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Maja

Mother, nurse; variant of Maia

Origin

GreekSlavic

Used in

plde

Origin and meaning of Maja

Maja is a variant of Maia, in Roman mythology the goddess of spring and fertility, whose name ties to the idea of 'mother, nurse' and to growth (the month of May is named after her). Hugely popular in Poland, Scandinavia and the German-speaking countries, where it ranks among the most loved girls' names, it is short, sunny and spring-like. Its open sound makes it soft and universal.

Variants around the world

How Maja sounds in other languages.

MaiaMaya

Famous people

Maja Włoszczowska— athlete

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maja mean?

The name Maja means Mother, nurse; variant of Maia.

What is the origin of the name Maja?

Origin of Maja: Greek and Slavic.

What are the international variants of the name Maja?

International variants of Maja: Maia and Maya.