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Mickenna
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Derived from Gaelic meaning 'descendant of Cionaodh (Aodh)'; often interpreted as 'born of fire'. |
Irish, Scottish Gaelic |
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Mikena
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Variant of McKenna: 'descendant of Cionaodh', often interpreted as 'born of fire' or 'fiery one' |
English, Irish |
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Mikennah
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From Irish Mac Cionaodha, 'son/descendant of Cionaodh' - often interpreted as 'born of fire' or associated with the god Aodh |
Gaelic, Irish |
Girl |
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Mirnah
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Usually 'peaceful' (from Slavic 'mir'); sometimes linked to 'beloved' via the Irish name Myrna/Muirne. |
Arabic, English, Irish |
Girl |
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Moira
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Anglicized Irish form of Mary - commonly associated meanings include 'bitter'/'beloved' (from Miriam); occasionally linked to 'fate' from Greek. |
Irish |
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Moirah
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From Mary/ Máire (traditionally linked to 'bitter'/'beloved'/'wished-for child'); alternatively 'fate' or 'destiny' from Greek |
Irish |
Girl |
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Moire
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Derived from Mary (Hebrew Miryam); commonly interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved' |
Irish |
Girl |
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Moli
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Often a diminutive of Mary - traditionally associated with meanings like 'sea of bitterness' or 'beloved'. Meaning can vary by language and culture. |
English, Irish, Polynesian, Samoan |
Girl |
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Molla
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Often a pet form of Mary (hence linked to traditional meanings of Mary); in Ethiopian/Amharic use it is a distinct name with culture-specific meaning |
Amharic, Irish, Scandinavian |
Girl |
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Mona
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Arabic: "wishes, desires"; also used as a diminutive of Monica/Simona/Ramona (roots variously interpreted as "advisor," "solitary/alone," or in some Irish forms "little noble one"). |
Arabic, Irish, Italian, Latin, Spanish |
Girl |
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Monah
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Varies by origin - in Arabic related to munā meaning "wish, desire"; in European contexts a form or diminutive of Mona/Monica. |
Arabic, Irish |
Girl |
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Monanne
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Likely a diminutive or blend of 'Mona' and 'Anne', generally interpreted as 'little Mona' or 'beloved' |
English, Irish |
Girl |
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Monna
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Often treated as a variant of Mona/Monica; can reflect Italian 'my lady' (from Madonna) or Arabic 'wish/desire' (from Muna). |
Arabic, English, Irish, Italian |
Girl |
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Mooreen
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Diminutive of Mary ('little Mary'); related to Mary meanings such as 'bitter' or 'beloved'. |
Irish |
Girl |
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Mooreena
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Possibly 'little Mary' (if from Maureen) or 'dark-haired/brunette' (if from Morena); generally a feminized/modern elaboration |
Irish, Latin |
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Mooreene
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Diminutive of Mary; often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved' (from the Hebrew roots of Miriam) |
Irish |
Girl |
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Morainah
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Uncertain; could mean 'seen by God' (Moriah), 'great' (Irish Mórán), or 'brown/dark-haired' (Morena). |
Irish, Slavic |
Girl |
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Morayna
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Unclear; possibly 'dark-haired' (from Morena) or 'beloved' (from Gaelic roots) |
Irish |
Girl |
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Moreen
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Diminutive of Mary - commonly interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved' (Hebrew root); sometimes associated with Irish Muireann meaning 'sea-white'. |
Irish |
Girl |
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Morinna
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Likely from Irish 'Mór' ('great') with a diminutive ending - 'little great one' or 'beloved'; alternatively a form related to 'Marina' ('of the sea'). |
Irish |
Girl |
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Morna
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Likely from Gaelic 'mór' ('great' or 'large') or an anglicized form of the personal name Mórán; broadly interpreted as 'great' or 'large'. |
Irish, Scottish Gaelic |
Girl |
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Morrigan
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From Old Irish mórrígan, commonly interpreted as 'great queen' (also rendered 'phantom/terror queen'); name of a war/sovereignty goddess in Irish mythology. |
Irish, Irish (Gaelic) |
Girl |
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Moryne
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Uncertain; commonly interpreted as 'of the sea' or 'great' depending on root; often used as a modern feminine name. |
Breton, English, Gaelic, Irish |
Girl |
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Moya
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Depending on origin: from Irish usage related to Mary (traditionally connected to 'bitter'/'beloved'), or in several southern African languages meaning 'spirit, soul, air'. |
Irish, Portuguese, Spanish |
Girl |
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Moynah
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A diminutive/variant form of Irish names (uncertain etymology); in Bengali it means 'myna' (the bird), often associated with beauty and song. |
Bengali, Irish |
Girl |
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Moyra
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Irish form of Mary - commonly rendered as 'bitter' or 'beloved' (also associated with 'star of the sea') |
Irish |
Girl |
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Muadhnait
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From Old Irish muadh 'noble, good' with a diminutive ending - 'little noble' or 'noble-born' (approx.) |
Gaelic, Irish |
Girl |
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Mugain
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From Old Irish mug 'slave, servant' - roughly 'little servant' or 'servant-woman' |
Irish |
Girl |
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Muira
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Uncertain - likely 'of the sea' (from Gaelic 'muir') or a feminine form/variant of Máire/Moira (Mary); other indigenous roots possible. |
Irish, Scottish Gaelic |
Girl |
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Muire
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Irish form of Mary, traditionally reserved for the Virgin Mary; ultimately from Hebrew Miryam (often rendered 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness') |
Irish |
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