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

Maya is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Maya?

The name Maya derived from a Hindu goddess, she is the mother of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Maya is also of Hebrew and old Japanese origin. Besides, Maya is considered a diminutive of the biblical name Maria.

What does the name Maya mean?

Maya means “illusion” or “deceit” in Indian (from Sanskrit “māyā/माया”) and “water” (from Hebrew “máyim/מַיִם”). In Old Japanese Maya means “golden curl”. Derived from Maria, Maya means “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea”, “star of the sea”, “rebelliousness”, “exalted one”, “beloved” and “wished for child”.

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