Maize

Maize Meaning & Origin

About Maize
The name "Maize" is of English origin and is derived from the word for the cereal crop known as corn in North America. It symbolizes abundance, sustenance, and fertility, reflecting the importance of maize as a staple food in many cultures. The name can also be associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and growth, as maize is a hardy plant that thrives in various climates.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Maize is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 31.58% and females 68.42%, based on recent birth statistics.

Maize Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 9.09% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNASA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/meΙͺz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maize in Braille

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

The name Maize in braille

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

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

The name Maize in sign language

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