Magi

Magi Meaning & Origin

About Magi
The name "Magi" is derived from the ancient Persian word "maguš," which referred to a priestly caste in ancient Persia. In various ancient cultures, including Persia, Babylon, and Egypt, the Magi were known as wise men, astrologers, or priests who possessed esoteric knowledge and were skilled in interpreting dreams and omens. In the Christian tradition, the Magi are often associated with the three wise men who visited the baby Jesus, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The name "Magi" has come to symbolize wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual insight.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Magi are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MJ
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 JH AY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeɪʤaɪ/
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('MJ', 'MK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Magi in Braille

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

The name Magi in braille

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

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

The name Magi in sign language

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