Christian Names Meanings for Baby Boys Starting with M

Major

(MAY-jər)

The name Major is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Major is: Greater. Also a military rank above Captain and below Colonel.

Meaning: Spear counsel Origin: Germanic, Latin

Makai

(mə-KIY)

We have seen some speculation as to the meaning of Makai, but most people agree the name is Hawaiian. After referring to a Hawaiian dictionary we found the two following definitions: One, “makai” means “toward the sea” from the Hawaiian elements “ma” (in, on, at) and “kai” (sea).

Makaio

(mah-KAH-yoh)

The meaning of the name “Makaio” is: “Gift of God”. Categories: Hawaiian Names, Pacific Islander Names, Polynesian Names, Unisex Names. Used in: Hawaiian speaking countries. Gender: Both, Boy Names, Girl Names. Origins: Hawaiian.

Meaning: God has rewarded Origin: Hawaiian, Hebrew

Makal

Origin of the name Michael: Derived from the Hebrew mīkhā'ē'l (Who is like God?). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the seven archangels.

Meaning: Famous in war, Famous, War, Strife

Makalani

A submission from California, United States says the name Makalani means "Eye of heaven. Maka = eye, lani = heaven." and is of Hawaiian origin.

Meaning: Clerk Origin: Egyptian

Makalo

Makalo. African Origin. "Wonder, Surprise" The meaning of the name Makalo is Wonder, Surprise. The origin of the name Makalo is African.

Meaning: Wondering Origin: African

Makan

Makan Name Meaning. Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair).

Meaning: Wind Origin: Native American

Makarioa

Macarius is a Latinized form of a Greek given name Makarios (Μακάριος). The old Greek word μακάριος makarios (mak-ar'-ee-os) is a prolonged form of the poetical μάκαρ makar (of the same meaning); supremely blessed, by extension fortunate, well off, blessed, happy.

Meaning: Blessed Origin: Greek

Makepeace

(MAYK-pees)

Makepeace Name Meaning. English: nickname for a person known for his skill at patching up quarrels, from Middle English make(n) 'to make' (Old English macian) + pais 'peace' (see Pace).

Makhi

Makhi is a Greek word (Μάχη) meaning “battle, struggle”. However, despite the name's translation from Greek, it is more likely being used as a corrupt spelling of Makai, which is a Hawaiian word meaning “toward the sea” from the elements “ma” (in, on, at) and “kai” (sea).