Maaya at a glance
- Meaning
- Illusion, water
- Origin
- English
- Religion
- Secular
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- MAA-ya
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Maya, Mayia, Maayah, Maay, Mayeh, Mayie
Lucky details for Maaya
- Number
- 8
- Color
- Deep Indigo
- Stone
- Blue Sapphire
- Flower
- Iris
- Day
- Saturday
- Planet
- Saturn
- Zodiac
- Capricorn
- Metal
- Iron
Maaya is a English name meaning “illusion, water”. It is a spelling variant of Maya and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Maaya for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with determined, disciplined, plays the long game. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Maaya reduce to 8, a number linked with Saturn and with people who are resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal.
Numerology
Chaldean value 8 — Determined, disciplined, plays the long game.
Personality
Determined, disciplined, plays the long game
Positive Traits
Resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal
Negative Traits
Sets very high standards and can be hard on themselves
Career Suggestions
Finance, law, construction, administration, public service
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FAQs about the name Maaya
What does the name Maaya mean?
Maaya means “illusion, water” and comes from a English root.
Is Maaya a boy or girl name?
Maaya is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Maaya?
Maaya is pronounced MAA-ya (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Maaya?
The lucky number for Maaya is 8, ruled by Saturn.
What are good nicknames for Maaya?
Popular short forms include Maai, Maay, May.
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