What are Hindu baby names starting with M? Boy names include Madhav (Krishna, sweet as honey), Madhusudan (Krishna, slayer of the demon Madhu) and Mahadev (The great god, Shiva). Girl names include Madhavi (Spring creeper, Lakshmi), Madhu (Honey) and Madhura (Sweet).
Boy names starting with M
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Madhav | Krishna, sweet as honey |
| Madhusudan | Krishna, slayer of the demon Madhu |
| Mahadev | The great god, Shiva |
| Mahendra | Great Indra |
| Mahesh | Great lord, Shiva |
| Manan | Deep reflection |
| Manav | Human |
| Manish | Lord of the mind, wise |
| Manoj | Born of the mind |
| Mayank | The Moon |
| Mayur | Peacock |
| Meet | Friend |
| Megh | Cloud |
| Mehul | Rain |
| Mihir | The Sun |
| Milan | Union |
| Milind | Bee |
| Mitesh | One with few desires |
| Mitra | Friend, a Vedic sun god |
| Mohan | Enchanting, Krishna |
| Mohit | Enchanted |
| Mohnish | Lord of enchantment, Krishna |
| Moksh | Liberation |
| Mrinal | Lotus stem |
| Mrityunjay | Conqueror of death, Shiva |
| Mukul | Bud |
| Mukund | Krishna, giver of liberation |
| Murali | Flute, Krishna |
| Murari | Krishna, enemy of the demon Mura |
Girl names starting with M
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Madhavi | Spring creeper, Lakshmi |
| Madhu | Honey |
| Madhura | Sweet |
| Madhuri | Sweetness |
| Mahalakshmi | The great Lakshmi |
| Mahati | The veena of Narada |
| Mahika | Dewdrop |
| Maithili | Sita, princess of Mithila |
| Maitreyi | The woman philosopher of the Upanishads |
| Malati | Jasmine |
| Malini | Garland-maker |
| Mallika | Jasmine |
| Mamata | Affection |
| Manasi | Born of the mind |
| Mandakini | A Himalayan river |
| Mandira | Temple |
| Manisha | Wisdom |
| Manjari | Cluster of blossoms |
| Manju | Sweet |
| Manjula | Pleasant |
| Maya | Divine illusion |
| Mayuri | Peahen |
| Medha | Intellect |
| Meena | Fish |
| Meenakshi | The fish-eyed goddess of Madurai |
| Meera | The great devotee of Krishna |
| Megha | Cloud |
| Mekhala | Girdle |
| Mihika | Mist |
| Mitali | Friendship |
| Mohana | Enchanting |
| Mohini | The enchantress avatar of Vishnu |
| Moksha | Liberation |
| Mokshada | Giver of liberation |
| Mridula | Soft |
| Mrinalini | Lotus |
| Mugdha | Innocent |
| Mukta | Pearl, liberated |
| Mukti | Liberation |
Sources
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Ceremonies for your baby
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.
Questions devotees ask us
Which nakshatras give names starting with M?
Tradition gives this letter to Magha pada 1 (Ma), Magha pada 2 (Mi), Magha pada 3 (Mu), Magha pada 4 (Me), Purva Phalguni pada 1 (Mo).
Is it necessary to use the nakshatra letter?
No. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and use a different everyday name. Follow your family’s custom.