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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. Selina96%
  2. Dalia95%
  3. Avani93%
  4. Evelina90%
  5. Faustina89%
  6. Zaida89%
  7. Ena88%
  8. Daria88%
  9. Rosalinda88%
  10. Nita88%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez49%
  2. Fausta60%
  3. Zita60%
  4. Lolita63%
  5. Zulma66%
  6. Dominga66%
  7. Ofelia67%
  8. Hulda67%
  9. Nelda69%
  10. Marie69%

Love potential for Maï

Bottom 10

  1. Zulma48%
  2. Zenobia52%
  3. Lolita53%
  4. Inez58%
  5. Zita60%
  6. Ofelia60%
  7. Fausta60%
  8. Ilse61%
  9. Eleonor64%
  10. Zaira64%

Professional potential for Maï

Top 10

  1. Evelina85%
  2. Ilse84%
  3. Renita82%
  4. Avani81%
  5. Inez81%
  6. Rosaura80%
  7. Marie80%
  8. Myriam80%
  9. Hulda79%
  10. Mauricia78%

Bottom 10

  1. Zenobia46%
  2. Lolita51%
  3. Zaira51%
  4. Marlena52%
  5. Zulma52%
  6. Zaida56%
  7. Hedi57%
  8. Lili57%
  9. Loni57%
  10. Ofelia57%

Crush potential for Maï

Bottom 10

  1. Inez42%
  2. Fausta60%
  3. Zita60%
  4. Hulda61%
  5. Eleonor62%
  6. Nelda63%
  7. Dominga64%
  8. Mauricia65%
  9. Marie67%
  10. Cornelia69%
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