Maia

Meaning

“Greek, 'mother, nurse' (mother of Hermes); in Maori, 'brave'”

Source

Cultural Notes

In Greek mythology, Maia was a Pleiad and the mother of Hermes; also the Roman goddess of spring from whom May is named.

Popularity

Famous People Named Maia

• •Maia Mitchell, Maia Sandu

Variants & Spellings

• Maya