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

Quick facts: boy names starting with MU

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

Boy Names Starting With MU

180 boy names starting with MU

#272
Arabic↑ Rising
The Praised One
#503
Arabic
Moses; drawn from water
#515
Irish
Irish Gaelic
#519
Ireland↑ Rising
Sea warrior
#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
#645
Arabic
one who is saved
#656
Nigeria
God's plans
#672
Ireland
sea warrior
#696
Arabic
Muhammad's mercy
#714
Arabic
the one who gives protection
#750
India
flute
#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.
#883
Turkey↑ Rising
The Chosen One
#908
Arabic
The chosen one
#911
France
Dark-skinned
#948
Ireland
Irish
#966
Korea
culture, literature
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1016
Arab countries
Arabic
#1032
American
sea hill
#1036
Arabic
Arabic
#1059
India
the one who removes evil, Lord Krishna
#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'.
#1309
China
木兰
#1327
Arabic
One who helps or aids.
#1336
India
Tamil
#1344
Colombia
Of the mountains
#1355
African
The chosen one
#1365
Arabic
Compassionate; kind.
#1435
American
marvel or miracle
#1435
Middle East
praiseworthy
#1435
English
Sea hill or sea margin
#1514
Sanskrit
Lord of liberation
#1519
Pakistan
المستقيم
#1522
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
#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
#1605
Ireland
sea dark, bright sea
#1617
Arabic↑ Rising
praised, exalted; Ali suggests 'elevated, sublime'
#1633
India
Mugilan means 'the one who has a beautiful face'.
#1643
Arabic
One who is guided or led
#1693
Arabic
Arabic
#1732
India
One who is devoted to Lord Krishna
#1782
Arabic
Arabic
#1855
Arabic
Meaning 'one who loves'.
#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
#2108
Arabic↑ Rising
One who is strong or able.
#2285
United Kingdom↑ Rising
from the land by the sea
#2759
Indonesia↑ Rising
Gift of God
#2786
Arabic↑ Rising
desire, wish, hope
#3203
Arabic
One who does good or performs good deeds.
#3264
Arabic↑ Rising
Praised, commendable
#3319
Arabic
Arabic
#3320
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#3394
Arabic↑ Rising
Luminous or brilliant.
#3766
Arabic
Arabic
#4182
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#4183
Arabic↑ Rising
Chosen one
#5186
Arabic↑ Rising
المختار
#5392
Portuguese↑ Rising
Little sea
#5840
Arabic↑ Rising
praised or commendable
#6121
Pakistan↑ Rising
One who is well-dressed or one who covers.
#6410
Arabic↑ Rising
chosen, selected
#6411
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#6774
Uganda↑ Rising
Kinyarwanda
#7153
Uzbekistan↑ Rising
Praiseworthy, one who is highly praised
#7154
Arabic↑ Rising
one who is strong and steadfast
#7155
Middle East
derived from 'Moses', meaning 'to draw out'
#7584
Arabic
One who is guided
#7585
Arabic
Arabic
#7586
Arabic↑ Rising
Praiseworthy
#7587
Arabic↑ Rising
Praiseworthy or commendable
#7588
Arabic
Arabic
#7589
Arabic↑ Rising
Struggler in the way of God
#7590
Nigeria↑ Rising
God has done well for me
#7591
Saudi Arabia↑ Rising
bravery or courage
#8070
Arabic
Arabic
#8071
Arabic
A beloved name with deep roots
#8072
English↑ Rising
Source of inspiration; the Muses in Greek mythology.
#8697
Saudi Arabia
Arabic
#8698
Arabic↑ Rising
the one who is trained to be patient
#9463
Turkish
Desire or wish
#9464
Scottish↑ Rising
Boar's son
#9465
Arabic
One who relies upon God
#9568
Arabic
Arabic
Arabic
Artist or creator
Arabic
the one who is made to be dominant or able to achieve great aims
Arabic↑ Rising
Protected, safe, secure
China
manifestation of wisdom and intelligence
Middle East
Arabic
Arabic↑ Rising
Muhammad: praised; Ibrahim: father of many
China
母 (mǔ) meaning 'mother'.
Arabic↑ Rising
Muhammad means 'praised' and Musa means 'drawn out'
Arabic
Arabic
Arabic↑ Rising
the victorious
Turkey
chosen, selected
India
Sanskrit
Arabic
brave, courageous
American
The art of arranging sounds
Arab countries
The one who is young and blessed.
Arabic
the one who stands out
Arabic
Clear, evident, manifest
Somalia
one who has achieved success
Arabic↑ Rising
Muhammad - praised, Amir - prince or commander
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
Arabic
Praised one
Arab countries↑ Rising
Muhammad means 'praised' or 'praiseworthy' and Mustafa means 'the chosen one'
Arabic
Praiseworthy son of Yunus
Arabic
the praiseworthy Zayd
Arabic
Arabic
Scotland
Scottish Gaelic
Spain
From the little wall.
American
derived from music, suggesting harmony and connection to melodies
Arab countries
One who wraps himself
Swahili-speaking regions
king
Nigeria
God's gift
Somalia
Blessed or fortunate.
Arabic↑ Rising
One who is wrapped in a cloak; a person of dignity
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'
Arabic
Arabic
Japan
infinity
Arab countries
Arabic
Arabic
Arabic
Central Asia
Praiseworthy
Uzbekistan
Highly praised
Scotland
Scottish Gaelic
Arabic
The creator of pictures or images
Arabic
One who submits (to God)
Japan
Dream
Ethiopia
Gift from God
Turkey
chosen, selected
Arabic
The one who is praiseworthy and alive.
Arabic
Arabic
Finland
a figure from Tove Jansson's Moomin series.
Arabic
The one who helps or assists
Chinese
intelligent and bright

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