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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. Erna42%
  2. Germana44%
  3. Ramona44%
  4. Berta45%
  5. Assunta46%
  6. Inez49%
  7. Agnes49%
  8. Helga50%
  9. Janet56%
  10. Alberta56%

Love potential for Maï

Bottom 10

  1. Kate43%
  2. Berta48%
  3. Zulma48%
  4. Erna49%
  5. Leonida49%
  6. Helga49%
  7. Indiana49%
  8. Libera49%
  9. Dayna50%
  10. Ada51%

Professional potential for Maï

Bottom 10

  1. Olimpia42%
  2. Brisa42%
  3. Zara45%
  4. Rossana45%
  5. Scarlet45%
  6. Zenobia46%
  7. Ada47%
  8. Stephani49%
  9. Frida49%
  10. Serafina49%

Crush potential for Maï

Bottom 10

  1. Inez42%
  2. Germana42%
  3. Berta42%
  4. Ramona42%
  5. Erna42%
  6. Agnes42%
  7. Assunta43%
  8. Alberta45%
  9. Helga48%
  10. Annie50%
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