Maja

Maja Meaning & Origin

About Maja
The name "Maja" is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "maya" which means "great" or "mother." It is a feminine name that is often associated with strength, wisdom, and nurturing qualities. "Maja" can also be seen as a variant of the name "Maia," which in Greek mythology was the mother of Hermes, the messenger of the gods. Overall, the name "Maja" carries connotations of power, femininity, and maternal instincts.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maja are female.

Maja Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.70% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MJ
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/maja*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MJ', 'MH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maja in Braille

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

The name Maja in braille

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

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

The name Maja in sign language

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