Mayo

The meaning of Mayo is 'plain of yellow dews'. It's a name of Irish Gaelic origin that was derived from the Irish words 'maigh eo'. It is an uncommon name most often given to male children and is said to have been made famous by County Mayo, a county in West Ireland that was established in the 15th century, making Mayo a historical name that has lasted through centuries. Mayo is a name with a unique meaning and is well used as a first name; however, it is more often used as a last name in the United States, where it is most prevalent today. Various sources have noted that the name Mayo also has origins in the Yoruba dialect of Africa; however, it is pronounced 'ma-yò' and means 'happiness' rather than the pronunciation 'mey-ow' of Irish origin. It is also more often used as a first name in Africa. Regardless, people with the name Mayo are believed to have traits of selflessness, patience, tolerance, love and are generally able to live creatively while following their intuition. Some famous personalities with the name Mayo include Mayo Smith, an American professional baseball player; Christine Mayo, an American film actress; Mayo Thompson, an American musician; and David Mayo, an American football player.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

yew-tree plain

Origin

Irish place-name

Numerology

M is for musical, your hidden talent!

A is for accomplished, in all that you do.

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

Lucky

Mayo lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Famous People Named Mayo

• Mayo June Methot American film and theater actress and ex,wife of Humphrey Bogart