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

Maila is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Maila?

Maila has two Scandinavian origins. For the Norwegians, Maila is a form of the name Magla, which goes back to the Old High German name Maginhild. For the Finnish (and Estonian) people, Maila is a diminutive of Maria and at the same time the name for a (tennis/ice hockey)racket. Besides, it is an Arabic name.

What does the name Maila mean?

Maila means “strength in battle” in Norwegian (from Old High German “magan/megin” = strength/power + “hiltja” = battle) and “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea”, “star of the sea”, “rebelliousness”, “exalted one” and “wished for child” (from Maria). In Arabic, Maila means “hope”.

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