Hindu Baby Girl Names Starting With M: 300+ Names

Introduction

Naming a baby is a sacred tradition in Hindu culture, reflecting spiritual values, family heritage, and aspirations for the child. Names starting with “M” are widely cherished for their association with qualities like motherly love, mindfulness, and magnificence. These names are inspired by mythology, tradition, and modern trends, offering a perfect blend of beauty and meaning.

List of 300+ Hindu Baby Girl Names Starting with “M”

Here’s a curated table of Hindu baby girl names starting with “M,” along with their meanings:

Sl. No.	Name	Meaning	Pronunciation	Theme-Based	Origin	Trend	Nicknames
1	Maalai	Garland or a string of flowers	Maa-lai	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Laila
2	Maalavi	One who is adorned with flowers	Maa-la-vi	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Mali
3	Maalika	A garland or a flower	Maa-li-ka	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Mali
4	Maanasa	Mind or intellect	Maa-na-sa	Virtue, Intelligence	Sanskrit	Rare	Maanu
5	Maanavi	Intelligent or one with a great mind	Maa-na-vi	Virtue, Intelligence	Sanskrit	Rare	Nani
6	Maanika	Gem or a precious stone	Maa-ni-ka	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Mani
7	Maanvi	One who is intelligent	Maaan-vi	Virtue, Intelligence	Sanskrit	Rare	Vani
8	Maanya	Worthy or deserving	Maa-nya	Virtue	Sanskrit	Rare	Anya
9	Maanyata	Worthiness or value	Maa-nya-ta	Virtue	Sanskrit	Rare	Manya
10	Madalasa	A celestial nymph	Ma-da-la-sa	Mythology	Sanskrit	Rare	Madi
11	Madanalekha	One who is skilled in writing	Ma-da-na-lekha	Virtue, Talent	Sanskrit	Rare	Madi
12	Madanamancuka	One who brings joy	Ma-da-na-man-chu-ka	Virtue, Joy	Sanskrit	Rare	Madi
13	Madanamanjari	A flowering vine	Ma-da-na-man-ja-ri	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Madi
14	Madanarekha	Line of love or affection	Ma-da-na-re-kha	Emotion	Sanskrit	Rare	Madi
15	Madanika	Goddess of love	Ma-da-ni-ka	Religious	Sanskrit	Rare	Dika
16	Madayanti	One who brings happiness	Ma-da-yanti	Virtue, Happiness	Sanskrit	Rare	Maya
17	Madhava	Lord Krishna	Ma-dha-va	Religious, Mythology	Sanskrit	Common	Madhav
18	Madhavapriya	Beloved of Madhava (Lord Krishna)	Ma-dha-va-pri-ya	Religious, Mythology	Sanskrit	Rare	Madhav
19	Madhavaraja	King of sweetness	Ma-dha-va-ra-ja	Religious, Royalty	Sanskrit	Rare	Raja
20	Madhavasri	Auspiciousness of Lord Krishna	Ma-dha-va-sri	Religious	Sanskrit	Rare	Sri, Maddy
21	Madhavi	A plant associated with beauty	Ma-dha-vi	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Common	Maddy
22	Madhavilata	Creeper of Madhavi flowers	Ma-dha-vi-la-ta	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Lata
23	Madhu	Honey or sweetness	Ma-dhu	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Common	Maddy
24	Madhubala	Beautiful like honey	Ma-dhu-ba-la	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Common	Maddy
25	Madhuchhanda	Moon-like sweetness	Ma-dhu-chhan-da	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Chanda
26	Madhudhara	One who is as sweet as honey	Ma-dhu-dha-ra	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Dhara
27	Madhuja	Born of honey	Ma-dhu-ja	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Madu
28	Madhukasa	Sweet like honey	Ma-dhu-ka-sa	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Kasa
29	Madhuksara	Sweet fragrance	Ma-dhu-ksa-ra	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Sara
30	Madhukulya	A special flower	Ma-dhu-kul-ya	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Kulya
31	Madhula	Sweetness	Ma-dhu-la	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Luli
32	Madhulata	Sweet vine	Ma-dhu-la-ta	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Lata
33	Madhulekha	Beautiful line	Ma-dhu-le-kha	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Lekha
34	Madhulika	Sweetness	Ma-dhu-li-ka	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Lika
35	Madhulla	One who is sweet	Ma-dhu-lla	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Lulla
36	Madhumalati	Sweet flower	Ma-dhu-ma-la-ti	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Mala
37	Madhumathi	Sweet or a lovely girl	Ma-dhu-ma-thi	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Mathi
38	Madhumati	One who is sweet	Ma-dhu-ma-ti	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Maddy
39	Madhumika	A sweet girl	Ma-dhu-mi-ka	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Miki
40	Madhumita	Sweet girl	Ma-dhu-mi-ta	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Mita
41	Madhunisha	One who is sweet like honey	Ma-dhu-ni-sha	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Nisha
42	Madhuparna	Parna (leaf) that is sweet	Ma-dhu-par-na	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Parna
43	Madhur	Sweet or pleasant	Ma-dhur	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Common	Madhu
44	Madhura	Sweetness	Ma-dhu-ra	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Dura
45	Madhuri	Sweetness, charm	Ma-dhu-ri	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Common	Duri
46	Madhurima	Sweetness or delightful	Ma-dhu-ri-ma	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Rima
47	Madhurya	Sweetness or delicacy	Ma-dhu-rya	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Durya
48	Madhushree	Sweetness or sweetness personified	Ma-dhu-shree	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Shree
49	Madhushri	Sweetness personified	Ma-dhu-shri	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Shree
50	Madhusmita	One who is sweet as honey	Ma-dhu-smi-ta	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Smita
51	Madhuvanthi	One who is sweet and fragrant	Ma-dhu-van-thi	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Vani
52	Madhvi	Sweet, pleasant	Ma-dhvi	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Madi
53	Madira	A drink made of fermented grapes	Ma-di-ra	Food, Culture	Sanskrit	Rare	Dira
54	Madirakshi	Eye of intoxication	Ma-di-ra-kshi	Nature, Emotion	Sanskrit	Rare	Raki
55	Madri	Mother of Nakula and Sahadeva	Ma-dri	Mythology	Sanskrit	Common	Dri
56	Madri	Mother of Nakula and Sahadeva	Ma-dri	Mythology	Sanskrit	Common	Dri
57	Madura	Sweet or pleasant	Ma-du-ra	Nature, Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Madu
58	Magadhi	A dialect or style of singing	Ma-ga-dhi	Arts, Music	Sanskrit	Rare	Maggi
59	Magadhi	A dialect or style of singing	Ma-ga-dhi	Arts, Music	Sanskrit	Rare	Maghi
60	Magana	Beautiful, Attractive	Ma-ga-na	Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Gan
61	Maghna	Rising or ascendant	Magh-na	Nature	Sanskrit	Rare	Maghi
62	Maha	Great or grand	Ma-ha	Virtue, Grandeur	Sanskrit	Common	Ma, Hah
63	Mahaanvitha	Greatness or excellence	Ma-haa-an-vi-tha	Virtue, Grandeur	Sanskrit	Rare	Anvi
64	Mahadevi	Great goddess	Ma-ha-de-vi	Religious	Sanskrit	Common	Devi
65	Mahaganga	Great river	Ma-ha-gan-ga	Nature, Geography	Sanskrit	Rare	Ganga
66	Mahagauri	The great goddess Gauri	Ma-ha-ga-u-ri	Religious	Sanskrit	Rare	Gauri
67	Mahajaya	Great victory	Ma-ha-ja-ya	Victory	Sanskrit	Rare	Jaya
68	Mahakali	Goddess Kali	Ma-ha-ka-li	Religious	Sanskrit	Common	Kali
69	Mahakanta	One who is powerful	Ma-ha-kan-ta	Strength, Power	Sanskrit	Rare	Kanta
70	Mahalakshmi	Goddess of wealth	Ma-ha-la-ksh-mi	Religious	Sanskrit	Common	Lakshmi
71	Mahalasa	Prosperity or abundance	Ma-ha-la-sa	Virtue, Prosperity	Sanskrit	Rare	Lasa
72	Mahalya	Beautiful or charming	Ma-ha-lya	Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Lya
73	Mahamaya	Great illusion or goddess	Ma-ha-ma-ya	Religious	Sanskrit	Rare	Maya
74	Mahamayuri	Great peacock	Ma-ha-ma-yu-ri	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Mahi
75	Mahanadi	Great river	Ma-ha-na-di	Nature, Geography	Sanskrit	Rare	Nadi
76	Mahashri	Great glory	Ma-ha-shri	Virtue, Honor	Sanskrit	Rare	Shri
77	Mahasweta	Great white goddess	Ma-ha-swe-ta	Religious	Sanskrit	Rare	Sweta
78	Mahathi	Greatness	Ma-ha-thi	Virtue, Grandeur	Sanskrit	Rare	Mahti
79	Mahati	Greatness	Ma-ha-ti	Virtue, Grandeur	Sanskrit	Rare	Hati
80	Maheshwari	Goddess Parvati	Ma-hesh-wa-ri	Religious	Sanskrit	Common	Mahe
81	Mahi	Earth or land	Ma-hi	Nature, Earth	Sanskrit	Common	Mahiya
82	Mahijuba	Joy of Mahiji	Ma-hi-ju-ba	Emotion	Sanskrit	Rare	Juva
83	Mahijuba	Joy of Mahiji	Ma-hi-ju-ba	Emotion	Sanskrit	Rare	Juva
84	Mahika	Earth or one who brings peace	Ma-hi-ka	Nature, Peace	Sanskrit	Rare	Hika
85	Mahikaa	An attractive and beautiful girl	Ma-hi-kaa	Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Mahi
86	Mahima	Greatness or glory	Ma-hi-ma	Virtue, Grandeur	Sanskrit	Common	Mahi
87	Mahisha	Powerful, mighty	Ma-hi-sha	Strength, Power	Sanskrit	Rare	Mahi
88	Mahitha	Greatness	Ma-hi-tha	Virtue, Grandeur	Sanskrit	Rare	Thitha
89	Mahiya	One who brings happiness	Ma-hi-ya	Emotion	Sanskrit	Rare	Hiya
90	Mahua	Flowering tree	Ma-hua	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Hua
91	Mahubala	Beautiful like a flower	Ma-hu-ba-la	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Huba
92	Maina	A bird (the Mina)	Mai-na	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Common	Mai
93	Maira	A celestial or divine being	Mai-ra	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Mai
94	Maithili / Mythili	From Mithila, a city in India	Mai-thi-li / My-thi-li	Geography, Culture	Sanskrit	Common	Mai
95	Maithra	Friendly	Mai-thra	Relationships	Sanskrit	Rare	Thra
96	Maitra	Friend	Mai-tra	Relationships	Sanskrit	Rare	Tra
97	Maitreya	The future Buddha	Mai-tre-ya	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Trey
98	Maitreyi	One who is kind and friendly	Mai-tre-yi	Virtue	Sanskrit	Rare	Treyi
99	Maitri	Friendship	Mai-tri	Relationships	Sanskrit	Common	Mai
100	Makshi	One who has beautiful eyes	Mak-shi	Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Kshi
101	Mala	Garland or necklace	Ma-la	Nature	Sanskrit	Common	Malu
102	Malarvili	Beautiful like a flower	Ma-lar-vi-li	Nature, Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Vili
103	Malashree	Goddess of flowers	Ma-la-shree	Nature, Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Shree
104	Malathi	A vine flower	Ma-la-thi	Nature	Sanskrit	Rare	Lathi
105	Malati	A fragrant flower	Ma-la-ti	Nature	Sanskrit	Common	Mati
106	Malavika	A name of Goddess Durga	Ma-la-vi-ka	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Vika
107	Malaya	A name of the mountain range	Ma-la-ya	Geography	Sanskrit	Rare	Malay
108	Malika	A flower	Ma-li-ka	Nature	Sanskrit	Common	Lika
109	Malina	A sweet girl	Ma-li-na	Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Lina
110	Malini	A name of Goddess Durga	Ma-li-ni	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Common	Lini
111	Malliga	Flower of Jasmine	Mal-li-ga	Nature	Sanskrit	Rare	Giga
112	Mallika	A jasmine flower	Mal-li-ka	Nature	Sanskrit	Common	Lika
113	Mamata	Affection or love	Ma-ma-ta	Emotion	Sanskrit	Rare	Mata
114	Mamatha	Affection	Ma-ma-tha	Emotion	Sanskrit	Rare	Mami
115	Mana	Courage or power	Ma-na	Virtue	Sanskrit	Rare	Na
116	Manadha	One who leads or guides	Ma-na-dha	Leadership	Sanskrit	Rare	Nadh
117	Manaka	An adorable girl	Ma-na-ka	Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Naka
118	Manali	A mountain or a pleasant place	Ma-na-li	Nature	Sanskrit	Rare	Ali
119	Manana	One who is thoughtful	Ma-na-na	Virtue	Sanskrit	Rare	Nani
120	Mananya	One who is unique	Ma-nan-ya	Individuality	Sanskrit	Rare	Anya
121	Manasa	One who is creative	Ma-na-sa	Creativity	Sanskrit	Common	Sana
122	Manasi	Intelligent or wise	Ma-na-si	Intelligence	Sanskrit	Common	Sasi
123	Manasika	Mindful or thoughtful	Ma-na-si-ka	Mindfulness	Sanskrit	Rare	Nasi
124	Manasvi	One who is wise	Ma-na-svi	Intelligence	Sanskrit	Rare	Savi
125	Manavi	A name for Goddess Saraswati	Ma-na-vi	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Navi
126	Manayi	A unique personality	Ma-na-yi	Individuality	Sanskrit	Rare	Nayi
127	Manda	A name of Goddess Durga	Man-da	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Mandy
128	Mandakini	A river flowing through mountains	Man-da-ki-ni	Nature, Geography	Sanskrit	Rare	Daki
129	Mandakranta	One who is victorious	Man-da-kran-ta	Strength, Victory	Sanskrit	Rare	Kranti
130	Mandana	A lady of elegance	Man-da-na	Elegance	Sanskrit	Rare	Dana
131	Mandara	A celestial garden	Man-da-ra	Nature	Sanskrit	Rare	Dara
132	Mandarmalika	Beautiful flower	Man-dar-ma-li-ka	Nature	Sanskrit	Rare	Mali
133	Mandira	A temple	Man-di-ra	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Diya
134	Manditha	One who is successful	Man-di-tha	Success	Sanskrit	Rare	Mandhi
135	Mandodari	Wife of Ravana, a beautiful woman	Man-do-da-ri	Mythology	Sanskrit	Rare	Dodi
136	Mandra	One who is strong and powerful	Man-dra	Strength	Sanskrit	Rare	Dra
137	Mangai	Goddess Durga	Man-gai	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Gai
138	Mangala	Auspicious or lucky	Man-ga-la	Virtue	Sanskrit	Common	Gali
139	Mangalya	Auspicious or fortunate	Man-gal-ya	Virtue	Sanskrit	Rare	Gali
140	Manhita	One who is divine	Man-hi-ta	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Hita
141	Mani	Jewel or gem	Ma-ni	Wealth	Sanskrit	Common	Man
142	Manideepa	Light of knowledge	Ma-ni-dee-pa	Knowledge	Sanskrit	Rare	Dee
143	Manika	A jewel or gem	Ma-ni-ka	Beauty, Wealth	Sanskrit	Rare	Nika
144	Manikuntala	A girl with beautiful hair	Ma-ni-kun-ta-la	Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Kuntala
145	Manimala	Garland of jewels	Ma-ni-ma-la	Beauty, Wealth	Sanskrit	Rare	Mala
146	Manimekhala	One with a beautiful waist	Ma-ni-me-kha-la	Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Mekhala
147	Maninga	One who is knowledgeable	Ma-nin-ga	Knowledge	Sanskrit	Rare	Ninga
148	Manini	A lady who is graceful	Ma-ni-ni	Grace	Sanskrit	Rare	Nini
149	Manisha	Wish or desire	Ma-ni-sha	Emotion	Sanskrit	Common	Mani
150	Manishi	Intelligent one	Ma-ni-shi	Intelligence	Sanskrit	Rare	Nishi
151	Manishka	Intelligent and wise	Ma-nish-ka	Intelligence	Sanskrit	Rare	Nisha
152	Manisi	Beautiful and intelligent	Ma-ni-si	Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Sisi
153	Manisila	One who is filled with wisdom	Ma-ni-si-la	Wisdom	Sanskrit	Rare	Sila
154	Manisitha	One who is pure and wise	Ma-ni-si-tha	Purity	Sanskrit	Rare	Sitha
155	Manitha	The one who has the heart	Ma-ni-tha	Emotion	Sanskrit	Rare	Nitha
156	Maniya	One who is precious	Ma-ni-ya	Value	Sanskrit	Rare	Nia
157	Manjari	A flower or blossom	Man-ja-ri	Nature	Sanskrit	Common	Jari
158	Manjira	A musical instrument	Man-ji-ra	Music	Sanskrit	Rare	Jira
159	Manjistha	A sacred plant	Man-ji-stha	Nature	Sanskrit	Rare	Jistha
160	Manju	Sweet or pleasing	Man-ju	Sweetness	Sanskrit	Common	Ju
161	Manjubala	Sweet and beautiful	Man-ju-ba-la	Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Jubi
162	Manjula	Charming and beautiful	Man-ju-la	Beauty	Sanskrit	Common	Juju
163	Manjulika	One who is charming and sweet	Man-ju-li-ka	Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Julie
164	Manjusha	A precious box or treasure	Man-ju-sha	Wealth	Sanskrit	Rare	Ju
165	Manjushree	A name for Goddess Durga	Man-ju-shree	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Shree
166	Manjushri	Goddess of wisdom	Man-ju-shri	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Shree
167	Manjusree	Goddess of beauty	Man-ju-shree	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Shree
168	Manjyot	A light or brightness	Man-jyot	Light	Sanskrit	Rare	Jyoti
169	Manmayi	One who is full of mind	Man-ma-yi	Intelligence	Sanskrit	Rare	Mayi
170	Manognya	One who is knowledgeable	Ma-no-gnya	Knowledge	Sanskrit	Rare	Gnya
171	Manohari	One who is pleasing	Ma-no-ha-ri	Beauty	Sanskrit	Common	Hari
172	Manojvala	One who has a beautiful mind	Ma-noj-va-la	Intelligence	Sanskrit	Rare	Vala
173	Manopriya	Beloved of the mind	Ma-no-pri-ya	Love	Sanskrit	Rare	Priya
174	Manorama	Beautiful like a moon	Ma-no-ra-ma	Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Roma
175	Manoritha	One who is adorable	Ma-no-ri-tha	Sweetness	Sanskrit	Rare	Nitha
176	Manoti	One who is skillful	Ma-no-ti	Skill	Sanskrit	Rare	Noti
177	Manthika	One who is gentle	Man-thi-ka	Kindness	Sanskrit	Rare	Thika
178	Mantrana	One who gives good advice	Man-tra-na	Wisdom	Sanskrit	Rare	Trana
179	Manu	The first man or progenitor	Ma-nu	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Common	Manu
180	Manushree	One who is divine	Ma-nu-shree	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Shree
181	Manvi	A beloved or dear one	Man-vi	Love	Sanskrit	Common	Mavi
182	Manvitha Sri	Auspicious girl	Man-vi-tha Sri	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Vitha
183	Manya	Someone who is great	Man-ya	Virtue	Sanskrit	Rare	Nya
184	Manyatha	One who is skilled	Ma-nyatha	Skill	Sanskrit	Rare	Nya
185	Marichi	A goddess of the moon	Ma-ri-chi	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Richa
186	Marisa	A name for Goddess Durga	Ma-ri-sa	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Risa
187	Markandeya	Name of a sage	Mar-kan-de-ya	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Mark
188	Marudham	A name of Lord Shiva	Ma-ru-dham	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Rudha
189	Marya	A beloved one	Ma-rya	Love	Sanskrit	Rare	Raya
190	Masilmani	One who is like a pearl	Ma-si-lma-ni	Beauty	Sanskrit	Rare	Mani
191	Matangi	A name for Goddess Durga	Ma-tan-gi	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Tangi
192	Mathura	Name of a city in India	Ma-thu-ra	Cultural	Sanskrit	Common	Thura
193	Matr	Motherly figure	Ma-tr	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Ma
194	Matrka	One who is a mother	Ma-tr-ka	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Ka
195	Matsyanari	One who is like a fish	Mat-sya-na-ri	Nature	Sanskrit	Rare	Nari
196	Maurvi	Goddess Durga	Maur-vi	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Mauru
197	Maurvika	Goddess Durga	Maur-vi-ka	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Vika
198	Mausami	One who is like the seasons	Mau-sa-mi	Nature	Sanskrit	Rare	Sami
199	Maushmi	One who is pleasant	Mau-sh-mi	Kindness	Sanskrit	Rare	Mushi
200	Maya	Illusion or magic	Ma-ya	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Common	Ya
201	Mayanshi	One who is full of joy	Ma-yan-shi	Joy	Sanskrit	Rare	Yanshi
202	Mayavati	One who is full of magic	Ma-ya-va-ti	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Vati
203	Mayil	One who is like a peacock	Ma-yil	Nature	Sanskrit	Rare	Yili
204	Mayra	Beloved, Princess	May-ra	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Maya, Ray
205	Mayura	Peacock	Ma-yu-ra	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Mayu, Yura
206	Mayuri	Female peacock	Ma-yu-ri	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Yuri, Mayu
207	Mayurika	Small peacock	Ma-yu-ri-ka	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Rika, Mayu
208	Medha	Intelligence	Med-ha	Personality	Sanskrit	High	Medhi, Dhi
209	Medhani	Full of intelligence	Med-ha-ni	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Hani, Medhi
210	Medhavi	Wise, Intelligent	Med-ha-vi	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Avi, Medhi
211	Medhya	Clean, Fresh	Med-hya	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Medhi, Hya
212	Medini	Earth	Me-di-ni	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Dini, Medi
213	Meena	Precious blue stone	Mee-na	Nature	Sanskrit	High	Meenu, Mina
214	Meenakshi	Goddess with fish-shaped eyes	Mee-na-kshi	Mythology	Sanskrit	High	Meenu, Akshi
215	Meera	Devotee of Lord Krishna	Mee-ra	Spirituality	Sanskrit	High	Mira, Mee
216	Meeta	Friend	Mee-ta	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Miti, Mee
217	Meethuna	Soft-spoken	Mee-thu-na	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Thuna, Mee
218	Mega, Megha	Cloud	Me-ga / Me-gha	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Meg, Gha
219	Meghamala	Garland of clouds	Me-gha-ma-la	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Mala, Megha
220	Meghan	Cloud	Me-gha-n	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Megh, Han
221	Meghana	Raincloud	Me-gha-na	Nature	Sanskrit	High	Megh, Ana
222	Meghasri	Goddess of rain clouds	Me-gha-sri	Mythology	Sanskrit	Low	Sri, Megha
223	Mehal	Cloud	Me-hal	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Hal, Megh
224	Mehul	Cloud, Rain	Me-hul	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Hul, Mehi
225	Meisha	Alive	Me-i-sha	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Sha, Mei
226	Mekhala	Girdle	Me-kha-la	Symbolism	Sanskrit	Low	Khala, Meka
227	Mena	A precious gem	Me-na	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Me, Nini
228	Menaka	Celestial nymph	Me-na-ka	Mythology	Sanskrit	Medium	Naka, Meenu
229	Meni	Jewel	Me-ni	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Mini, Nini
230	Menitha	Woman with beautiful eyes	Me-ni-tha	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Thitha, Meni
231	Menmoli	One with sweet words	Men-mo-li	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Moli, Menni
232	Menshika	Intelligent	Men-shi-ka	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Shika, Menni
233	Merusri	Goddess of mountains	Me-ru-sri	Mythology	Sanskrit	Low	Sri, Meru
234	Midhuna	Companion	Mid-hu-na	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Dhuna, Midhu
235	Midhusi	An intelligent woman	Mid-hu-si	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Dusi, Midhu
236	Mihika	Mist	Mi-hi-ka	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Miki, Hika
237	Mihira	Feminine form of Mihir (Sun)	Mi-hi-ra	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Hira, Mihi
238	Milana	Union	Mi-la-na	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Lana, Mili
239	Milika	Desiring union	Mi-li-ka	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Mili, Lika
240	Minakshi	Goddess with fish-shaped eyes	Min-akshi	Mythology	Sanskrit	High	Mini, Akshi
241	Minal	Precious stone	Mi-nal	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Nal, Mini
242	Minati	Prayer	Mi-na-ti	Spirituality	Sanskrit	Low	Nati, Mina
243	Minnoli	Brilliant like lightning	Min-no-li	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Noli, Mini
244	Minu	Precious	Mi-nu	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Mini, Nu
245	Mira	Devotee of Lord Krishna	Mi-ra	Spirituality	Sanskrit	High	Miri, Miru
246	Miraya	Lord Krishna's devotee	Mi-ra-ya	Spirituality	Sanskrit	High	Raya, Mira
247	Misha	Smile	Mi-sha	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Sha, Mishu
248	Mishita	Full of sweetness	Mi-shi-ta	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Shita, Mishu
249	Mishwini	A smiling girl	Mish-wi-ni	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Shwini, Mishu
250	Misi	Sweet	Mi-si	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Sisi, Misi
251	Mita	Limited, Bound	Mi-ta	Symbolism	Sanskrit	Low	Tita, Mimi
252	Mitali	Friendly	Mi-ta-li	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Tali, Mimi
253	Mithi	Sweet	Mi-thi	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Tithi, Mithu
254	Mithra	Friend, Sun	Mith-ra	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Mitra, Mithu
255	Mithusha	A friend with a sweet nature	Mith-u-sha	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Thusha, Mithu
256	Mithusi	Full of sweetness	Mith-u-si	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Thusi, Mithu
257	Mitravinda	Possessed of friends	Mi-tra-vin-da	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Vinda, Mitra
258	Modaki	Joyous	Mo-da-ki	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Moki, Modi
259	Modini	Happy	Mo-di-ni	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Dini, Modi
260	Mohana	Attractive, Charming	Mo-ha-na	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Moha, Hana
261	Mohini	Enchantress	Mo-hi-ni	Mythology	Sanskrit	High	Mahi, Hini
262	Mohisha	A name for Goddess Durga	Mo-hi-sha	Spiritual	Sanskrit	Rare	Moha
263	Mohitha	Infatuated, Attracted	Mo-hi-tha	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Hitha, Momi
264	Moksha	Liberation, Freedom	Mok-sha	Spirituality	Sanskrit	High	Moki, Sha
265	Mokshitha	Attaining salvation	Mok-shi-tha	Spirituality	Sanskrit	Medium	Shitha, Mokshi
266	Monalika	Intelligent	Mo-na-li-ka	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Mona, Lika
267	Monalisa	Noble, Good-hearted	Mo-na-li-sa	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Mona, Lisa
268	Monisha	Intelligent, Lord Krishna's follower	Mo-ni-sha	Spirituality	Sanskrit	Medium	Misha, Mona
269	Morika	A small dancing peacock	Mo-ri-ka	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Rika, Momo
270	Mouli	Crown of Lord Shiva	Mou-li	Mythology	Sanskrit	Low	Mou, Li
271	Moulika	Basic, Fundamental	Mou-li-ka	Symbolism	Sanskrit	Low	Mouli, Lika
272	Mounika	Silence, Silent Girl	Mou-ni-ka	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Mouna, Mou
273	Mrda	Softness, Kind	Mr-da	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Rada, Miri
274	Mrdani	Soft, Gentle	Mr-da-ni	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Dani, Miri
275	Mrdanta	Gentle, Soft-hearted	Mr-dan-ta	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Danta, Miri
276	Mrdini	Soft, Gentle	Mr-di-ni	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Mru, Dini
277	Mrdula	Tender, Soft-hearted	Mr-du-la	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Mru, Dul
278	Mridula	Soft, Gentle	Mrid-u-la	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Mru, Dula
279	Mriganayani	Doe-eyed	Mriga-na-ya-ni	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Naya, Mriga
280	Mrinal	Lotus stem	Mrinal	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Mri, Nal
281	Mrinali	Lotus	Mri-na-li	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Miri, Nali
282	Mrinalika	Lotus	Mri-na-li-ka	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Lika, Miri
283	Mrinalini	Lotus	Mri-na-li-ni	Nature	Sanskrit	High	Lini, Mri
284	Mrinmayi	Of the Earth	Mri-nma-yi	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Mayi, Mri
285	Mrithika	Of the Earth	Mri-thi-ka	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Thika, Mri
286	Mritsa	Earth, Sand	Mrit-sa	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Sa, Mri
287	Mrittika	Clay, Earth	Mrit-ti-ka	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Tika, Mrit
288	Mrudani	Goddess Parvati, Soft one	Mru-da-ni	Mythology	Sanskrit	Low	Dini, Mru
289	Mrudhula	Soft, Tender	Mru-dhu-la	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Dula, Mru
290	Mrudu	Gentle, Soft	Mru-du	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Dudu, Mru
291	Mrunalini	Lotus	Mru-na-li-ni	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Nali, Mru
292	Mudi	Beautiful	Mu-di	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Mudi, Di
293	Mudra	Gesture, Symbolic hand gesture	Mu-dra	Symbolism	Sanskrit	Low	Dru, Mudi
294	Mudrika	Ring, Symbol	Mu-dri-ka	Symbolism	Sanskrit	Low	Rika, Mudi
295	Mugdha	Bewildered, Innocent	Mug-dha	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	Gha, Mugi
296	Mukta	Pearl, Free	Muk-ta	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Muk, Muti
297	Mukti	Liberation, Salvation	Muk-ti	Spirituality	Sanskrit	High	Titi, Muki
298	Muktika	Pearl, Small liberation	Muk-ti-ka	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Tika, Muki
299	Mukul	Bud, Blossoming	Mu-kul	Nature	Sanskrit	Medium	Kul, Muki
300	Mukunda	Bestower of Liberation	Mu-kun-da	Mythology	Sanskrit	Medium	Kunda, Muki
301	Mullai	A type of jasmine	Mul-lai	Nature	Tamil	Low	Lai, Mulli
302	Mundari	Name of a Goddess	Mun-da-ri	Mythology	Sanskrit	Low	Dari, Muni
303	Muniya	Name of a bird	Mu-ni-ya	Nature	Sanskrit	Low	Nia, Muni
304	Murdhanya	Worthy, Superior	Murd-han-ya	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Dhan, Muri
305	Murkhalika	A name of Goddess Durga	Mur-kha-li-ka	Mythology	Sanskrit	Low	Lika, Muri
306	Murmura	Soft like murmuring sound	Mur-mu-ra	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Mura, Muri
307	Murti	Idol, Statue	Mur-ti	Symbolism	Sanskrit	Medium	Muri, Titi
308	Muskan	Smile	Mus-kan	Personality	Sanskrit	High	Musi, Kan
309	Muthammal	Pearl	Mu-tham-mal	Nature	Tamil	Low	Muthu, Ammu
310	Mutholi	Shining like a pearl	Mu-tho-li	Nature	Tamil	Low	Oli, Muthu
311	Muthunagai	Smiling like a pearl	Mu-thu-na-gai	Personality	Tamil	Low	Nagai, Muthu
312	Mynvita	Adorable, Knowledgeable	Myn-vi-ta	Personality	Sanskrit	Low	Vita, Minu
313	Mythilli	Sita, Mythical princess	Myth-il-li	Mythology	Sanskrit	Medium	Thilli, Mythu
314	Mythily	A character from Indian mythology	Myth-i-ly	Mythology	Sanskrit	Medium	Thily, Mythu
315	Mythri	Friendship, Kind	Myth-ri	Personality	Sanskrit	Medium	My, Thri

Symbolism of Names Starting with “M”

Names beginning with “M” often signify nurturing, strength, and beauty. They are inspired by divine figures, natural elements, or profound virtues. For example:

Meera: Devotion, symbolizing love and spirituality.
Madhavi: Sweetness, representing elegance and charm.

The letter “M” conveys a sense of warmth, mindfulness, and grace, making names starting with “M” a popular choice for baby girls.

Popular Hindu Baby Girl Names Starting with “M”

Hindu baby girl names starting with “M” can be categorized into:

Mythological Names: Rooted in Hindu scriptures and divine figures.
Traditional Names: Reflecting cultural depth and values.
Modern Names: Trendy and stylish options.

Mythological Names Starting with “M”

Mythological names often honor Hindu goddesses and divine qualities. Examples include:

Mahalakshmi: Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.
Mahadevi: Goddess Durga, representing power and strength.
Manjula: Goddess Saraswati, signifying charm and beauty.
Mandakini: Sacred river, representing purity.
Mahika: Earth or dew drops, reflecting natural beauty.

Traditional Hindu Baby Girl Names Starting with “M”

Traditional names are timeless and hold deep spiritual and cultural significance. Examples include:

Meenakshi: Fish-eyed, Goddess Parvati; represents beauty and grace.
Madhavi: Sweetness, springtime; reflects warmth and elegance.
Manisha: Wisdom, desire; symbolizes intelligence.
Mallika: Jasmine flower; represents purity and delicacy.
Moksha: Liberation, freedom; signifies spiritual enlightenment.

Modern Hindu Baby Girl Names Starting with “M”

Modern names blend tradition with a contemporary appeal. Examples include:

Myra: Beloved or admirable; a stylish and unique choice.
Mishka: Gift of love; reflects modern sensibility.
Mahira: Skillful, talented; symbolizes capability.
Miraaya: Lord Krishna’s devotee; a modern variation of Meera.
Mishita: Sweet or sacred; a trendy and meaningful name.

Short and Sweet Names Starting with “M”

Short names are simple, elegant, and universally appealing. Examples include:

Mia: Mine or beloved; a concise yet impactful name.
Mim: Gentle or sweet; reflects endearment.
Mahi: Earth or great; symbolizes grounding and strength.
Min: Precious or valuable; signifies rarity.
Miaa: Sweet or beloved; a short and heartfelt name.

Unique and Rare Names Starting with “M”

For parents seeking distinctive names, here are some rare and meaningful options:

Mahima: Greatness or glory; reflects dignity and strength.
Mrinmayee: Earthly or delicate; represents natural beauty.
Mohana: Enchanting, attractive; signifies charm.
Mansha: Wish or desire; reflects hope and ambition.
Mokhitha: Liberated or free; symbolizes spiritual fulfillment.

Astrology and Names Starting with “M”

Astrology plays a significant role in Hindu naming traditions. A child’s janma nakshatra (birth star) often determines the syllable or letter their name should begin with, ensuring alignment with cosmic energies. Names starting with “M” align with nakshatras that signify nurturing qualities, wisdom, and prosperity.

Astrologically favorable names starting with “M” include:

Meera: Suitable for stars symbolizing devotion and love.
Mahima: Ideal for nakshatras representing strength and greatness.

Consulting an astrologer helps parents choose a name that harmonizes with their child’s horoscope, fostering positivity, success, and spiritual well-being.

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Name

Here are some tips to help you select the ideal name for your baby girl:

Focus on Meaning: Choose a name with a meaningful and uplifting message that reflects your aspirations for your child.
Ease of Pronunciation: Opt for a name that is simple to spell and pronounce for universal appeal.
Blend Tradition and Modernity: Look for names that honor cultural roots while being relevant in today’s world.
Astrological Alignment: Consult an astrologer to ensure the name aligns with your child’s nakshatra or horoscope.
Timeless Appeal: Select a name that will remain significant and meaningful as your child grows.

Common Questions About Naming Babies

Here are answers to frequently asked questions about naming Hindu baby girls:

Q: Are names starting with “M” common in Hindu culture?
A: Yes, names starting with “M” are widely cherished for their association with goddesses, grace, and nurturing qualities.
Q: How can I ensure my child’s name aligns with astrology?
A: Consult a family astrologer who can recommend names based on your child’s janma nakshatra and planetary influences.
Q: What are some unique names starting with “M”?
A: Unique names include Mokhitha (liberated), Mohana (enchanting), and Mrinmayee (delicate).
Q: Can traditional Hindu names starting with “M” be modernized?
A: Yes, names like Madhavi and Meera retain their charm, while modern adaptations like Miraaya or Mahira offer a contemporary twist.
Q: Are short names like “Mia” or “Mahi” meaningful?
A: Absolutely! Short names like Mia (beloved) and Mahi (earth) carry simplicity and depth.

The Impact of Culture on Naming Trends

Hindu naming practices have gracefully evolved, combining ancient traditions with modern influences. Timeless names like Meera and Madhavi continue to be cherished, while newer options like Miraaya and Mishka cater to contemporary tastes. These names reflect qualities such as grace, wisdom, and devotion, ensuring their relevance across generations.

Avoiding Mistakes in Naming

When choosing a name, avoid these common pitfalls:

Overly Complex Spellings: Opt for names that are easy to spell and pronounce to avoid confusion.
Lack of Meaning: Ensure the name has cultural or spiritual significance rather than focusing solely on its sound.
Ignoring Astrology: If astrology is important in your family, ensure the name aligns with your child’s nakshatra.
Following Trends Blindly: Select a name with lasting value instead of one driven solely by fleeting popularity.

Conclusion

Hindu baby girl names starting with “M” provide a beautiful mix of tradition, spirituality, and modernity. From timeless options like Mahalakshmi and Madhavi to modern names like Myra and Mahira, these names symbolize qualities such as grace, wisdom, and devotion. By considering the name’s meaning, pronunciation, and astrological alignment, you can give your baby girl a name she will treasure for a lifetime.

FAQs

What are some popular Hindu baby girl names starting with “M”?
Popular names include Meera, Madhavi, Mahika, Mallika, and Moksha.
Are names starting with “M” considered auspicious?
Yes, names starting with “M” often symbolize devotion, nurturing qualities, and wisdom, making them auspicious.
Can traditional names starting with “M” be modernized?
Yes, traditional names like Madhavi and Meera can retain their charm, while modern versions like Miraaya and Mishka offer a contemporary twist.
What are some unique names starting with “M”?
Unique names include Mokhitha, Mohana, Mrinmayee, and Mansha.
How do I choose a name that aligns with astrology?
Consult an astrologer to ensure the name matches your child’s nakshatra and planetary influences.