Maia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Scripts(How to write)
Μαῖα(Ancient Greek)
მაია(Georgian)
Pronunciation
MAH-EE-AH(Georgian)
MAY-ə(English)
MIE-A(Classical Greek)
MIE-ya(Latin)
MIE-ə(English)

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Maia Name meanings & History

From Greek μαῖα (maia) meaning "good mother, dame, foster mother", perhaps in origin a nursery form of μήτηρ (meter). In Greek and Roman mythology she was the eldest of the Pleiades, a group of stars in the constellation Taurus, who were the daughters of Atlas and Pleione. Her son by Zeus was Hermes.

Zodiac Sign of Maia: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maia:

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

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Maia is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Maia (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Mother; illusion

Other Forms: Maiya, Maja, Maya, Mya, Myah


3.) MAIA (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Of uncertain derivation and meaning. Maia is borne in Greek mythology by the loveliest of the Pleiades, the mother of Hermes by Zeus. The month of May is named in her honor. (MAY-AH, MY-AH)


4.) Maia (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) fertile; earth goddess

Other Forms: Maya, Mya


5.) Maia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) mother; nurse. (English) kinswoman; maiden. Mythology: the loveliest of the Pleiades, the seven daughters of Atlas, and the mother of

Other Forms: Maea


6.) MAIA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Borne in Greek mythology by the eldest and most beautiful of the Pleiades, a daughter of Atlas and mother of Hermes by Zeus. Maia is also borne in Roman mythology by an earth-goddess who is sometimes equated with the Greek Maia. The month of May is named in her honor. (MA-AH, M-AH)


7.) Maia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Maia is derived from the Greek goddess Maia, who was the goddess of fertility and springtime. The name also means "great" or "mother"

Pronunciation: MA-yu(Tupi, Brazilian Portuguese)
MY-ah or MAH-ah


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Description: Maia is derived from the Greek goddess Maia, who was the goddess of fertility and springtime. The name also means "great" or "mother". Variant of Maya. Maia is a versatile name that can work well for both babies and adults. It can be pronounced as "MY-ah" or "MAH-ah," making it a flexible and easy-to-pronounce name.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Maia include American actress Maia Mitchell and Brazilian singer Maia.

8.) Maia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Maia means "great" or "mother" in Greek mythology. It's also related to the Latin word "maius" meaning "great" or "larger".

Pronunciation: MAY-ə(English)
MIE-uh or MAY-uh
MIE-ya(Latin)
MIE-ə(English)


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Description: Maia means "great" or "mother" in Greek mythology. It's also related to the Latin word "maius" meaning "great" or "larger". Probably from Latin maior meaning "greater". This was the name of a Roman goddess of spring, a companion (sometimes wife) of Vulcan. She was later conflated with the Greek goddess Maia. The month of May is named for her. Maia is often used as a baby name, although it can also be used as a surname.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Maia includes Maia Mitchell, an Australian actress and singer, and Maia Sandu, the current President of Moldova.

9.) Maia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Maia has different meanings depending on its origin. In Greek, it means "mother"; in Roman mythology, it means "goddess of growth"; and in Maori, it means "brave warrior".

Pronunciation: MAI-ya
MIE-a(Basque)


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Description: Maia has multiple origins. It is derived from the Greek word 'maia' which means 'mother', but it is also a name from Roman mythology where Maia is the goddess of spring and growth. Maia is also a name found in the Maori language which means 'brave warrior'. Maia has different meanings depending on its origin. In Greek, it means "mother"; in Roman mythology, it means "goddess of growth"; and in Maori, it means "brave warrior". Estonian and Basque form of Maria. Maia is used as a first name for girls.

Famous People

Maia Mitchell is an Australian actress and singer who is known for her roles in Teen Beach Movie and The Fosters. Another famous person with the name Maia is Maia Shibutani, an American ice dancer who won two Olympic bronze medals.

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