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Mav

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Girl Name day: August 15
Origin: Breton. Meaning: Marie-Yvonne, the beloved like the yew.
Breton compound of 'Marie' and 'Yvonne' (feminine of Yves, from Germanic 'iv': yew).

Name day for Mav

August 15

Why this day? Mav is a short form of Maryvonne, and shares its name day.

Mav is celebrated in France on August 15; the United States on November 21.

The story of the name Mav

Mav is a short form of Maryvonne. It keeps its origin (Breton) and meaning — marie-Yvonne, the beloved like the yew, and shares its name day, August 15.

On birth records, Mav is rarely written as such: the Mavs are Maryvonnes (35,470 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Maryvonne page. Mav is also a short form of Maverick.

Frequently asked questions about Mav

What does Mav mean?

Mav is a short form of Maryvonne, which means marie-Yvonne, the beloved like the yew.

When is Mav's name day?

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

Is Mav a name in its own right?

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

Mav's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 2/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Mav

Bottom 10

  1. Liam42%
  2. Naël42%
  3. Alix42%
  4. Jules42%
  5. Robin42%
  6. Charlie42%
  7. Léo42%
  8. Timéo42%
  9. Maël42%
  10. Nolan42%

Love potential for Mav

Top 10

  1. Martin91%
  2. Augustin89%
  3. Anna88%
  4. Agathe85%
  5. Mohamed85%
  6. Rose84%
  7. Aaron80%
  8. Sofia80%
  9. Elena80%
  10. Gabriel80%

Bottom 10

  1. Charlie47%
  2. Jules49%
  3. Alix49%
  4. Sacha55%
  5. Léo55%
  6. Maël56%
  7. Timéo56%
  8. Robin58%
  9. Nolan59%
  10. Liam63%

Professional potential for Mav

Top 10

  1. Martin96%
  2. Rose95%
  3. Anna86%
  4. Agathe86%
  5. Robin83%
  6. Mohamed83%
  7. Naël83%
  8. Gabin83%
  9. Gabriel82%
  10. Andréa81%

Bottom 10

  1. Victoire59%
  2. Victoria60%
  3. Nolan61%
  4. Liam61%
  5. Adam61%
  6. Raphaël64%
  7. Alix65%
  8. Marceau66%
  9. Sofia67%
  10. Timéo67%

Crush potential for Mav

Bottom 10

  1. Robin42%
  2. Jules42%
  3. Raphaël42%
  4. Léo42%
  5. Timéo42%
  6. Sacha42%
  7. Maël42%
  8. Alix42%
  9. Naël42%
  10. Eden42%
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