Names Menai

Menai

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Welsh
Meaning
The meaning of the name Menai is unclear. However, it is believed to have originated from a Welsh word that means "to separate" or "to divide."
Popularity
The name Menai is not currently listed in the top 1000 names in any country in the world.

cartoon of the name Menai
Cartoon of Menai

Menai Name meanings & History

The name Menai is of Welsh origin, originating from the Menai Strait in Wales. The Menai Strait separates the Island of Anglesey from the mainland of Wales. The meaning of the name Menai is unclear. However, it is believed to have originated from a Welsh word that means "to separate" or "to divide.". Locational name from the Menai Strait (Afon Menai), a river-like section of sea which separates the island of Anglesey (Ynys Môn) from the Welsh mainland. 'Menai' is probably connected to the name of the island, but the meanings of both are unknown. Modern usage as a personal name is recorded from the mid-19th century. Menai is a beautiful name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a unique name that is not commonly used, making it perfect for parents who are looking for a distinctive name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Menai: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Menai:

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

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

N: Nagging,Nitpicking,Nervous,Neat,Nice,Neurosis,Nutrition

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

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Menai is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Strong name