Maya

The name Maya has multiple origins. The meaning of Maya in Sanskrit translates to ‘illusion’, ‘magic’, ’dream’. Another meaning of Maya is from the Hebrew word ‘ma’ayan’ which means ‘water’, ‘brook’, ‘spring’. In Greek mythology, Maya was the daughter of Atlas. She was the oldest and prettiest among the seven Pleiades and the mother of Hermes, who is seen as the herald of the Greek Gods. In the Gregorian calendar, May is the fifth month. In Persian, Maya translates to ‘generosity’. American actress and comedian Maya Rudolph, and American poet Maya Angelou are some of the most famous Mayas.The birth mother of Lord Gautama Buddha is Queen Māyā of Sakya. The Japanese mountain, Mount Maya, is named after Queen Maya. Maya is also another name of Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity, purity and wealth.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

water

Origin

Greek; Central American Indian empire name; Latinate variation of May; Spanish, diminutive of Amalia; variation of Maia; Hebrew

Numerology

M is for mighty, your inner strength.

A is for activities, for you have many.

Y is for young, the years never show!

A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.

Lucky

Maya lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Maya

• Maya Micallef a popular writer on Wattpad
• Maya Stojan actress
• Maya Queen of Sakya, mother of Buddha
• Maya Angelou (born Marguerite Ann Johnson) American poet
• Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam aka M.I.A. British singer,songwriter

Maya in Pop Culture

• Maya character in the book series "Maximum Ride" by James Patterson
• Maya Matlin character on TV's "Degrassi: The Next Generation"
• Maya Ward character on American soap "General Hospital"
• Maya Fey character in the "Ace Attorney" video game series
• Maya main character in 2013 film "Zero Dark Thirty"