Maaya

Maaya Meaning & Origin

About Maaya
The name "Maaya" is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. It can be interpreted as "truth" or "illusion" depending on the kanji characters used to write it. The name often carries a sense of mystery and depth, reflecting the duality of existence and the blurred lines between reality and perception. It can also symbolize the idea of embracing both the tangible and intangible aspects of life, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with philosophical or spiritual connotations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maaya are female.

Maaya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/maaya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maaya in Braille

Here's how to represent Maaya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Maaya in braille

How to Spell the Name Maaya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Maaya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Maaya in sign language

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