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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. Brent83%
  2. Scott83%
  3. Brian83%
  4. Rodney81%
  5. Erik81%
  6. Troy77%
  7. Marc75%
  8. Derrick73%
  9. Eric72%
  10. Lance72%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario46%
  2. Wesley56%
  3. Chad57%
  4. Jason60%
  5. Shawn63%
  6. Shane63%
  7. Bradley64%
  8. Darren66%
  9. Jeremy71%
  10. Eric72%

Love potential for Ma

Top 10

  1. Andre80%
  2. Brian78%
  3. Troy78%
  4. Rodney77%
  5. Scott74%
  6. Lance74%
  7. Brent74%
  8. Erik73%
  9. Eric72%
  10. Derrick71%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad56%
  2. Wesley56%
  3. Darren58%
  4. Bradley61%
  5. Jason61%
  6. Mario63%
  7. Marc69%
  8. Jeremy70%
  9. Derrick71%
  10. Shane71%

Professional potential for Ma

Top 10

  1. Andre82%
  2. Shawn72%
  3. Shane72%
  4. Scott71%
  5. Jeremy68%
  6. Rodney68%
  7. Brent65%
  8. Derrick63%
  9. Mario61%
  10. Erik60%

Bottom 10

  1. Darren42%
  2. Jason42%
  3. Chad42%
  4. Bradley48%
  5. Brian50%
  6. Lance52%
  7. Wesley55%
  8. Eric55%
  9. Marc56%
  10. Troy56%

Crush potential for Ma

Top 10

  1. Brian81%
  2. Rodney78%
  3. Lance78%
  4. Erik76%
  5. Brent76%
  6. Troy76%
  7. Scott76%
  8. Darren74%
  9. Bradley74%
  10. Derrick73%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario53%
  2. Shawn59%
  3. Shane59%
  4. Wesley66%
  5. Andre66%
  6. Jeremy66%
  7. Chad69%
  8. Jason70%
  9. Marc71%
  10. Eric71%
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