November 7, 2024

100 Inspiring Muslim Girl Names Starting with M

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Muslim Girl Names Starting with M Beautiful, Meaningful & Quranic Inspired

Picking a name for baby girl is very exciting particularly when selecting the appropriate name that will have religious or historical significance associated with the name. Below is the collection of 100 Muslim girl names starting with the letter ‘M’ to help in making the choice easier.

Every name is chosen to give proper choices that can be perceived as related to the Islamic culture and history. Beside it, you get to know the pronunciation of each of these names, their general meaning and a translation in Urdu for a familiar touch.

We have also tried whenever it was possible to include Quran, Sahaba, and other personalities from the Islamic history into the list so that you would be sure you are naming your little angel in accordance with the traditions of Islam. I hope this guide helps as you try to find the perfect name that perfectly captures your family’s essence.

List of Muslim girl names

Name	Pronunciation	Meaning	Meaning in Urdu	Quranic/Islamic Reference
Maryam	Mar-yam	Pure, pious	مریم، پاکیزہ	Name of Prophet Isa's mother (Mary) and mentioned in the Quran
Mahnoor	Mah-noor	Moonlight	ماہ نور، چاند کی روشنی	Not Quranic, popular in Muslim culture
Maheen	Ma-heen	Fine or delicate	ماہین، نازک	Not Quranic, modern usage
Maimuna	Mai-mu-na	Fortunate, blessed	میمونہ، مبارک	Name of the wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Maliha	Ma-li-ha	Beautiful, attractive	ملیحہ، خوبصورت	Not Quranic, used in Islamic culture
Mahira	Ma-hi-ra	Skilled, talented	ماہرہ، ہنر مند	Not Quranic, modern usage
Marwa	Mar-wa	Name of a mountain in Mecca	مروہ، ایک پہاڑ کا نام	Name of a sacred mountain in Islam
Munira	Mu-ni-ra	Illuminating, bright	منیرہ، روشنی	Quranic, derived from Noor (light)
Maryam Zahra	Mar-yam Zah-ra	Radiant Mary	مریم زہرا، روشن مریم	Combined name, popular in Muslim culture
Misha	Mi-sha	Gift of God	مشا، اللہ کا تحفہ	Not Quranic, modern usage
Muqaddas	Mu-qad-das	Sacred, holy	مقدس، پاک	Not Quranic, widely used in Islamic culture
Mahjabeen	Mah-ja-been	Beautiful like the moon	ماہ جبین، چاند جیسی خوبصورت	Not Quranic, traditional name
Malika	Ma-li-ka	Queen	ملکہ، ملکہ	Not Quranic, popular in Muslim communities
Maysarah	May-sa-rah	Ease, comfort	میسرہ، آسانی	Mentioned in the Quran indirectly related to ease
Mawaddah	Maw-ad-dah	Affection, love	مودت، محبت	Mentioned in the Quran (Surah Rum, 30:21)
Meher	Me-her	Kindness, blessing	مہر، مہربانی	Not Quranic, used in Muslim culture
Maida	Mai-da	Table spread	مائدہ، دسترخوان	Name of Surah in Quran (Surah Al-Ma'idah)
Mubashira	Mu-ba-shi-ra	Giver of good news	مبشرہ، خوشخبری دینے والی	Derived from Quranic term (Surah Al-Baqarah)
Mahwish	Mah-wish	Moon-like	ماہ وش، چاند جیسی	Not Quranic, traditional usage
Mubeena	Mu-bee-na	Clear, manifest	مبینہ، واضح	Mentioned in the Quran (Surah An-Nisa)
Mahdiyya	Mah-di-yya	Rightly guided	مہدیہ، ہدایت یافتہ	Derived from term "Mahdi" which is significant in Islam
Manal	Ma-nal	Attainment, achievement	منال، حاصل	Not Quranic, popular among Muslims
Munisa	Mu-ni-sa	Friendly, gentle	منیسہ، ملنسار	Not Quranic, traditional name
Maysa	May-sa	To walk with pride	مایسا، فخر سے چلنے والی	Not Quranic, cultural usage
Maryana	Mar-ya-na	Pious, related to Maryam	ماریانہ، پاکیزہ	Not Quranic, derived from Maryam
Minal	Mi-nal	Gift, achievement	منال، تحفہ	Not Quranic, widely used in Islamic culture
Maha	Ma-ha	Wild cow (symbol of beauty)	مہا، خوبصورت	Mentioned in Arabic literature, not Quranic
Malika Noor	Ma-li-ka Noor	Queen of light	ملکہ نور، روشنی کی ملکہ	Combination name, popular in Muslim culture
Munawar	Mu-na-war	Radiant, luminous	منور، روشن	Not Quranic, Arabic origin
Mahrosh	Mah-rosh	Piece of the moon	مہ روش، چاند کا ٹکڑا	Not Quranic, popular modern name
Marjan	Mar-jan	Coral	مرجان، مرجان	Mentioned in the Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman, 55:22)
Mahreen	Mah-reen	Bright, shining	ماہ رین، روشن	Not Quranic, used in Islamic culture
Mahnoor Fatima	Mah-noor Fa-ti-ma	Moonlight Fatima	ماہ نور فاطمہ، چاند جیسی فاطمہ	Popular compound name in Muslim culture
Marzia	Mar-zi-ya	Satisfied, pleasing	مرضیہ، خوش	Quranic term, often used in Islamic history
Muntaha	Mun-ta-ha	Ultimate, highest	منتہی، انتہا	Mentioned in the Quran indirectly
Maqsoodah	Maq-soo-da	Desired, intended	مقصودہ، مطلوب	Not Quranic, traditional use in Muslim culture
Maisha	Mai-sha	Life, living	معیشا، زندگی	Derived from Arabic word for life
Mirha	Mir-ha	Light of Allah	مرہا، اللہ کا نور	Not Quranic, modern popular name
Mishael	Mi-sha-el	Light	مشائل، روشنی	Not Quranic, widely used in Muslim communities
Mufida	Mu-fi-da	Helpful, beneficial	مفیدہ، فائدہ مند	Not Quranic, Islamic culture usage
Maeda	Ma-e-da	Table spread, feast	مائدہ، دسترخوان	Name of a Surah in Quran (Surah Al-Ma'idah)
Maysam	May-sam	Beautiful, good-looking	میثم، خوبصورت	Not Quranic, used in Islamic culture
Mehvish	Me-hv-ish	Bright like the moon	مہوش، چاند جیسی روشن	Not Quranic, cultural usage
Mazna	Maz-na	Rain clouds	مزنا، بارش کے بادل	Mentioned in Arabic poetry, not Quranic
Maimoona	Mai-moo-na	Fortunate	میمونہ، مبارک	Name of a wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Mashal	Ma-shal	Light, torch	مشعل، روشنی	Not Quranic, modern Islamic usage
Maira	Mai-ra	Moon, beautiful	مائرہ، چاند	Not Quranic, commonly used name
Misk	Misk	Musk	مسک، خوشبو	Mentioned indirectly in Hadith
Maleeha	Ma-lee-ha	Pleasant, charming	ملیحہ، خوبصورت	Not Quranic, popular in Islamic culture
Mu’minah	Mu-mi-nah	Faithful, believer	مومنہ، ایمان والی	Derived from Quranic term "Mu’min" (believer)
Mahdiyah	Mah-di-yah	Rightly guided	مہدیہ، ہدایت یافتہ	Related to the concept of "Mahdi" in Islam
Mu’tazah	Mu-ta-zah	Honored, respected	معتزہ، عزت والی	Derived from the Arabic root meaning honor
Mahrukh	Ma-rookh	Face of the moon	ماہ رخ، چاند جیسا چہرہ	Not Quranic, used in Islamic culture
Musaddiqah	Mu-sad-di-qah	Truthful, verifier	مصدقہ، سچائی دینے والی	Quranic term, related to truth (Surah At-Tawbah)
Marziya	Mar-zi-ya	One who is content, pleasing	مرضیہ، خوش	Often associated with Islamic history and hadith
Mu’tasimah	Mu-ta-si-mah	Protected by Allah	معتصمہ، اللہ کی حفاظت میں	Derived from Arabic meaning protection
Munawwarah	Mu-na-wa-rah	Enlightened, radiant	منورہ، روشن	Not Quranic, popular in Arabic culture
Maira Noor	Mai-ra Noor	Radiant like the moon	مائرہ نور، چاند کی طرح روشن	Combination name, widely used in Muslim culture
Marziyah	Mar-zee-yah	Satisfactory, pleasing to Allah	مرضیہ، اللہ کی رضا والی	Quranic term associated with Allah’s pleasure
Muazzaz	Mu-az-zaz	Honored, respected	معزز، محترم	Not Quranic, often used in Islamic culture
Muskan	Mus-kan	Smile, happiness	مسکان، مسکراہٹ	Not Quranic, popular in South Asia
Mehjabeen	Meh-ja-been	Beautiful like the moon	ماہ جبین، چاند جیسی خوبصورت	Not Quranic, widely used in South Asia
Mubeenah	Mu-bee-nah	Clear, manifest	مبینہ، واضح	Mentioned in the Quran (Surah An-Nisa)
Mutahharah	Mu-ta-ha-rah	Pure, purified	مطہرہ، پاک	Derived from Quranic meaning (purification)
Mudassar	Mu-das-sir	Wrapped, covered	مدثر، لپٹا ہوا	Name of a Surah (Al-Muddathir), typically male but occasionally used for girls in some cultures
Mushira	Mu-shee-ra	Advisor	مشیرہ، مشیر	Not Quranic, but a name with cultural significance
Madiha	Ma-di-ha	Praiseworthy	مدیحہ، تعریف کے قابل	Derived from the Arabic word for praise
Mehrunisa	Meh-ru-nee-sa	Sunlight, kind-hearted	مہر النساء، سورج کی روشنی	Not Quranic, cultural significance
Mahzabin	Mah-za-bin	One with beautiful eyebrows	ماہ زبین، خوبصورت ابرو والی	Not Quranic, modern usage
Mariyah	Mar-ee-yah	Purity, beloved	ماریہ، پاکیزگی	Name of Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ wife
Muhsina	Muh-si-na	One who does good deeds	محسنہ، نیکیاں کرنے والی	Derived from the Arabic term for kindness
Munazzah	Mu-naz-zah	Chaste, innocent	منزہ، پاک دامن	Not Quranic, used in Islamic culture
Mairah	Mai-rah	High status, noble	مائرہ، اعلی مقام	Not Quranic, widely used
Masooma	Ma-soo-ma	Innocent, sinless	معصومہ، معصوم	Not Quranic, derived from Arabic for innocence
Mahfuzah	Mah-fu-za	Protected	محفوظہ، محفوظ	Quranic term for divine protection
Minna	Min-na	Favor, blessing	منہ، احسان	Derived from the Arabic word "Minnah"
Malak	Ma-lak	Angel	ملک، فرشتہ	Mentioned in the Quran (angels)
Mahnoor Jannat	Mah-noor Jan-nat	Moonlight paradise	ماہ نور جنت، چاند کی روشنی جنت	Compound name, widely used
Muallimah	Mu-all-i-mah	Teacher	معلمہ، استاد	Derived from the Arabic word for teacher
Mahneera	Mah-ne-ra	Soft light	مہنیرا، نرم روشنی	Not Quranic, widely used in Arabic culture
Mutma’ina	Mut-ma-ee-na	Tranquil, peaceful	مطمئنہ، سکون والی	Derived from "Itminan" (peace) in the Quran
Marhaba	Mar-ha-ba	Welcome, greetings	مرحبا، خوش آمدید	Not Quranic, but commonly used
Marjaanah	Mar-jaa-na	Coral	مرجانہ، مرجان	Mentioned in the Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman)
Maitha	Mai-tha	Gentle, soft	میثا، نرم	Not Quranic, popular in Muslim countries
Maqsooda	Maq-soo-da	Desired, intended	مقصودہ، مطلوب	Traditional Arabic origin
Munazza	Mu-naz-za	Pure, chaste	منزہ، پاکیزہ	Derived from "purity" in Islamic usage
Mehrish	Meh-rish	One who brings happiness	مہریش، خوشی لانے والی	Not Quranic, modern name
Maha Noor	Ma-ha Noor	Queen of light	مہا نور، روشنی کی ملکہ	Compound name, culturally significant
Masara	Ma-sa-ra	Joy, delight	مسرہ، خوشی	Derived from Arabic meaning "happiness"
Munisah	Mu-ni-sah	Gentle, friendly	منیسہ، نرم مزاج	Not Quranic, commonly used
Muneeba	Mu-nee-ba	Repentant	منیبہ، توبہ کرنے والی	Related to the concept of repentance
Mariha	Ma-ri-ha	Cheerful, joyous	مریہ، خوش مزاج	Not Quranic, traditional name
Musfirah	Mus-fi-rah	Radiant, shining	مصفرا، روشن	Derived from Arabic root for brightness
Mahveen	Mah-veen	Light of the moon	مہوین، چاند کی روشنی	Culturally popular, not directly Quranic
Maimoonah	May-moo-nah	Blessed, auspicious	میمونہ، بابرکت	Name of a wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Manaar	Ma-nar	Guiding light	منار، رہنما روشنی	Symbolic in Arabic culture, related to light
Maram	Ma-ram	Aspiration, hope	مرام، امید	Popular Arabic name, not directly Quranic
Mariam	Mar-yam	Devoted to God	مریم، اللہ کی بندہ	Mentioned in the Quran (Surah Maryam)
Mawadda	Maw-ad-da	Affection, kindness	مودت، محبت	Quranic reference (Surah Al-Rum, 30:21)
Mifrah	Mif-rah	Happiness, joy	مفرح، خوشی	Derived from Arabic root for joy
Muqtafi	Muq-ta-fi	One who follows, obedient	مقتفی، پیروی کرنے والا	Not directly Quranic, but culturally used
Murshida	Mur-shi-da	Guide, leader	مرشدہ، رہنما	Represents guidance, rooted in Islamic values
Muhtaram	Muh-ta-ram	Respected, honored	محترم، معزز	Derived from Arabic root meaning honor
Marjina	Mar-jee-na	Pure, graceful	مرجینا، خوبصورت	Used in Muslim cultures
Mashita	Ma-shi-ta	One who walks, graceful	مشیتا، چلنے والی	Not Quranic, culturally significant
Mazida	Ma-zee-da	Growth, increase	مزیدہ، ترقی	Reflects growth, common in Arabic-speaking regions
Mehnaz	Meh-naz	Moon glory, beauty	مہ ناز، چاند کی شان	Not Quranic, popular in South Asia
Mubina	Mu-bee-na	Clear, manifest	مبینہ، واضح	Derived from "Bayyinah" (clarity) in the Quran
Muqadasa	Mu-qa-da-sa	Holy, revered	مقدسہ، مقدس	Arabic root of sanctity, used widely
Ma'ali	Ma-a-li	High status, excellence	معالی، بلند مقام	Derived from Arabic for exalted
Malaika	Ma-lai-ka	Angel	ملائکہ، فرشتے	Mentioned in the Quran (angels)
Manaal	Ma-na-al	Achievement, attainment	منال، حصول	Not Quranic, widely used in Arabic culture
Maheriyah	Ma-he-ree-ya	Skilled, talented	ماہرہ، ماہر	Not Quranic, often used culturally
Misal	Mee-sal	Example, model	مثال، نمونہ	Symbolic in Arabic culture, meaning a model
Mubashirah	Mu-ba-shi-rah	Bringer of good news	مبشرہ، خوشخبری دینے والی	Derived from "Bashar" (news), related to Islamic concepts
Meera	Mee-ra	Noble lady, princess	میرا، معزز خاتون	Not Quranic, culturally significant
Maahira	Maa-hi-ra	Skillful, talented	ماہرہ، ہنرمند	Not directly Quranic, popular in Arab culture
Mahzun	Mah-zoon	Sorrowful, sad	محزون، اداس	Related to feeling sorrow; Quranic term
Meem	Meem	The letter "M" in Arabic	میم، حرف میم	Symbolic in the Quran
Mamuna	Ma-moo-na	Safe, trustworthy	مامونہ، محفوظ	Popular in Arabic and Muslim cultures
Mawsilah	Maw-si-lah	One who connects	موصلہ، رابطہ قائم کرنے والی	Culturally significant
Maymuna	May-moo-na	Fortunate, blessed	میمونہ، بابرکت	Name of a wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Mehdiyya	Meh-di-ya	Rightly guided	مہدیہ، ہدایت یافتہ	Reflects guidance, derived from "Hidayah"
Mashhoora	Mash-hoo-ra	Famous, well-known	مشہورہ، مشہور	Derived from "Shuhr" (fame); not Quranic

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For informed decision-making Names are organized into a table with these columns:

Name: The list here includes the name in form of a column that is arranged in alphabetical order with close attention to the selectiveness of making the name unique and fashionable.
Pronunciation Guide: We know how important it is to pronounce it properly – particularly for the names which are not coined everyone in the world is familiar with. This column will give a basic guide on how to pronounce each of the names.
Gender: Although all the names mentioned in this list are male, this column indicates the sex associated with each name.
Religion/Culture: This column informs you of the religion or culture that name belongs to so that, you can choose your preferred religion/ culture that you practice or from the culture you come from.
Meaning: Names often carry deep meanings, reflecting virtues, aspirations, or qualities you may wish to impart to your child. For the convenience of the readers, this column offers the English meaning of each name.
Meaning in Urdu: For those whose native language is Urdu or prefer to translate the given name into the beauty of this language, this column reflects the meaning of the given name into English translated in Urdu.
Meaning in Hindi: The practice is the same with this column; that is the meaning of the name in Hindi thus addressing the common user who has the Hindi language as their primary language.
Popularity: This column takes us one step further: for each name, it displays how it is currently trending internationally. If the name is used and liked in many countries, if it has an international status, or if it is becoming increasingly popular in some areas of the world, this column extends your understanding of it.