Maye

Maye Meaning & Origin

About Maye
The name "Maye" is of English origin and is derived from the name "May," which is a diminutive form of the name "Mary." It is often considered a variant spelling of the name "Mae." "Maye" carries the same meaning as "May" and "Mae," which is "bitter" or "beloved." It is a simple and elegant name that has been used for both boys and girls, but it is more commonly associated with females.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maye are female.

Maye Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 120% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
M
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1
🌐 IPA
/meΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('M', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maye in Braille

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

The name Maye in braille

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

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

The name Maye in sign language

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