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Hebrew Names for Boys: M
Names beginning with M

by Lisa Katz
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Find Hebrew names for boys that begin with the letter M. The meanings of the names are included. See images of the names written in Hebrew letters.

1. Malachi

Malachi written in Hebrew
Malachi was a prophet in the Bible.

2. Matan

Matan written in Hebrew
Matan means "gift."

3. Maor

Maor written in Hebrew
Maor mean "light."

4. Matityahu

Matityahu written in Hebrew
Matityahu was the father of Judah Maccabi. Matityahu means "gift of God."

5. Meir (Meyer)

Meir (Meyer)  written in Hebrew
Meir (also spelled Meyer) means "light."

6. Menachem

Menachem written in Hebrew
Menachem means "comforter."

7. Menashe

Menashe  written in Hebrew
Menashe was Joseph's son.

8. Micah

Micah  written in Hebrew
Micah was a prophet.

9. Michael

Michael  written in Hebrew
Michael was an angel and messenger of God in the Bible.

10. Moshe (Moses)

Moshe (Moses) written in Hebrew
Moshe (Moses) was a prophet and the leader who brought the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.

11. Mordechai

Mordechai  written in Hebrew
Mordechai was Queen Esther's cousin in the Book of Esther. Mordechai asked Esther to save the Jews of Persia from annihilation.
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