ма́йя — meaning in English

English meaning

• Maia name In Greek mythology, the daughter of Atlas and mother of the god Hermes.
• may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
• Maya noun A member of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica whose civilisation flourished in what is now Mexico and Central America, known for its cities, writing system, and calendar.

Senses

ма́йя is used for these senses in English:

• May A en given name, usually pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.
• Maya The Yucatec Maya language.
• Maya A en given name of modern usage.

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.

may — full definition

1. verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
2. verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
3. verb Used to express a wish or hope.
4. name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.

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