Muslim Girl Names Starting with M
Muslim girl names beginning with the letter M, with meanings, Arabic spellings and origins. Includes Quranic names, names of the Companions, and modern names from Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu and African traditions.
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300 names · each links to its meaning, Arabic spelling, origin and pronunciation.
Maab — Place of return, final destinationMaahira — Skilled, expertMaaida — Table spread with foodMaalikah — Owner, mistress, queenMaandeeq — Satisfying the mind; contentmentMabrookah — Blessed, fortunateMadeeha — Praised, praiseworthyMadeehah — Praised, praiseworthyMadiha — Praised, praiseworthyMadihah — Praiseworthy, praisedMadina — City; the City of the ProphetMaedeh — Table spread with food; heavenly feastMaftuna — Enchanted, captivated, charmingMagda — Glorious, nobleMaha — Wild oryx; large, beautiful eyesMaham — Moon-like; usually explained as 'my moon'Mahbanu — Lady of the moon, moon-like ladyMahbooba — BelovedMahboobah — Beloved, darlingMahbuba — Beloved, dearly lovedMahbubah — Beloved, darlingMahbubeh — BelovedMahdis — Like the moon; moon-facedMaheen — Fine, delicate; moon-likeMaheera — Skilled, expertMahfuzah — Protected, safeguardedMahgol — Moon flower; as beautiful as moon and flowerMahi — Beloved, dear oneMahin — Greatest, noblest; also linked to the moonMahira — Skilled, expert, talentedMahirah — Skilled, expert, talentedMahjabeen — One whose brow shines like the moonMahjabin — Moon-browed; beautiful as the moonMahmuda — Praised, commendableMahnaz — Pride of the moon; as graceful as the moonMahnoor — Light of the moon, moonlightMahnur — Moonlight, light of the moonMahpara — Piece of the moonMahra — Filly, young mareMahreen — Usually explained as bright, moon-likeMahrosh — Usually explained as moon-bright, radiant as the moonMahrukh — Moon-faced, with a face like the moonMahsa — Like the moonMahshid — Moonlight, radiance of the moonMahtaab — MoonlightMahtab — MoonlightMahvash — Moon-like, beautiful as the moonMahvish — Moon-like, beautiful as the moonMahwish — Moon-like, beautiful as the moonMai — Classical Arabic name of a belovedMaida — Table spread with foodMaidah — Table spread with foodMaimoona — Blessed, auspicious, fortunateMaimouna — Blessed, fortunateMaimuna — Blessed, auspicious, fortunateMaimunah — Blessed, fortunateMaimunatu — Blessed, fortunateMaira — Usually explained as moon-like, belovedMais — Graceful, swaying walkMaisara — Ease, comfort, prosperityMaisha — Life, living wellMaitha — Soft, gentle groundMajd — Glory, honour, nobilityMajda — Glorious, nobleMajida — Glorious, noble womanMakarim — Noble traits, fine virtuesMala — Garland, necklaceMalaika — Angels; angelMalak — AngelMalalai — Grief-stricken; name of an Afghan heroineMalath — Refuge, shelter, sanctuaryMaleeha — Charming, pretty, pleasingMaleehah — Charming, pretty, pleasingMaleeka — Queen, sovereignMaliha — Charming, beautifulMalihah — Beautiful, charmingMalika — QueenMalikah — Owner, possessor; queenMame — Grandparent, honoured ancestorMamoona — Trustworthy, safe, secureMana — Lasting, enduring, everlastingManaar — Lighthouse, beacon, guiding lightManahel — Springs, watering placesManahil — Springs, watering placesManal — Attainment, achievement, wish fulfilledManar — Lighthouse, beaconMandana — Everlasting, enduringManha — Gift, grantManizha — Name of a heroine in the ShahnamehManizheh — Name of a Shahnameh heroine; often explained as 'of noble nature'Maqboolah — Accepted, well-likedMaqsudah — Desired, sought after, intendedMarah — Joy, cheerfulness, livelinessMaral — Deer, doeMaram — Aspiration, wish, goalMardhiyah — Pleasing, one with whom God is pleasedMardiya — One who is pleasing (to God), well-pleasingMardiyah — Pleasing to God, one who is well-pleasingMardiyya — One who is pleasing (to God)Marhaba — Welcome, greetingMaria — Form of Maryam (Mary)Mariam — Name of the mother of Prophet IsaMariama — Form of Maryam (Mary), mother of IsaMariamou — Maryam, mother of Prophet ʿĪsāMariamu — Form of Maryam, mother of JesusMarian — Form of Maryam, mother of JesusMariatu — Maryam, mother of Prophet ʿĪsāMariya — Name of Mariya al-QibtiyyaMariyam — Name of the Virgin Mary, mother of JesusMarjan — Coral; small pearlsMarjanah — Coral, small pearlMarwa — Flint stone; name of a hill in MakkahMarwaa — Name of the hill al-Marwa in Makkah; a white, glistening stoneMarwah — Flint stone; hill in MakkahMaryam — Mother of Prophet Isa; devoted to GodMaryama — Form of Maryam, mother of JesusMaryamu — Hausa form of Maryam (Mary)Maryan — Form of Maryam, mother of JesusMarzia — Pleasing (to God), contentedMarziyeh — One who is pleasing to God, well-pleasingMasal — Fairy tale, storyMasar — Path, course, orbitMasarra — Joy, happiness, delightMasarrah — Joy, happiness, delightMasarrat — Happiness, joysMashael — Torches, bright lightsMashal — Torch, lightMasika — Born during the long rainsMasooda — Fortunate, happy, luckyMasoodah — Fortunate, happy, luckyMasouda — Fortunate, happy, blessedMassa — DiamondMastaneh — Intoxicated with love, rapturousMasuda — Fortunate, happy, blessedMasuma — Innocent, sinless, protectedMawaddah — Love, affectionMawahib — Gifts, talentsMawar — RoseMawhiba — Gift, talent, natural giftMawiyya — Mirror; clear, crystal-likeMaya — Popular cross-cultural name; meaning variesMayar — One who brings provisions (usual explanation)Maymuna — Blessed, auspicious, fortunateMaymunah — Blessed, fortunate, auspiciousMays — Swaying gracefully; the mays treeMaysa — Graceful in walk, swaying proudlyMaysaa — Walking with a graceful, swaying gaitMaysha — Life, livelihoodMaysoon — Graceful in gait; beautiful of faceMayya — Classical name; often linked to waterMayyada — Walking with a graceful swayMediha — Praiseworthy, praisedMedina — The city; the Prophet's city of MadinahMedya — Land of the MedesMeera — Provisions, supplies (Arabic sense)Meerim — Kindness, tenderness, compassionMega — CloudMehak — Fragrance, sweet scentMehar — Kindness, love; the sunMeher — Love, kindness; the sunMehjabeen — Moon-browed, with a forehead like the moonMehjabin — With a forehead like the moonMehmuda — Praised, praiseworthyMehnaz — Pride or grace of the moonMehr — Love, kindness; the sunMehrangez — Inspiring love and kindnessMehrangiz — One who inspires love and kindnessMehreen — Loving, kind; bright like the sunMehrnaz — Grace of the sun; loving and charmingMehrunissa — Sun among women; love of womenMehtab — Moonlight, the moonMehwish — Like the moon, moon-facedMeitha — Soft, gentle (of land); tenderMejrema — Form of Maryam, mother of IsaMelati — JasmineMelek — AngelMelika — QueenMelike — QueenMelis — HoneybeeMelisa — Honeybee; lemon balmMelissa — HoneybeeMeltem — Summer sea breeze (the Aegean wind)Memunatu — Blessed, fortunateMenna — Favour, gift from GodMennatallah — Gift of God, God's favourMercan — CoralMerima — Form of Maryam, mother of IsaMerjem — Bosnian form of Maryam (Mary)Mervat — Generosity, nobility of characterMerve — Marwa, the hill in Mecca; a fragrant shrubMeryem — Turkish form of Maryam (Mary)Meymune — Blessed, fortunateMihr — Sun; love, kindnessMimoza — Mimosa flowerMina — Blue enamel, azure glass; also Mina near MakkahMinahil — Springs, fountains of fresh waterMinal — Usually explained as precious, a gemMinara — Lighthouse, minaret; place of lightMinha — Gift, grantMinhah — Gift, grant, something bestowedMinhal — Spring, watering placeMinna — Favour, gift, blessingMinou — Paradise, heavenMira — Peace, world (Slavic); wonderful (Latin)Miral — Usually explained as a doe, or a flowerMiray — Princess moon; leader's moonMirela — Admirable, wonderfulMirna — Beloved (Irish); peaceful (Slavic)Misbah — Lamp, lanternMishal — Torch, lightMisk — Musk, a precious perfumeMitra — Friendship, covenant; the sunMobina — Clear, evident, manifestMohinur — Moonlight, light of the moonMohira — Skilful, expert, talentedMohsina — Doer of good, benevolent womanMohua — The mahua tree and its sweet flowerMojdeh — Good news, glad tidingsMojgan — EyelashesMomal — Heroine of the Sindhi romance Momal RanoMomina — Believing woman, woman of faithMona — Wishes, hopes, desiresMonira — Luminous, shining, radiantMonsurat — Helped (by God), victoriousMorufat — Well-known; doer of goodMosunmola — I have drawn close to wealthMoudi — Radiant, bright (traditional explanation)Mouna — Wish, hopeMounia — A wish, a hopeMounira — Radiant, luminous, giving lightMounya — Wish, hope, desireMoushumi — Seasonal; of the monsoonMouza — Traditional Gulf name; origin debatedMoza — Traditional Gulf name; origin debatedMozah — Traditional Gulf name; origin debatedMozhgan — EyelashesMtumwa — Servant (of God)Mubaarakah — BlessedMubaraka — BlessedMubarakah — BlessedMubasshirah — Bringer of good newsMubeena — Clear, evident, manifestMufeeda — Useful, beneficialMuhabbat — Love, affectionMuhsina — Benevolent, one who does goodMuhsinah — Doer of good, virtuousMujaahidah — Woman who strives (in God's way)Mujgan — EyelashesMukarramah — Honoured, respected womanMukta — PearlMulia — Noble, honourable, gloriousMulikat — QueenMumina — Believer, faithful womanMumtaazah — Distinguished, excellentMumtaz — Distinguished, excellentMumtazah — Distinguished, excellent, outstandingMuna — Wishes, hopesMunaa — Wishes, hopes, desiresMunawwarah — Illuminated, radiantMunazza — Pure, free from faultsMuneeba — One who turns to God in repentanceMuneebah — She who turns to God in repentanceMuneera — Shining, radiant, light-givingMuniba — She who turns to God in repentanceMunibah — One who turns to God in repentanceMunifahh — Lofty, exalted, eminentMunira — Shining, luminousMunirah — Radiant, shining, giving lightMunisa — Friendly companion, comforting friendMuntaha — The utmost limit, the highest pointMunya — Wish, hope, desireMuqaddas — Sacred, holyMurja — CoralMursal — Sent one, messengerMusarrat — Joy, happiness, delightMushira — Counsellor, adviserMuska — SmileMuskan — SmileMuslima — Woman who submits to GodMuslimat — Muslim woman, one who submits to GodMutiara — PearlMutiat — Obedient (to God)Mwajuma — Child of FridayMwanaarafa — Child of the Day of ArafahMwanaasha — Daughter of Aisha; livingMwanahamisi — Child of ThursdayMwanaharusi — Child of the wedding; brideMwanahawa — Daughter of Hawa (Eve)Mwanaheri — Child of goodness, blessed childMwanaid — Child of Eid, born at EidMwanaidi — Child of the Eid festivalMwanaisha — Daughter of Aisha; livelyMwanajuma — Child of FridayMwanakheri — Child of goodness, blessed childMwanamisi — Child of ThursdayMwanamvua — Child of the rainMyra — Usually linked to myrrh; a Lycian cityMysha — Life, livingMünevver — Illuminated, radiant, enlightenedMünire — Radiant, luminous