name
Place
Maya
MY-ah
/ˈmaɪə/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Maya
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- water; rebirth
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on first syllable. Also has Sanskrit and other origins.
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