Meaning
water, river
Origin
Ma is a name of Berber origin, rooted in amazigh tradition.
It appears in our records across 16 countries (AF, BR, CZ, DE, DZ, EG, FR, HK, IR, IT, LB, LY, MA, MY, SA, TN).
Style
- traditional
- nature
- feminine
- elegant
- short
- classic
Famous people named Ma
- Mà Jùliò
- Mâ in Persian mythology (son of Simorgh)
- Saint Máire
- Máire Mhac an tSaoi (poet)
- Saint Maura
- Ma Rainey (American blues singer)
Variations
Maa, May, Meh, Maia, Maiara, Maya, Moua, Mou, Maëlle, Maël, Mabatho, Mabolela
Popularity
Ma appears in 16 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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