Maya
/meyeuh/ Gibraltar Female
Meaning & Origin
Maya is a Gibraltar name meaning "Uncertain, perha...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. The etymology is complex and varied. It originates from Sanskrit (माया, māyā), meaning 'illusion'; Hebrew (מַיָּה, Mayah), meaning 'water'; Greek, related to the month of May; and potentially other sources depending on the specific cultural context.
Quick Facts
Language Gibraltar
Gender Female
Phonetic meyeuh
IPA maɪə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as meyeuh. Keep the original Gibraltar phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Maya
- · Maya Angelou - Author
- · Maya Rudolph - Actress
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