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About the Name

The name May sparks curiosity due to its unique sound and special meaning. Many people seek to better understand the origin, meaning, and history of names, whether to name a baby, create a character, or simply out of cultural interest. On this site, we gather complete information about the name May, including its etymology, possible variations in other languages, gender, usage in different cultures, and, when possible, famous people who bear it.

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Name Origin and History

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Name Meaning

DERIVED FROM THE NAME OF MAY, WHICH DERIVES FROM MAIA, THE NAME OF A ROMAN GODDESS. MAY IS ALSO ANOTHER NAME OF THE SPINE FLOWER. IT IS ALSO USED AS A TINY OF MARIA, MARGARET OR MABEL.

Name Numerology

According to numerology, the lucky number of the name May is 3, associated with creativity, communication and optimism.

This number was obtained by adding the numerical values of each letter in the name (12) and reducing it to a single digit.

Name Gender

Female

Famous People

  • Gina May (Actress) - Gina May Knoxville Tennessee November 30, 1974 and an American actress and exmodel as a model she was successful as she appeared on the cover
  • Isabel May (Actress) - Isabel May Santa Monica California November 21, 2000 and a North American actress her first highlight was the medium education student
  • Louisa May Alcott (Writer) - Louisa May Alcott Germontown November 29, 1832 Boston 6 Marco, 1888 was a US short writer and poet who dedicated herself
  • Theresa May (Personality) - Theresa Mary May Təˈriːzə Born Brazil Eastbourne October 1, 1956 and a British policy that was Prime Minister of her country and leader
  • Kathy May Fritz (11644) (Personality) - Kathy May Fritz Beverly Hills California June 18, 1956 and a US professional extension she won seven titles in the association

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