♀ Name Maye

Q: What does the name Maye mean?

Maye means 'goddess of springtime, warmth, and increase', 'midwife', 'mother' and 'greater' (from Maia). Besides, Maye means 'sea of bitterness', 'drop of the sea', 'star of the sea', 'rebelliousness', 'exalted one', 'beloved' and 'wished for child' (from Mary) and 'pearl' (from Margaret).

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Maye is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Maye come from?

Maye is, like May, a variant of the name May, which derived from the name of the month and from the Roman goddess Maia. Besides, Maye or May are a diminutives of the name Mary or Margaret.

What does the name Maye mean?

Maye means “goddess of springtime, warmth, and increase”, “midwife”, “mother” and “greater” (from Maia). Besides, Maye means “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea”, “star of the sea”, “rebelliousness”, “exalted one”, “beloved” and “wished for child” (from Mary) and “pearl” (from Margaret).

Pronunciation of Maye

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Variants

Maie Maje Mae

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Popularity of the name Maye

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