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Maya

מאיה

From Hebrew מַיִם (mayim), "water".

Meaning and origin

Maya is a modern Hebrew name built on mayim, the Hebrew word for water, often taken to suggest freshness and life.

How to pronounce Maya

Hebrewmy-YAH /maˈja/

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