Mae

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Mae is derived from the Old English word "maegen," which means "strength" or "power." It can also be a shortened form of the name Mary or Margaret, which mean "beloved" and "pearl," respectively.
Pronunciation
"may"
MAY
Popularity
Mae is a very popular name in the United States and has been in the top 1000 names for girls since the 19th century. It currently ranks at #584 (2021).

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Mae Name meanings & History

Mae is derived from the Old English word "maegen," which means "strength" or "power." It can also be a shortened form of the name Mary or Margaret, which mean "beloved" and "pearl," respectively. Variant of May. A famous bearer was the American actress Mae West (1893-1980), whose birth name was Mary. Mae is a versatile name that can work well as a first or middle name. It is a popular choice for parents looking for a vintage-inspired name that isn't too common.

Zodiac Sign of Mae: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mae:

M: Mother,Manipulative,Memory,Mushy,Maternal,Memorabilia,Mommy

A: Argumentative,Action,Aggressive,Ambitious,Assertive,Angry

E: Entertain,Enlighten,Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Environment

Mae is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Mae West was a famous American actress and singer, known for her sultry voice and provocative behavior. Mae Jemison was the first Black woman to travel in space, and Mae C. Jemison was the first Black woman astronaut to fly in space.

2.) Mae (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Mae is a variant of the name May, which means "the fifth month of the year" or "springtime." It can also be a derivative of the name Mary, meaning "bitter" or "beloved."

Scripts: Mae is spelled the same way in English and other languages.
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
真依,
真恵,
真慧,
真永,
真絵,

Pronunciation: MAH-E
May


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Description: Mae is a variant of the name May, which means "the fifth month of the year" or "springtime." It can also be a derivative of the name Mary, meaning "bitter" or "beloved.". From Japanese 真 (ma) meaning "true, reality" combined with 慧 (e) meaning "bright; intelligent", 恵 (e) meaning "favour", 絵 (e) meaning "picture, painting, drawing, sketch", 永 (e) meaning "eternity" combined with 依 (e) meaning "rely on". Other kanji combinations are possible. Mae is a versatile name that can be paired with a variety of middle names and last names. It is suitable for both formal and informal settings, and can be used in a variety of cultures and languages.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Mae include Mae West, an American actress and playwright, and Mae Jemison, an American astronaut.

3.) Mae (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) bright flower

Other Forms: May


4.) Mae (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a form of May. History: Mae Jemison was the first African American woman in space.

Other Forms: Maelea, Maeleah, Maelen, Maelle, Maeona


5.) Mae (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Star of the sea

Other Forms: May


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