul

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Blossoming; a bud; bud, body, earth , soul”

• Mukunda

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Freedom giver, mercury ( element ), jewel, vishnu, krishna; lord krishna; lord krishna, precious stone”

• Muna

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “The lord is with you; overflowing spring (hopi); wish, desire; wish; desire; water”

• Muneendra

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Muneendra is a Sanskrit male name meaning the best among saints. It combines the words for a holy sage and a leader, denoting a person of supreme spiritual wisdom.”

• Muni

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning a silent person or a village god. It is often used to describe an inspired sage or a hermit who has taken a vow of silence.”

• Muraaree

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that serves as another title for Lord Krishna, a central deity in Hinduism.”

• Murad

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This name of Arabic and Sanskrit origin means desired, wish, or desire. It represents a long-awaited or sought-after child.”

• Muralidhar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord krishna; one holding a flute (i.e. lord krishna)”

• Murugan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “God murugan; youthful; handsome; lord karthikeya”

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