This page lists 41 Greek girl names that start with M, running from “Magdalini” to “Myrto”. The names come from myth, nature, the Orthodox calendar, and everyday family life. Some are common, like “Maria” and “Melina,” while others, like “Mnemosyne” and “Metis,” are rare. You can use the list to find a name for a baby, a character in a story, or to learn what a Greek name means.

Greek girl names are the given names used for girls in Greece and the Greek-speaking world, and many carry a clear meaning in the language. Many go back to ancient myth, such as “Melpomene,” the Muse of tragedy, while others honor saints and are celebrated on a yearly name day.

Below you’ll find the table with the name, pronunciation, Greek spelling, meaning, and description for each entry.

Name: The name as it is usually written in English letters, so you can quickly scan the list in alphabetical order and spot the ones you like.

Pronunciation: A simple guide to saying each name aloud, with the stressed syllable in capital letters, so you can say it with confidence.

Greek Spelling: The name written in the Greek alphabet, which helps you see the original form and use it correctly in Greek text.

Meaning: A short translation of what the name means, such as “honey” or “memory,” so you can choose a name that fits what you want it to say.

Description: A brief note on where the name comes from, how common it is, and any myth, saint, or famous person linked to it.

Greek girl names

NamePronunciationGreek SpellingMeaning
Magdalinimahg-dah-LEE-neeΜαγδαληνήof Magdala
MaiaMY-ahΜαίαgood mother, nurse
MairaMEH-rahΜαίραthe shining one, sparkling
MairiMEH-reeΜαίρηbeloved, wished-for child
Makariamah-kah-REE-ahΜακαρίαblessed, happy
Mantomahn-TOHΜαντώprophetess, seer
Margaritamar-gah-REE-tahΜαργαρίταpearl, daisy
Mariamah-REE-ahΜαρίαbeloved, wished-for child
Marianamah-ree-AH-nahΜαριάναMaria and Anna combined
Mariannamah-ree-AH-nahΜαριάνναMaria and Anna combined
Marianthimah-ree-AHN-theeΜαριάνθηMaria and flower
Mariettamah-ree-EH-tahΜαριέταlittle Maria
Marigomah-ree-GOHΜαριγώbeloved, little Maria
Marikamah-REE-kahΜαρίκαlittle Maria
Marilenamah-ree-LEH-nahΜαριλέναMaria and Helen combined
Marinamah-REE-nahΜαρίναof the sea
Marizamah-REE-zahΜαρίζαvariant of Maria
Maroulamah-ROO-lahΜαρούλαlittle Maria
Marousamah-ROO-sahΜαρούσαlittle Maria
MarthaMAR-thahΜάρθαlady, mistress
MavraMAHV-rahΜαύραdark, dark-haired
Medeameh-DEH-ahΜήδειαcunning, ruling
MegaraMEH-gah-rahΜεγάραof Megara
Melanimeh-LAH-neeΜελάνηdark, dark-skinned
Melanthomeh-LAHN-thohΜελανθώdark flower
MeliaMEH-lee-ahΜελίαash tree
Melinameh-LEE-nahΜελίναhoney, honey-sweet
Melissameh-LEE-sahΜέλισσαhoneybee
MelpoMEL-pohΜέλπωto sing
Melpomenemel-POH-meh-neeΜελπομένηto sing, the singer
Meropimeh-ROH-peeΜερόπηeloquent, bee-eater
Metaxiameh-tahk-SEE-ahΜεταξίαsilk
MetisMEH-tisΜῆτιςwisdom, counsel
Michaelamee-hah-EH-lahΜιχαέλαwho is like God
MinaMEE-nahΜίναshort form of longer names
MintheMEEN-theeΜίνθηmint
Mnemosynenee-MOH-see-neeΜνημοσύνηmemory
MoiraMEE-rahΜοίραfate, destiny, share
Morfomor-FOHΜορφώbeauty, shapely
Myrsinimeer-SEE-neeΜυρσίνηmyrtle
MyrtoMEER-tohΜυρτώmyrtle

Descriptions

Magdalini
The Greek form of Magdalene, tied to Mary Magdalene. It is a traditional Orthodox name often shortened to Lena or Dalia and celebrated on July 22.
Maia
In myth, Maia was the eldest Pleiad and the mother of Hermes. Her name also gives us the month of May. It is a short, soft name that has recently regained popularity.
Maira
Maira appears in Greek myth as a nymph and as the name of Orion’s hound, linked to the Dog Star Sirius. It is a rare, bright-sounding name.
Mairi
Mairi is a Greek form of Mary, with the same Hebrew roots as Maria. It is a classic, slightly old-fashioned choice that is still used across Greece.
Makaria
In legend, Makaria was a daughter of Heracles who gave her life to save her family. The name signals a blessed life and is rare today.
Manto
Manto was a prophetess of Thebes in Greek myth. The name is better known today through Manto Mavrogenous, a heroine of the Greek War of Independence.
Margarita
Margarita comes from the Greek word for pearl, margarites. It is a widely used Greek name with a gentle, floral feel, shortened to Rita or Margo.
Maria
Maria is the most common girl’s name in Greece, tied to the Virgin Mary. It has many pet forms and is often passed down from grandmothers to granddaughters.
Mariana
Mariana joins two classic names, Maria and Anna. It is a graceful, melodic option with a traditional Greek feel and works well across languages.
Marianna
Marianna is the Greek spelling that keeps the double N of Anna. It carries the same meaning as Mariana and is a familiar, elegant name in Greece.
Marianthi
Marianthi combines Maria with anthos, meaning flower. It is a distinctly Greek name and is popular in the islands and on the mainland.
Marietta
Marietta is a diminutive of Maria with an Italian-influenced sound. It has a light, affectionate tone and is used throughout Greece.
Marigo
Marigo is a traditional pet form of Maria, common in villages and older generations. It has a warm, familiar sound.
Marika
Marika is an affectionate short form of Maria. It is used as a full name and was made well known by Greek singers and actresses.
Marilena
Marilena merges Maria and Elena into one name. Combined names like this are common in Greece because they honor two relatives at once.
Marina
Marina comes from the Latin marinus and fits Greece’s seafaring culture well. It is common, easy to pronounce abroad, and linked to Saint Marina, celebrated on July 17.
Mariza
Mariza is a modern variant of Maria with a lively sound. It has been used in Greece since the 20th century.
Maroula
Maroula is a warm, traditional diminutive of Maria. It is often used as a nickname but also appears as a given name.
Marousa
Marousa is a familiar pet form of Maria. It sounds affectionate and is strongly tied to Greek family life and village tradition.
Martha
Martha has Aramaic roots and is known from the New Testament, where she is the sister of Mary and Lazarus. It is a traditional Orthodox name in Greece.
Mavra
Mavra comes from the Greek word mavros, meaning dark. It is a rare name, usually given in reference to dark hair or eyes.
Medea
In Greek myth, Medea was a sorceress who helped Jason win the Golden Fleece. Euripides’ tragedy made her famous. The name carries a strong, dramatic edge and is uncommon today.
Megara
Megara was the first wife of Heracles in myth. The name is linked to the city of Megara near Athens and is rare as a modern given name.
Melani
Melani comes from the Greek melas, meaning black or dark. It is the Greek root of the better-known name Melanie.
Melantho
Melantho is a name from Homer’s Odyssey and combines melas, dark, with anthos, flower. It is poetic and rare, with a classical flavor.
Melia
In myth, the Meliai were nymphs of the ash tree. The name links to nature and is a short, gentle option that is gaining attention.
Melina
Melina is a popular Greek name tied to meli, honey. It was made famous worldwide by actress and politician Melina Mercouri.
Melissa
Melissa is the Greek word for honeybee. In myth, Melissa was a nymph who nursed the infant Zeus with honey. The name is used across the world.
Melpo
Melpo is a short form of Melpomene, the Muse of tragedy. It is used as a standalone name in Greece and has a musical sound.
Melpomene
Melpomene was the Greek Muse of tragedy. As a modern name, Melpomeni is traditional and tied to the arts.
Meropi
Merope was one of the Pleiades in Greek myth. The name is traditional in Greece, where Meropi is also associated with a bird known as the bee-eater.
Metaxia
Metaxia comes from metaxi, the Greek word for silk. It is a distinctly Greek name, used mainly in older generations and in Orthodox tradition.
Metis
Metis was the Titan goddess of wisdom and cunning, and the mother of Athena in myth. The name is rare but carries a strong meaning of intelligence.
Michaela
Michaela is the feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew. In Greece it is tied to the archangel Michael and has grown more common in recent decades.
Mina
Mina is a short, easy name in Greece, often a nickname for names like Hermione or Philomena. It is also used as a full given name.
Minthe
In myth, Minthe was a nymph transformed into the mint plant by Persephone. The name links to nature and is rare in everyday use.
Mnemosyne
Mnemosyne was the Titan goddess of memory and mother of the nine Muses. The name is rare, and best known from mythology.
Moira
The Moirai were the three Fates who decided each person’s destiny in Greek myth. The name is used in English-speaking countries too.
Morfo
Morfo was an epithet of Aphrodite in ancient Sparta. The name is rare but has a lovely meaning, tied to form and beauty.
Myrsini
Myrsini is named for the myrtle plant, which was sacred to Aphrodite and a symbol of love and victory. It is a common traditional name in Greece.
Myrto
Myrto is another name from myrtle, a fragrant evergreen shrub. It is a short, popular name in Greece and appears in Greek myth and ancient history.
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