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How to pronounce Maia (MY-a)

Maia

MY-a

MYa

Greek mythology name. Pronounced like Maya — two syllables.

Notes

Greek mythology name. Pronounced like Maya — two syllables.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Greek
Meaning
mother, nurse (Greek mythology)

Popularity

In Greek mythology, Maia was the eldest of the Pleiades and mother of Hermes; the month of May is named for her Roman counterpart.

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