Marathi Surnames Starting with M
29 surnames
Mahadik
A prominent Maratha warrior clan
Mahale
Palace dweller, from 'mahal' meaning palace
Mahanor
Great leader, from 'maha' and 'nor'
Malegaonkar
From Malegaon city in Nashik district
Mandavkar
From Mandva or pavilion area
Mandlik
Provincial chief, from 'mandal'
Mane
Respect or honor, from 'man' meaning pride
Mang
A traditional community of Maharashtra
Mankar
Pride, from 'man' meaning pride
Masurkar
From Masur village in Maharashtra
Matang
A traditional community, from sage Matanga
Mendhe
Ram or sheep, from 'mendha'
Mengde
Brain, from 'mengdu' meaning brain
Mhaske
A surname associated with the Mali community
Mhatre
A Maratha clan from the Konkan coast
Mirajkar
From Miraj town in Sangli district
Modak
Sweet maker, from the 'modak' sweet dumpling
Mohite
A prominent Maratha warrior clan
Mohrir
Clerk or scribe
Mokal
Free or liberated
Mokashi
Liberation seeker, from 'moksha'
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Peacock, from Sanskrit 'mayura'
Mujawar
Shrine keeper, from 'mujavar'
Mulani
Religious scholar, from 'mullah'
Muley
Root or origin, from 'mul'
Mundhe
Head or bald, from 'munda' meaning head
Murkute
Twist, from 'murkutne' meaning to twist
Musale
Pestle, from 'musal' meaning pestle