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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. Tina50%
  2. Chad53%
  3. Tracy54%
  4. Shawn57%
  5. Shane57%
  6. Mario59%
  7. Gina59%
  8. Wesley60%
  9. Bradley60%
  10. Jill60%

Love potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Jill45%
  2. Tina52%
  3. Darren53%
  4. Tracy56%
  5. Marc56%
  6. Shane57%
  7. Shawn57%
  8. Chad58%
  9. Erik59%
  10. Wesley59%

Professional potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Darren47%
  3. Jason47%
  4. Tamara52%
  5. Tina53%
  6. Gina53%
  7. Jennifer53%
  8. Bradley54%
  9. Tara54%
  10. Brian56%

Crush potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Shane47%
  2. Shawn47%
  3. Jill58%
  4. Marc59%
  5. Eric59%
  6. Mario62%
  7. Erik64%
  8. Heidi64%
  9. Andre64%
  10. Tonya66%
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