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

Hebrew names starting with M — quick facts

  • 142 Hebrew names begin with the letter M
  • 65 girl names, 69 boy names
  • Hebrew names are known for their deep scriptural meanings
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Hebrew Girl Names Starting With M

65 girl names

#50
Hebrew
Means 'water'. In the context, it can symbolize life and fertility.; Means 'illusion' or 'dream', often referred to in spiritual terms.; A popular name without specific meaning, often used within the Hispanic community.
#82
Hebrew↑ Rising
Bitterness; sea of sorrow
#133
Hebrew
Beloved
#506
Hebrew
who is like God?
#518
Hebrew
bitterness; sea
#550
Hebrew
Bitterness.
#583
Hebrew
bitterness
#610
Hebrew
Gift of God
#631
Hebrew
spring
#637
Hebrew
who is like God?
#725
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#799
Hebrew
Sea of bitterness
#819
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#835
Hebrew
tower or elevated place.
#849
Hebrew
Bitterness or beloved
#850
Hebrew
A name meaning 'to be filled with' or 'to be satisfied'.
#852
Hebrew
Gift of God; Variant form of Matthew or Matilda
#914
Hebrew
God teaches
#916
Hebrew
joyful song
#916
Hebrew
Bitterness
#966
Hebrew
King of light.
#971
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#972
Hebrew
who is like God?
#1048
Hebrew
who is like God?
#1107
Hebrew
sea; princess
#1141
Hebrew
A form of the name Miriam, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'wished for child'.
#1201
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1211
Hebrew
Wished-for child
#1218
Hebrew↑ Rising
Sorceress, demon
#1247
Hebrew
isha yami dorot) - woman of the generations; strong, fearless
#1404
Hebrew
who is like God?
#1468
Hebrew
A shield or a protection
#1489
Hebrew
healing
#1609
Hebrew
bitter
#1669
Hebrew
who is like God
#1695
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1791
Hebrew
gift of God
#1796
Hebrew
dreamer
#1925
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1947
Hebrew
Wished for
#1948
Hebrew
gift of God
#1953
Hebrew
gift; from a name related to 'median' or 'middle'
#1965
Hebrew
the sea
#1980
Hebrew
gift of God
#1987
Hebrew
Gift of God
#3251
Hebrew↑ Rising
tenderness
#4417
Hebrew↑ Rising
bitter
#4804
Hebrew↑ Rising
who is like God; variation of the name Michael.
#5200
Hebrew↑ Rising
tenderness
#5670
Hebrew
who is like God?
#5877
Hebrew↑ Rising
bitter
#7910
Hebrew
The word 'Meleah' means 'bitter' but is often associated with the idea of overcoming challenges.; Variant of the name 'Malia' which can also imply 'gentle' or 'calm.'
#8333
Hebrew↑ Rising
bitterness
#8793
Hebrew↑ Rising
to be a princess; to be a queen
#9393
Hebrew
beloved
Hebrew↑ Rising
who is like God?
Hebrew↑ Rising
Beloved
Hebrew↑ Rising
teacher
Hebrew↑ Rising
mama, mother
Hebrew↑ Rising
queen
Hebrew↑ Rising
who is like God?
Hebrew
bitter; sea of bitterness; beloved
Hebrew
The meaning can vary; it may relate to 'to make sweet' or 'to help'.
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is my teacher
Hebrew
who is like God?

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Hebrew Boy Names Starting With M

69 boy names

#16
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#146
Hebrew
my messenger
#616
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#703
Hebrew
Who is like God? and He will add (to me).
#713
Hebrew
who is like God?
#716
Hebrew
Who is like God? (Michael); God is my strength (Gabriel).
#818
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#844
Hebrew
gift of God
#938
Hebrew
Gift of God
#998
Hebrew
who is like God?
#1007
Hebrew
gift of God
#1011
Hebrew
Who is like God?; Variant of Michael
#1050
Hebrew
anointed one
#1092
Hebrew
Gift of God
#1105
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1114
Hebrew
who is like God
#1159
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1161
Hebrew
bitter
#1170
Hebrew
to forget
#1177
Hebrew
Who is like God?'
#1187
Hebrew
to be praised.
#1187
Hebrew
almond; one who is strong or vigorous; a surname derived from the name for the almond tree
#1197
Hebrew
little or small
#1210
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1260
Hebrew
who is like God?
#1263
Hebrew
Who is like God?; The one who is like God
#1284
Hebrew
my messenger or my angel
#1293
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1494
Hebrew
to draw out, to extract
#1499
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1511
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1518
Hebrew
who is like God; a given name variant of Michael
#1546
Hebrew
Who is like Yahweh?
#1573
Hebrew
Mediator
#1591
Hebrew
who is like God?
#1607
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1617
Hebrew
My king is Yahweh
#1648
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1657
Hebrew↑ Rising
Gift of God.
#1693
Hebrew
Gift of God
#1751
Hebrew
who is like God?
#1770
Hebrew
made by God
#1869
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#1960
Hebrew
gift of God
#2825
Hebrew
sickly, weak
#4836
Hebrew↑ Rising
Myrrh
#4997
Hebrew↑ Rising
Who is what God is?
#4999
Hebrew
From the Hebrew name משה (Moshe), meaning 'to draw out'.
#5550
Hebrew↑ Rising
My messenger; Variant of Malachi
#8047
Hebrew
My king is God
#8061
Hebrew
to complete
#9442
Hebrew
gift of God
#9445
Hebrew↑ Rising
The name means 'King of Righteousness' ('מלכי צדק').; He is known as a priest and king in the Bible, noted for his role in Abraham’s story.
Hebrew
messenger of God
Hebrew
My messenger
Hebrew
Who is like God?
Hebrew
The name Matais is based on the name Matityahu meaning 'gift of God'.
Hebrew↑ Rising
The Glory or Splendor
Hebrew↑ Rising
warrior, man of Mars
Hebrew
My messenger
Hebrew
My king is Yahweh
Hebrew
He has made me forget.; A variant of the Hebrew meaning, often connected to themes of remembrance and legacy.
Hebrew
drawn out of the water
Hebrew
who is like God?
Hebrew
Warrior' or 'Marduk's servant'.
Hebrew
He who is sent; Peaceful
Hebrew
Who is like God?
Hebrew
Warrior
Hebrew
Drawn out of the water

Hebrew Unisex Names Starting With M

8 gender-neutral names

#772
Hebrew
Who is like God?
#890
Hebrew
meaning 'Who is like Yah?' or 'Who is like God?'. It is a feminine form of the masculine name Micaiah.
#891
Hebrew
A variant of the name Ma'ayan, meaning 'spring' or 'fountain'.
#1228
Hebrew
My Messenger
#1410
Hebrew↑ Rising
Who is like God?
#4687
Hebrew↑ Rising
Who is like God?
Hebrew↑ Rising
Meaning 'Who is like Yahweh?'.
Hebrew
Anointed one