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Arabic names starting with M include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to Arabic heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes Arabic-origin names so enduring.

Arabic names starting with M — quick facts

  • 362 Arabic names begin with the letter M
  • 178 girl names, 182 boy names
  • Arabic names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Arabic Girl Names Starting With M

178 girl names

#534
Arabic↑ Rising
Beloved
#582
Arabic
moonlight
#625
Arabic
A woman of good character; virtuous
#650
Arabic
gift; a woman who is of good character
#694
Arabic
Gift from God
#700
Arabic
Moonlight
#717
Arabic
عزيز أو ثمين
#734
Arabic
Wish, desire
#735
Arabic
balance, harmony
#750
Arabic
princess; the one who is special or unique
#753
Arabic
unrefined or rough
#767
Arabic
City; also refers to Medina, meaning 'the city of the Prophet'.
#795
Arabic
torch, flame, or light
#799
Arabic
a gift or a present; belonging to the sky
#818
Arabic
A variant of Maryam, meaning 'beloved.'
#820
Arabic
Derived from Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#822
Arabic
Mena) means 'the location of water' or 'place of rest'; Mena is a diminutive of Carmela which means 'garden' or 'orchard'
#836
Arabic
A form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished for'.
#840
Arabic
a source of light or brightness.
#869
Arabic
malāh) means 'perfection' or 'beauty'.
#885
Arabic
Longing, craving
#886
Arabic
The one who brings joy
#889
Arabic
The name Myairah is derived from the Arabic 'Meyara' which means 'gift' or 'a present'.
#895
Arabic
Queen or sovereign
#899
Arabic
Meaning is unknown but has modern usage
#901
Arabic
glorious, magnificent
#901
Arabic
a variant of Mariam or Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'
#940
Arabic
a form of the name Mary, meaning noble or exalted
#964
Arabic
luminous, radiant
#970
Arabic
Enlightening
#990
Arabic
gift of God
#1016
Arabic
to be exalted or raised high
#1017
Arabic
generous
#1042
Arabic
The one who is in the right path.
#1045
Arabic
A beloved one
#1062
Arabic
Brains, mind, or the one with intelligence
#1085
Arabic
who is like God?
#1101
Arabic
One who brings joy and happiness.
#1119
Arabic
a variant of Maria, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished for'
#1122
Arabic
Arabic
#1153
Arabic
The name Marriam is a variation of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished for child'.
#1198
Arabic
To be beautiful and charismatic.
#1219
Arabic
مَيُشَة
#1226
Arabic
means 'mansion' or 'abode'
#1254
Arabic
gift or blessing
#1267
Arabic
Born in March
#1280
Arabic
Dignified
#1305
Arabic
luminous' or 'radiant'
#1338
Arabic
Alive, prosperous, living
#1346
Arabic
Daughter of the leaders; Of Moorish origin
#1358
Arabic
Pure, innocent
#1372
Arabic
generous
#1406
Arabic
written down
#1416
Arabic
Angel.
#1446
Arabic
Belonging to the kingdom
#1447
Arabic
lighthouse
#1483
Arabic
Blossoming
#1484
Arabic
blessed
#1501
Arabic
One who has become a mature woman.; One who carries health and prosperity.
#1515
Arabic
Exalted; Distinguished
#1529
Arabic
the one who is pleasant and beautiful
#1571
Arabic
gift or blessing
#1579
Arabic
the holy place
#1580
Arabic
The one who is bright or shining.
#1621
Arabic↑ Rising
princess or leader
#1623
Arabic
A source of light or illumination.; Gift of God.
#1654
Arabic
a name associated with the bright star in the constellation Orion.
#1660
Arabic
Mariah / Beloved
#1669
Arabic
a beloved girl
#1673
Arabic
مضيئة, لامعة
#1702
Arabic
queen
#1727
Arabic
dancing girl
#1729
Arabic
Malikiya (ملكية) translates to 'ownership' or 'sovereignty'.
#1736
Arabic
elegant, refined, and distinguished
#1737
Arabic
A woman who submits to God
#1787
Arabic
Angel
#1795
Arabic
Gift or blessing
#1795
Arabic
A variation of Mary, meaning 'beloved'
#1818
Arabic
In Arabic, Mouna (منى) means 'wish' or 'desire'.
#1824
Arabic
gift
#1827
Arabic
God will save
#1827
Arabic
Desire, wish
#1846
Arabic
The one that brings happiness.
#1870
Arabic
a variation of the name that could imply 'the one who is blessed'
#1873
Arabic
queen
#1875
Arabic
Beauty and elegance
#1883
Arabic
The garden of God
#1912
Arabic
One who brings good news or a bringer of joy; A source of happiness
#1923
Arabic
The name of a holy city in Islam, symbolizing a place of pilgrimage.
#1936
Arabic
to conquer
#1948
Arabic
skilled, capable, expert
#1949
Arabic
Distinguished
#1953
Arabic↑ Rising
gift, present
#1955
Arabic↑ Rising
A type of stone or a fragrant plant
#1955
Arabic
truthful
#1957
Arabic
Guidance or leadership.
#1957
Arabic
Pure; clean
#1973
Arabic
meaning 'magnificent', 'full of glory' or 'one who is glorified'
#1975
Arabic
The one who is destined or meant to come
#2188
Arabic↑ Rising
Mine, belonging to me

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Arabic Boy Names Starting With M

182 boy names

#272
Arabic↑ Rising
The Praised One
#383
Arabic
king or ruler; chieftain or lord
#503
Arabic
Moses; drawn from water
#511
Arabic
The one who is praised.
#543
Arabic
blessed, fortunate
#543
Arabic
The praised one
#558
Arabic
One who is trusted
#574
Arabic
Praiseworthy.
#591
Arabic
A name meaning 'one who is wild or rebellious'; in folkloric contexts, Marid refers to powerful spirits.
#640
Arabic
one who has been provided or endowed
#641
Arabic
Praiseworthy
#645
Arabic
one who is saved
#648
Arabic
هو ملكٌ
#674
Arabic
a significant and noble character
#677
Arabic
gifted, talented
#693
Arabic
the one who has been distinguished or elevated
#696
Arabic
Muhammad's mercy
#698
Arabic
guided, rightly guided
#714
Arabic
the one who gives protection
#777
Arabic
guardian, protector
#801
Arabic
one who is protected or safe
#820
Arabic
one who is dressed in fine clothing
#835
Arabic
one who is protected or safeguarded
#845
Arabic
The name means 'who is like God?'.
#880
Arabic
praised one
#882
Arabic
Long-lived, one who has a long life.
#905
Arabic
One who is assisted; the aided one.
#908
Arabic
The chosen one
#1036
Arabic
The one who is honored or revered
#1087
Arabic
One who refrains from sins, a disciplined person.
#1156
Arabic
A name derived from 'motaz', meaning 'brave' or 'honorable.'
#1161
Arabic
Matīn) - 'strong', 'stable', or 'firm'
#1170
Arabic
مصور
#1172
Arabic
Guided, rightly guided
#1215
Arabic
protection
#1262
Arabic
moon
#1276
Arabic↑ Rising
queen
#1292
Arabic
one who is a source of joy
#1314
Arabic
strife' or 'contention'
#1327
Arabic
One who helps or aids.
#1340
Arabic
One who is well-groomed
#1365
Arabic
Compassionate; kind.
#1393
Arabic
A gift from God
#1421
Arabic
Luminous
#1507
Arabic
Ownership, possession.
#1510
Arabic
one who honors
#1531
Arabic
king; ruler; king
#1543
Arabic↑ Rising
skilled, expert
#1617
Arabic↑ Rising
praised, exalted; Ali suggests 'elevated, sublime'
#1643
Arabic
One who is guided or led
#1657
Arabic
luminous
#1684
Arabic
the one who is not easily understood
#1693
Arabic
protected, safe
#1694
Arabic
One who is in a state of happiness or good fortune.
#1731
Arabic↑ Rising
The praised one
#1782
Arabic
one who guides, a teacher
#1789
Arabic
Arabic
#1845
Arabic
one who is clear or evident; brilliant.
#1852
Arabic
king; ruler
#1855
Arabic
Meaning 'one who loves'.
#1862
Arabic
kingly
#1887
Arabic↑ Rising
Praiseworthy.
#1901
Arabic
king, ruler
#1908
Arabic
the one who is guided
#1940
Arabic
Rescue
#1987
Arabic
king, ruler
#2108
Arabic↑ Rising
One who is strong or able.
#2263
Arabic↑ Rising
one who is brave and fearless
#2408
Arabic↑ Rising
meaning 'the praised one'.
#2786
Arabic↑ Rising
desire, wish, hope
#2830
Arabic↑ Rising
Drawn out of the water
#3035
Arabic↑ Rising
Skillful
#3203
Arabic
One who does good or performs good deeds.
#3264
Arabic↑ Rising
Praised, commendable
#3316
Arabic
flint stone, a strong and hard substance
#3319
Arabic
The one who is prepared or ready
#3320
Arabic↑ Rising
One who is protected or someone who is safe
#3394
Arabic↑ Rising
Luminous or brilliant.
#3594
Arabic↑ Rising
glorious
#3679
Arabic↑ Rising
brave, courageous
#3765
Arabic↑ Rising
drawn out of the water, saved; to draw out
#3766
Arabic
Blessed, happy.
#3849
Arabic
king; ruler
#4183
Arabic↑ Rising
Chosen one
#4291
Arabic↑ Rising
skilled or expert
#4415
Arabic
the one who has the right
#4420
Arabic↑ Rising
believer
#4563
Arabic
the angel's name, derived from 'Mikael', meaning 'who is like God?'
#4833
Arabic
brave, courageous
#4837
Arabic↑ Rising
Praised one
#5178
Arabic↑ Rising
strong, powerful
#5840
Arabic↑ Rising
praised or commendable
#6387
Arabic
king; mighty
#6390
Arabic
Victorious
#6408
Arabic
desired
#6410
Arabic↑ Rising
chosen, selected
#6411
Arabic↑ Rising
the one who is clad in a garment
#6767
Arabic
Prince or leader.; Peace or world.
#6772
Arabic↑ Rising
benefactor, one who does good
#7154
Arabic↑ Rising
one who is strong and steadfast

Arabic Unisex Names Starting With M

2 gender-neutral names

#1273
Arabic
Balance, scale
Arabic
brave, courageous