Meaning
mother, mine
Origin
Mai is a name of Arabic origin, rooted in islamic tradition.
It appears in our records across 16 countries (BE, CH, CM, DZ, EG, FR, IL, JO, MY, PS, SA, SD, SG, SY, TN, US).
Style
- traditional
- feminine
- elegant
- international
- religious
- sweet
Famous people named Mai
- Maï Diabate
- Mai Zarool
- Mai Zendehdel
- Mai al-Nakib
- Mai Zetterling (Swedish actress)
- Saint Maedoc of Ferns
Variations
Maïte, Maïka, Maia, Mae, May, Maïwenn
Popularity
Mai 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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