मा (Ma) is the naming syllable of Magha nakshatra, pada 1, in Simha rashi. These are the 334 names in Kalava's list that begin with it, each with its meaning as the Sanskrit dictionary prints it.
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Maya माया attested
art, wisdom, extraordinary or supernatural power (only in the earlier…
māyā · MW 811,1 · Apte 861
Manisha मनीषा attested
thought, reflection, consideration, wisdom, intelligence, conception
manīṣā · MW 784,2 · Apte 842
Mamta ममता attested
(mama-), the state of ‘mine’, sense of ownership, self-interest
mamatā · MW 789,1 · Apte 845
Madhavi माधवी attested
the earth (also with devī)
mādhavī · MW 808,3 · Apte 859
Mahaa महा attested
great, mighty, strong, abundant
maha · MW 794,1 · Apte 849
Malini मालिनी attested
of various rivers; also the wife of a garland-maker or gardener
mālinī · MW 814,1
Malika मल्लिका attested
a lamp-stand; also Jasminum Zambac
mallikā · MW 793,1 · Apte 848
Mahalakshmi महालक्ष्मी attested
the great Lakṣmī (properly the Śakti of Nārāyaṇa or Viṣṇu
mahālakṣmī · MW 800,1
Mang मङ्ग attested
the head of a boat
maṅga · MW 772,3 · Apte 831
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Matha मत्ता attested
excited with joy, overjoyed, delighted, drunk
matta · MW 777,3 · Apte 835
Manasa मानस attested
(with or scil. saras; also belonging to the mind or spirit, mental
mānasa · MW 810,1 · Apte 860
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Madina मदिना regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Mansi मानसी attested
mental or spiritual devotion (opp. to mūrti-p, adoration of images)
mānasī · MW 810,1
Madhuri माधुरी attested
sweetness, amiableness, loveliness, charm
mādhurī · MW 808,3 · Apte 859
Mali मल्लि attested
Jasminum Zambac
malli · MW 793,1 · Apte 848
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Maheswari महेश्वरी attested
a name of Durga; a kind of brass or bell-metal
maheśvarī · MW 802,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Manda मानदा attested
giving or showing honour (esp. voc. sg.
mānada · MW 809,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Majida मजिदा regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Malathi मालती attested
Jasminum Grandiflorum (plant and blossom
mālatī · MW 814,1 · Apte 863
Malavika मालविका attested
Ipomoea Turpethum
mālavikā · MW 814,2
Manohara मनोहरा attested
‘heart-stealing’, taking the fancy, fascinating, attractive
manohara · MW 785,3
Feminine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to boys.
Malu मालु attested
a species of creeper, Sch
mālu · MW 814,2 · Apte 864
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mahadevi महादेवी attested
a name of Shiva; the chief wife of a king; (vī-tva the rank of chief wife, )
mahādevī · MW 796,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahasar महासार attested
‘having great sap or vigour’, firm, strong
mahāsāra · MW 801,3
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Mahija महीजा attested
a name of Sita
mahījā · MW 803,2
Manorama मनोरमा attested
a beautiful woman
manoramā · MW 785,2
Manjula मञ्जुला attested
beautiful, pleasing, lovely, charming
mañjula · MW 774,1 · Apte 832
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Manikyama माणिक्याम compound
ruby + impetuosity, violence, strength, power
māṇikya + ama · MW 806,2; 80,1
Mayuri मायूरी attested
dear to peacocks; also belonging to or coming from a peacock
māyūra · MW 811,2 · Apte 861
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mayadevi मायादेवी attested
N. of the mother of Gautama Buddha
māyādevī · MW 811,1
Mahitha महिता attested
honoured, celebrated
mahita · MW 803,1 · Apte 855
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Manjusha मञ्जूषा attested
a box, chest, case, basket
mañjūṣā · MW 774,2 · Apte 832
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Manita मानिता attested
honoured, respected
mānita · MW 809,2 · Apte 860
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Madhumathi मधुमती attested
rich in honey, richly provided with the juice of flowers; also possessing or containing sweetness, sweet
madhumat · MW 780,2 · Apte 838
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Matti मति attested
(in also mati) devotion, prayer, worship, hymn, sacred utterance
mati · MW 783,2 · Apte 834
Malani मलनी modern coinage
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning; its source language has not been checked.
Mahathi महती attested
the egg-plant
mahatī · MW 794,2 · Apte 850
Mayukha मयूख attested
a ray of light, flame, brightness, lustre; (also; once in )
mayūkha · MW 789,2 · Apte 845
Makari मकरी attested
the female of the sea-monster M˚
makarī · MW 771,2 · Apte 830
Feminine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to boys.
Marrissa मारिषा attested
N. of the mother of Dakṣa
māriṣā · MW 812,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Maram मरम modern coinage
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning; its source language has not been checked.
Maryama मर्यमा modern coinage
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning; its source language has not been checked.
Maraya मराय attested
N. of a Sāman
marāya · MW 789,3
Neuter in Sanskrit; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Malaak मलाक modern coinage
Not a Sanskrit word; the nearest dictionary word, mallaka, is a different word; its source language has not been checked.
Maanvi मानवी attested
a daughter of man, a woman
mānavī · MW 809,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahiya महीया attested
joyousness, happiness, exultation (dat. yai)
mahīyā · MW 803,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Makhi माकी attested
(prob.) heaven and earth
mākī · MW 805,2
Feminine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to boys; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Maliya मालीया attested
Nom. P. yati, to wish one's self a garland, Sch
mālīya · MW 814,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Madhumati मधुमती attested
Gmelina Arborea
madhumatī · MW 780,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Madhyama मध्यमा attested
the pericarp of a lotus; also the womb
madhyamā · MW 782,2
Madira मदिरा attested
a name of Durga; spirituous liquor, any inebriating drink, wine, nectar
madirā · MW 778,3 · Apte 837
Mahabahu महाबाहु attested
a name of Vishnu; long-armed
mahābāhu · MW 798,1
Mahabala महाबला attested
exceedingly strong, very powerful or mighty, very efficacious
mahābala · MW 798,1
Mahabala महाबला attested
Sida Cordifolia and Rhombifolia
mahābalā · MW 798,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahabhoga महाभोगा attested
a name of Durga
mahābhogā · MW 798,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahakali महाकाली attested
a name of Durga; (with Jainas) of one of the 16 Vidyā-devīs
mahākālī · MW 795,1
Mahakrodha महाक्रोधा attested
a name of Shiva; very inclined to wrath
mahākrodha · MW 795,2
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘a name of Shiva’.
Mahamaya महामाया attested
great deceit or illusion
mahāmāyā · MW 799,1
Mahamoha महामोहा attested
a name of Durga
mahāmohā · MW 799,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahanisha महानिशा attested
a name of Durga
mahāniśā · MW 797,1
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Maharajni महाराज्ञी attested
a name of Durga; a reigning queen
mahārājñī · MW 799,3
Maharupa महारूपा attested
mighty in form (said of Śiva)
mahārūpa · MW 799,3
Mahashakti महाशक्ति attested
very powerful or mighty (said of Śiva)
mahāśakti · MW 801,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahashri महाश्री attested
a name of Lakshmi
mahāśrī · MW 801,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahashveta महाश्वेता attested
a name of Durga; a species of plant
mahāśvetā · MW 801,2
Mahasmriti महास्मृति attested
a name of Durga; great tradition
mahāsmṛti · MW 802,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahavidya महाविद्या attested
a name of Lakshmi; a great or exalted science
mahāvidyā · MW 800,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahavirya महावीर्या attested
of great strength or energy, very powerful, very potent
mahāvīrya · MW 800,3
Maheshi माहेशी attested
a name of Durga
māheśī · MW 815,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Maheshvari माहेश्वरी attested
the Consort or Energy of Śiva
māheśvarī · MW 815,2
Mahiputri महीपुत्री attested
a name of Sita
mahīputrī · MW 803,2
Mahisuta महीसुता attested
a name of Sita
mahīsutā · MW 803,3
Majja मज्जा attested
sinking, diving
majja · MW 773,2
Mala माला attested
a wreath, garland, crown
mālā · MW 813,3 · Apte 863
Mala मला attested
Flacourtia Cataphracta
malā · MW 792,1
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Manastoka मनस्तोका attested
a name of Durga
manastokā · MW 784,1
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Manasvini मनस्विनी attested
a virtuous wife
manasvinī · MW 784,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Manavati मानवती attested
(a woman) angry from jealousy
mānavatī · MW 809,2
Mangala मङ्गला attested
auspicious, lucky
maṅgala · MW 772,3 · Apte 831
Manimala मणिमाला attested
a name of Lakshmi; a string or necklace of jewels or pearls
maṇimālā · MW 775,1
Manini मानिनी attested
a disdainful or sulky woman
māninī · MW 809,3
Manjunashi मञ्जुनाशी attested
a name of Indra; a beautiful woman
mañjunāśī · MW 774,1
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Mano मनो attested
in comp. for manas
mano · MW 785,1
Manonmani मनोन्मनी attested
a form of Durgā
manonmanī · MW 785,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Marichi मरीचि attested
a particle of light, shining mote or speck in the air
marīci · MW 790,1 · Apte 846
Mata माता attested
the divine mothers or personified energies of the principal deities…; also a mother, any mother (applicable to animals)
mātṛ · MW 807,1 · Apte 857
Matrika मातृका attested
a mother
mātṛkā · MW 807,3
Matrivatsala मातृवत्सला attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan); mother-loving
mātṛvatsala · MW 807,2
Maya मया attested
medical treatment
mayā · MW 789,1
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Mayi मयी attested
a mare, Sch
mayī · MW 789,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mataya मथाय attested
Nom. P. yati, to produce fire by friction; to tear off (a head)
mathāya · MW 777,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Manya मान्या attested
to be respected or honoured, worthy of honour, respectable, venerable
mānya · MW 809,3 · Apte 861
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Maham महम् attested
great, mighty, strong, abundant
maha · MW 794,1 · Apte 849
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Maggi माघी attested
(scil. tithi) the day of full moon in the month Māgha
māghī · MW 805,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mahina माहिना attested
gladsome, blithe, causing or feeling joy (others ‘great, powerful’)
māhina · MW 815,2 · Apte 864
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Maniya माननीया attested
to be honoured, deserving honour from
mānanīya · MW 809,2 · Apte 860
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Manna मानना attested
honouring, serving as a token of respect
mānana · MW 809,2 · Apte 860
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mahya मह्या attested
(prob.) highly honoured
mahya · MW 803,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mahasvati महस्वती attested
(mahas-), giving pleasure, gladdening
mahasvat · MW 794,3 · Apte 850
Manasvini मनस्विनी attested
full of mind or sense, intelligent, clever, wise
manasvin · MW 784,1 · Apte 841
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mahisha महिषा attested
great, powerful
mahiṣa · MW 803,1 · Apte 855
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
No names of this kind begin with this syllable.
Madan मदन attested
passion, love or the god of love
madana · MW 778,2 · Apte 836
Manish मनिश regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Maan मान attested
(also ) consideration, regard, respect, honour
māna · MW 809,1 · Apte 859
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Mahendra महेन्द्र attested
a partic. star; also the great Indra, (also applied to Viṣṇu and Śiva )
mahendra · MW 802,1 · Apte 1195
Manju मञ्जु attested
beautiful, lovely, charming, pleasant, sweet
mañju · MW 774,1 · Apte 832
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Mansoor मंसूर regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Mahak महक attested
a name of Vishnu; (only ) an eminent man
mahaka · MW 794,2 · Apte 850
Malak मल्लक attested
a lamp-stand; also a tooth
mallaka · MW 793,1 · Apte 848
Manoj मनोज attested
‘mind-born’ love or the god of love
manoja · MW 785,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahesvar महेश्वर attested
a great lord, sovereign, chief
maheśvara · MW 802,2
Majid मजिद regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Mahesh महेश attested
‘great lord or god’, N. of Śiva
maheśa · MW 802,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mayank मयंक regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Mahima महिमा attested
greatness, might, power, majesty, glory, (himnā or hinā mightily
mahiman · MW 803,1 · Apte 855
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Mahadev महादेव attested
‘the great deity’, N. of Rudra or Śiva or one of his attendant deities
mahādeva · MW 796,2
Malee माली attested
garlanded, crowned, encircled or surrounded by
mālin · MW 813,3 · Apte 863
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Mathai मथै regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Mayur मयूर attested
a peacock
mayūra · MW 789,2 · Apte 845
Masood मसूद regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Manohar मनोहर attested
‘heart-stealing’, taking the fancy, fascinating, attractive
manohara · MW 785,3
Madhav माधव attested
relating to spring, vernal
mādhava · MW 808,2 · Apte 859
Makar मकर attested
a kind of sea-monster
makara · MW 771,2 · Apte 830
Mahavir महावीर attested
a name of Vishnu; a great hero
mahāvīra · MW 800,2
Mahammad महामद attested
an elephant in strong rut; also great pride or intoxication
mahāmada · MW 798,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Makasad मखाषाढ compound
jocund, cheerful, sprightly, vigorous, active + belonging to the month Āṣāḍha
makha + āṣāḍha · MW 772,1; 1320,2
Mari मारीय attested
belonging to the god of love
mārīya · MW 811,3
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Manggal मङ्गल attested
a name of Agni; the smell of jasmine
maṅgala · MW 772,3 · Apte 831
Mahendrasimh महेन्द्रसिंह attested
N. of a king
mahendrasiṃha · MW 802,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Magal मगल attested
N. of a man
magala · MW 772,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Math मत्त attested
excited with joy, overjoyed, delighted, drunk
matta · MW 777,3 · Apte 835
Manan मानन attested
honouring, serving as a token of respect
mānana · MW 809,2 · Apte 860
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Makesvar मखेश्वर compound
jocund, cheerful, sprightly, vigorous, active + the god of love
makha + īśvara · MW 772,1; 171,1
Madar मदार attested
a lover, libertine; also a hog
madāra · MW 778,3 · Apte 837
Manikanta मणिकण्ठ attested
the blue jay
maṇikaṇṭha · MW 774,3
Madhusudan मधुसूदन attested
‘destroyer of honey’, a bee
madhusūdana · MW 780,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Madanasimh मदनसिंह attested
N. of various authors
madanasiṃha · MW 778,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Malleswara मल्लेश्वर compound
a wrestler or boxer by profession (the… + the god of love
malla + īśvara · MW 793,1; 171,1
Makasud मखशुद्ध compound
jocund, cheerful, sprightly, vigorous, active + cleansed, cleared, clean, pure, clear
makha + śuddha · MW 772,1; 1082,1
Mahanth महान्त attested
great
mahānta · MW 802,3
Maraiah मरैअह regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Makaradhvaj मकरध्वज attested
the sea
makaradhvaja · MW 771,2
Maheen महीन attested
‘earth-ruler’, a king, prince
mahīna · MW 803,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Madhur मधुर attested
sweet, pleasant, charming, delightful
madhura · MW 781,1 · Apte 838
Makhan मखहन् attested
‘killer of Makha’, N. of Agni or Indra or Rudra
makhahan · MW 772,1
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘‘killer of Makha’, N. of Agni or Indra or Rudra’; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Madhusoodanan मधुसूदनन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of madhusūdana: a name of Krishna, ‘slayer of Madhu’
madhusūdana · MW 780,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mad मद attested
any beautiful object; also hilarity, rapture, excitement, inspiration
mada · MW 777,3 · Apte 836
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘any beautiful object’.
Malladi मल्लादि attested
a name of Krishna
mallādi · MW 793,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahath महत् attested
great (in space, time, quantity or degree) i.e. large, big, huge
mahat · MW 794,2 · Apte 850
Mahabuba महभुव compound
great, mighty, strong, abundant + (prob.) = bhuvas, the atmosphere
maha + bhuva · MW 794,1; 760,2
Maharun महारुण attested
N. of a mountain
mahāruṇa · MW 799,3
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahin माहिन attested
gladsome, blithe, causing or feeling joy (others ‘great, powerful’)
māhina · MW 815,2 · Apte 864
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Maral मराल attested
a partic. mode of joining the hands, ( also a horse; an elephant; also soft, mild, tender
marāla · MW 789,3 · Apte 846
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mallu मालु attested
N. of a partic. mixed caste
mālu · MW 814,2 · Apte 864
Manti माण्टि attested
pl. his descendants
māṇṭi · MW 806,2
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Manik मणिक attested
a jewel, gem, precious stone
maṇika · MW 775,2 · Apte 833
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mathu मातु attested
(in music) = vāg-varṇa-samudāya
mātu · MW 804,2
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mahipal महीपाल attested
‘earth-protector’, a king
mahīpāla · MW 803,2
Manak मनक attested
N. of a man
manaka · MW 783,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Makarand मकरन्द attested
the juice of flowers, honey
makaranda · MW 771,3 · Apte 830
Maheep महीप attested
‘earth-protector’, a king
mahīpa · MW 803,2
Manikuttan मणिकूटन् modern coinage
Mantu मन्तु attested
an adviser, manager, disposer, ruler, arbiter, (also as )
mantu · MW 785,3 · Apte 840
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Manojan मनोजन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of manoja: ‘mind-born’ love or the god of love
manoja · MW 785,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mallesha मल्लेष compound
a wrestler or boxer by profession (the… + possessing sap and strength
malla + iṣa · MW 793,1; 169,2
Mamidi मामिडि attested
N. of a man
māmiḍi · MW 811,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahan महन् attested
greatness, might, power, abundance
mahan · MW 794,3
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Madhuvan मधुवन attested
N. of the forest of the ape Su-grīva (which abounded in honey)
madhuvana · MW 780,2
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Manikantan मणिकण्ठन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of maṇikaṇṭha: ‘jewel-throated’; in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, a name of Ayyappa
maṇikaṇṭha · MW 774,3
Mandar मन्दर attested
a pearl chain consisting of 8 or 16 strings; also slow, tardy, sluggish
mandara · MW 788,2 · Apte 844
Mahendran महेन्द्रन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of mahendra: a partic. star; also the great Indra, (also applied to Viṣṇu and Śiva )
mahendra · MW 802,1 · Apte 1195
Mathur माथुर attested
coming from or born in or belonging to Mathurā
māthura · MW 808,1 · Apte 858
Mardan मर्दन attested
crushing, grinding, rubbing, bruising, paining, tormenting, ruining
mardana · MW 791,2 · Apte 846
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Mahik माहिक attested
N. of a people
māhika · MW 815,2
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Malasimh मल्लसिंह compound
a wrestler or boxer by profession (the… + ‘the powerful one’
malla + siṃha · MW 793,1; 1213,1
Madhukar मधुकर attested
a lover, libertine; also ‘honey-maker’, a bee
madhukara · MW 779,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mam माम attested
dear friend, uncle
māma · MW 810,3 · Apte 861
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mara मार attested
the passion of love, god of love; also killing, destroying
māra · MW 811,3 · Apte 861
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Manasukh मनःसुख attested
joy of the heart; also agreeable to the mind, of pleasant taste
manaḥsukha · MW 783,3
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mandu मन्दु attested
joyous, cheerful, pleased
mandu · MW 787,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahir माहिर attested
a name of Indra
māhira · MW 815,2 · Apte 864
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Malar मल्लार attested
(in music) N. of a Rāga
mallāra · MW 793,2 · Apte 848
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Manikkan मणिकानन attested
a wood or grove containing jewels
maṇikānana · MW 774,3
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Malaya मलय attested
a celestial grove
malaya · MW 792,3 · Apte 848
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Marz मार्ज attested
a name of Vishnu; cleaning, a cleaner
mārja · MW 813,1 · Apte 862
Manav मानव attested
descended from or belonging to man or Manu, human
mānava · MW 809,3 · Apte 860
Mayukh मयूख attested
a ray of light, flame, brightness, lustre; (also; once in )
mayūkha · MW 789,2 · Apte 845
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Mahki माहकि attested
N. of a teacher
māhaki · MW 815,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mayan मायण attested
N. of the father of Mādhava and Sāyaṇa
māyaṇa · MW 811,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Masa माष attested
a partic. weight of gold; also a bean
māṣa · MW 814,2 · Apte 864
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Mantra मन्त्र attested
a name of Vishnu; ‘instrument of thought’, speech, sacred text or speech
mantra · MW 786,1 · Apte 842
Maleya मालेय attested
a garland-maker, florist
māleya · MW 814,1 · Apte 863
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Manasvi मनस्वी attested
full of mind or sense, intelligent, clever, wise
manasvin · MW 784,1 · Apte 841
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Mazal मज्जल attested
N. of one of Skanda's attendants
majjala · MW 773,3
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Maat माता attested
a knower, one who has true knowledge; also a measurer
mātṛ · MW 804,2 · Apte 857
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Mandi मन्दी attested
delighting, exhilarating, inspiriting (said of Soma)
mandin · MW 787,3
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Marwan मारवान् attested
full of love, enamoured
māravat · MW 811,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Madhavashastri माधवशास्त्री attested
a name of Rama
mādhavaśāstrin · MW 808,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Madhu मधु attested
sweet, delicious, pleasant, charming, delightful
madhu · MW 779,2 · Apte 837
Madhunighati मधुनिघाती attested
a name of Vishnu
madhunighātin · MW 780,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Madhuniha मधुनिहा attested
a name of Vishnu
madhunihan · MW 780,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Madhunihanta मधुनिहन्ता attested
a name of Vishnu
madhunihantṛ · MW 780,1
Madhuripu मधुरिपु attested
‘enemy of Madhu’, N. of Viṣṇu-Kṛṣṇa
madhuripu · MW 780,2
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘‘enemy of Madhu’, N. of Viṣṇu-Kṛṣṇa’.
Madva मद्वा attested
a name of Shiva; addicted to joy or intoxication
madvan · MW 779,2 · Apte 837
Maghava मघवा attested
a name of Indra; (magha-), possessing or distributing gifts, bountiful, liberal
maghavan · MW 772,2 · Apte 830
Maha मह attested
great, mighty, strong, abundant
maha · MW 794,1 · Apte 849
Mahabahu महाबाहु attested
a name of Vishnu; long-armed
mahābāhu · MW 798,1
Mahabala महाबल attested
exceedingly strong, very powerful or mighty, very efficacious
mahābala · MW 798,1
Mahabhaga महाभाग attested
one to whom a great portion or lot has fallen, highly fortunate
mahābhāga · MW 798,1
Mahabhoga महाभोग attested
a great curve or coil, great hood (of a snake), great winding
mahābhoga · MW 798,2
Mahabhuta महाभूत attested
being great, great
mahābhūta · MW 798,2
Mahabuddhi महाबुद्धि attested
having great understanding, extremely clever
mahābuddhi · MW 798,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahadhana महाधन attested
having much money, rich, wealthy; also costing much money
mahādhana · MW 796,3
Mahadhatu महाधातु attested
a name of Shiva; ‘great metal or element’, gold
mahādhātu · MW 796,3
Mahadyuti महाद्युति attested
of great splendour, very bright or glorious
mahādyuti · MW 796,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahaganesha महागणेश attested
a name of Ganesha
mahāgaṇeśa · MW 795,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahagarta महागर्त attested
a name of Shiva
mahāgarta · MW 795,2
Mahahrada महाह्रद attested
a great tank or pool
mahāhrada · MW 802,1
Mahakalpa महाकल्प attested
a name of Shiva; a great cycle of time
mahākalpa · MW 795,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahakarman महाकर्मन् attested
accomplishing great works (said of Śiva)
mahākarman · MW 795,1
Mahakaya महाकाय attested
a name of Vishnu; large-bodied, of great stature, tall, bulky
mahākāya · MW 795,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahakayika महाकायिक attested
a name of Vishnu
mahākāyika · MW 795,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahakosha महाकोश attested
a large sheath
mahākośa · MW 795,2
Mahakrama महाक्रम attested
‘wide-striding’, N. of Viṣṇu
mahākrama · MW 795,2
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Mahakratu महाक्रतु attested
a great sacrifice
mahākratu · MW 795,2
Mahakrodha महाक्रोध attested
a name of Shiva; very inclined to wrath
mahākrodha · MW 795,2
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘a name of Shiva’.
Mahaksha महाक्ष attested
having great eyes (N. of Śiva)
mahākṣa · MW 795,2
Mahamakha महामख attested
a great or principal sacrifice
mahāmakha · MW 798,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahamalla महामल्ल attested
a name of Krishna
mahāmalla · MW 798,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahamani महामणि attested
a name of Shiva; a costly gem, precious jewel
mahāmaṇi · MW 798,3
Mahamaya महामाय attested
a name of Vishnu; having great deceit or illusion
mahāmāya · MW 799,1
Mahambuka महाम्बुक attested
a name of Shiva
mahāmbuka · MW 799,1
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Mahamegha महामेघ attested
a name of Shiva; a great or dense cloud
mahāmegha · MW 799,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahapatha महापथ attested
a name of Shiva; the mountain-precipices from which devotees throw themselves to…; also a principal road, high street (in a city)
mahāpatha · MW 797,1
Mahaprabhu महाप्रभु attested
a name of Indra; a great master, mighty lord, king, prince
mahāprabhu · MW 797,3
Maharajika महाराजिक attested
a name of Vishnu
mahārājika · MW 799,3
Maharha महार्ह attested
very worthy or deserving, very valuable or precious, splendid
mahārha · MW 800,1
Maharnava महार्णव attested
a name of Shiva; ‘mighty sea’, the ocean
mahārṇava · MW 800,1
Maharshi महर्षि attested
a name of Shiva; a great Ṛṣi, any great sage or saint
maharṣi · MW 794,2
Mahasena महासेन attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan); having a great army
mahāsena · MW 801,3
Mahashakti महाशक्ति attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan); very powerful or mighty (said of Śiva)
mahāśakti · MW 801,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahashana महाशन attested
eating much, voracious, a great eater
mahāśana · MW 801,1
Mahashringa महाशृङ्ग attested
a species of stag
mahāśṛṅga · MW 801,1
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahasvana महास्वन attested
a loud sound
mahāsvana · MW 802,1
Mahatapa महातप attested
a name of Vishnu; very afflicted
mahātapas · MW 796,1
Mahateja महातेज attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan); of great splendour, full of fire
mahātejas · MW 796,1
Mahatushita महातुषित attested
a name of Vishnu
mahātuṣita · MW 796,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahavaraha महावराह attested
‘great boar’, N. of Viṣṇu in his boar incarnation
mahāvarāha · MW 800,2
Mahavirya महावीर्य attested
a name of Brahma; of great strength or energy, very powerful, very potent
mahāvīrya · MW 800,3
Mahavrati महाव्रती attested
a name of Shiva; a devotee, ascetic; also practising the five fundamental duties of Jainas
mahāvratin · MW 800,3
Mahayajna महायज्ञ attested
a name of Vishnu; a great sacrifice or offering, a principal act of devotion
mahāyajña · MW 799,2
Mahayamya महायाम्य attested
a name of Vishnu
mahāyāmya · MW 799,2
Maheshvasa महेष्वास attested
a name of Shiva; a great archer
maheṣvāsa · MW 802,2
Mahibharta महीभर्ता attested
‘earth-supporter’, a king
mahībhartṛ · MW 803,2
Mahidhara महीधर attested
a name of Vishnu; ‘earth bearing’, supporting the earth
mahīdhara · MW 803,2
Mahidhra महीध्र attested
a mountain
mahīdhra · MW 803,2
Mahiruha महीरुह attested
= mahīruh: ‘earth-grower’, a plant, tree
mahīruha · MW 803,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahoraga महोरग attested
a great serpent (with Jainas and Buddhists a class of demons)
mahoraga · MW 802,3
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘a great serpent (with Jainas and Buddhists a class of demons)’.
Mahotsaha महोत्साह attested
a name of Shiva; having great power or strength or energy
mahotsāha · MW 802,2
Mallabhavana मल्लभावन attested
a name of Krishna
mallabhāvana · MW 793,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mallapriya मल्लप्रिय attested
a name of Krishna
mallapriya · MW 793,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Manada मानद attested
giving or showing honour (esp. voc. sg.
mānada · MW 809,2
Manasija मनसिज attested
‘heart-born’, love or the god of love
manasija · MW 784,1 · Apte 841
Manasika मानसिक attested
a name of Vishnu; committed (only) in thought (as a sin)
mānasika · MW 810,1 · Apte 860
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘a name of Vishnu’.
Manjuprana मञ्जुप्राण attested
a name of Brahma
mañjuprāṇa · MW 774,1
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Manmatha मन्मथ attested
love or the god of love, amorous passion or desire
manmatha · MW 788,3 · Apte 845
Mantradruma मन्त्रद्रुम attested
a name of Indra
mantradruma · MW 786,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mantravaha मन्त्रवह attested
a name of Vishnu
mantravaha · MW 786,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Manya मान्य attested
to be respected or honoured, worthy of honour, respectable, venerable
mānya · MW 809,3 · Apte 861
Manyuman मन्युमान् attested
a name of Agni; spirited, ardent, zealous, passionate, vehement, enraged
manyumat · MW 786,3 · Apte 845
Marga मार्ग attested
(with Buddhists) the way or path pointed out by Buddha for escape…; also seeking, search, tracing out, hunting
mārga · MW 812,2 · Apte 862
Marichi मरीचि attested
a particle of light, shining mote or speck in the air
marīci · MW 790,1 · Apte 846
Marshi मर्षी attested
patient, forgiving, indulgent
marṣin · MW 792,1 · Apte 847
Martanda मार्तण्ड attested
the sun or the god of the sun
mārtaṇḍa · MW 813,1 · Apte 863
Marudbaddha मरुद्बद्ध attested
a name of Vishnu; (only ) a kind of sacrificial vessel
marudbaddha · MW 790,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Maruta मारुत attested
a name of Vishnu; relating or belonging to the Maruts
māruta · MW 812,1 · Apte 862
Marutvan मरुत्वान् attested
a name of Indra; pl. a class of gods regarded as children of Dharma or of Manu by…; also (marut-), attended by the Maruts
marutvat · MW 790,3 · Apte 846
Matali मातलि attested
a name of Indra
mātali · MW 806,3 · Apte 857
Matarishva मातरिश्वा attested
a name of Agni; (doubtful for, ) air, wind, breeze
mātariśvan · MW 807,2 · Apte 857
Mati मति attested
N. of a king
mati · MW 783,2 · Apte 834
Matrighatuka मातृघातुक attested
a name of Indra; = mātṛghātin: a matricide
mātṛghātuka · MW 807,2
Matrivatsala मातृवत्सल attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan); mother-loving
mātṛvatsala · MW 807,2
Mayi मायी attested
a name of Brahma; artful, skilled in art or enchantment, cunning, deceptive, illusory
māyin · MW 811,2 · Apte 861
Mayukha मयूख attested
the pin or gnomon of a sun-dial; also a kind of peg (esp. for hanging woven cloth or…
mayūkha · MW 789,2 · Apte 845
Mahad महद attested
giving greatness (?), (in mahadāyudhāni, ‘weapons giving greatness’)
mahada · MW 794,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahamed महामेद attested
Erythrina Indica
mahāmeda · MW 799,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mantas मानतस् attested
from or through honour, for honour's sake
mānatas · MW 809,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Mahakala महाकाल attested
a form of Śiva in his character of destroyer (being then represented…
mahākāla · MW 795,1
Mahamuni महामुनि attested
a great Muni or sage, (esp.) N. of a Buddha or Jina
mahāmuni · MW 799,1
Mahananda महानन्द attested
great bliss (-tva state of great bliss)
mahānanda · MW 796,3
Mahasvan महस्वान् attested
(mahas-), giving pleasure, gladdening
mahasvat · MW 794,3 · Apte 850
Mahatma महात्मा attested
‘high-souled’, magnanimous, having a great or noble nature
mahātman · MW 796,1
Mahattara महत्तर attested
greater or very great or mighty or strong
mahattara · MW 794,2 · Apte 850
Mahisha महिष attested
great, powerful
mahiṣa · MW 803,1 · Apte 855
Mahita महित attested
honoured, celebrated
mahita · MW 803,1 · Apte 855
Mallinatha मल्लिनाथ attested
N. of a poet and celebrated commentator
mallinātha · MW 793,1
Maniman मणिमान् attested
adorned with jewel, jewelled
maṇimat · MW 775,1 · Apte 833
Maniraja मणिराज attested
‘jewel-king’, (prob.) a diamond
maṇirāja · MW 775,2
Manishi मनीषी attested
thoughtful, intelligent, wise, sage, prudent
manīṣin · MW 784,2 · Apte 842
Manoratha मनोरथ attested
‘heart's joy’, a wish, desire
manoratha · MW 785,2
Matiman मतिमान् attested
clever, intelligent, wise
matimat · MW 783,2 · Apte 835
Madhurima मधुरिमा attested
sweetness, suavity, charm
madhuriman · MW 781,2 · Apte 838
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
No names of this kind begin with this syllable.
Mani मणि attested
a jewel, gem, pearl (also fig.), any ornament or amulet, globule
maṇi · MW 774,3 · Apte 832
Manu मनु attested
thinking, wise, intelligent
manu · MW 784,2 · Apte 842
Magan मगन regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Madhu मधु attested
a name of Chandra; sweet, delicious, pleasant, charming, delightful
madhu · MW 779,3 · Apte 837
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Mahi मही attested
‘the great world’, the earth
mahī · MW 803,2 · Apte 855
Maha मह attested
greatness, might, power, glory
mahas · MW 794,3 · Apte 850
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Mala मल्ल attested
a wrestler or boxer by profession (the offspring of an out-caste…
malla · MW 793,1 · Apte 848
Maleek मलीक regional
Not a Sanskrit word; the nearest dictionary word, mālika, is a different word.
Mandeep मंदीप regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Maher महेर regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Mana मन attested
mind (in its widest sense as applied to all the mental powers)
manas · MW 783,3 · Apte 840
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Manpreet मंप्रीत regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Male मले regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Mane मने regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Mahbub मह्बुब regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Manaal मनाल regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Manmeet मंमीत regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Mase मसे regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Mangala मङ्गला attested
a name of the Goddess (Devi); the white- and blue-flowering Dūrvā grass
maṅgalā · MW 772,3
Manee मानी attested
highly honoured or esteemed; also thinking, being of opinion
mānin · MW 809,3 · Apte 860
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Maninder मनिंदेर regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Maharam महराम compound
great, mighty, strong, abundant + Rama
maha + rāma · MW 794,1; 877,1
Mathakar मत्तकर compound
excited with joy, overjoyed, delighted, drunk + a ray of light, sunbeam, moonbeam
matta + kara · MW 777,3; 254,3
Madanakar मदनकर compound
passion, love or the god of love + a ray of light, sunbeam, moonbeam
madana + kara · MW 778,2; 254,3
Maddi मदी attested
intoxicating, exhilarating, delighting, lovely
madin · MW 778,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Manikyam माणिक्यम् attested
ruby
māṇikya · MW 806,2 · Apte 857
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mangali मङ्गलीय attested
auspicious
maṅgalīya · MW 773,1 · Apte 831
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mandal मण्डल attested
a disk (esp. of the sun or moon); also circular, round
maṇḍala · MW 775,3 · Apte 833
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mahada महदा attested
giving greatness (?), (in mahadāyudhāni, ‘weapons giving greatness’)
mahada · MW 794,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Matam मतम् attested
honoured, esteemed, respected, liked; also thought, believed, imagined, supposed, understood
mata · MW 783,1 · Apte 834
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Mansa मानस attested
expressed only in the mind, performed in thought i.e. silent; also belonging to the mind or spirit, mental
mānasa · MW 810,1 · Apte 860
Mavi मवी modern coinage
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning; its source language has not been checked.
MW is Monier-Williams, A Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899), by page and column; Apte is The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1890), by page. Where a name is not a Sanskrit word, its Devanagari is worked out from the English spelling.
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