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Maï

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Girl Name day: November 15
Origin: Hebrew or Tupi-Guarani. Meaning: she who illuminates.
From Meïra, from the root that gives light, or from Tupi-Guarani Maíra.

Name day for Maï

November 15

Why this day? Maï is a short form of Maira, and shares its name day.

Maï is celebrated in France, the United States, Spain and Germany on August 15; Brazil and Argentina on November 15.

The story of the name Maï

Maï is a short form of Maira. It keeps its origin (Hebrew or Tupi-Guarani) and meaning — she who illuminates, and shares its name day, November 15.

On birth records, Maï is rarely written as such: the Maïs are Mairas (56,201 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Maira page. Maï is also a short form of Maite, Maiana, Maila.

Frequently asked questions about Maï

What does Maï mean?

Maï is a short form of Maira, which means she who illuminates.

When is Maï's name day?

November 15, together with Maira: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Maï a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Maira.

Maï's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Maï

Top 10

  1. Celina96%
  2. Lina96%
  3. Elena95%
  4. Amara93%
  5. Elsa92%
  6. Matilde92%
  7. Catarina91%
  8. Emilia91%
  9. Dina88%
  10. Georgina88%

Love potential for Maï

Bottom 10

  1. Wanda52%
  2. Dora56%
  3. Iva57%
  4. Santa60%
  5. Adelaide65%
  6. Céleste65%
  7. Malvina69%
  8. Wilma71%
  9. Lucinda74%
  10. Leda75%

Professional potential for Maï

Bottom 10

  1. Wanda49%
  2. Gloria50%
  3. Candida53%
  4. Iva55%
  5. Dulce56%
  6. Leonora59%
  7. Santa60%
  8. Céleste61%
  9. Georgina61%
  10. Malvina62%

Crush potential for Maï

Top 10

  1. Celina96%
  2. Lina96%
  3. Elena96%
  4. Gloria95%
  5. Dulce95%
  6. Amara93%
  7. Georgina93%
  8. Lea90%
  9. Lucinda89%
  10. Catarina88%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide53%
  2. Santa60%
  3. Iva65%
  4. Justina65%
  5. Wilma70%
  6. Malvina72%
  7. Iolanda72%
  8. Céleste74%
  9. Candida78%
  10. Dora78%
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