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Nepali names starting with “Ma”
200 names
200 Nepali names beginning with “Ma”.
- Manish♂मनिषLord of the mind
- Manoj♂मनोजBorn of the mind
- Mahesh♂महेशGreat lord
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Manisha♀मनिषाWisdom, intellect
- Madhav♂माधवSweet as honey
- Mahendra♂महेन्द्रGreat Indra
- Manju♀मञ्जुLovely, beautiful and charming
- Madhu♂♀मधुHoney
- Mamata♀ममताAffection, motherly love and tenderness towards others
- Mandip♂मनदीपLamp of the mind
- Manjil♂मन्जिलDestination or goal (Manzil)
- Mandeep♂मनदीपLamp of the mind
- Mausam♂मौसमSeason or weather
- Manika♀मनिकाJewel, gem or ruby (Manik/Manika)
- Madhab♂माधवSweet as honey
- Madhukar♂मधुकरHoney bee
- Mani♂मणिJewel or gem
- Mahima♂♀महिमाGreatness, glory and majesty
- Manita♂♀मनिताHonoured and respected (Manit/Manita)
- Manmohan♂मनमोहनEnchanter of the mind
- Madhusudan♂मधुसूदनSlayer of the demon Madhu
- Manohar♂मनोहरCaptivating, charming
- Maya♂♀मायाIllusion
- Maheshwor♂महेश्वरGreat lord
- Man♂♀मानMind or heart
- Manjul♂मञ्जुलBeautiful, lovely and pleasing
- Manu♂♀मनुProgenitor of mankind in Hindu tradition
- Mayank♂मयङ्कMoon, literally the one marked with a deer
- Manas♂मानसMind, intellect or spirit
- Mangal♂मंगलAuspicious, fortunate
- Mahammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, worthy of praise
- Malika♂♀मलिकाGarland
- Mamta♂♀ममताMotherly love and affection
- Mandil♂मन्दिल
- Manikala♀मणिकलाProbably jewel-like art or a gem-like digit of the moon
- Manjit♂मनजितConqueror of the mind
- Manzil♂मन्जिलDestination or goal (Manzil)
- Mabin♂मबिन
- Madhurendra♂मधुरेन्द्रLord of sweetness
- Madhuri♂♀माधुरीSweetness, charm and melody
- Mahadev♂महादेवGreat god
- Mahamad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Mahananda♂महानन्दGreat joy or bliss
- Maheshwar♂महेश्वरGreat lord
- Maheswar♂महेश्वरGreat lord
- Malcolm♂मल्कमScottish name meaning devotee of Saint Columba
- Manamohan♂मनमोहनEnchanter of the mind
- Manan♂मननDeep thought, contemplation and reflection on truth
- Manash♂मनशMind, intellect or spirit
- Mandira♀मन्दिराTemple
- Maneesh♂मनीषLord of the mind
- Manil♂मनिल
- Manit♂मनितHonoured and respected (Manit/Manita)
- Manize♂मनिजे
- Manjila♂♀मन्जिलDestination or goal (Manzil)
- Manjula♀मञ्जुलाBeautiful, charming, lovely
- Manraj♂मनराजKing of the heart or of honour
- Marisha♂♀मरिशाPossibly from Latin Marisa
- Markoni♂मार्कोनीProbably after Marconi, the Italian radio inventor
- Martina♂♀मार्टिनाDedicated to Mars, warlike
- Mausham♂मौसमSeason or weather
- Mabi♂माबी
- Madhumala♂♀मधुमालाGarland of honey
- Madhuresh♂मधुरेशLord of sweetness
- Mahamaya♂♀महामायाGreat illusion
- Mahasatwo♂महासत्वGreat being (Mahasattva)
- Maheswor♂महेश्वरGreat lord
- Mahim♂महिमGreatness, glory and majesty
- Mahip♂महिपKing
- Mahotsav♂महोत्सवGreat festival
- Makbul♂मकबुलAccepted, popular, beloved
- Maktendra♂मक्तेन्द्र
- Malisha♂♀मलिशा
- Mamina♂♀ममिना
- Mana♂मानMind or heart
- Manaandiny♂♀मनान्दिनी
- Manab♂मानवHuman being
- Manabi♀मानवीHuman
- Manaraj♂मनराजKing of the mind or king of honour
- Manasha♀मनशाOf the mind
- Manasi♂♀मानसीOf the mind
- Manaswi♂♀मनस्वीIntelligent, wise, high-minded and self-respecting
- Manav♂मानवHuman being
- Mandar♂मन्दारThe coral tree flower
- Manik♂माणिकRuby, precious gem
- Maniram♂मणिरामJewel of Rama
- Maniratna♂मणिरत्नJewel among gems
- Manisa♂♀मनिसाLord of the mind
- Manishtra♂मनिष्ट्र
- Manistha♂♀मनिष्ठा
- Manjeet♂मनजीतConqueror of the mind
- Manjesh♂मन्जेश
- Manjik♂मन्जिक
- Manjish♂मन्जिश
- Manjur♂मन्जुरApproved, accepted or sanctioned
- Mann♂मनMind or heart
- Mannu♂मन्नुProgenitor of mankind in Hindu tradition
- Manoranjan♂मनोरञ्जनEntertainment
- Mansoon♂मनसुनThe rainy season
- Mantosh♂मन्तोषSatisfaction of the mind
- Manup♂मनुप
- Marshal♂मार्शलHigh-ranking officer
- Mary♀मेरीBiblical name of the mother of Jesus
- Matish♂मतिशLord of the mind
- Matrika♂मातृकाDivine mother
- Mayush♂मयुश
- Mabina♀मबिना
- Mabindra♂मबिन्द्र
- Machakaji♂मचाकाजीNewari name
- Machhendra♂मछिन्द्रLord of fish
- Madalasa♀मदालसाName of a legendary virtuous queen and sage-mother in the Puranas
- Madav♂माधवSweet as honey
- Madhavi♀माधवीSweet
- Madhuban♂मधुबनHoney forest
- Madhup♂मधुपHoney bee
- Madhurima♀मधुरिमाSweetness and charm
- Madhushree♂मधुश्रीBeauty of spring
- Madhusudha♂मधुसुधाSweet nectar
- Madhusudhan♂मधुसूदनSlayer of the demon Madhu
Guide
Nepali names starting with Ma: thought, sweetness and affection
These 200 names starting with Ma range from Manish (मनिष) to Madhav (माधव). Both begin with म, a sound made with the lips together, while the अ and आ vowels give different openings. Compare names for the mind with names of affection or sweetness to find a meaning that feels personal.
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The mind and its light
Manish means lord of the mind or wise and intellectual. Manisha means wisdom or intellect, while Mandip means lamp of the mind or light of the heart.
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Sweet and affectionate
Madhu means honey or sweet as honey, and also the spring season. Mamata means affection, motherly love and tenderness.
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Names with devotional ties
Mahesh means great lord and names Shiva. Madhav means sweet as honey and is an epithet of Krishna or Vishnu.
Ma names connected with thought and devotion
Listen to the vowel after म as well as the ending. Manish (मनिष): Lord of the mind; wise, intellectual (Manisha means wisdom, intelligence). Manoj: Born of the mind; an epithet of Kamadeva, god of love. Mahesh: Great lord; an epithet of Lord Shiva. Madan (मदन): Kamadeva, god of love; one who intoxicates with love. Manisha: Wisdom, intellect; thought, desire of the mind. Madhav: Sweet as honey; an epithet of Lord Krishna or Vishnu. Browse all Nepali names to compare a different initial sound.
Ma baby names for beauty, love and direction
These meanings offer a softer image or a wish about life’s journey. Mahendra (महेन्द्र): Great Indra; mighty lord or king. Manju: Lovely, beautiful and charming; pleasing to the eye. Madhu: Honey; sweet as honey; also the spring season. Mamata (ममता): Affection, motherly love and tenderness towards others. Mandip: Lamp of the mind; light of the heart. Manjil: Destination or goal (Manzil); final stage of a journey. Use the name finder once you have a few favourites.
Tips for parents
- Compare मन in Manish with मा in Madhav when saying the opening.
- Keep Madhu’s spring meaning beside its honey meaning.
- Try Manish and Manisha with the surname to hear what the final vowel changes.
- Choose whether a mind-related meaning or a feeling such as affection matters more to you.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Nepali names starting with Ma?
Manish, Manoj, Mahesh, Manisha, Madhu and Mamata are examples. Their meanings include wisdom, great lord, honey and affection.
What sound does Ma make in Nepali names?
म is made with the lips together. The vowel varies: Manish (मनिष) begins म, while Madhav (माधव) begins मा with a longer aa vowel. Hear the whole name before choosing.
Which Ma names relate to wisdom or the mind?
Manish means lord of the mind or wise and intellectual. Manisha means wisdom, intellect or thought. Mandip means lamp of the mind or light of the heart.
Which Ma name means motherly love?
Mamata (ममता) means affection, motherly love and tenderness towards others. It expresses a caring feeling rather than a title or a place.