The name Maia: meaning and origin
- Maia name meaning
- Maia origin
- Georgian names
Maia is a name from Greek mythology, linked to the words for mother and nurse. In Georgia it is also known as the name of chess legend Maia Chiburdanidze.
Where does the name Maia come from and what does it mean?
In Greek myth Maia is the eldest of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes. The name is linked to a Greek word for mother or nurse. In ancient Rome Maia was the goddess of spring and growth, and the month of May is named after her.
Famous people named Maia
A famous bearer is Maia Chiburdanidze, women's world chess champion.
Pet names for Maia
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Maiko
- Mako
What character is linked to the name Maia?
People say Maias are caring, patient strategists. They know when to wait and when to make their move.
The numerology number of Maia
In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on. The letters of Maia in Georgian (მაია) add up to 52, which reduces to 7. In numerology, 7 is the number of depth, intuition and the search for knowledge. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.