Mais
Mais is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A graceful, swaying walk”.
| Meaning | A graceful, swaying walk |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ميس |
| Pronunciation | MAYS |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Gulf States, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Mais
Mais, also spelled Mays, comes from an Arabic verb for walking with a proud, swaying step. Old dictionaries add that mays was also a kind of tree whose timber was made into camel saddles. In recent decades it has become a fashionable choice for daughters across the Levant and the Gulf. Parents are drawn to it because it is brief, easy to say and soft on the ear.
Is Mais a Muslim name?
Nothing in its meaning is objectionable, so Mais is entirely acceptable in Islam, and Arab Muslim parents in Jordan, Syria, Palestine and the Gulf choose it often.
How popular is Mais?
A common girl's name in Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Iraq and the Gulf states.
Gifts with the name Mais
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Spellings and variants of Mais
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mais mean?
Mais means 'A graceful, swaying walk'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mais a Muslim name?
Nothing in its meaning is objectionable, so Mais is entirely acceptable in Islam, and Arab Muslim parents in Jordan, Syria, Palestine and the Gulf choose it often.
How do you pronounce Mais?
Mais is pronounced MAYS.
Is Mais a boy or girl name?
Mais is usually a girl name.