Here’s our full list of biblical names that begin with ‘M’, including people and places. View our A-Z directory hub for more.
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1) Maacah
Original (Hebrew): מַעֲכָה (Ma’akah)
Meaning: “Oppression”
First Appearance: Genesis 22:24
Description: Concubine of Nahor (Abraham’s brother); also the name of several other people, including a wife of David and a king of Gath, and a small Aramean kingdom.
2) Maadai
Original (Hebrew): מַעֲדַי (Ma’aday)
Meaning: “Ornament of Yahweh”
First Appearance: Ezra 10:34
Description: One of those who had married foreign wives in Ezra’s time.
3) Maadiah
Original (Hebrew): מַעַדְיָה (Ma’adyah)
Meaning: “Ornament of Yahweh”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 12:5
Description: Priest who returned with Zerubbabel.
4) Maai
Original (Hebrew): מָעַי (Ma’ay)
Meaning: “Compassionate”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 12:36
Description: Musician at the dedication of Jerusalem’s wall.
5) Maaleh-Akrabbim
Original (Hebrew): מַעֲלֵה עַקְרַבִּים (Ma’aleh ‘Akrabbim)
Meaning: “Ascent of scorpions”
First Appearance: Numbers 34:4
Description: Place on the southern border of Judah; also called “Akrabbim.”
6) Maarai
Original (Hebrew): מַעֲרַי (Ma’aray)
Meaning: “My hastening”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 11:37
Description: A Netophathite, one of David’s mighty men.
7) Maasai
Original (Hebrew): מַעְשַׂי (Ma’asay)
Meaning: “Work of Yahweh”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 9:12
Description: Priest living in Jerusalem after the exile.
8) Maaseiah
Original (Hebrew): מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ (Ma’aseiyahu)
Meaning: “Work of Yahweh”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 15:18
Description: Levite musician in David’s time; also the name of several others, including a priest, a governor, and a father of a false prophet.
9) Maath
Original (Greek): Μαάθ (Maath)
Meaning: “Small”
First Appearance: Luke 3:26
Description: Ancestor of Jesus in Luke’s genealogy.
10) Maaz
Original (Hebrew): מַעַץ (Ma’atz)
Meaning: “Wrath”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 2:27
Description: Son of Ram in the genealogy of Judah.
11) Maaziah
Original (Hebrew): מַעַזְיָהוּ (Ma’azyahu)
Meaning: “Consolation of Yahweh”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 24:18
Description: Head of the twenty-fourth division of priests; also a signatory of Nehemiah’s covenant.
12) Macedonia
Original (Greek): Μακεδονία (Makedonia)
Meaning: “Highland”
First Appearance: Acts 16:9
Description: Region in northern Greece; Paul had a vision calling him to preach there, leading to the establishment of churches like Philippi and Thessalonica.
13) Machbannai
Original (Hebrew): מַכְבַּנַּי (Machbannay)
Meaning: Possibly “bonded” or “clothed.”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 12:13
Description: Gadite warrior who joined David.
14) Machbenah
Original (Hebrew): מַכְבֵּנָה (Machbenah)
Meaning: Possibly “cloak” or “bond.”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 2:49
Description: Listed as a son of Sheva (possibly a place name).
15) Machi
Original (Hebrew): מָכִי (Maki)
Meaning: “Decreasing”
First Appearance: Numbers 13:15
Description: Father of Geuel, the spy from Gad.
16) Machir
Original (Hebrew): מָכִיר (Makir)
Meaning: “Sold”
First Appearance: Genesis 50:23
Description: Son of Manasseh, ancestor of the Machirites. A significant clan within Manasseh, they received territory east of the Jordan.
17) Machirites
Original (Hebrew): הַמָּכִירִי (hamMakiri)
Meaning: “Descendants of Machir”
First Appearance: Numbers 26:29
Description: A clan within the tribe of Manasseh, known for their warrior prowess.
18) Machnadebai
Original (Hebrew): מַכְנַדְבַי (Machnadebay)
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly “what is like the liberal one?”
First Appearance: Ezra 10:40
Description: One who had married a foreign wife.
19) Machpelah
Original (Hebrew): מַכְפֵּלָה (Machpelah)
Meaning: “Double”
First Appearance: Genesis 23:9
Description: Cave near Hebron bought by Abraham as a burial place for Sarah; became the burial place for Abraham, Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob.
20) Madai
Original (Hebrew): מָדַי (Maday)
Meaning: “Media”
First Appearance: Genesis 10:2
Description: Son of Japheth, ancestor of the Medes.
21) Madmannah
Original (Hebrew): מַדְמַנָּה (Madmannah)
Meaning: “Dung-hill”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:31
Description: Town in the territory of Judah; also called Beth-marcaboth.
22) Madmen
Original (Hebrew): מַדְמֵן (Madmen)
Meaning: “Dung-hill”
First Appearance: Jeremiah 48:2
Description: City of Moab.
23) Madmenah
Original (Hebrew): מַדְמֵנָה (Madmenah)
Meaning: “Dung-hill”
First Appearance: Isaiah 10:31
Description: Place near Jerusalem.
24) Madon
Original (Hebrew): מָדוֹן (Madon)
Meaning: “Strife”
First Appearance: Joshua 11:1
Description: Canaanite city whose king joined Jabin’s coalition.
25) Magbish
Original (Hebrew): מַגְבִּישׁ (Magbish)
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly “gathering.”
First Appearance: Ezra 2:30
Description: Place name, possibly a town in Judah.
26) Magdala
Original (Greek): Μαγδαλά (Magdala)
Meaning: “Tower”
First Appearance: Matthew 15:39
Description: Town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, home of Mary Magdalene.
27) Magdalene
Original (Greek): Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnē)
Meaning: “Of Magdala”
First Appearance: Matthew 27:56
Description: Title identifying Mary Magdalene, a devoted follower of Jesus who witnessed his crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.
28) Magdiel
Original (Hebrew): מַגְדִּיאֵל (Magdi’el)
Meaning: “Praise of God”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:43
Description: One of the chiefs of Edom.
29) Magog
Original (Hebrew): מָגוֹג (Magog)
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly “Land of Gog.”
First Appearance: Genesis 10:2
Description: Son of Japheth; also a nation or people in Ezekiel and Revelation, often symbolizing forces opposed to God.
30) Magor-Missabib
Original (Hebrew): מָגוֹר מִסָּבִיב (Magor Missabiv)
Meaning: “Terror on every side”
First Appearance: Jeremiah 20:3
Description: Symbolic name given to Pashhur by Jeremiah.
31) Magpiash
Original (Hebrew): מַגְפִּיעָשׁ (Magpi’ash)
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly “moth-killer.”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 10:20
Description: One of the leaders who signed the covenant.
32) Mahalah
Original (Hebrew): מַחֲלָה (Machalah)
Meaning: “Sickness”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 7:18
Description: Descendant of Manasseh.
33) Mahalaleel
Original (Hebrew): מַהֲלַלְאֵל (Mahalal’el)
Meaning: “Praise of God”
First Appearance: Genesis 5:12
Description: Descendant of Seth and ancestor of Noah; lived 895 years.
34) Mahalath
Original (Hebrew): מָחֲלַת (Machalath)
Meaning: “Sickness,” or possibly a musical term.
First Appearance: Genesis 28:9
Description: Daughter of Ishmael and wife of Esau; also a term in Psalm titles (possibly a musical instrument or tune).
35) Mahalath Leannoth
Original (Hebrew): מָחֲלַת לְעַנּוֹת (Machalath Le’annot)
Meaning: Uncertain; likely musical terms.
First Appearance: Psalm 88 title
Description: Terms in the title of Psalm 88, possibly indicating a tune or style.
36) Mahali
Original (Hebrew): מָחֳלִי (Macholi)
Meaning: “Sick”
First Appearance: Exodus 6:19
Description: Son of Merari, a descendant of Levi.
37) Mahanaim
Original (Hebrew): מַחֲנַיִם (Machanayim)
Meaning: “Two camps”
First Appearance: Genesis 32:2
Description: Place where Jacob encountered angels; later a Levitical city and a refuge for David during Absalom’s rebellion.
38) Mahaneh-Dan
Original (Hebrew): מַחֲנֵה־דָן (Machaneh-Dan)
Meaning: “Camp of Dan”
First Appearance: Judges 13:25
Description: Place where the Spirit of the Lord began to stir Samson.
39) Maharai
Original (Hebrew): מַהֲרַי (Maharay)
Meaning: “Impetuous”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 23:28
Description: One of David’s mighty men, from Netophah.
40) Mahath
Original (Hebrew): מַחַת (Machath)
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly “snatching.”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 6:35
Description: A Levite; also an overseer in Hezekiah’s time.
41) Mahavite
Original (Hebrew): הַמַּחֲוִים (hamMachavim)
Meaning: Uncertain.
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 11:46
Description: Eliel the Mahavite, one of David’s warriors.
42) Mahazioth
Original (Hebrew): מַחֲזִיאֹת (Machazi’ot)
Meaning: “Visions”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 25:4
Description: Son of Heman, a temple musician.
43) Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz
Original (Hebrew): מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז (Maher Shalal Chash Baz)
Meaning: “Swift to the spoil, quick to the plunder”
First Appearance: Isaiah 8:1
Description: Symbolic name given to Isaiah’s son, signifying the imminent attack on Damascus and Samaria.
44) Mahlah
Original (Hebrew): מַחְלָה (Machlah)
Meaning: “Disease”
First Appearance: Numbers 26:33
Description: One of the five daughters of Zelophehad, who successfully petitioned for inheritance rights.
45) Mahli
Original (Hebrew): מַחְלִי (Machli)
Meaning: “Weak”
First Appearance: Numbers 3:20
Description: One of the sons of Merari the Levite; also a descendant of the previous Mahli.
46) Mahlites
Original (Hebrew): הַמַּחְלִי (hamMachli)
Meaning: “Descendants of Mahli”
First Appearance: Numbers 3:33
Description: The Mahlites, a family within the tribe of Levi.
47) Mahlon
Original (Hebrew): מַחְלוֹן (Machlon)
Meaning: “Sickly”
First Appearance: Ruth 1:2
Description: Son of Elimelech and Naomi, and the first husband of Ruth.
48) Mahol
Original (Hebrew): מָחוֹל (Machol)
Meaning: “Dance”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 4:31
Description: Father of Heman, Chalcol, and Darda, men known for their wisdom.
49) Makaz
Original (Hebrew): מָקָץ (Maqatz)
Meaning: “End”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 4:9
Description: City in one of Solomon’s administrative districts.
50) Makheloth
Original (Hebrew): מַקְהֵלֹת (Maqhelot)
Meaning: “Congregations”
First Appearance: Numbers 33:25
Description: Stopping place of the Israelites during the Exodus.
51) Maktesh
Original (Hebrew): הַמַּכְתֵּשׁ (hamMaktesh)
Meaning: “The mortar”
First Appearance: Zephaniah 1:11
Description: Place in Jerusalem, probably a valley or market.
52) Malachi
Original (Hebrew): מַלְאָכִי (Mal’aki)
Meaning: “My messenger”
First Appearance: Malachi 1:1
Description: Prophet who wrote the last book of the Old Testament, calling for repentance and foreshadowing the coming of John the Baptist.
53) Malachi, Book of
Original (Hebrew): מַלְאָכִי (Mal’aki)
Meaning: “Book of Malachi”
First Appearance: Malachi 1:1
Description: A prophetic book of the Old Testament, the last of the twelve Minor Prophets.
54) Malcham
Original (Hebrew): מַלְכָּם (Malkam)
Meaning: “Their king”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:9
Description: Descendant of Benjamin; also a name for an Ammonite god (Milcom).
55) Malchiel
Original (Hebrew): מַלְכִּיאֵל (Malki’el)
Meaning: “My king is God”
First Appearance: Genesis 46:17
Description: Son of Beriah, grandson of Asher; ancestor of the Malchielites.
56) Malchielites
Original (Hebrew): הַמַּלְכִּיאֵלִי (hamMalki’eli)
Meaning: “Descendants of Malchiel”
First Appearance: Numbers 26:45
Description: Family within the tribe of Asher.
57) Malchijah
Original (Hebrew): מַלְכִּיָּה (Malkiyyah)
Meaning: “My king is Yahweh”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 6:40
Description: Levite ancestor of Asaph; also the name of several other people, including priests, officials, and those who had married foreign wives.
58) Malchiram
Original (Hebrew): מַלְכִּירָם (Malkiram)
Meaning: “My king is exalted”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 3:18
Description: Son of Jeconiah, a king of Judah.
59) Malchishua
Original (Hebrew): מַלְכִּי־שׁוּעַ (Malki-Shua)
Meaning: “My king is salvation”
First Appearance: 1 Samuel 14:49
Description: Son of King Saul, killed in battle with the Philistines.
60) Malchus
Original (Greek): Μάλχος (Malchos)
Meaning: “King”
First Appearance: John 18:10
Description: Servant of the high priest whose ear Peter cut off in Gethsemane.
61) Mallothi
Original (Hebrew): מַלּוֹתִי (Mallothi)
Meaning: “I have spoken”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 25:4
Description: Son of Heman and a temple musician.
62) Malluch
Original (Hebrew): מַלּוּךְ (Malluk)
Meaning: “Counselor”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 6:44
Description: Levite of the family of Merari; also the name of several others after the exile.
63) Mammon
Original (Aramaic): מָמוֹנָא (Mamona)
Meaning: “Riches”
First Appearance: Matthew 6:24
Description: Term used by Jesus to personify wealth.
64) Mamre
Original (Hebrew): מַמְרֵא (Mamre)
Meaning: “Strength,” or “fatness”
First Appearance: Genesis 13:18
Description: Amorite chieftain; also a place near Hebron.
65) Man
Original (Hebrew): אָדָם (‘Adam), אִישׁ (‘Ish)
Meaning: “Humanity, humankind”
First Appearance: Genesis 1:26
Description: The general term for humanity.
66) Manaen
Original (Greek): Μαναήν (Manaēn)
Meaning: “Comforter”
First Appearance: Acts 13:1
Description: Christian prophet in Antioch, brought up with Herod the tetrarch.
67) Manahath
Original (Hebrew): מָנַחַת (Manachath)
Meaning: “Rest”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:23
Description: Son of Shobal; also the name of a place.
68) Manahathites
Original (Hebrew): הַמָּנַחְתִּי (haManachti)
Meaning: “People of Manahath”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 2:52, 54
Description: Descendants or inhabitants of Manahath.
69) Manasseh
Original (Hebrew): מְנַשֶּׁה (Menasheh)
Meaning: “Causing to forget”
First Appearance: Genesis 41:51
Description: Son of Joseph, ancestor of a tribe; also a king of Judah.
70) Manasseh, Prayer of
Original: Likely Greek.
Meaning: “Prayer attributed to King Manasseh”
First Appearance: Not in most canonical Bibles; in some Orthodox and Apocryphal collections.
Description: Penitential prayer attributed to King Manasseh.
71) Manassites
Original (Hebrew): הַמְנַשִּׁי (hamMenashi)
Meaning: “Descendants of Manasseh”
First Appearance: Deuteronomy 4:43
Description: Members of the tribe of Manasseh.
72) Manoah
Original (Hebrew): מָנוֹחַ (Manoach)
Meaning: “Rest”
First Appearance: Judges 13:2
Description: Father of Samson.
73) Maon
Original (Hebrew): מָעוֹן (Ma’on)
Meaning: “Dwelling place”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:55
Description: Town in Judah; also a descendant of Caleb.
74) Maonites
Original (Hebrew): מְעוֹנִים, מְעִינִים (Me’unim)
Meaning: “Dwellings”
First Appearance: Judges 10:12; 2 Chronicles 26:7
Description: A people who oppressed Israel.
75) Mara
Original (Hebrew): מָרָא (Mara)
Meaning: “Bitter”
First Appearance: Ruth 1:20
Description: Name Naomi adopted for herself.
76) Marah
Original (Hebrew): מָרָה (Marah)
Meaning: “Bitter”
First Appearance: Exodus 15:23
Description: Place in the wilderness with bitter water.
77) Maralah
Original (Hebrew): מַרְעֲלָה (Mar’alah)
Meaning: “Reeling”
First Appearance: Joshua 19:11
Description: Place on the border of Zebulun.
78) Maranatha
Original (Aramaic): מָרַן אֲתָא (Maran ‘atha)
Meaning: “Our Lord, come!” or “Our Lord has come”
First Appearance: 1 Corinthians 16:22
Description: Aramaic expression.
79) Mareshah
Original (Hebrew): מָרֵאשָׁה (Mareshah)
Meaning: “Head” or “possession”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:44
Description: Town in Judah; also the name of a person.
80) Mark
Original (Greek): Μάρκος (Markos)
Meaning: “Polite” or “shining”
First Appearance: Acts 12:12
Description: John Mark, companion of Paul and Barnabas, traditionally the author of the Gospel of Mark.
81) Mark, Gospel of
Original (Greek): Εὐαγγέλιον κατὰ Μάρκον (Euangelion kata Markon)
Meaning: “The Good News According to Mark”
First Appearance: Mark 1:1
Description: Second book of the New Testament.
82) Maroth
Original (Hebrew): מָרוֹת (Marot)
Meaning: “Bitternesses”
First Appearance: Micah 1:12
Description: Place mentioned by Micah.
83) Marsena
Original (Persian): מַרְסְנָא (Marsena’)
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly Persian origin.
First Appearance: Esther 1:14
Description: One of the seven princes of Persia.
84) Martha
Original (Aramaic): מָרְתָּא (Marta’)
Meaning: “Lady”
First Appearance: Luke 10:38
Description: Sister of Mary and Lazarus.
85) Mary
Original (Hebrew/Greek): מִרְיָם (Miryam) / Μαρία, Μαριάμ (Maria, Mariam)
Meaning: Variously interpreted as “bitter,” “rebellion,” or “wished-for child.”
First Appearance: Exodus 15:20 (Miriam), Matthew 1:16 (Mary, mother of Jesus)
Description: A very common name. Key figures include: Mary, the mother of Jesus; Mary Magdalene; Mary of Bethany; Miriam (sister of Moses); Mary, the wife of Clopas; Mary, the mother of John Mark.
86) Mash
Original (Hebrew): מַשׁ (Mash)
Meaning: “Drawn out”
First Appearance: Genesis 10:23
Description: Son of Aram.
87) Mashal
Original (Hebrew): מָשָׁל (Mashal)
Meaning: “Request”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 6:74
Description: Levitical city in Asher; also called Mishal.
88) Masrekah
Original (Hebrew): מַשְׂרֵקָה (Masreqah)
Meaning: “Vineyard”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:36
Description: City in Edom.
89) Massa
Original (Hebrew): מַשָּׂא (Massa’)
Meaning: “Burden”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:14
Description: Son of Ishmael; also a term for “oracle.”
90) Massah
Original (Hebrew): מַסָּה (Massah)
Meaning: “Testing”
First Appearance: Exodus 17:7
Description: Place where the Israelites tested God.
91) Matred
Original (Hebrew): מַטְרֵד (Matred)
Meaning: “Driving forward”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:39
Description: Mother of Mehetabel.
92) Matri
Original (Hebrew): מַטְרִי (Matri)
Meaning: “Rainy”
First Appearance: 1 Samuel 10:21
Description: Family within Benjamin.
93) Mattan
Original (Hebrew): מַתָּן (Mattan)
Meaning: “Gift”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 11:18
Description: Priest of Baal.
94) Mattanah
Original (Hebrew): מַתָּנָה (Mattanah)
Meaning: “Gift”
First Appearance: Numbers 21:18
Description: Israelite encampment.
95) Mattaniah
Original (Hebrew): מַתַּנְיָהוּ (Mattanyahu)
Meaning: “Gift of Yahweh”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 24:17
Description: Original name of King Zedekiah; also several Levites and others.
96) Mattatha
Original (Greek): Ματταθά (Mattatha)
Meaning: “Gift of God”
First Appearance: Luke 3:31
Description: Ancestor of Jesus in Luke’s genealogy.
97) Mattathah
Original (Hebrew): מַתַּתָּה (Mattattah)
Meaning: “Gift of Yahweh”
First Appearance: Ezra 10:33
Description: Man who had married a foreign wife.
98) Mattathias
Original (Greek): Ματταθίας (Mattathias)
Meaning: “Gift of Yahweh”
First Appearance: Luke 3:25, 26
Description: Appears twice in Luke’s genealogy of Jesus.
99) Mattenai
Original (Hebrew): מַתְּנַי (Mattenay)
Meaning: “Gift of Yahweh”
First Appearance: Ezra 10:33
Description: One who had married a foreign wife; also a priest.
100) Matthanias
Original (Greek): Ματθανίας (Matthanias)
Meaning: “Gift of God”
First Appearance: 1 Esdras 9:27
Description: Name in 1 Esdras (Apocrypha/Deuterocanon).
101) Matthew
Original (Greek): Ματθαῖος (Matthaios)
Meaning: “Gift of Yahweh”
First Appearance: Matthew 9:9
Description: Apostle, also called Levi; traditionally, the author of the Gospel of Matthew.
102) Matthew, Gospel of
Original (Greek): Εὐαγγέλιον κατὰ Ματθαῖον (Euangelion kata Matthaion)
Meaning: “The Good News According to Matthew”
First Appearance: Matthew 1:1
Description: First book of the New Testament.
103) Mattithiah
Original (Hebrew): מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu)
Meaning: “Gift of Yahweh”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 9:31
Description: Levite; also the name of several others.
104) Mazzaroth
Original (Hebrew): מַזָּרוֹת (Mazzarot)
Meaning: “Constellations”
First Appearance: Job 38:32
Description: Term for celestial constellations.
105) Meah
Original (Hebrew): מֵאָה (Me’ah)
Meaning: “Hundred”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 3:1
Description: The Tower of Meah, in Jerusalem’s wall.
106) Mearah
Original (Hebrew): מְעָרָה (Me’arah)
Meaning: “Cave”
First Appearance: Joshua 13:4
Description: Place belonging to the Sidonians.
107) Mebunnai
Original (Hebrew): מְבֻנַּי (Mebunnay)
Meaning: “Built”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 23:27
Description: Another name for Sibbecai.
108) Mecherathite
Original (Hebrew): הַמְּכֵרָתִי
Meaning: Uncertain.
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 11:36
Description: Designation of Hepher.
109) Medad
Original (Hebrew): מֵידָד (Medad)
Meaning: “Love”
First Appearance: Numbers 11:26
Description: One who prophesied in the Israelite camp.
110) Medan
Original (Hebrew): מְדָן (Medan)
Meaning: “Strife”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:2
Description: Son of Abraham and Keturah.
111) Medeba
Original (Hebrew): מֵידְבָא (Medeba)
Meaning: “Waters of rest”
First Appearance: Numbers 21:30
Description: Moabite city.
112) Media
Original (Hebrew): מָדַי (Madai)
Meaning: “Middle land”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 17:6
Description: Region inhabited by descendants of Madai (Medes); became a major power.
113) Medes
Original (Hebrew): מָדַי (Madai)
Meaning: “People of Media”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 17:6
Description: People of Media, descendants of Madai.
114) Me-Hajarkon
Original (Hebrew): מֵי הַיַּרְקוֹן (Me-hayyarqon)
Meaning: “Waters of yellowness”
First Appearance: Joshua 19:46
Description: Place on the border of Dan.
115) Mehetabel
Original (Hebrew): מְהֵיטַבְאֵל (Mehetav’el)
Meaning: “God benefits”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:39
Description: Wife of Hadad/Hadar, an Edomite king, and daughter of Matred. Also, the name of an ancestor of one who opposed Nehemiah.
116) Mehir
Original (Hebrew): מְחִיר (Mechir)
Meaning: “Price”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 4:11
Description: Father of Eshton.
117) Meholahite
Original (Hebrew): הַמְּחוֹלָתִי (hamMecholati)
Meaning: “From Abel-meholah”
First Appearance: 1 Samuel 18:19
Description: Descriptor for people from Abel-meholah.
118) Mehujael
Original (Hebrew): מְחוּיָאֵל (Mechuya’el), מְחִיּיָאֵל (Mechiyya’el)
Meaning: “Smitten by God”
First Appearance: Genesis 4:18
Description: Descendant of Cain.
119) Mehuman
Original (Hebrew/Persian): מְהוּמָן (Mehuman)
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly of Persian origin.
First Appearance: Esther 1:10
Description: One of the seven eunuchs of King Ahasuerus.
120) Me-Jarkon
Original (Hebrew): מֵי־הַיַּרְקוֹן (Me-hayyarqon)
Meaning: “Waters of yellowness”
First Appearance: Joshua 19:46
Description: Place on the border of the territory of Dan.
121) Mekonah
Original (Hebrew): מְכֹנָה (Mekonah)
Meaning: “Base”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 11:28
Description: A town in Judah.
122) Melatiah
Original (Hebrew): מְלַטְיָה (Melatyah)
Meaning: “Yahweh has delivered”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 3:7
Description: A Gibeonite who helped repair Jerusalem’s wall.
123) Melchi
Original (Greek): Μελχί (Melchi)
Meaning: “My king” or “my counsel” (Greek form of a Hebrew name)
First Appearance: Luke 3:24, 28
Description: Appears twice in Luke’s genealogy of Jesus.
124) Melchizedek
Original (Hebrew): מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (Malki-Tzedeq)
Meaning: “King of righteousness”
First Appearance: Genesis 14:18
Description: King of Salem and priest of God Most High who blessed Abraham; a type of Christ (Hebrews 7).
125) Melea
Original (Greek): Μελειά (Melea)
Meaning: Uncertain
First Appearance: Luke 3:31
Description: Ancestor of Jesus in Luke’s genealogy.
126) Melech
Original (Hebrew): מֶלֶךְ (Melekh)
Meaning: “King”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:35
Description: Son of Micah, descendant of Saul.
127) Melicu
Original (Hebrew): מַלּוּךְ (Malluk)
Meaning: “Counselor” or “reigning”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 12:14
Description: A priest listed among those who returned with Zerubbabel in the Book of Nehemiah. While the KJV uses “Melicu,” the underlying Hebrew name, and many other translations, support “Malluch.”
128) Melita
Original (Greek): Μελίτη (Melitē)
Meaning: “Honey-sweet”
First Appearance: Acts 28:1
Description: Island where Paul was shipwrecked (modern Malta).
129) Melzar
Original (Hebrew): הַמֶּלְצַר (hamMeltzar)
Meaning: “The steward” (likely a title, possibly of Persian origin)
First Appearance: Daniel 1:11
Description: Official in Nebuchadnezzar’s court.
130) Memphis
Original (Hebrew): מֹף (Moph) or נֹף (Noph)
Meaning: Uncertain; of Egyptian origin.
First Appearance: Isaiah 19:13
Description: Important ancient city in Egypt.
131) Memucan
Original (Hebrew/Persian): מְמוּכָן (Memukan)
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly Persian origin.
First Appearance: Esther 1:14
Description: One of the seven princes of Persia and Media.
132) Menahem
Original (Hebrew): מְנַחֵם (Menachem)
Meaning: “Comforter”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 15:14
Description: King of Israel who reigned after assassinating Shallum.
133) Menan
Original (Greek): Μεννὰ (Menna)
Meaning: Possibly “Permanent”
First Appearance: Luke 3:31
Description: Name in the genealogy of Jesus.
134) Mene
Original (Aramaic): מְנֵא (Mene’)
Meaning: “Numbered”
First Appearance: Daniel 5:25
Description: Part of the handwriting on the wall at Belshazzar’s feast.
135) Meonothai
Original (Hebrew): מְעֹנוֹתַי (Me’onothai)
Meaning: “My dwellings”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 4:14
Description: Son of Othniel.
136) Mephaath
Original (Hebrew): מֵיפַעַת (Mephaath)
Meaning: “Splendor”
First Appearance: Joshua 13:18
Description: A city in Reuben.
137) Mephibosheth
Original (Hebrew): מְפִיבֹשֶׁת (Mefivoshet)
Meaning: “From the mouth of shame” or “dispeller of shame”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 4:4
Description: Son of Jonathan (crippled); also a son of Saul.
138) Merab
Original (Hebrew): מֵרַב (Merav)
Meaning: “Increase”
First Appearance: 1 Samuel 14:49
Description: Older daughter of King Saul.
139) Meraioth
Original (Hebrew): מְרָיוֹת (Merayot)
Meaning: “Rebellions”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 6:6
Description: Descendant of Aaron; also a priest after the exile.
140) Merari
Original (Hebrew): מְרָרִי (Merari)
Meaning: “Bitter”
First Appearance: Genesis 46:11
Description: One of the three sons of Levi.
141) Merarites
Original (Hebrew): מְרָרִי (Merari)
Meaning: “Descendants of Merari”
First Appearance: Numbers 3:33
Description: One of the divisions of the Levites.
142) Mered
Original (Hebrew): מֶרֶד (Mered)
Meaning: “Rebellion”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 4:17
Description: Descendant of Judah.
143) Meremoth
Original (Hebrew): מְרֵמוֹת (Meremot)
Meaning: “Elevations”
First Appearance: Ezra 8:33
Description: Priest who helped weigh temple treasures; also one who sealed Nehemiah’s covenant.
144) Meres
Original (Hebrew): מֶרֶס (Meres)
Meaning: Uncertain.
First Appearance: Esther 1:14
Description: One of the seven princes of Persia and Media.
145) Merib-Baal
Original (Hebrew): מְרִיב־בַּעַל (Meriv-Ba’al)
Meaning: “Contender with Baal”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:34
Description: Original name of Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan.
146) Meribah
Original (Hebrew): מְרִיבָה (Merivah)
Meaning: “Strife”
First Appearance: Exodus 17:7
Description: Place where the Israelites quarreled with God; also called Massah.
147) Merodach
Original (Hebrew): מְרֹדָךְ (Merodak)
Meaning: “Marduk”
First Appearance: Jeremiah 50:2
Description: Principal deity in Babylonian religion.
148) Merodach-Baladan
Original (Hebrew): מְרֹדַךְ בַּלְאֲדָן (Merodak-Baladan)
Meaning: “Marduk has given a son”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 20:12
Description: King of Babylon.
149) Merom
Original (Hebrew): מֵרוֹם (Merom)
Meaning: “Height”
First Appearance: Joshua 11:5
Description: “Waters of Merom,” where Joshua defeated Canaanite kings.
150) Meronothite
Original (Hebrew): מֵרֹנֹתִי (Meronoti)
Meaning: Probably, “from Meronoth,” but Meronoth is not mentioned elsewhere.
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 27:30
Description: Descriptor of Jehdeiah and Jadon.
151) Meroz
Original (Hebrew): מֵרוֹז (Meroz)
Meaning: Possibly “refuge”
First Appearance: Judges 5:23
Description: Place cursed for not assisting in battle.
152) Mesha
Original (Hebrew): מֵישַׁע (Mesha’)
Meaning: “Freedom” or “deliverance.”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 3:4
Description: King of Moab; also a place name and a descendant of Caleb.
153) Meshach
Original (Hebrew): מֵישַׁךְ (Meshach)
Meaning: Possibly a Babylonian name related to Marduk.
First Appearance: Daniel 1:7
Description: Babylonian name given to Mishael.
154) Meshech
Original (Hebrew): מֶשֶׁךְ (Meshech)
Meaning: “Drawing out”
First Appearance: Genesis 10:2
Description: A son of Japheth, associated with a region in Asia Minor.
155) Meshelemiah
Original (Hebrew): מְשֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ (Meshelemiyahu)
Meaning: “Yahweh repays”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 9:21
Description: A Korahite gatekeeper.
156) Meshezabel
Original (Hebrew): מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל (Meshezabel)
Meaning: “God delivers”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 3:4
Description: Father of a wall repairer; also signed Nehemiah’s covenant.
157) Meshillemith
Original (Hebrew): מְשִׁלֵּמִית (Meshillemith)
Meaning: “Requital”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 9:12
Description: A priest.
158) Meshillemoth
Original (Hebrew): מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת (Meshillemoth)
Meaning: “Recompenses”
First Appearance: 2 Chronicles 28:12
Description: An Ephraimite leader.
159) Meshobab
Original (Hebrew): מְשׁוֹבָב (Meshobab)
Meaning: “Restored”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 4:34
Description: A Simeonite.
160) Meshullam
Original (Hebrew): מְשֻׁלָּם (Meshullam)
Meaning: “Friend”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 22:3
Description: Numerous individuals, including the father of Shaphan.
161) Meshullemeth
Original (Hebrew): מְשֻׁלֶּמֶת (Meshullemeth)
Meaning: “Friend”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 21:19
Description: Mother of King Amon.
162) Mesopotamia
Original (Greek): Μεσοποταμία (Mesopotamia)
Meaning: “Between the rivers”
First Appearance: Genesis 24:10
Description: Region between the Tigris and Euphrates.
163) Messiah
Original (Hebrew): מָשִׁיחַ (Mashiach)
Meaning: “Anointed One”
First Appearance: Daniel 9:25
Description: Title applied to Jesus; equivalent to “Christ.”
164) Metheg-Ammah
Original (Hebrew): מֶתֶג הָאַמָּה (Metheg-Ammah)
Meaning: “Bridle of the mother city”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 8:1
Description: Place taken by David.
165) Methusael
Original (Hebrew): מְתוּשָׁאֵל (Methusael)
Meaning: “Man of God”
First Appearance: Genesis 4:18
Description: Descendant of Cain.
166) Methuselah
Original (Hebrew): מְתוּשֶׁלַח (Methushelach)
Meaning: “Man of the dart/javelin”
First Appearance: Genesis 5:21
Description: Lived 969 years; grandfather of Noah.
167) Meunim
Original (Hebrew): מְעוּנִים (Meunim)
Meaning: “Habitations”
First Appearance: 2 Chronicles 26:7
Description: A people, possibly Maonites.
168) Me-Zahab
Original (Hebrew): מֵי זָהָב (Me-Zahab)
Meaning: “Waters of gold”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:39
Description: Grandfather of Mehetabel.
169) Mibhar
Original (Hebrew): מִבְחָר (Mivchar)
Meaning: “Choice”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 11:38
Description: One of David’s mighty men.
170) Mibsam
Original (Hebrew): מִבְשָׂם (Mibsam)
Meaning: “Sweet smell”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:13
Description: Son of Ishmael; also a descendant of Simeon.
171) Mibzar
Original (Hebrew): מִבְצָר (Mivtzar)
Meaning: “Fortress”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:42
Description: Edomite chief.
172) Micah
Original (Hebrew): מִיכָה (Mikhah)
Meaning: “Who is like Yahweh?”
First Appearance: Judges 17:1
Description: Ephraimite with an idolatrous shrine; also a prophet (Micah of Moresheth), and others.
173) Micah, Book of
Original (Hebrew): מִיכָה (Mikhah)
Meaning: “Book of Micah”
First Appearance: Micah 1:1
Description: Book of the twelve Minor Prophets.
174) Micaiah
Original (Hebrew): מִיכָיָהוּ (Mikhayahu)
Meaning: “Who is like Yahweh?”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 22:8
Description: Prophet consulted by Ahab and Jehoshaphat; also several others.
175) Michael
Original (Hebrew): מִיכָאֵל (Mikha’el)
Meaning: “Who is like God?”
First Appearance: Numbers 13:13
Description: An archangel; also the name of several other individuals.
176) Michal
Original (Hebrew): מִיכַל (Mikhal)
Meaning: “Who is like God?” or possibly “brook”
First Appearance: 1 Samuel 14:49
Description: Younger daughter of King Saul, wife of David.
177) Michmas
Original (Hebrew): מִכְמָשׂ (Mikmash)
Meaning: “Something hidden”
First Appearance: 1 Samuel 13:2
Description: Town in Benjamin; also called Michmash.
178) Michmethath
Original (Hebrew): הַמִּכְמְתָּת (haMikmethath)
Meaning: “Hiding place”
First Appearance: Joshua 16:6
Description: Place on the border between Ephraim and Manasseh.
179) Michri
Original (Hebrew): מִכְרִי (Mikhri)
Meaning: “Valuable”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 9:8
Description: Ancestor of a Benjamite family.
180) Michtam
Original (Hebrew): מִכְתָּם (Mikhtam)
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly a musical or liturgical term.
First Appearance: Psalm 16 title
Description: Term in the titles of several Psalms.
181) Middin
Original (Hebrew): מִדִּין (Middin)
Meaning: “Extension”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:61
Description: City in the wilderness of Judah.
182) Midian
Original (Hebrew): מִדְיָן (Midyan)
Meaning: “Strife”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:2
Description: Son of Abraham and Keturah; ancestor of the Midianites.
183) Midianites
Original (Hebrew): מִדְיָנִים (Midyanim)
Meaning: “Descendants of Midian”
First Appearance: Genesis 37:28
Description: Nomadic people descended from Midian.
184) Migdal-El
Original (Hebrew): מִגְדַּל־אֵל (Migdal-El)
Meaning: “Tower of God”
First Appearance: Joshua 19:38
Description: Fortified city in Naphtali.
185) Migdal-Gad
Original (Hebrew): מִגְדַּל־גָּד (Migdal-Gad)
Meaning: “Tower of Gad” or “Tower of Fortune”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:37
Description: City in the Shephelah region of Judah.
186) Migdol
Original (Hebrew): מִגְדֹּל (Migdol)
Meaning: “Tower”
First Appearance: Exodus 14:2
Description: Place in Egypt near the Red Sea crossing; also a place in Egypt mentioned by prophets.
187) Migron
Original (Hebrew): מִגְרוֹן (Migron)
Meaning: “Precipice”
First Appearance: 1 Samuel 14:2
Description: Place near Gibeah; also a place mentioned in Isaiah.
188) Mijamin
Original (Hebrew): מִיָּמִין (Miyyamin)
Meaning: “From the right hand”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 24:9
Description: Head of the sixth division of priests; also the name of those associated with Nehemiah.
189) Mikloth
Original (Hebrew): מִקְלוֹת (Mikloth)
Meaning: “Staves”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:32
Description: Descendant of Benjamin; also a leader in David’s army.
190) Mikneiah
Original (Hebrew): מִקְנְיָהוּ (Miqneyahu)
Meaning: “Possession of Yahweh”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 15:18
Description: Levite musician.
191) Milalai
Original (Hebrew): מִלֲלַי (Milalay)
Meaning: “Eloquent”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 12:36
Description: Musician at the wall dedication.
192) Milcah
Original (Hebrew): מִלְכָּה (Milkah)
Meaning: “Queen”
First Appearance: Genesis 11:29
Description: Daughter of Haran, wife of Nahor; also, a daughter of Zelophehad.
193) Milcom
Original (Hebrew): מִלְכֹּם (Milkom)
Meaning: “Great king” or “their king”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 11:5
Description: God of the Ammonites, also called Molech.
194) Miletus
Original (Greek): Μίλητος (Milētos)
Meaning: Uncertain
First Appearance: Acts 20:15
Description: Port city in Asia Minor.
195) Millo
Original (Hebrew): מִלֹּא (Millo’)
Meaning: “Mound,” “rampart”
First Appearance: Judges 9:6
Description: Fortified structure in or near Jerusalem and Shechem.
196) Miniamin
Original (Hebrew): מִנְיָמִין (Minyamin)
Meaning: “From the right hand”
First Appearance: 2 Chronicles 31:15
Description: Levite who distributed offerings.
197) Minni
Original (Hebrew): מִנִּי (Minni)
Meaning: Uncertain
First Appearance: Jeremiah 51:27
Description: Kingdom called to war against Babylon.
198) Minnith
Original (Hebrew): מִנִּית (Minnith)
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly “allotment.”
First Appearance: Judges 11:33
Description: Ammonite city.
199) Miphkad
Original (Hebrew): הַמִּפְקָד (haMiphqad)
Meaning: “Appointment”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 3:31
Description: Gate in Jerusalem’s wall.
200) Miriam
Original (Hebrew): מִרְיָם (Miryam)
Meaning: “Bitterness,” “rebellion,” or possibly “wished-for child”
First Appearance: Exodus 15:20
Description: Sister of Moses and Aaron, a prophetess.
201) Mirmah
Original (Hebrew): מִרְמָה (Mirmah)
Meaning: “Deceit”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:10
Description: A Benjamite.
202) Misgab
Original (Hebrew): הַמִּשְׂגָּב (haMisgav)
Meaning: “High point,” “refuge”
First Appearance: Jeremiah 48:1
Description: A place in Moab, or a descriptive noun.
203) Mishael
Original (Hebrew): מִישָׁאֵל (Misha’el)
Meaning: “Who is what God is?”
First Appearance: Exodus 6:22
Description: Levite, cousin of Moses; also, original Hebrew name of Meshach.
204) Mishal
Original (Hebrew): מִשְׁאָל (Mish’al)
Meaning: “Request”
First Appearance: Joshua 19:26
Description: City in Asher; also called Mashal.
205) Misham
Original (Hebrew): מִישָׁעַם (Misham)
Meaning: “Cleansing”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:12
Description: A Benjamite.
206) Mishma
Original (Hebrew): מִשְׁמָע (Mishma’)
Meaning: “Hearing”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:14
Description: Son of Ishmael; also a descendant of Simeon.
207) Mishmannah
Original (Hebrew): מִשְׁמַנָּה (Mishmannah)
Meaning: “Fatness”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 12:10
Description: Gadite warrior who joined David.
208) Mishpat
Original (Hebrew): מִשְׁפָּט (Mishpat)
Meaning: “Judgment”
First Appearance: Genesis 14:7
Description: Another name for En-mishpat/Kadesh.
209) Mishraites
Original (Hebrew): הַמִּשְׁרָעִי (haMishra’i)
Meaning: Possibly, “slippery places”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 2:53
Description: Family of Kiriath-jearim.
210) Mispar
Original (Hebrew): מִסְפָּר (Mispar)
Meaning: “Number”
First Appearance: Ezra 2:2
Description: One who returned from exile with Zerubbabel. Also known as Mispereth.
211) Mispereth
Original (Hebrew): מִסְפֶּרֶת (Mispereth)
Meaning: “Number”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 7:7
Description: Another name for Mispar.
212) Misrephoth-Maim
Original (Hebrew): מִשְׂרְפוֹת מַיִם (Misrefot Mayim)
Meaning: “Burnings of water”
First Appearance: Joshua 11:8
Description: Place near Sidon.
213) Mithcah
Original (Hebrew): מִתְקָה (Mithkah)
Meaning: “Sweetness”
First Appearance: Numbers 33:28
Description: Encampment during Exodus.
214) Mithnite
Original (Hebrew): הַמִּתְנִי (haMithni)
Meaning: Unknown
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 11:43
Description: Descriptor of Joshaphat.
215) Mithredath
Original (Hebrew/Persian): מִתְרְדָת (Mithredath)
Meaning: “Given by Mithra”
First Appearance: Ezra 1:8
Description: Treasurer of King Cyrus; also, an official who opposed Jerusalem’s rebuilding.
216) Mitylene
Original (Greek): Μιτυλήνη (Mitylēnē)
Meaning: Unknown
First Appearance: Acts 20:14
Description: City visited by Paul.
217) Mizar
Original (Hebrew): מִצְעָר (Mitzar)
Meaning: “Smallness”
First Appearance: Psalm 42:6
Description: A hill or mountain.
218) Mizpah
Original (Hebrew): מִצְפָּה (Mitzpah), מִצְפֶּה (Mitzpeh)
Meaning: “Watchtower”
First Appearance: Genesis 31:49
Description: Several places, including a site of a covenant, a town in Benjamin, a town in Gilead, and a region in Moab.
219) Mizraim
Original (Hebrew): מִצְרַיִם (Mitzrayim)
Meaning: “Egypt”
First Appearance: Genesis 10:6
Description: Hebrew name for Egypt; also, a son of Ham.
220) Mizzah
Original (Hebrew): מִזָּה (Mizzah)
Meaning: “Terror”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:13
Description: Chief of Edom, descended from Esau.
221) Mnason
Original (Greek): Μνάσων (Mnasōn)
Meaning: “Remembering”
First Appearance: Acts 21:16
Description: Early disciple from Cyprus.
222) Moab
Original (Hebrew): מוֹאָב (Mo’av)
Meaning: “From my father”
First Appearance: Genesis 19:37
Description: Son of Lot’s elder daughter; ancestor of the Moabites.
223) Moabites
Original (Hebrew): מוֹאָבִים (Mo’avim)
Meaning: “Descendants of Moab”
First Appearance: Genesis 19:37
Description: People who lived east of the Dead Sea.
224) Moladah
Original (Hebrew): מוֹלָדָה (Moladah)
Meaning: “Birth”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:26
Description: Town in southern Judah.
225) Molech
Original (Hebrew): מֹלֶךְ (Molekh)
Meaning: “King”
First Appearance: Leviticus 18:21
Description: Canaanite god associated with child sacrifice.
226) Molid
Original (Hebrew): מוֹלִיד (Molid)
Meaning: “Begetter”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 2:29
Description: Descendant of Judah.
227) Mordecai
Original (Hebrew): מָרְדֳּכַי (Mordekhay)
Meaning: Possibly “servant of Marduk”
First Appearance: Esther 2:5
Description: Cousin and guardian of Esther, key in saving the Jews.
228) Moreh
Original (Hebrew): מוֹרֶה (Moreh)
Meaning: “Teacher”
First Appearance: Genesis 12:6
Description: Place near Shechem, associated with a large tree.
229) Moreh, Hill of
Original (Hebrew): גִּבְעַת הַמּוֹרֶה (Givat HaMoreh)
Meaning: “Hill of the Teacher”
First Appearance: Judges 7:1
Description: Location close to the spring of Harod.
230) Moresheth-Gath
Original (Hebrew): מֹרֶשֶׁת גַּת (Moresheth-Gath)
Meaning: “Possession of Gath”
First Appearance: Micah 1:14
Description: Town in Judah, near Gath.
231) Moriah
Original (Hebrew): מֹרִיָּה (Moriyyah)
Meaning: “Chosen by Yahweh”
First Appearance: Genesis 22:2
Description: Region where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac; identified with the Temple Mount.
232) Moses
Original (Hebrew): מֹשֶׁה (Mosheh)
Meaning: Possibly “drawn out” (from the water), or from an Egyptian word meaning “son.”
First Appearance: Exodus 2:10
Description: The central figure of the Exodus, a prophet, leader, and lawgiver. Led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, received the Ten Commandments, and guided them through the wilderness.
233) Mozah
Original (Hebrew): מֹצָה (Motzah)
Meaning: “Going out,” “source”
First Appearance: Joshua 18:26
Description: Town in Benjamin.
234) Muppim
Original (Hebrew): מֻפִּים (Muppim)
Meaning: Possibly “serpents”
First Appearance: Genesis 46:21
Description: Name listed in the sons of Benjamin.
235) Mushi
Original (Hebrew): מוּשִׁי (Mushi)
Meaning: Possibly “withdrawn”
First Appearance: Exodus 6:19
Description: Son of Merari.
236) Mushites
Original (Hebrew): הַמּוּשִׁי (haMushi)
Meaning: “Descendants of Mushi”
First Appearance: Numbers 3:33
Description: Family within the clan of Merari.
237) Myra
Original (Greek): Μύρα (Myra)
Meaning: Uncertain
First Appearance: Acts 27:5
Description: City in Lycia (modern-day Turkey).
238) Mysia
Original (Greek): Μυσία (Mysia)
Meaning: Uncertain
First Appearance: Acts 16:7
Description: Region in northwest Asia Minor.