Popular and traditional New Zealand names that start with “Ma”, with meanings and origin. 16 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel | Lovable | 👧 Girl | English |
| Maia | Brave; Capable | 👧 Girl | Māori |
| Malia | Mary | 👧 Girl | Hawaiian, Pacific |
| Mana | Prestige; Authority; Spiritual power | 🧒 Unisex | Māori, Polynesian |
| Manaia | Guardian; A mythical guardian figure | 👦 Boy | Māori |
| Manawa | Heart | 🧒 Unisex | Māori |
| Marama | Moon; Light | 👧 Girl | Māori |
| Margaret | Pearl | 👧 Girl | English |
| Maria | Beloved; Star of the sea (Mary) | 👧 Girl | Latin, Spanish, International |
| Mary | Beloved; Bitter; Mother of Jesus; Star of the sea | 👧 Girl | Hebrew |
| Maryam | Mary, mother of Jesus | 👧 Girl | Arabic |
| Matilda | Mighty in battle | 👧 Girl | English |
| Matteo | Gift of God | 👦 Boy | International |
| Matthew | Gift of God | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Māui | The demigod Māui | 👦 Boy | Māori, Polynesian |
| Max | The greatest | 👦 Boy | International |