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Maya

Girl · Sanskrit / Greek / Hebrew
maya · 2 beats
TimelessSouth AsianGreekHebrewMythologicalLiteraryWell known
Meaning
Illusion (Sanskrit); water (Hebrew); grandmother (Greek) — beautiful in almost every tradition.
The vibe

Maya is the name of someone who sees more than others. Timeless and softly ethereal, she carries the depth of a name rooted in wonder — whose perspective makes the ordinary feel luminous.

Quick questions

Is Maya a boy's or a girl's name?
Maya is a girl's name of Sanskrit / Greek / Hebrew origin.

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Maya is a well-known favourite — expect to meet a few growing up alongside yours.

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