Name Maïa Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Maïa

Maïa is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Maïa?

Maïa is a French form of the name Maia, which occurs in the Roman and Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, she is the eldest of the seven Pleiades, the daughter of Pleione and Atlas and the mother of Hermes by Zeus. In Roman mythology, she was the mother of Mercury, who is equated with Hermes.

What does the name Maïa mean?

Maïa means “goddess of springtime, warmth, and increase”, “greater”, “midwife”, “foster mother” and “mother” (from Maia).

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