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Mai

Girl · Japanese · Short name

Meaning
Apricot blossom, of the plum, of the dance

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
MY
Origin
Japanese

From Vietnamese meaning apricot blossom; also a multi-origin name.

Popularity
Very popular in Vietnam (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalNature-inspired

Languages in use: Vietnamese, Japanese

Commonly used in: Vietnam, United States, Japan

Alternate spellings

  • MaiVietnamese

    Same spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Vietnamese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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