Popular and traditional South African boy names that start with “Ma”, with meanings and origin. 17 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madoda | Men | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Mahlatse | Luck; Fortune | 🧒 Unisex | Sotho |
| Malcolm | Follower of St Columba | 👦 Boy | Scottish |
| Malibongwe | Let it be praised | 👦 Boy | Xhosa |
| Malusi | Shepherd | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Mandla | Power; Strength | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Mandlenkosi | Power of the Lord | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Manqoba | Victorious | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Marlon | Little hawk; Wild boar | 👦 Boy | English |
| Marvin | Sea friend; Eminent marrow | 👦 Boy | Welsh |
| Mashudu | Luck; Good fortune | 🧒 Unisex | Venda |
| Masibulele | Let us be thankful | 👦 Boy | Xhosa |
| Masixole | Let us be at peace | 👦 Boy | Xhosa |
| Matthew | Gift of God | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Mawande | They have increased | 👦 Boy | Xhosa |
| Maxwell | Mack's stream | 👦 Boy | Scottish |
| Mazwi | Words | 👦 Boy | Xhosa |