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Mau

Girl Name day: March 14
Mau is a short form of Maude: on birth records it is written Maude (45,712 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Maude page. Also a short form of Mauricio, Maura, Maud.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Mighty in battle.
Medieval vernacular form of Matilda, from Germanic 'maht' (strength, might) + 'hild' (battle).

Name day for Mau

March 14

Why this day? Mau is a short form of Maude, and shares its name day.

Mau is celebrated in France, Brazil and Argentina on September 22; the United States on March 14; Italy on January 15.

The story of the name Mau

Mau is a short form of Maude. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — mighty in battle, and shares its name day, March 14.

On birth records, Mau is rarely written as such: the Maus are Maudes (45,712 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Maude page. Mau is also a short form of Mauricio, Maura, Maud.

Frequently asked questions about Mau

What does Mau mean?

Mau is a short form of Maude, which means mighty in battle.

When is Mau's name day?

March 14, together with Maude: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Mau a name in its own right?

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

Mau's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Mau

Top 10

  1. Francine96%
  2. Jeri96%
  3. Shelia96%
  4. Sheri95%
  5. Marianne94%
  6. Marla93%
  7. Lora93%
  8. Tami93%
  9. Rosetta93%
  10. Nadine93%

Bottom 10

  1. Jeannie53%
  2. Janis55%
  3. Vicky57%
  4. Roxanne58%
  5. Belinda68%
  6. Margo69%
  7. Pam72%
  8. Lorie72%
  9. Shelly72%
  10. Lucinda72%

Love potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky58%
  2. Janis58%
  3. Roxanne61%
  4. Dianna63%
  5. Jayne63%
  6. Joni63%
  7. Margo63%
  8. Lou67%
  9. Gwen67%
  10. Jeannie68%

Professional potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Janis50%
  2. Karla52%
  3. Vicky57%
  4. Rae57%
  5. Dianna57%
  6. Roxanne58%
  7. Lorna59%
  8. Becky60%
  9. Lana61%
  10. Jayne61%

Crush potential for Mau

Top 10

  1. Sheri96%
  2. Ladonna93%
  3. Leann91%
  4. Tami90%
  5. Shari90%
  6. Marla90%
  7. Darla89%
  8. Sherrie89%
  9. Deloris89%
  10. Sherri89%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis53%
  2. Jayne58%
  3. Joni58%
  4. Jeannie60%
  5. Trudy61%
  6. Therese63%
  7. Teri63%
  8. Roxanne64%
  9. Janine67%
  10. Margo67%
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