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Ma

Girl Name day: February 10
Ma is a short form of Velma: on birth records it is written Velma (87,104 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Velma page. Also a short form of Selma, Marlo, Delma.
Origin: Modern American. Meaning: uncertain; possibly 'resolute protector' if linked to Wilhelmina.
A name of uncertain 19th/20th-century origin, sometimes treated as a variant of Wilma (a feminine short form of Wilhelmina).

Name day for Ma

February 10

Why this day? Ma is a short form of Velma, and shares its name day.

Ma is celebrated in France on November 15; the United States on February 10; Brazil on April 21.

The story of the name Ma

Ma is a short form of Velma. It keeps its origin (Modern American) and meaning — uncertain; possibly 'resolute protector' if linked to Wilhelmina, and shares its name day, February 10.

On birth records, Ma is rarely written as such: the Mas are Velmas (87,104 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Velma page. Ma is also a short form of Selma, Marlo, Delma.

Frequently asked questions about Ma

What does Ma mean?

Ma is a short form of Velma, which means uncertain; possibly 'resolute protector' if linked to Wilhelmina.

When is Ma's name day?

February 10, together with Velma: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ma a name in its own right?

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

Ma's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ma

Top 10

  1. Isla90%
  2. Liliana88%
  3. Mara88%
  4. Athena86%
  5. Eliza85%
  6. Eve85%
  7. Alina85%
  8. Adelaide85%
  9. Lexi84%
  10. Adalyn82%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett46%
  2. Millie52%
  3. Phoebe55%
  4. Raelynn55%
  5. Nyla55%
  6. Piper55%
  7. Kinsley57%
  8. Josie59%
  9. Aria60%
  10. Kali60%

Love potential for Ma

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Luna46%
  3. Aria51%
  4. Willow52%
  5. Kali53%
  6. Kinsley56%
  7. Nyla56%
  8. Raelynn56%
  9. Piper57%
  10. Matilda58%

Professional potential for Ma

Top 10

  1. Serenity85%
  2. Harmony84%
  3. Noelle81%
  4. Millie80%
  5. Josie76%
  6. Willow75%
  7. Lia74%
  8. Isla72%
  9. Leilani71%
  10. Ellie71%

Bottom 10

  1. Genesis42%
  2. Londyn42%
  3. Scarlett42%
  4. Ivy42%
  5. Kali42%
  6. Nova42%
  7. Kinsley45%
  8. Gianna46%
  9. Eliza48%
  10. Athena48%

Crush potential for Ma

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett48%
  2. Millie48%
  3. Nyla54%
  4. Piper54%
  5. Phoebe55%
  6. Matilda58%
  7. Kinsley59%
  8. Fiona59%
  9. Raelynn59%
  10. Nola60%
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