Message: "Maia" - Behind the Name

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[Opinions] Maia

by WinterWonderland

6/5/2021, 5:46 AM

I favor the look of Maia. And I like the "good mother" meaning.

Wouldn't Maria have the same meaning as Mary?

- Perrine (Destry) +2

6/5/2021, 6:11 AM

Yes. The most likely meaning for Mary is "beloved".

From this site:

However it was most likely originally an Egyptian name, perhaps derived in part from mry "beloved" or mr "love".

- WinterWonderland (guest) +1

6/5/2021, 6:18 AM

Gotcha. I think I've mostly seen the "sea of bitterness" as a possible meaning. But beloved is also possible. And happier.

- Perrine (Destry)

6/5/2021, 6:27 AM

Yes, me too. I think most people remember that meaning because the more likely one of "beloved" was put at the bottom. Yes, it is much better :)

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