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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

Bottom 10

  1. Zina44%
  2. Lolita49%
  3. Nanette52%
  4. Madonna55%
  5. Merry59%
  6. Georgette61%
  7. Geri62%
  8. Cindi63%
  9. Kitty64%
  10. Melodie64%

Love potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Zina47%
  2. Lolita53%
  3. Madonna55%
  4. Nanette56%
  5. Terese56%
  6. Zena58%
  7. Joycelyn60%
  8. Edie60%
  9. Moira60%
  10. Caryl61%

Professional potential for Mau

Top 10

  1. Maryellen96%
  2. Noreen94%
  3. Diann94%
  4. Deann94%
  5. Sharyn94%
  6. Bernita94%
  7. Suzan94%
  8. Evonne93%
  9. Mari93%
  10. Mimi92%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna42%
  2. Roxane44%
  3. Zina52%
  4. Roxann55%
  5. Terese55%
  6. Caryl55%
  7. Gilda56%
  8. Moira56%
  9. Carleen56%
  10. Lynnette57%

Crush potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Zina55%
  2. Alfreda56%
  3. Jeanie58%
  4. Nanette58%
  5. Lolita58%
  6. Edie58%
  7. Georgette61%
  8. Merry61%
  9. Kitty63%
  10. Terrie63%
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