Mai
Mai is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A classical Arabic beloved's name”.
| Meaning | A classical Arabic beloved's name |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مي |
| Pronunciation | MY |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Mai
Mai, sometimes written Mayy, is an old Arabic name for women. Its fame goes back to Dhu al-Rumma, a poet of the Umayyad period, who sang the praises of a beloved called Mai. Nobody is quite sure what the word first meant, and many treat it as a shortened Mayya or Mayyāsa. The writer Mai Ziadeh revived it in modern times, and Egyptian and Levantine families still love it.
Is Mai a Muslim name?
Mai is a time-honoured Arabic name in Muslim homes, above all in Egypt and the Levant, even though scholars still discuss its exact sense.
How popular is Mai?
Popular in Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
Gifts with the name Mai
- Mai name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mai baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mai
Names similar to Mai
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mai mean?
Mai means 'A classical Arabic beloved's name'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mai a Muslim name?
Mai is a time-honoured Arabic name in Muslim homes, above all in Egypt and the Levant, even though scholars still discuss its exact sense.
How do you pronounce Mai?
Mai is pronounced MY.
Is Mai a boy or girl name?
Mai is usually a girl name.