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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. Shelby59%
  2. Daisy59%
  3. Brandy60%
  4. Molly62%
  5. Andrea63%
  6. Vanessa64%
  7. Kendra65%
  8. Crystal68%
  9. Jenna68%
  10. Lindsay68%

Love potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Shelby58%
  2. Kendra59%
  3. Kara60%
  4. Erika62%
  5. Crystal65%
  6. Miranda67%
  7. Vanessa67%
  8. Andrea68%
  9. Erin68%
  10. Daisy69%

Professional potential for Mau

Crush potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea51%
  2. Molly63%
  3. Shelby66%
  4. Daisy68%
  5. Erika68%
  6. Kara68%
  7. Katelyn69%
  8. Caitlin69%
  9. Katherine69%
  10. Miranda70%
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