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GirlPacific Islands (Fijian, Tongan, Samoan, Tahitian)

Maeva

Tahitian word for welcome, carried over into use as a girl's given name.

Meaning and origin

Maeva began as the Tahitian word of welcome, heard at greetings and ceremonies across French Polynesia, before families started using it as a girl's name.

How to pronounce Maeva

English (US)MAY-vuh /ˈmeɪvə/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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