19 African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Musa	Boy	Muse; Son; Deliver
Mamadou	Boy	A man worthy of all praise
Mehki-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights	Boy	Rising; Fragrant
Massai	Unisex	Owner of lands and farms
Maddin	Boy	Speckled bull; Descendant of Madaihín
Mosa	Boy	Drawn from the water; Child of the Nile; Grace
Makalo	Boy	A person considered a wonder; A surprise
Mayen	Unisex	A kind of ox
Madin	Boy	Speckled bull; The city
Malomo	Boy	Don't go anymore; Do not go away again

Maitho	Boy	The eyes that give you sight
Manute	Boy	An African name
Mejdan	Boy	A glorious person
Mewelde	Boy	The glittering pearl
Mbwana	Boy	Ruler; Master
Mpasa	Boy	Brazilian word for mat
Mpenda	Boy	Lover
Mukami	Boy	A person who milks cows
Mufasa	Boy	To rule; King

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African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M(infographic)

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth KesirajuMA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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