Maya
The name can either be from the Sanskrit meaning “illusion.” In this case it is the name of a concept found both in Hinduisim and Sikhism. It is also another name for the goddess Durga.
In Buddhism it is the name of the mother of Buddha.
It could also be a contraction of Maria.
In Eastern European languages, it is the word for May and may be used in reference to the month.
Currently, Maya is the 19th most popular female name in the United States, (2010). Her rankings in other countries are as follows:
- # 46 (Australia, NSW, 2010)
- # 51 (Belgium, 2010)
- # 57 (England/Wales, 2010)
- # 64 (Scotland, 2010)
- # 67 (United States, 2010)
- # 75 (France, 2009)
- # 84 (Ireland, 2010)
- # 91 (Norway, 2010)
- # 193 (the Netherlands, 2010)
Spelled Maja she is one of the most popular female names on continental Europe. Her rankings are as follows:
- # 1 (Sweden, 2010)
- # 2 (Poland, 2010)
- # 7 (Denmark, 2010)
- # 10 (Slovenia, 2010)
- # 19 (Norway, 2010)
- # 26 (Croatia, 2010)
- # 35 (Austria, 2010)
- # 37 (Hungary, 2010)
- # 54 (Ireland, 2010)
- # 277 (the Netherlands, 2010)
Another form is the Finnish Maija.
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