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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. Beverly96%
  4. Ira96%
  5. Dona96%
  6. Lorrie95%
  7. Laurel95%
  8. Lori95%
  9. Cornell95%
  10. Laura95%

Bottom 10

  1. Tommy42%
  2. Timmy42%
  3. Sid42%
  4. Jimmy42%
  5. Zina42%
  6. Johnny42%
  7. Garry42%
  8. Freddy42%
  9. Rudy43%
  10. Eddy45%

Love potential for Ma

Bottom 10

  1. Sid42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Zina42%
  4. Jimmy42%
  5. Johnny42%
  6. Lolita43%
  7. Cyndi43%
  8. Elvis43%
  9. Barbie44%
  10. Tommy45%

Professional potential for Ma

Bottom 10

  1. Van42%
  2. Dean42%
  3. Carla42%
  4. Karl42%
  5. Wanda42%
  6. Carleen42%
  7. Brad42%
  8. Raynard42%
  9. Madonna42%
  10. Roxane42%

Crush potential for Ma

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Zina43%
  3. Elvis44%
  4. Cyndi44%
  5. Nanette46%
  6. Lolita46%
  7. Tommy47%
  8. Freddy47%
  9. Jeannie48%
  10. Micky48%
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