Mayi

Sanskrit, English, Hebrew, Estonian

"illusion, magic; mother; water; beloved, bitter, drop of the sea"

Mayi Origin and Meaning

The name Mayi is a girl's name.

Mayi is a captivating female name with multiple cultural origins. In Basque culture, it's a diminutive form of Maria, while in some Aboriginal Australian languages, it relates to concepts of harmony and balance. The name has also been used as a variant of May or Maya in different traditions. Mayi carries a delicate, melodious quality with its simple yet distinctive sound pattern. Though uncommon in mainstream Western naming practices, it has seen modest usage in Basque regions of Spain and France, as well as among Aboriginal communities. Its brevity and pleasing phonetics make it appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both ancient and contemporary, with cross-cultural resonance.