Is Mai an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Mai, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Mai mean in Arabic?
Mai means unknown for certain – please read on for more information..
Mai is a popular Arabic name, however it’s unknown where exactly it originates from.
Some say it is related to the arabic words ‘Maa’ (ماء) meaning water. Others say it could be a shortened version of any other Arabic word that starts with ‘Ma’, such as ‘Maisha’ or ‘Maysara’, which has caught popularity as a name in its own right.
As there is a large population of Coptic Christians in many parts of the Arabian region – particularly in Egypt and Sudan, where this name is most popular – it is quite possible that Mai is actually a variant of the name ‘May’, which has become popularised amongst the entire region.
Mai is a female name.
Meaning in different languages
In Japanese, Mai means ‘dance’ or ‘brightness’. In Vietnames, it means ‘plum blossom’ and is a popular name. In Chinese, Mai means ‘wheat’.
Popularity of the name Mai
Mai is the world’s 600th most popular name, according to Forebears.io.
It ranks in the top 100 names in Egypt, Laos, Vietnam and Sudan.
How to write Mai in Arabic:
Mai is written as می
How to pronounce Mai:
Mai is pronounced Ma-iyy.
Spelling variations of Mai
May