μαία — meaning in English

English meaning

• Maia name In Greek mythology, the daughter of Atlas and mother of the god Hermes.
• midwife noun A trained professional, usually not a doctor, who helps women give birth.

Senses

μαία is used for these senses in English:

• Maia (Greek god) Daughter of Atlas and mother of Hermes.
• midwife (obstetrics) A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.

Maia — full definition

1. name In Greek mythology, the daughter of Atlas and mother of the god Hermes.
2. name A female first name, drawn from the mythological figure.
3. name One of the brightest stars in the Pleiades star cluster.

midwife — full definition

1. noun A trained professional, usually not a doctor, who helps women give birth.
2. noun Someone or something that helps bring about an important change or outcome.
3. verb To work as a midwife, assisting in childbirth.
4. verb To help something difficult come into being.

Related Greek words