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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. Lesley96%
  2. Chasity96%
  3. Leigh95%
  4. Clifton92%
  5. Ingrid92%
  6. Dena92%
  7. Sonja90%
  8. Tracie90%
  9. Carey89%
  10. Heath89%

Bottom 10

  1. Candy48%
  2. Damon50%
  3. Ginger50%
  4. Mandy52%
  5. Shanna59%
  6. Angie59%
  7. Lea59%
  8. Jody60%
  9. Shaun63%
  10. Alisa63%

Love potential for Ma

Top 10

  1. Tracie93%
  2. Yvette92%
  3. Chasity92%
  4. Lesley91%
  5. Tonia89%
  6. Nikki89%
  7. Kellie89%
  8. Amie89%
  9. Aimee89%
  10. Marcy88%

Bottom 10

  1. Damon46%
  2. Angelique49%
  3. Candy51%
  4. Ginger51%
  5. Kris54%
  6. Mandy55%
  7. Clint55%
  8. Alisa57%
  9. Jolene58%
  10. Shanna58%

Professional potential for Ma

Top 10

  1. Angelia83%
  2. Elisha81%
  3. Marcy79%
  4. Greta77%
  5. Gretchen77%
  6. Charity76%
  7. Jami76%
  8. Nikki76%
  9. Toby76%
  10. Candy76%

Bottom 10

  1. Damon44%
  2. Ronda44%
  3. Quincy46%
  4. Jodi46%
  5. Shauna46%
  6. Shawna46%
  7. Kenya48%
  8. Roderick49%
  9. Raquel50%
  10. Kari50%

Crush potential for Ma

Top 10

  1. Chasity96%
  2. Lesley93%
  3. Dena93%
  4. Tabitha93%
  5. Leigh93%
  6. Aimee93%
  7. Amie93%
  8. Charity90%
  9. Tracie90%
  10. Carey88%

Bottom 10

  1. Candy48%
  2. Ginger53%
  3. Angie54%
  4. Mandy56%
  5. Damon59%
  6. Jody59%
  7. Shaun59%
  8. Alisa60%
  9. Lea61%
  10. Jodie61%
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