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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. Laurence96%
  2. Lynne96%
  3. Ira96%
  4. Laurel95%
  5. Betsy95%
  6. Carlton94%
  7. Shelia94%
  8. Frankie93%
  9. Ed92%
  10. Glenna92%

Bottom 10

  1. Timmy42%
  2. Garry42%
  3. Freddy42%
  4. Rudy43%
  5. Janis45%
  6. Jeannie50%
  7. Matt50%
  8. Sammy50%
  9. Joey51%
  10. Vicky53%

Love potential for Ma

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Garry45%
  3. Matt48%
  4. Vicky48%
  5. Byron49%
  6. Van49%
  7. Rudy49%
  8. Roxanne51%
  9. Freddy51%
  10. Joey52%

Professional potential for Ma

Bottom 10

  1. Van42%
  2. Brad42%
  3. Darwin43%
  4. Rocky44%
  5. Byron45%
  6. Janis45%
  7. Jayne46%
  8. Joni46%
  9. Karla47%
  10. Rickey48%

Crush potential for Ma

Top 10

  1. Doreen93%
  2. Lynne93%
  3. Carlton92%
  4. Ira91%
  5. Deloris91%
  6. Stewart89%
  7. Dee88%
  8. Tammie87%
  9. Dewayne87%
  10. Sheri87%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Freddy47%
  3. Jeannie48%
  4. Timmy48%
  5. Garry51%
  6. Rudy52%
  7. Roxanne52%
  8. Marty54%
  9. Byron55%
  10. Joey56%
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