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Maya

/MA-ya/

Meaning: Illusion, water

Maya at a glance

Meaning: Illusion, water
Origin: English
Religion: Secular
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: MA-ya
Syllables: 1
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Maaya, Mayia, Maayah, Maay, Mayeh, Mayie

Lucky details for Maya

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Maya is a English name meaning “illusion, water”. Parents choose Maya for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Maya reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

May Mayi

Middle Names

Meera Maariami Maanpree

Sibling Names

Archie Charlieia Henro Maasoni

Compatible Names

Alice Charlotteya Evelino Isliye Mayiyia Rubino

FAQs about the name Maya

What does the name Maya mean?

Maya means “illusion, water” and comes from a English root.

Is Maya a boy or girl name?

Maya is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Maya?

Maya is pronounced MA-ya (1 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Maya?

The lucky number for Maya is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Maya?

Popular short forms include May, Mayi.