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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. Gregg96%
  2. Francine96%
  3. Jeri96%
  4. Shelia96%
  5. Frankie96%
  6. Sheri95%
  7. Marianne94%
  8. Marla93%
  9. Lora93%
  10. Tami93%

Bottom 10

  1. Garry45%
  2. Rudy47%
  3. Freddy50%
  4. Jeannie53%
  5. Matt54%
  6. Timmy55%
  7. Joey55%
  8. Janis55%
  9. Vicky57%
  10. Dwayne57%

Love potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt49%
  2. Guy50%
  3. Matt51%
  4. Van51%
  5. Garry54%
  6. Jan55%
  7. Daryl56%
  8. Randal56%
  9. Dwight57%
  10. Rudy58%

Professional potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Van47%
  2. Darwin48%
  3. Brad48%
  4. Janis50%
  5. Byron51%
  6. Karla52%
  7. Rickey53%
  8. Rick53%
  9. Dwayne55%
  10. Rex55%

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. Kurt58%
  4. Freddy58%
  5. Joni58%
  6. Jeannie60%
  7. Jan60%
  8. Timmy60%
  9. Trudy61%
  10. Garry63%
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