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Nepali names starting with M

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Nepali baby names starting with M, with meanings

M is one of the largest letter groups in this collection. We list 394 names, 310 of them suited to boys and 128 to girls. Almost every one begins with म, a soft nasal sound that gives names like Milan and Mamata their warm, familiar feel. A single name in the group opens with ए instead.

  1. Minds and wisdom

    Manish means lord of the mind, wise and intellectual. Manisha means wisdom and intellect, and Manoj means born of the mind.

  2. Names of Krishna

    Madhav means sweet as honey, an epithet of Krishna or Vishnu. Mohan means attractive or enchanting, and Mukesh is an epithet of Shiva.

  3. Sweet and everyday

    Madhu means honey and also the spring season. Muna means a bud or sprout, and Mamata means motherly love and tenderness.

Popular Nepali baby names starting with M

Manish (मनिष) means lord of the mind, wise and intellectual. Manoj means born of the mind, an epithet of Kamadeva, the god of love. Milan means union, a meeting or coming together of people. Mahesh means great lord, an epithet of Lord Shiva. Madan names Kamadeva, the god of love. Madhav means sweet as honey, an epithet of Krishna or Vishnu. Mahendra means great Indra, a mighty lord or king. These are boys' names, and you can see the rest on the boy names starting with M page.

M names for daughters and sons

Manisha (मनिषा) means wisdom, intellect and thought. Manju means lovely, beautiful and charming. Mohan means attractive or enchanting, an epithet of Krishna. Monika is of uncertain origin, glossed as advisor or alone. Madhu means honey and the spring season, and suits a son or a daughter. Mamata means affection and motherly love. Muna means a bud or sprout, and is also a pet name for a child. For names that open with the syllable Ma, see names starting with Ma.

Tips for parents

  • Start with the sound you like, since म is soft at the start of a name and blends easily into the vowel that follows.
  • If you like Manish but want a girl's name from the same root, Manisha means wisdom and intellect.
  • Note that Madhav and Madhu share a root but carry different meanings, so read both before deciding.
  • Think about how the name will sound when called at home; a two-syllable name like Muna carries well across a room.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali baby names starting with M?

Manish, Manoj, Milan, Mahesh, Madan and Madhav are all common for boys. Manisha, Manju, Mamata and Muna are popular for girls. Most of them begin with म.

What does the name Manish mean?

Manish means lord of the mind, wise and intellectual. It is written मनिष in Devanagari. The related name Manisha means wisdom and intellect.

Which M names are short and easy to spell?

Muna, Madhu, Manju and Milan are short and simple. Muna means a bud or sprout, Madhu means honey, and Milan means a meeting or union.

Are there M names for a daughter?

Yes. Manisha, Manju, Monika, Mamata and Muna are all given to girls. You can compare them with the girl names starting with M list before choosing.