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Name	Meaning
Maadhava	Another name for Lord Krishna; sweet like honey
Maadhav	Sweetest; descendant of Madhu
Maagh	Name of a Hindu month; the first month of the year
Maakal	Eye; guardian
Maalav	A musical raag; from the hills
Maalik	Master; Lord
Maan	Respect; honor
Maanas	Mind; thoughtful
Maanav	Youth; human
Maandhata	An ancient king; wise ruler
Maanik	Ruby; precious stone
Maanikya	Ruby-like; valuable
Maanoj	Born of the mind; handsome
Maant	Thought; intellect
Maanyas	The quiet one; humble
Maarish	Rain; storm
Maartand	Sun; vibrant energy
Maav	Father; protector
Madan	God of love; Cupid
Madangopal	Lord Krishna; cowherd of sweetness
Madanmohan	Attractive like Madan; beloved
Madhav	Sweet like honey; Lord Krishna
Madhavdas	Servant of Lord Krishna
Madhavilata	A flowering vine; graceful
Madhu	Honey; nectar
Madhukar	Bee; one who collects nectar
Madhukesh	One with honey-like eyes
Madhup	Flower; attractive
Madhur	Sweet; melodious
Madhuresh	Lord of sweetness
Madhusudan	Destroyer of demon Madhu; Lord Vishnu
Madin	Past; extraordinary
Madirak	Intoxicating; like wine
Madhav	(Repeated for emphasis) Lord Krishna
Madhvan	Another name for Lord Krishna
Magan	One who is dear; beloved
Maganlal	Dear one; affectionate
Maghav	Lord Indra; generous
Maghe	The month of Magha; auspicious
Magod	God of joy
Mahabahu	With great arms; strong
Mahabala	With great strength
Mahabali	Strong ruler; mighty king
Mahadev	Great God; Lord Shiva
Mahakala	Lord of time; eternal
Mahakram	Great step; progressive
Mahalakshmi	Goddess of wealth; prosperous
Mahamanas	Great-minded; wise
Mahamaya	Great illusion; divine power
Mahan	Great; eminent
Mahanidhi	Great treasure; repository of knowledge
Mahant	Great; chief
Maharaja	Great king; emperor
Maharaj	King; noble ruler
Maharshi	Great sage; enlightened
Mahasain	Great warrior
Mahashankar	Lord Shiva; the great one
Mahasri	Great beauty; prosperous
Mahat	Great; vast
Mahatej	One with great brilliance
Mahavir	Great hero; brave
Mahayogi	Great ascetic; yogi
Mahendra	Great Indra; king of gods
Mahesh	Great lord; Lord Shiva
Maheshwar	Lord of the universe; Shiva
Mahidev	God of gods; supreme deity
Mahijith	Conqueror of the earth
Mahin	The earth; grounded
Mahipal	Protector of the earth
Mahir	Expert; skilled
Mahish	King; lord of the earth
Mahit	Honored; respected
Mahith	Honored; great
Mahiya	Joy; delight
Mahua	A flower; beautiful
Mahuli	Melodious; charming
Mainak	A mountain; steadfast
Mainav	Son of a mountain; strong
Maitra	Friendly; kind
Maitrey	Friendly; compassionate
Makarand	Nectar; honey
Makul	A bud; promising
Mal	Chief; leader
Mala	Necklace; garland
Malar	Fragrant; blooming
Malay	A mountain; sandalwood tree
Malayaj	Sandalwood; pure
Malaya	Hill; exalted
Malhar	A raag; rainy season
Mallesh	Lord of the mountain
Mallika	Jasmine; beautiful (unisex, but used for boys)
Malvika	Beautiful garland
Mamraj	King of hearts
Man	Mind; intellect
Manaj	Born of the mind
Manak	Ruby; precious
Manal	Attainment; achievement
Manan	Thinking; reflection
Manav	Human; mankind
Manavendra	King of mankind
Mandar	A mythical tree; firm
Mandav	Gentle; calm
Mandhatr	An ancient king; ruler
Mandin	Pleasing; delightful
Mandir	Temple; sacred
Mandith	Honored; praised
Mandodari	Soft belly (from mythology); resilient
Mandvik	Dreamy; visionary
Maneesh	Lord of the mind; intelligent
Maneet	One who honors; respected
Mangal	Auspicious; planet Mars
Mangalam	Auspiciousness; good fortune
Mangalya	Pious; sacred
Manhar	Pleasing; charming
Manik	Ruby; jewel
Manindra	Lord of the mind; king
Manish	God of the mind; wise
Manishankar	Lord Shiva; wise one
Maniv	Jewel-like; precious
Manjeet	Conqueror of the mind
Manjughosh	Sweet-voiced; melodious
Manjul	Handsome; lovely
Manjula	Beautiful; charming
Manjumanjari	Beautiful garland
Mankalp	Thoughtful; planner
Manmatha	Cupid; passionate
Manmohan	Pleasing the mind; attractive
Mann	Mind; heart
Mannan	Thoughtful; king
Mannith	Chosen; selected
Manohar	Captivating; charming
Manohara	Beautiful; enchanting
Manoj	Born of the mind; Cupid
Manokirti	Famous mind; renowned
Manomay	Thoughtful; victorious
Manomohan	Enchanter of the mind
Manprasad	Mentally calm; blessed
Mansukh	Joyful mind; happy
Manthan	Deep thinking; churning
Manush	Human; wise
Manvendra	King among men
Manyak	Gem; valuable
Manyam	The quiet one; peaceful
Marut	Wind god; swift
Mat	Mind; intellect
Matanga	A sage; elephant-like strength
Mateen	Strong; wise
Mathur	Related to Mathura; divine
Matin	Strong; firm
Matinder	Lord of wisdom
Matsendra	Lord of fishes; guru
Matul	A sage; wise
Maulesh	A great ruler; king
Maulik	Unparalleled; unique
Maurvi	A rishi; enlightened
Mayank	Moon; serene
Mayon	Handsome; dark
Mayur	Peacock; beautiful
Mayurakh	With peacock feathers
Medhansh	Intelligent part; wise
Medhat	Greatest of all
Medh	Goddess of wisdom
Medhansh	One with great intellect
Medhir	Wise; courageous
Medin	Past; extraordinary
Meer	Chief; admirable
Meera	Devotee of Krishna (unisex)
Meet	Friend; beloved
Megh	Cloud; rain
Meghadri	Mountain of clouds
Meghashyam	Dark like cloud; Lord Krishna
Meghnad	Roar of thunder; mighty
Meha	Cloud; shower
Mehul	Rain; cloud
Mehtab	Moonlight; elegant
Mena	Precious gem
Meru	Sacred mountain; golden
Milan	Union; meeting
Milind	Honey bee; king
Milun	Union; to meet
Mimansa	Reflection; philosophy
Minal	Precious; sweet
Minaketan	One with a fish banner
Minal	Fish-eyed; beautiful
Mindit	Honored; chosen
Minesh	King of fish; lord
Minal	A gem; valuable
Minu	Heaven; beautiful
Miraj	Ascension; spiritual journey
Mitra	Friend; sun
Mithilesh	Lord of Mithila; king
Mithin	Entertaining; joyful
Mithran	Sun; friend
Mithun	Union; pair
Mitin	Entertaining; fun-loving
Mitransh	Male friend; part of a friend
Mittal	Friendly; dear
Modak	Pleasing; sweet fruit
Moh	Love; affection
Mohak	Attractive; charming
Mohan	Charming; Lord Krishna
Mohandas	Servant of Moh (love)
Mohit	Enamored; attractive
Mohith	Charming; spellbinding
Moksh	Liberation; salvation
Mokshajna	One who knows liberation
Mokshith	One who is liberated
Momin	Believer; faithful
Monas	Mind; intellect
Monik	Advisor; noble
Monish	Lord of mind; attractive
Monit	Enlightened; charming
Mool	Root; origin
Moolan	Rooted; established
Mooljee	Root of the family
Moreshwar	Lord Shiva; peacock god
Moti	Pearl; precious
Motilal	Pearl-like; charming
Mrig	Deer; gentle
Mrigaj	Born of deer; swift
Mrigank	Moon; deer-marked
Mriganay	Deer-eyed; beautiful
Mrigank	Moon; eye of deer
Mrigendra	King of deer; lord
Mrigesh	Lord of deer
Mrinal	Lotus stem; graceful
Mrityunjay	Conqueror of death; immortal
Mudgal	A sage; devoted
Mudil	Moon; serene
Mukesh	Lord of liberation; Shiva
Mukil	Cloud; rain
Mukta	Freed; liberated
Muktakesha	One with open hair
Mukul	Bud; promising
Mul	Root; principal
Murali	Flute; Lord Krishna
Muralidhar	Holder of the flute; Krishna
Murari	Enemy of demon Mura; Krishna
Murli	Flute; musical
Murugavel	God of war; youthful
Musafir	Traveler; wanderer
Muthu	Pearl; pure
Muttamsetty	Leader; chief
Mudit	Happy; joyful
Mudit	Delighted; pleased
Mukul	(Repeated) Bud; young