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Names beginning with the letter C, chosen with care, sorted alphabetically.

8,631 names

8,631 names

  • Manya Saanjh Tripathi

    Manya Saanjh Tripathi

    Hindi

    Manya Saanjh Tripathi is a Hindi girl’s name with a gentle, lyrical sound. The specific etymology is not confirmed in the supplied sources, so its meaning is best treated with care rather than overclaimed.

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  • Manya Saumya Khandelwal

    Manya Saumya Khandelwal

    Hindi

    Manya Saumya Khandelwal has a graceful Hindi feel. Manya is commonly understood as “worthy of honor” or “respected,” while Saumya suggests gentleness, calmness, and pleasantness.

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  • Mao

    Mao

    Japanese

    Mao is a short, two-syllable Japanese unisex name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen by the family. Without specific kanji, it is best understood by its sound: gentle, bright, and modern.

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  • Mao Izumi

    Mao Izumi

    Japanese

    Izumi is a Japanese name from 泉, meaning "fountain" or "spring." Mao Izumi has a gentle, nature-rich feeling, with Mao treated here as a Japanese given name and Izumi as the family name or second name element.

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  • Maor

    Maor

    Hebrew

    Maor is a Hebrew unisex name meaning "light" or "luminary." It has a clear, bright sound: compact, modern, and gentle without feeling soft.

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  • Mara

    Mara

    Spanish

    Mara is a short, warm girl name used in Spanish and several other languages. It is often linked to Hebrew roots and the biblical name Naomi chose in grief, and some sources also connect it with ideas of strength.

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  • Mara Belén

    Mara Belén

    Spanish

    Mara Belén is a Spanish compound name that pairs Mara with Belén, the Spanish form of Bethlehem. Belén comes from Hebrew and is traditionally understood as “house of bread,” giving the name a gentle meaning tied to birthplace, nourishment, and faith.

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  • Mara Cristina Zamora

    Mara Cristina Zamora

    Spanish

    Mara Cristina Zamora is a Spanish-style full name built from Mara, Cristina, and the surname Zamora. The supplied sources do not give a secure baby-name meaning for Mara or Cristina, but they do show Mara in Buddhist tradition and Zamora appearing in Spanish-language family records.

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  • Maragatham

    Maragatham

    Tamil

    Maragatham is a Tamil girl name meaning “emerald” or “green gem.” It points to something precious, natural, and quietly radiant.

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  • Mara Isabel Quintana

    Mara Isabel Quintana

    Spanish

    Mara is most often connected with Hebrew tradition, where it is associated with bitterness, sorrow, and hard-won strength. In a Spanish full name like Mara Isabel Quintana, it feels concise, serious, and graceful beside the classic Isabel.

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  • Mara Josefina Gil

    Mara Josefina Gil

    Spanish

    Mara is a usually feminine name with Hebrew and Aramaic associations, including the biblical name Naomi used in grief and an Aramaic sense connected with “Lady.” In Spanish, Mara Josefina Gil feels clear, traditional, and graceful, with Mara as the bright, compact first name.

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  • Mara Juliane

    Mara Juliane

    German

    Mara Juliane is a German girl name pairing the short, clear Mara with the graceful Juliane. Juliane is used as a feminine given name in German-speaking contexts, while the supplied sources do not give a confirmed meaning for Mara.

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  • Maral Katayoun Sharifi

    Maral Katayoun Sharifi

    Persian

    Maral Katayoun Sharifi is presented here as a Persian girl’s name, but the supplied source excerpts do not verify a specific meaning for Maral, Katayoun, or Sharifi. In everyday use, it has a graceful Persian sound with a literary, family-name feel.

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  • Maram Basma Jaber

    Maram Basma Jaber

    Arabic

    Maram is an Arabic name meaning "wish" or "desire." It has a soft, hopeful feeling, the kind of name that sounds like something held close to the heart.

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  • Maran

    Maran

    Tamil

    Maran is a Tamil boy's name with an uncertain published meaning in the available sources. It is a short, strong name used in Tamil Nadu, and it also appears as a surname in India and beyond.

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  • Marcelo Ivan

    Marcelo Ivan

    Filipino

    Marcelo Ivan combines Latin and Slavic roots, often understood as “little warrior” or “dedicated to Mars” with “God is gracious.” Together, it gives a gentle but strong meaning: gracious strength.

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  • Marco Antonio Garcia

    Marco Antonio Garcia

    Filipino

    Marco Antonio combines Marco, the Italian form of Latin Marcus meaning “dedicated to Mars,” with Antonio, from the Roman family name Antonius, whose exact meaning is uncertain. Together, the name carries a strong classical feel tied to courage, dignity, and Roman heritage.

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  • Marco Isidoro

    Marco Isidoro

    Italian

    Marco Isidoro is an Italian boy's name pairing Marco with Isidoro, the Italian form related to Isidore. Isidoro comes from the Greek Isidoros and means "gift of Isis."

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  • Marcos

    Marcos

    Spanish

    Marcos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus, a Latin name usually understood as “dedicated to Mars” or “warlike.” It carries a strong, steady feeling without sounding harsh.

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  • Marco Sebastien

    Marco Sebastien

    Filipino

    Marco Sebastien combines the warm, steady feel of Marco with Sebastien, the French form of Sebastianus, meaning "from Sebaste." Sebaste comes from a Greek word meaning "venerable," giving the name a dignified, respectful meaning.

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  • Marcos Iván

    Marcos Iván

    Spanish

    Marcos Iván combines a Latin name linked to Mars, the Roman god of war, with Iván, a Slavic form of John meaning "God is gracious." Together, it suggests "dedicated to Mars, and God is gracious."

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  • Marcos Julián Camacho

    Marcos Julián Camacho

    Spanish

    Marcos is the Spanish form of Marcus, a classic Roman name traditionally connected with Mars. Paired with Julián and Camacho, Marcos Julián Camacho feels Spanish, dignified, and warmly familiar.

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  • Marco Tobías

    Marco Tobías

    Spanish

    Marco Tobías combines the steady, classic feel of Marco with Tobías, a biblical name derived from Hebrew Toviyah, meaning "God is good." In Spanish, the full name feels warm, faithful, and quietly strong.

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  • Maren

    Maren

    English

    Maren is commonly explained as a variation of Marin, a name with Latin roots meaning "sea." In English, it feels crisp, gentle, and quietly coastal.

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  • Marfa Andreevna Karpova

    Marfa Andreevna Karpova

    Russian

    Marfa Andreevna Karpova is a Russian-style full name with a clear, traditional sound. The supplied sources do not confirm a specific etymological meaning for Marfa, but they do show the name in cultural use through Marfa Strogoff, the character after whom Marfa, Texas was named.

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  • Margarida

    Margarida

    Portuguese

    Margarida is the Portuguese form of Margaret, meaning “pearl.” It comes through Latin and Greek from an older Persian word for pearl.

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  • Margarita Bogdanovna Selivanova

    Margarita Bogdanovna Selivanova

    Russian

    Margarita is traditionally understood as “pearl.” In the full Russian name, Bogdanovna is a patronymic meaning “daughter of Bogdan,” while Selivanova is a Russian family name.

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  • Margot

    Margot

    English

    Margot is a feminine name and a French short form of Marguerite. It has long been used as an independent name, with the same family roots as Margaret.

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  • Maria Carlota Sá

    Maria Carlota Sá

    Portuguese

    Maria Carlota Sá combines the familiar Portuguese Maria with Carlota, a Portuguese feminine form related to Charlotte, Charlot, and Carl. Sá is a Portuguese family name, giving the full name a distinctly Lusophone grace.

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  • Maria Despoina

    Maria Despoina

    Greek

    Maria Despoina is a Greek girl’s name pairing Maria with Despoina. Based on the provided sources, no specific etymological meaning is confirmed, so it is best treated as a graceful Greek compound name rather than a name with a verified single translation.

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  • María Fernanda

    María Fernanda

    Latin

    María Fernanda combines María, from Hebrew Miryam with several traditional interpretations including beloved, bitter, rebellion, or drop of the sea, with Fernanda, the feminine form of Fernando meaning brave or daring peace. Together, it suggests a girl with gentle devotion, emotional depth, and steady courage.

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  • Mariam

    Mariam

    Arabic

    Mariam is an Arabic form of Maryam, the Aramaic form of the biblical name Miriam. It is closely associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and is used across Christian and Muslim communities.

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  • Mariam Dima Rahhal

    Mariam Dima Rahhal

    Arabic

    Mariam is an Arabic feminine name related to Maryam and Miriam, best known as the Arabic form of the name of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Its deeper ancient meaning is uncertain, but the name carries strong associations with devotion, dignity, and faith.

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  • Mariam Rasha Halabi

    Mariam Rasha Halabi

    Arabic

    Mariam is an Arabic form of Maryam, connected to the biblical name Miriam and widely associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus. The full name Mariam Rasha Halabi has a graceful Arabic sound, with Mariam carrying deep religious and cultural familiarity.

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  • Mariam Rula Masri

    Mariam Rula Masri

    Arabic

    Mariam is an Arabic and Aramaic form of Miriam, closely tied to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Masri is associated with Egyptian Arabic, where Masri refers to the local vernacular Arabic of Egypt.

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  • Mariam Safa Quraishi

    Mariam Safa Quraishi

    Arabic

    Mariam is an Arabic form of Maryam, from the ancient name Miriam. It is strongly associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and is used across Arabic, Christian, and Islamic naming traditions.

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  • Mariamu Latifa

    Mariamu Latifa

    Swahili

    Mariamu Latifa is a graceful Swahili girl name pairing Mariamu with Latifa, an Arabic feminine name meaning "gentle," "kind," "delicate," or "pleasant." The full name has a soft, dignified feeling, especially for parents drawn to names with warmth and refinement.

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  • Mariamu Nuru

    Mariamu Nuru

    Swahili

    Mariamu Nuru is a Swahili girl name pairing Mariamu, an East African form connected to Maryam or Miriam, with Nuru, a Swahili name meaning “light.” Together, it carries the feeling of “beloved light” or “Maryam’s light,” with tenderness, faith, and brightness at its heart.

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  • Mariamu Zahra

    Mariamu Zahra

    Swahili

    Mariamu Zahra is a Swahili girl name pairing Mariamu with Zahra, an Arabic name meaning “flower,” “blossom,” “splendor,” “beauty,” or “brightness.” Together, it feels gentle, radiant, and deeply rooted in Muslim naming tradition.

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  • Mariam Zuhura

    Mariam Zuhura

    Swahili

    Mariam Zuhura is a feminine name with Swahili usage. Zuhura means “Venus” in Swahili, borrowed from Arabic al-Zuhara, from a root meaning “to shine.”

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  • Mariana Estela

    Mariana Estela

    Latin

    Mariana Estela combines Mariana, a Latin-rooted name related to Mars, with Estela, from Latin stella, meaning “star.” Together, it suggests a bright, steady girl with warmth, strength, and a guiding-light quality.

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  • Mariana Isabel Coelho

    Mariana Isabel Coelho

    Portuguese

    Mariana Isabel Coelho is a Portuguese feminine name built from Mariana, Isabel, and the family name Coelho. In Portuguese, Coelho is the word for “rabbit,” while the given names carry long Christian and Iberian naming associations.

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  • Marian Angelica Aquino

    Marian Angelica Aquino

    Filipino

    Marian Angelica Aquino has a gentle, dignified feel, with Marian and Angelica giving it a soft devotional sound and Aquino adding a clearly Filipino family-name connection. The provided sources do not establish the etymology of Marian or Angelica, but they do connect Aquino with an Italian noble surname and a prominent Filipino political family.

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  • Mariana Vitória

    Mariana Vitória

    Portuguese

    Mariana Vitória is a Portuguese compound name meaning “daughter of Marius” paired with “victory.” Mariana comes from Latin Marianus, derived from Marius, while Vitória is the Portuguese form of Victoria.

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  • Mariana Vitória Almeida

    Mariana Vitória Almeida

    Portuguese

    Mariana is a feminine name of Latin origin, connected to Marianus and Marius, with the meaning “daughter of Marius.” Vitória is the Portuguese form of Victoria, so the full name carries a graceful sense of heritage and victory.

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  • Maria Olívia

    Maria Olívia

    Portuguese

    Maria Olívia combines Maria, a form of the Hebrew Miryam with meanings often interpreted as “bitter,” “rebellious,” or “wished-for child,” with Olívia, from Latin oliva, meaning “olive tree.” Together, it suggests a wished-for daughter with a peaceful, dignified spirit.

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  • María Sol Dueñas

    María Sol Dueñas

    Spanish

    María Sol Dueñas is a Spanish girl’s name with a bright, graceful feel. Sol means “sun” in Spanish and Latin, while María Sol is used as a Spanish feminine given name.

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  • Marielle Soleil

    Marielle Soleil

    Filipino

    Marielle is a French and Dutch diminutive of Mary, with meanings traditionally listed as "drop of the sea," "bitter," or "beloved." Marielle Soleil feels graceful and bright, pairing a Mary-related first name with a luminous, French-style middle.

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  • Marigo

    Marigo

    Greek

    Marigo is a Greek feminine name written Μαριγώ. Its exact meaning is not firmly documented in the provided sources, but it has a gentle, bright sound and is tied to Greek Orthodox name day traditions.

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  • Marikit Eloisa Valdez

    Marikit Eloisa Valdez

    Filipino

    Marikit Eloisa Valdez feels graceful, melodic, and proudly Filipino. Marikit carries a beauty-filled impression, while Eloisa brings a soft, classic sound and Valdez gives the full name a familiar Spanish-Filipino surname style.

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