Surnames Starting with M

Auspicious, blessed by mangal (good fortune)

One who seeks blessings (mangh - to seek)

From the Mangi Baloch clan

Big eater

Auspicious from Sanskrit

One who is auspicious (mangal - auspicious)

Wild ox from nomadic origin

One who asks or requests

From the Mangotra Rajput clan of Jammu

Mind capturer clan of Mithila

Auspicious or blessed

Noble warrior lineage

Gem or jewel, from Sanskrit 'mani'

Enthusiastic or zealous

From Mani

Ruby or gem, from Sanskrit 'manikya'

Gem-speared lord

Bangle seller, glass bangle maker

One with jewel on the neck

Jewel or ruby

Jewelled girdle (from the epic Manimekalai)

Bell ringer, temple servant

Bangle maker, Muslim Kannada surname

Of the bell house, from 'mani' meaning bell

Father of fog, from 'manju' meaning mist

From the town of Manjeshwar

From Manjhgawan village

Boatman or village head (in Santali)

From Mankapur village

Pride, from 'man' meaning pride

Stable mind

Village headman in tribal tradition

Of Mankidi tribe

Monkey catchers (Mankirdia tribe)

From Mankot principality

From the mango-pond area

Morning or early

Pride or honor, a major Jat clan

Respected or honored

King, from 'mannan' meaning king

Lord of the land, feudal title

Wise elder

Dignity or honor, title surname

Of the Mannan tribal community, meaning king

From the earth, from 'mannu' meaning soil

Clay or earth, from Telugu mannu

From the land

Son of the valiant one