May

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
May means "the fifth month of the year" in English, but as a name, it is often associated with springtime, new beginnings, and growth.
Pronunciation
MAY
May is pronounced "may".
Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration, May has been consistently ranked in the top 1000 baby girl names in the United States since records began in 1880. It peaked in popularity in the early 1900s but has been decreasing in usage in recent years.

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May Name meanings & History

The name May is of English origin, derived from the month of May which is named after the Roman goddess Maia. May means "the fifth month of the year" in English, but as a name, it is often associated with springtime, new beginnings, and growth. Derived from the name of the month of May, which derives from Maia, the name of a Roman goddess. May is also another name of the hawthorn flower. It is also used as a diminutive of Mary, Margaret or Mabel. May is often used as a first or middle name for baby girls. It is a versatile name that can pair well with many different types of names, from traditional to modern.

Zodiac Sign of May: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of May:

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

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

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

May is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name May include English novelist May Sinclair, American actress May McAvoy, and American poet and writer May Sarton.

2.) May (Female)

Usage: Old English

Meanings: (Old English) bright flower

Other Forms: Mae, Maye


3.) May (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Pronunciation: MAHY,
ME


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Description: Means "water" in Libyan Arabic.

4.) May (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: May is derived from the name of the fifth month of the year and signifies springtime and new beginnings. It is also a diminutive form of Mary, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child."

Scripts: May is written the same way in most languages.
مي(Arabic)

Pronunciation: MAHY,
ME
May can be pronounced as "may" or "mey" depending on the region and preference.


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Description: May is derived from the name of the fifth month of the year and signifies springtime and new beginnings. It is also a diminutive form of Mary, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child.". Means "water" in Libyan Arabic. May is a classic and timeless name that can be used for baby girls born in any season of the year. It is well-suited for parents who are looking for a traditional yet unique name.

Famous People

Famous people with the name May include Australian actress May Gibbs, American author May Sinclair, and British activist May Ayim.

5.) May (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: May has multiple meanings, including "month of May", "resembling the mayflower" and "blossoming".

Scripts: May is written the same way in most languages, though it may be pronounced differently based on the native language's phonetic rules.
مي(Arabic)

Pronunciation: MAHY,
ME
May is pronounced as "may".


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Cartoon of May

Description: May has multiple meanings, including "month of May", "resembling the mayflower" and "blossoming". Means "water" in Libyan Arabic. May is most commonly used as a first name for baby girls. It is also occasionally used as a surname.

Famous People

Famous people with the name May include May Irwin, a Canadian actress and singer, and May Britt, a Swedish actress.

6.) May (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin) great. (Arabic) discerning. (English) flower; month of May. See also Mae,Maia.

Other Forms: Maj, Mayberry, Maybeth, Mayday, Maydee, Maydena, Maye, Mayela, Mayella, Mayetta, Mayrene


7.) MAY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originally used as a pet form of Mary and Margaret (pearl). See MARGARET and MARY; More recently, however, it is usually associated with the name of the month, which is derived from the Latin Maius (the month of Maia, the Greek mythological goddess of increase). May is often bestowed as a middle name, or used as a name element in combination names such as Anna-Mae or May-Lynn. The name was borne by the popular U.S. actress Mae West (1892-1980). Her shapely bust-line led to her name being used for an inflatable life preserver vest for use by RAF aviators downed at sea during World War II. Var: Mae. (MAY)


8.) May (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Month of May

Other Forms: Mae, Mai


9.) MAY (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Originated as a pet form of Mary and Margaret. Modern usage of the name is usually in reference to the name of the fifth month, which is derived from the Latin Maius (the month of Maia). In Greek mythology, Maia is the name of the goddess of increase. Var: Mae. (MAY)


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