Biblical Girl Names That Start with M

Do you have a baby girl on the way and are looking for a biblical baby name that starts with M? Our extensive list of biblical M-names for girls is the perfect place to start your search. From the classic Mary to the lesser-known Meah, this list is your holy grail.

1. Mary. The most popular girl's name of the 20th century, Mary is no longer a chart-topper but it's still a solid choice.
2. Maria. If you like the idea of throwing in a nod to the Virgin Mary but prefer biblical girl names that end in a, you could go with the Latin version of Mary.
3. Miriam. In reference to the Old Testament prophetess.
4. Myra. An ancient city in Asia Minor, briefly mentioned in the Bible in connection to the apostle Paul's travels.
5. Marie. Mary à la française.
6. Martha. An old-fashioned biblical girl name that works across several languages.
7. Micah. A prophet name that has been used for both girls and boys.
8. Magdalena. A version of Magdalene used in a number of languages, including German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Spanish, as well as many Slavic languages.
9. Memphis. It's hard not to think about the city in Tennessee when you hear the name Memphis. But let's back up a bit. Memphis is actually borrowed from the name of an ancient Egyptian city mentioned several times in the Old Testament.
10. Magdalene. A biblical powerhouse, brought to you with built-in nickname Magda. In the Bible, Mary Magdelene is a follower of Jesus who witnesses his crucifixion and resurrection.
11. Micaiah. In the biblical narrative, Micaiah appears as a prophet who spoke the truth even when it was unpopular. As a baby name, Micaiah is an equal-opportunity name that can be used for both girls and boys.
12. Meah. As in the Tower of Meah, also known as the Tower of Hammeah or the Tower of the Hundred.
13. Michal. The name of the younger daughter of King Saul and the first wife of David.
14. Milcah. Related to the Hebrew word for "queen" (malka), this pretty name is borne by two biblical characters: one is the fourth daughter of Zelophehad, and the other is a daughter of Haran (Abraham's brother) and the wife of Nahor.
15. Milka. Milcah, German-style. As a potential baby name, it might be a little too tied to the chocolate brand.
16. Melea. The name Melea shows up in Luke's account of the genealogy of Christ. While the biblical Melea sported a pair of XY chromosomes, a 21st century Melea is likely to be a female.
17. Merari. On sound alone, the name of one of Levi's sons definitely has baby name potential, especially for girls, but the meaning ("bitter") is less appealing.
18. Madai. A male descendant of Noah in the Old Testament. As a modern baby name, however, Madai strikes a rather feminine vibe.
19. Mishal. (also known as Mashal). A name with multiple origins/meanings. In the Christian Bible, it appears as a place name.
20. Melita. The name Melita is used in some versions of the Bible to refer to the island of Malta.
21. Menna. (sometimes transliterated as Menan). The name Menna appears in the Gospel of Luke as a distant ancestor of Joseph, Mary's husband. While the biblical Menna was a male, this name could make a short and sweet given name for a modern girl.
22. Micha. The German and Dutch variation of Micah. Like its English counterpart, Micha works for both girls and boys.
23. Merab. Known to readers of the Bible as King Saul's eldest daughter.
24. Magdala. The home town of Mary Magdalene doubles as a rare Bible-inspired girl's name.
25. Mahli. On the masculine side of the ledger in biblical times, Mahli would be better suited for a girl in modern times.
26. Mareshah. A masculine-coded personal name and a place name in the Bible, but to the modern ear, Mareshah sounds pretty feminine.
27. Mashal. The name of an ancient town mentioned in the Old Testament. As a personal name, it's mostly encountered in Muslim countries.
28. Meribah. This biblical place name has yet to come of age as a baby name.