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
| Hebrew | my-YAH /maˈja/ |
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