Names Maísa

Maísa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Portuguese
Meaning
The name Maísa has multiple meanings, including "great", "more", and "walking with a proud gait."
Pronunciation
The name Maísa is pronounced "MY-sa."
ma-EE-zu(Brazilian Portuguese)
Popularity
The name Maísa is not very popular globally, but it has seen some popularity in certain regions. In Brazil, for example, it was among the top 100 names for girls in 2018.

cartoon of the name Maísa
Cartoon of Maísa

Maísa Name meanings & History

The name Maísa has multiple origins. It is derived from the Dutch name Maysa, meaning "great." It is also a Portuguese name, derived from the word mais, meaning "more." Finally, it has Arabic roots and means "walking with a proud gait.". The name Maísa has multiple meanings, including "great", "more", and "walking with a proud gait.". Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a borrowing of Maisie, a borrowing of Arabic Maisa and a contraction of Maria and Luísa. Maísa is primarily used as a given name for girls.

Zodiac Sign of Maísa: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maísa:

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

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

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

S: Social Standing,Success,Sensuality,Status,Sex,Security,Solidity

Maísa is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Urban name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

While not a very common name, there are a few famous people who share it. Maísa Silva is a Brazilian actress and TV presenter, and Maísa Magalhães is a Portuguese journalist and TV presenter.