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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

Bottom 10

  1. Zina58%
  2. Mildred60%
  3. Bernadette61%
  4. Serina70%
  5. Else71%
  6. Marica75%
  7. Estel76%
  8. Minerva78%
  9. Dorotea79%
  10. Risa80%

Love potential for Maï

Bottom 10

  1. Zina48%
  2. Else57%
  3. Marica60%
  4. Minerva61%
  5. Delta64%
  6. Aria65%
  7. Brigitte66%
  8. Crista68%
  9. Lenora71%
  10. Risa71%

Professional potential for Maï

Bottom 10

  1. Delta53%
  2. Zina54%
  3. Crista57%
  4. Bernadette59%
  5. Aria59%
  6. Vanita61%
  7. Sena64%
  8. Risa64%
  9. Elsie66%
  10. Mildred66%

Crush potential for Maï

Top 10

  1. Nadira95%
  2. Vanita93%
  3. Florina91%
  4. June91%
  5. Sena91%
  6. Aria89%
  7. Elsie88%
  8. Betty88%
  9. Melia88%
  10. Neda88%
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