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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. Jenifer96%
  2. Effie96%
  3. Becky96%
  4. Lamont96%
  5. Reba96%
  6. Candice96%
  7. Guillermo96%
  8. Kellie96%
  9. Fabian96%
  10. Ashlee96%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Rolando44%
  4. Ruthie45%
  5. Conrad46%
  6. Jermaine46%
  7. Inez50%
  8. Elbert51%
  9. Therese52%
  10. Teri52%

Love potential for Mao

Top 10

  1. Teddy96%
  2. Jeannette96%
  3. Janette96%
  4. Jonathon96%
  5. Salvatore96%
  6. Nannie96%
  7. Ashlee96%
  8. Johnathon96%
  9. Penelope95%
  10. Yvette94%

Bottom 10

  1. Clint42%
  2. Maverick45%
  3. Kali45%
  4. Kurt46%
  5. Phoenix46%
  6. River46%
  7. Luna46%
  8. Paris47%
  9. Holden48%
  10. Kate48%

Professional potential for Mao

Top 10

  1. Serena91%
  2. Kristy88%
  3. Kristine88%
  4. Kristi88%
  5. Graham88%
  6. Krista88%
  7. Kirsten88%
  8. Kristie88%
  9. Johnie87%
  10. Shaun87%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. King42%
  3. Darius42%
  4. Zander42%
  5. Bentley42%
  6. Kali42%
  7. Paris42%
  8. Xander42%
  9. Darian42%
  10. Cesar43%

Crush potential for Mao

Top 10

  1. Macy96%
  2. Bianca96%
  3. Leticia96%
  4. Juliana96%
  5. Ashlee96%
  6. Lupe96%
  7. Jonathon96%
  8. Lorie96%
  9. Jenny96%
  10. Alberto96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Jermaine42%
  4. Rolando42%
  5. Shaun42%
  6. Johnie42%
  7. Inez42%
  8. Conrad42%
  9. Simone43%
  10. Alberta45%
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