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Mao

Unisex Name day: August 15 In French: Marionnette
Mao is a short form of Marion: on birth records it is written Marion (260,837 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Marion page.
Origin: French (from Hebrew). Meaning: Little Mary; diminutive of Marie.
A medieval French diminutive of Marie (Mary), itself from Hebrew Miryam; later used as an independent given name for both sexes.

Name day for Mao

August 15

Why this day? Mao is a short form of Marion, and shares its name day.

Mao is celebrated in France on September 25; the United States on August 15.

The story of the name Mao

Mao is a short form of Marion. It keeps its origin (French (from Hebrew)) and meaning — little Mary; diminutive of Marie, and shares its name day, August 15.

On birth records, Mao is rarely written as such: the Maos are Marions (260,837 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Marion page.

Frequently asked questions about Mao

What does Mao mean?

Mao is a short form of Marion, which means little Mary; diminutive of Marie.

When is Mao's name day?

August 15, together with Marion: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Mao a name in its own right?

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

Mao's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Mao

Top 10

  1. Carolyn96%
  2. Carol96%
  3. Marcia96%
  4. Maureen96%
  5. Donna96%
  6. Marsha96%
  7. Laurie96%
  8. Valerie96%
  9. Anita96%
  10. Sheila95%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance49%
  2. Connie49%
  3. Barbara51%
  4. Roberta52%
  5. Martha52%
  6. Teresa52%
  7. Terri52%
  8. Theresa52%
  9. Anne60%
  10. Ann60%

Love potential for Mao

Top 10

  1. Janet96%
  2. Nancy96%
  3. Charlene96%
  4. Penny95%
  5. Colleen91%
  6. Laurie91%
  7. Sherry89%
  8. Donna89%
  9. Valerie88%
  10. Marsha88%

Bottom 10

  1. Barbara57%
  2. Wanda58%
  3. Anne59%
  4. Ann59%
  5. Constance60%
  6. Bonnie60%
  7. Diana60%
  8. Connie60%
  9. Diane60%
  10. Dianne60%

Professional potential for Mao

Top 10

  1. Christine88%
  2. Constance84%
  3. Connie84%
  4. Paula83%
  5. Ellen83%
  6. Anne82%
  7. Ann82%
  8. Laura81%
  9. Beverly81%
  10. Lori81%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla45%
  2. Wanda49%
  3. Gloria50%
  4. Marilyn52%
  5. Melody52%
  6. Rita53%
  7. Vickie54%
  8. Vicki54%
  9. Jeanne55%
  10. Georgia55%

Crush potential for Mao

Top 10

  1. Nancy96%
  2. Carolyn96%
  3. Marilyn96%
  4. Rita96%
  5. Valerie96%
  6. Carol96%
  7. Donna96%
  8. Maureen96%
  9. Charlene96%
  10. Tammy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance42%
  2. Martha42%
  3. Roberta42%
  4. Connie42%
  5. Barbara45%
  6. Ann50%
  7. Anne50%
  8. Theresa53%
  9. Terri53%
  10. Teresa53%
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