Hindu Baby Girl Names Starting With M
4637 names with meanings and origins.
4637 Hindu girl names that start with M. Hindu names usually come from Sanskrit and often honour a deity, a virtue or nature. Many families pick the first syllable from the baby's birth nakshatra at the Namakaran ceremony.
Popular hindu girl names with M: Maya, Mira, Myra. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.
Top picks
- Maya — “Maya has several roots: in Sanskrit it means 'illusion' or 'divine creative power'; in Greek myth Maia is a mother goddess; in Hebrew it is linked to 'water'.”
- Mira — “Ocean; prosperous”
- Myra — “Sweet, admirable”
- Medha — “Wisdom; intelligence”
- Mishka — “Gift of love”
- Manvi — “Humanity; kind-hearted”
- Mala — “A garland or a necklace of flowers, symbolizing honor and the beauty of things strung together.”
- Maaruthen — “Born of the wind”
- Marvitha — “Knowledgeable and beautiful”
- Maadharasi — “A beautiful Tamil name meaning the Queen among women, denoting grace, leadership, and a highly respected feminine character.”
Unisex · Indian · “Another name for Lord Krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “Associated with Lord Shiva”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the earth”
Unisex · Indian · “Goddess Saraswati”
- Maadharasiமாதரசி
Girl · Tamil · “A beautiful Tamil name meaning the Queen among women, denoting grace, leadership, and a highly respected feminine character.”
Unisex · Indian · “Another name for Lord Krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “A beautiful woman or sweetheart”
Unisex · Indian · “Intelligent or knowledgeable”
Unisex · Indian · “A term referring to honey or a sweet nectar-like drink. It is used to suggest sweetness and charm in a person's nature.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sweet or honey-like”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from 'Madhura' (sweet), describing someone who brings sweetness or melody. Used as a poetic name reflecting a gentle personality.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sweet or melodic”
Unisex · Indian · “Maadhuren is a form of Madhur, meaning "sweet" or "pleasant," from Sanskrit madhura.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sweetness; honey”
Girl · Indian · “Name of a Nakshathra, Months name”
Girl · Indian · “Power of Lord Mahesha (Shiva)”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the goddess Parvati; a traditional Indian name derived from Sanskrit.”
Girl · Indian · “River, Great earth, Heaven and earth conjoined”
Unisex · Indian · “Related to a buffalo or a powerful animal”
Unisex · Indian · “Garland; necklace of flowers”
- Maalaiमालै
Girl · Indian · “An Indian name meaning a garland of flowers, often used in festive contexts.”
Unisex · Indian · “Maalaimathiyan means "evening moon" in Tamil, combining maalai, "evening," with mathi, "moon."”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is pure or virtuous”
Unisex · Indian · “A type of fragrant jasmine flower”
Unisex · Indian · “Another name for Lord Vishnu”
Girl · Indian · “Princess, A musical Raag”
Unisex · Indian · “One from the Malava region”
Girl · Indian · “Daughter, Queen, Owner, A garland”
- Maaliniமாலினி
Girl · Tamil · “Meaning a florist or one who wears a garland, this name is associated with Goddess Durga and signifies beauty and fragrance.”
Unisex · Indian · “Gardener or one who wears a garland”
Unisex · Indian · “Fragrant jasmine flower”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning a great warrior or king, it evokes historical strength and valor. Used to command respect and admiration.”
Unisex · Indian · “A precious gem; jewel”
Girl · Indian · “Conceived in the mind”
Unisex · Indian · “Desire or aspiration”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from 'Mana' (mind) and 'shi' (one who has). It implies one who is intelligent or wise in their thoughts.”
Girl · Indian · “With a sound mind, A lady”
Girl · Indian · “Wife of Manu, Born of Man”
Unisex · Indian · “Youthful or belonging to humanity”
Girl · Indian · “Fit, Competent, Administrator”
Unisex · Indian · “Patient or noble person”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is virtuous or respectable”
Girl · Indian · “Together, Conversation with God, Honored”
Unisex · Indian · “Jewel or precious stone. A short, popular name that implies the child is a valuable and bright addition to the family.”
- Maanikaமாணிக்கா
Girl · Tamil · “Derived from the word for ruby, this name signifies something precious, shining, and of great value, like a sparkling gemstone.”
Girl · Indian · “Determined, Proud, Angry, Self-respecting”
Unisex · Indian · “Desire; wish or intelligence”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is wise or has a good mind”
Girl · Indian · “Intellectual or spiritual endeavour, Another name for Saraswati”
Unisex · Indian · “Lion among men; a person of royal stature”
Unisex · Indian · “Born of humanity or human-born”
Girl · Indian · “Woman, Goddess Laxmi”
Unisex · Indian · “A woman who is a goddess among people”
Girl · Indian · “One who poses all best qualities”
Girl · Indian · “A modern name derived from 'Maanav' (human), meaning related to humanity or youth. It represents a vibrant and spirited young woman.”
Unisex · Indian · “A brave or courageous person”
Girl · Indian · “The quiet one, Worthy of honor”
Unisex · Indian · “Respected beauty or honored glory”
Girl · Indian · “Principles, Assumption”
Girl · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit, meaning principles or deep-seated beliefs. It signifies a person of character, honor, and strong values.”
Unisex · Indian · “The sea or the ocean”
Unisex · Indian · “Maareesan is a Tamil form of Maricha, a Sanskrit name derived from marichi, meaning "ray of light."”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Mara (ocean) and Isha (lord), meaning lord of the ocean. It symbolizes vastness and deep intelligence.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the ocean”
- Maargaliमार्गली
Girl · Indian · “An Indian female name referring to an auspicious month in the Tamil calendar. It is a time traditionally dedicated to spiritual practices.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit margin, meaning 'one who follows a path' or 'seeker,' derived from marga, 'path.'”
Unisex · Indian · “A goal or a chosen objective”
- Maariमारी
Unisex · Indian · “A unisex Indian name signifying rain or prosperity, often representing a bountiful and flourishing nature.”
Girl · Indian · “Worthy, Respectable”
Girl · Indian · “One who belongs to the Love God kaatna”
- Maariyammalமாரியம்மாள்
Girl · Tamil · “A respectful and common name dedicated to the mother goddess of rain, signifying protection, fertility, and divine grace.”
Unisex · Indian · “Intelligent or insightful”
Unisex · Indian · “Born of the ocean or a gem”
Unisex · Indian · “Related to the sun or radiance”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from 'marut' (wind). It means 'related to the wind or storm.' Used to denote energy and free-spirited movement.”
Unisex · Indian · “Born of the wind”
Unisex · Indian · “Born of the wind”
Unisex · Indian · “One who belongs to the wind; Lord Hanuman”
- Maasilaமாசிலா
Girl · Tamil · “A poetic name meaning one who is stainless or pure, representing a character that is clean, virtuous, and without any flaws.”
Girl · Indian · “Goddess of Matanga, Goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil form of Sanskrit Matanga, meaning 'elephant.' Matanga is also the name of a sage in Hindu tradition.”
Unisex · Indian · “A name for the Goddess Saraswati or Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Maathangini is a spelling of Matangini, a Sanskrit name meaning "female elephant."”
Unisex · Indian · “Maathanki is a Tamil form of Matangi, a Sanskrit goddess name meaning 'daughter of Matanga.' Matanga means 'elephant.'”
Unisex · Indian · “Another name for Lord Krishna or Lord Vishnu”
Unisex · Indian · “Maathavi is a Tamil form of Madhavi, a Sanskrit name meaning "of spring" and also naming a fragrant flowering vine.”
Unisex · Indian · “Maathu comes from Tamil mathu, meaning 'woman' or 'lady.'”
Unisex · Indian · “Maathuri is a Tamil spelling variant of Madhuri, meaning "sweetness" in Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “A king or ruler of great stature”
Girl · Indian · “Water source”
Unisex · Indian · “The mysterious or magical one; referring to Lord Krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “Maayaven is a spelling of Tamil Mayavan, meaning 'the wondrous one' or 'one who creates illusion,' a name of Krishna.”
Unisex · Indian · “An illusionist or one with magical powers”
Unisex · Indian · “The dark-skinned one; a name for Lord Krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “A term for a fish or a friend”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the Earth; a powerful ruler”
Unisex · Indian · “Machhar is the Hindi word for "mosquito," derived from Sanskrit matsara, used for the same insect.”
Unisex · Indian · “Madaghne is a Sanskrit devotional form of Madaghna, meaning "destroyer of pride."”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is relaxed, gentle, and slow moving”
Unisex · Indian · “A beautiful line of writing or art”
Unisex · Indian · “Madamardhini means “destroyer of pride,” from Sanskrit mada, “pride,” and mardini, “she who crushes or subdues.””
Unisex · Indian · “God of love; passion or desire”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is charming or enchanting like the god of love”
Unisex · Indian · “God of love; representing desire”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit madana, 'love' or 'the god of love,' and prita, 'pleased': 'delighted by love.'”
Unisex · Indian · “Beautiful like the god of love”
Unisex · Indian · “Madanatura comes from Sanskrit madana, 'love' or 'desire,' and atura, 'afflicted,' meaning 'lovesick.'”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning 'one dear to the god of love'. It represents charm and is commonly used in southern regions.”
Unisex · Indian · “A name meaning the lord of desire or love, often associated with Cupid. Used to denote an attractive or captivating personality.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means beautiful; a Sanskrit name often associated with a form of the goddess Durga.”
Unisex · Indian · “A young, charming, or beautiful woman”
Girl · Punjabi · “From 'Madan' (god of love) and 'Jeet' (conqueror), implying one who has transcended worldly desires or passion.”
Girl · Punjabi · “A variant of Madanjeet, denoting one who has conquered the impulses represented by the god of love.”
Unisex · Indian · “The god of love and Lord Kartikeya”
Unisex · Indian · “Combines 'Madan' (love) and 'Kumar' (prince), meaning young prince of love. A romantic and charming name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Beloved son of love”
Unisex · Indian · “Madapaha means "remover of pride," from Sanskrit mada, "pride," and apaha, "removing."”
Unisex · Indian · “Lover of love; someone dear”
Unisex · Indian · “Having a beautiful form or appearance”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of joy or happiness”
Unisex · Indian · “Madashalin comes from Sanskrit and means "full of pride" or "intoxicated," from mada, "pride" or "intoxication."”
Unisex · Indian · “Another name for Lord Krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “Another name for Lord Krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “Joy of Lord Krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “Springtime; name of a plant”
Unisex · Indian · “A religious or saintly name”
Unisex · Indian · “Means city or place; a variant of the Arabic name Medina, commonly used in Indian Muslim communities.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Ma (earth) and Isha (lord). Means lord of the earth; a common name for Shiva. Used to denote divine protection.”
Unisex · Indian · “Great God; Lord Shiva”
Unisex · Indian · “Great God; Lord Shiva”
Unisex · Indian · “King of the Gods; Lord Shiva”
Unisex · Indian · “Great Goddess; Goddess Parvati”
Unisex · Indian · “Honey-like; sweet”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'madhu', meaning honey. It is a sweet-sounding name used to imply someone with a pleasant, kind, or charming personality.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sweet; like honey”
Unisex · Indian · “God of love; Cupid”
Unisex · Indian · “Madhanaragavan combines Sanskrit Madana, meaning 'love' or 'passion,' with Raghavan, meaning 'descendant of Raghu,' a name of Rama.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means lord of love or cupids king; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means related to honey or nectar; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Bright like the god of love”
Unisex · Indian · “Madhavanandada means "giver of joy to Madhava" in Sanskrit. Madhava is a name of Krishna or Vishnu, and anandada means "giving joy."”
Unisex · Indian · “Madhavavaha has Sanskrit roots meaning "bearer of Madhava," a name of Vishnu or Krishna.”
- Madhaviमाधवी
Girl · Sanskrit · “Daughter of yayati; madhav's consort, lakshmi; sweet honey - like, also a flowering creeper”
- Madhavikaमाधविका
Girl · Hindi · “From Sanskrit, meaning a creeper with fragrant flowers, often associated with Madhavi or spring.”
- Madhavilataमाधवीलता
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name refers to a flowering creeper or vine, symbolizing natural beauty and growth.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of knowledge”
Unisex · Indian · “Madhavivalli combines Sanskrit madhavi, a flowering creeper, and valli, meaning 'vine' or 'creeper'.”
Unisex · Indian · “Madhavy is a spelling of Madhavi, a Sanskrit name associated with spring and a fragrant flowering vine.”
Unisex · Indian · “A common name for Lord Shiva, implying he is the lord of all. Often used as a personal name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Goddess Parvati”
Unisex · Indian · “A title for Goddess Parvati, representing the great queen or mother. It is a traditional name filled with religious reverence.”
Unisex · Indian · “Intelligence; wisdom”
Unisex · Indian · “Moon-faced woman”
Unisex · Indian · “Moon-faced woman”
Unisex · Indian · “The handsome one, possessing wisdom”
Unisex · Indian · “A knowledgeable person”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is wise and beautiful”
Unisex · Indian · “Handsome and wise man”
Unisex · Indian · “Means nectar or honey; a common Indian name linked to Madhava.”
- Madhuमधु
Girl · Indian · “A sweet name meaning honey or nectar, symbolizing pleasantness, kindness, and sweetness.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sweet father or beloved protector”
- Madhubalaमधुबाला
Girl · Sanskrit · “From Sanskrit, this name translates to a sweet girl and is associated with honey and bees.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is as sweet as honey”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit root for one who speaks sweet words. Used for a person known for their eloquence and pleasant way of talking.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sweet lady or sister”
Unisex · Indian · “Sweet knowledge or eloquence”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'madhu' (honey) and 'bon' (forest). It is a poetic name describing a sweet or pleasant forest setting.”
- Madhuchandaमधुछंदा
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Pleasing metrical composition; honey moon”
Girl · Indian · “Pleasing metrical composition”
Unisex · Indian · “Sweet light or radiance”
Unisex · Indian · “Combines Madhu (sweet) and Jihva (tongue). It refers to someone with a sweet and persuasive way of speaking.”
Unisex · Indian · “Conqueror of honey or sweetness”
Girl · Indian · “Slayer of the demon-duo Madhu and kaitabha”
Unisex · Indian · “One with honey-like eyes”
Unisex · Indian · “One who creates sweetness”
Unisex · Indian · “Bee or collector of nectar”
Unisex · Indian · “Combines Sanskrit words for sweet and poem. A poetic name sometimes used for creative or literary children.”
- Madhuksaraमधुक्षरा
Girl · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this poetic name describes one who showers honey, symbolizing sweetness and kindness.”
Unisex · Indian · “Combines Madhu (sweet/honey) and Kumar (boy). A traditional term for an amiable and pleasant young man.”
- Madhulமதுல்
Girl · Tamil · “A gentle name meaning sweet, soft, or pleasant, often used to describe a person with a kind and agreeable personality.”
Girl · Indian · “From the Sanskrit word meaning sweet or honey-like. It is a delicate, feminine name often used to signify a kind and pleasant nature.”
- Madhulataமதுலதா
Girl · Tamil · “A poetic name meaning a sweet creeper or a flowering vine, symbolizing growth, grace, and the beauty of nature.”
Girl · Indian · “Sweet creeper or Lovely creeper”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'Madhu' (sweet) and 'Leka' (writing/beauty); translates to sweet beauty or elegant composition.”
- Madhulekhaமதுலேகா
Girl · Tamil · “Meaning a beautiful writing or a sweet line, this name suggests someone creative, artistic, and graceful in their expressions.”
- Madhulikaमधुलिका
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for girls that translates to honey, nectar, or the sweet nectar found in flowers.”
Girl · Indian · “An variant associated with the pomegranate fruit, symbolic of fertility and sweetness. It is a unique and nature-based choice for a girl.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit compound meaning garland of sweetness. Signifies a person who brings joy and grace to their surroundings.”
Girl · Indian · “Name of a Raga, A flowering creeper”
- Madhumalatiमधुमालती
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning a flowering creeper plant. It specifically refers to the fragrant Rangoon creeper.”
- Madhumaltiમધુમાલતી
Girl · Gujarati · “A beautiful name referring to the Rangoon Creeper vine, symbolizing a sweet flowering plant with fragrant blossoms.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'Madhu' (sweet/honey) and 'Mani' (jewel); means sweet jewel. A term of endearment for a beloved and precious child.”
Unisex · Indian · “Full of sweetness”
Unisex · Indian · “Destroyer of demons, often associated with Krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Sanskrit 'madhu', meaning honey or sweet. It describes a person with a gentle, honeyed demeanor.”
- Madhumathiமதுமதி
Girl · Tamil · “A name meaning a person with a sweet mind or a wise and pleasant intellect, combining charm with mental clarity.”
- Madhumatiமதுமதி
Girl · Tamil · “Variant spelling of Madhumathi, signifying a person whose intelligence is as sweet as honey, reflecting a gentle and wise soul.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from 'madhu' (sweetness) and 'matta' (intoxicated/filled). Means filled with sweetness. Used to signify a joyful nature.”
Unisex · Indian · “From the root for sweet, meaning the sweet one. A common term of endearment indicating a gentle and pleasant temperament.”
Girl · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning a girl who is sweet and pleasing. It is a traditional name used to denote a gentle and affectionate nature.”
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