Girl name
Mai name meaning
“the month of May”
Mai is a feminine name commonly linked to English May and meaning “the month of May”. The month name comes through Latin Maius, associated with Maia. May is a spelling variant; Mai can also serve as a short form or represent names from other languages.
What does Mai mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Mai
In English naming, May comes from the month name, through Latin Maius, associated with Maia. It can also be a short form or represent names from other languages.
Name combinations with Mai
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mai, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mai: the month of May
- Kalis: unaffected, immune to harm
- Ica: gift, graciousness
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Meaning of each word
- Mai: the month of May
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Listya: beautiful, pleasing to behold
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Mai Swastika
Meaning of each word
- Mai: the month of May
- Swastika: a symbol of good fortune and well-being
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Meaning of each word
- Desti: born in December
- Mai: the month of May
- Risnawati: woman
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Mai Amala
Meaning of each word
- Mai: the month of May
- Amala: pure, without stain
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Meaning of each word
- Mai: the month of May
- Nariswari: female ruler, queen
- Ekasari: first essence
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How to pronounce Mai
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮄ |
Is Mai a girl’s name?
Yes, Mai is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mai ranks #1,764 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Mai
Names with related meanings
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Novita♀Associated with the month of November
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yunita♀Associated with the month of June
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Dina♀Day
- Natalia♀Relating to birth or Christmas
- Novi♀Associated with the month of November
- Yuni♀Associated with the month of June
- Yulianti♀Associated with the month of July
- Dini♀Early, at the beginning
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
Famous people named Mai
- Mai Anugrahwati
FAQ about the name Mai
What is the meaning of Mai?
Mai means the month of May. In English naming, May comes from the month name, through Latin Maius, associated with Maia. It can also be a short form or represent names from other languages.
Is Mai a girl’s name?
Yes, Mai is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mai?
Mai is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Mai have?
Mai has 1 syllable (Mai) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Mai?
Mai ranks #1,764 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Mai?
Other spellings: May.
What full names go well with Mai?
Some ideas: Mai Kalis Ica; Mai Galuh Listya; Mai Swastika.
Famous people named Mai?
Notable people named Mai include Mai Anugrahwati.
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