About Maya
The name Maya has multiple origins and meanings across different cultures. In Sanskrit, Maya means "illusion" or "magic," representing the concept of the world as an illusionary creation. In Hebrew, Maya is derived from the name Ma'ayan, meaning "spring" or "brook." In some Slavic languages, Maya is a diminutive form of the name Maria, meaning "bitter" or "beloved." Overall, Maya is a name with diverse meanings, often associated with beauty, illusion, or natural elements.
Most individuals with the name Maya are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 3.21% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Maya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.