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Gender
Feminine and Masculine
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Origin of the Name Maia
Greek; Latin; Hebrew; Māori
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Usage of the Name Maia
Greek Mythology; Roman Mythology; Basque; Māori
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Meaning of the Name Maia
The name Maia has several meanings:
1. In Greek mythology, Maia was the eldest of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes. Her name means "mother" in Greek.
2. In Roman mythology, Maia Maiestas, "Maia the Majestic" (also called Fauna and Bona Dea) was a goddess of fertility, healing, virginity, and women
(her name could be derived from the Latin root "mai" meaning "great"). The month of May was named in her honour (see also May).
3. It is a Basque form of Mary.
4. As a unisex name it means "brave warrior" in Māori.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Maia Chiburdanidze (born 1961), a Georgian female chess player;
Maia Morgenstern (born 1962), a Romanian actress;
Maia Campbell (born 1976), an American actress;
Maia Brewton (born 1977), an American actress.
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