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The MU sound gives names a distinctive quality. This list covers boy names starting with MU, popular across Arabic, American, India, English, Arab countries traditions.

Quick facts: boy names starting with MU

  • 177 boy names start with MU in our database
  • 177 shown below, ranked by current popularity
  • Top origins: Arabic, American, India
  • See the full combined list at Starting With MU for all genders

Boy Names Starting With MU

177 boy names starting with MU

#239
Arabic↑ Rising
The Praised One
#397
Ireland↑ Rising
Sea warrior
#470
Arabic↑ Rising
one who is saved
#503
Arabic
Moses; drawn from water
#532
United Kingdom
from the mill ford
#542
India
bud or sprout; to blossom
#543
Arabic
blessed, fortunate
#558
Arabic
One who is trusted
#598
Scotland
moor, bog
#613
American
A slang term for a mixed-breed dog or derived from a nickname.
#628
India
one who is liberated, the god of the moon
#641
Arabic
Arabic
#656
Nigeria
God's plans
#672
Ireland
sea warrior
#714
Arabic
the one who gives protection
#750
India
flute
#761
Turkey↑ Rising
The Chosen One
#777
Arabic
guardian, protector
#808
English
Land by the sea or lake
#820
Arabic
one who is dressed in fine clothing
#825
English
Derived from Old French 'Muriel', meaning 'sea-bright'.
#835
Arabic
one who is protected or safeguarded
#845
American
Bright sea; sparkling sea.
#882
Arabic
Long-lived, one who has a long life.
#908
Arabic
The chosen one
#911
France
Dark-skinned
#948
Ireland
Irish
#966
Korea
culture, literature
#1032
American
sea hill
#1036
Arabic
Arabic
#1064
English
from the moor town
#1073
Japan
Japanese
#1077
English
sea-bright
#1087
Arabic
One who refrains from sins, a disciplined person.
#1244
England
the son of the monk
#1258
Arabic
Arabic
#1264
Japan
Meaning 'Musashi' is traditionally associated with the region; it can also imply 'warrior'.
#1269
American
An anglicized form of the Irish name Muiréal, meaning 'sea brightness'.
#1336
India
Tamil
#1344
Colombia
Of the mountains
#1355
African
The chosen one
#1365
Arabic
Compassionate; kind.
#1435
American
marvel or miracle
#1435
English
Sea hill or sea margin
#1514
Sanskrit
Lord of liberation
#1526
English
sea tide, sea of bitterness
#1532
Japan
意義のある引き分け
#1574
Scotland
Scottish
#1601
West Africa
praised, commendable
#1633
India
Mugilan means 'the one who has a beautiful face'.
#1643
Arabic
One who is guided or led
#1732
India
One who is devoted to Lord Krishna
#1782
Arabic
Arabic
#1803
Arabic
praised, exalted; Ali suggests 'elevated, sublime'
#1857
American
Sea warrior
#1867
American
Hebrew
#1898
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1921
France
French
#1938
French
sea warrior
#1944
American
A surname of unknown origin, likely derived from a locality.
#1970
South Sudan
Murle
#1995
Turkey
Arabic
#2160
Arabic↑ Rising
One who is strong or able.
#2632
Indonesia↑ Rising
Gift of God
#2633
United Kingdom↑ Rising
from the land by the sea
#2825
Arabic↑ Rising
desire, wish, hope
#2970
Arabic↑ Rising
One who does good or performs good deeds.
#3025
Arabic
Luminous or brilliant.
#3287
Arabic↑ Rising
Praised, commendable
#3423
Arabic
Arabic
#3631
Arabic
Arabic
#4105
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#4647
Arabic↑ Rising
One who is guided
#4987
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#5147
Arabic
Arabic
#5532
Saudi Arabia↑ Rising
Arabic
#5767
Arabic↑ Rising
Praiseworthy or commendable
#5768
Arabic↑ Rising
One who submits (to God)
#5769
Arabic↑ Rising
المختار
#5851
Nigeria↑ Rising
God has done well for me
#6054
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#6056
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#7062
Arabic↑ Rising
Protected, safe, secure
#7063
Arabic↑ Rising
one who is strong and steadfast
#7522
Arabic↑ Rising
chosen, selected
#8044
Arabic
Praiseworthy
#8045
Arabic
praised or commendable
#8046
Uzbekistan
Praiseworthy, one who is highly praised
#8047
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#8048
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#8049
Pakistan
One who is well-dressed or one who covers.
#8139
Arabic↑ Rising
One who relies upon God
#8698
Arabic↑ Rising
the one who is trained to be patient
#8699
Arabic↑ Rising
One who is wrapped in a cloak; a person of dignity
#8700
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#8701
Vietnamese↑ Rising
Vietnamese
#8702
English
Source of inspiration; the Muses in Greek mythology.
#8764
Arabic↑ Rising
the one who is made to be dominant or able to achieve great aims
#9436
Arab countries
Muhammad means 'praised' or 'praiseworthy' and Mustafa means 'the chosen one'
#9437
India↑ Rising
Sanskrit
#9438
Turkish↑ Rising
Desire or wish
#9439
Middle East
derived from 'Moses', meaning 'to draw out'
#9568
Arabic
Arabic
#9586
Japan↑ Rising
infinity
—
Irish
Irish Gaelic
—
Uganda
Kinyarwanda
—
Arabic↑ Rising
Meaning 'one who loves'.
—
Arabic↑ Rising
the praiseworthy Zayd
—
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
—
Arabic
A beloved name with deep roots
—
Portuguese
Little sea
—
Turkey↑ Rising
chosen, selected
—
Middle East
Arabic
—
China
母 (mǔ) meaning 'mother'.
—
Central Asia↑ Rising
Praiseworthy
—
American
The art of arranging sounds
—
Arabic↑ Rising
Muhammad - praised, Amir - prince or commander
—
Arab countries↑ Rising
Arabic
—
Arabic
Muhammad: praised; Ibrahim: father of many
—
Arabic↑ Rising
The one who is praiseworthy and alive.
—
Finland↑ Rising
a figure from Tove Jansson's Moomin series.
—
Arabic
the victorious
—
Arabic
One who helps or aids.
—
Arabic
Artist or creator
—
Saudi Arabia
bravery or courage
—
American↑ Rising
derived from music, suggesting harmony and connection to melodies
—
Pakistan
المستقيم
—
Nigeria↑ Rising
God's gift
—
Arab countries
The one who is young and blessed.
—
Arabic
the one who stands out
—
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
—
Scotland
Scottish Gaelic
—
Spain
From the little wall.
—
Arab countries
One who wraps himself
—
Swahili-speaking regions
king
—
Arabic↑ Rising
brave, courageous
—
Arabic
Clear, evident, manifest
—
Arabic
Muhammad means 'praised' and Musa means 'drawn out'
—
Arabic
Muhammad is truthful — from Muhammad
—
Middle East
praiseworthy
—
Arabic
Struggler in the way of God
—
India
the one who removes evil, Lord Krishna
—
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish Gaelic
—
Somalia
Blessed or fortunate.
—
Arabic
The one who gives honor and dignity
—
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
—
United Kingdom
Sea leader, from the Gaelic 'Muir' (sea) and 'Doc' (leader).
—
Arabic
Arabic
—
India
embodiment or image
—
Sweden
Musse is a diminutive of Måns, meaning 'little moon'
—
Arab World
upright, straight, or guided
—
American
related to music
—
Arab countries
Arabic
—
Uzbekistan
The one who praises God
—
Pakistan
The one who is worthy of praise.
—
Germanic
a diminutive of Matthias, meaning 'gift of God'
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Arabic
Arabic
—
Arabic
Arabic
—
Arabic
The creator of pictures or images
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Japan
Dream
—
Ethiopia
Gift from God
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Arabic
Arabic
—
Somalia
one who has achieved success
—
China
manifestation of wisdom and intelligence
—
Arabic
Muhammad's mercy
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Arabic
praised, commendable — from Muhammad
—
Arabic
Praised one
—
Arabic
praised, commendable — from Muhammad
—
Arabic
Praiseworthy son of Yunus
—
Arab countries
Arabic
—
Uzbekistan
Highly praised
—
Scottish
Boar's son
—
Arabic
reformer, one who improves
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Turkey
chosen, selected
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Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
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Arabic
The one who helps or assists
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Chinese
intelligent and bright

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