Unisex name
May name meaning
“the month of May”
May is a name used for both girls and boys, commonly linked to the month of May in English naming. The month name comes through Latin Maius, associated with Maia. May can also be a short form or represent names from other languages; Mai is a spelling variant.
What does May mean?
Origin and cultural usage 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.
Name combinations with May
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with May, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- May: the month of May
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
- Rino: day or daytime
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Meaning of each word
- May: the month of May
- Ardika: news, tidings
- Narayana: another name of Vishnu
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May Parluhutan
Meaning of each word
- May: the month of May
- Parluhutan: gathering place
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Putra May Ardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Putra: son; royal prince
- May: the month of May
- Ardiansyah: mountain and king
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May Ramot
Meaning of each word
- May: the month of May
- Ramot: careful, watchful
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Meaning of each word
- May: the month of May
- Ismoyo: another name for Semar
- Sukarna: having beautiful ears
How to pronounce May
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮄ |
Is May a boy’s or a girl’s name?
May is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 53% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
May ranks #184 among unisex names in our data sample (17 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 May
Names with related meanings
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Novita♀Associated with the month of November
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yunita♀Associated with the month of June
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Dina♀Day
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
Famous people named May
- May Frangky Pasuna Sihombing
- May Rahman · b. 1977
- May Sumarna · b. 1944
- May Jessy P B · b. 1991
- May Ruliyani Sianipar · b. 1995
- May Sari Berty · b. 1950
- May Umaran · b. 1965
FAQ about the name May
What is the meaning of May?
May 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 May a boy’s or a girl’s name?
May is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 53% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name May?
May is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does May have?
May has 1 syllable (May) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name May?
May ranks #184 among unisex names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of May?
Other spellings: Mai.
What full names go well with May?
Some ideas: May Purna Rino; May Ardika Narayana; May Parluhutan.
Famous people named May?
Notable people named May include May Frangky Pasuna Sihombing, May Rahman, May Sumarna.
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