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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. Lola44%
  2. Scarlett50%
  3. Tia51%
  4. Kali52%
  5. Jeannie53%
  6. Sasha53%
  7. Ginger53%
  8. Millie55%
  9. Mandy55%
  10. Janis55%

Love potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Kali47%
  2. Lola47%
  3. Kate50%
  4. Scarlett51%
  5. Simone52%
  6. Sasha54%
  7. Cassidy54%
  8. Cheyenne58%
  9. Vicky58%
  10. Janis58%

Professional potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Diamond42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Nova45%
  4. Scarlett46%
  5. Londyn46%
  6. Genesis47%
  7. Estella48%
  8. Ivy48%
  9. Ronda50%
  10. Keira50%

Crush potential for Mau

Top 10

  1. Myrna96%
  2. Sheri96%
  3. Mable96%
  4. Cherie96%
  5. Alaina95%
  6. Ashleigh95%
  7. Chelsey94%
  8. Lacey94%
  9. Lorene94%
  10. Etta93%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez51%
  2. Ramona52%
  3. Simone53%
  4. Ruthie53%
  5. Bobbi53%
  6. Janis53%
  7. Alberta56%
  8. Lola56%
  9. Jayne58%
  10. Shawna58%
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