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How to pronounce Maya How to pronounce Maya?

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Pronunciation of Maya in the US

In the US, Maya is primarily classified as a female first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in California, US, is

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MY-ah

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Female


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Pronunciation of Maya

Here is how Maya is pronounced

m ah - y ah
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • ah sounds like the 'a' in car
  • y sounds like the 'y' in yes


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Pronunciation of Maya in Italy

The Italian pronunciation of Maya, specifically in Northern Italy, is    with the empahasis on 'maa'

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maa·yaa 
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • aa sounds like the 'a' in car
  • y sounds like the 'y' in yes

Origin: Italian


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Pronunciation of Maya in north carolina

In north carolina, Maya is primarily classified as a first name. The pronunciation of this name, specifically in sampson county, north carolina, is

my-ya

"This name is found in many different places. And pronounced many different ways.My name is spelled Maya it is in fact MY-ah but is commonly mispronounced.so i hope i'm helping someone if even in the smallest way.:)"

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: Greek&sanskrit
Other spelling(s): Mia,Mya
Meaning: GREEK:uncertain SANSKRIT:illusion


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Pronunciation of Maya in Russia

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Origin: Russian


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Pronunciation of Maya in France

In France, Maya is primarily classified as a female first name. Click the play button to hear the French pronunciation

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Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Female
Origin: French


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Pronunciation of Maya

Here is how Maya is pronounced

my uh


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Pronunciation of Maya in the US

In the US, Maya is primarily classified as a female first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in Rochester, Minnesota, USA, is

MAY-a

"Pronouncing the name as May-a is the Old English version after the month of May. http://www.behindthename.com/php/search.php?terms=maya&nmd=n&gender=both&operator=or http://www.babynameshub.com/baby-names-girls/Maya.html http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Maya.html"

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Female
Origin: Old English
Other spelling(s): Mayah
Meaning: Mother; Dream; Great


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Pronunciation of Maya

Here is how Maya is pronounced

My, rhymes with eye
Ya, ryhmes with pa


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Pronunciation of Maya in England

In England, Maya is primarily classified as a female first name. It is pronounced as

May-a

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Female
Origin: England


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Pronunciation of Maya in Indonesia

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Pronunciation of Maya in Morocco

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Origin: Arabic


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Pronunciation of Maya in Poland

In Poland, Maya is primarily classified as a male first name. Click the play button to hear the Polish pronunciation

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Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Male
Origin: Polish


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Pronunciation of Maya in Argentina

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Pronunciation of Maya in Colombia

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Pronunciation of Maya in Brazil

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Origin: Brazilian Portuguese


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Pronunciation of Maya

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MY yaa


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Pronunciation of Maya in Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, Maya is primarily classified as a female first name. The Bulgarian pronunciation, specifically in Sofia, Bulgaria, is

m AH ih ah
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • ah sounds like the 'a' in car
  • ih sounds like the 'i' in it

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Female
Origin: Bulgarian


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Pronunciation of Maya in north carolina

In north carolina, Maya is primarily classified as a first name. The pronunciation of this name, specifically in sampson county, north carolina, is

my-ya

"This name is found in many different places. And pronounced many different ways.My name is spelled Maya it is in fact MY-ah but is commonly mispronounced.so i hope i'm helping someone if even in the smallest way.:)"

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: Greek&sanskrit
Other spelling(s): Mia,Mya
Meaning: GREEK:uncertain SANSKRIT:illusion


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Pronunciation of Maya in England

In England, Maya is primarily classified as a female first name. It is pronounced as

m ay ae
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • ay sounds like the 'ie' in tie
  • ae sounds like the 'a' in at

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Female
Origin: England


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Pronunciation of Maya in Australia

The Australian pronunciation of Maya is

MAY AHH ay
  • ay sounds like the 'ie' in tie

Other spelling(s): Mayah


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Pronunciation of Maya in AR. in 1974

The pronunciation of Maya, specifically in I now reside Baxter, TN USA. I was born jn Monticello, AR. in 1974, is

MAY ya

"My mom was reading Greek mythology during her pregnancy and she liked the name. I think she told me Maya was one of the 7 water nymph sisters .... & maybe their Dad was Zeus .... not 100% sure on that. Sorry. The fun strange fact is that after learning about the name Maya and origins and meanings &history of the name etc etc. .... I am very much connected... Like a soul connection. I learned about this in my early 30s ... &I was such a Maya at heart and soul!"

Type of Name: It Was My Birth Name Until My Dad Wanted A Plain
Origin: Greek Mythology


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Pronunciation of Maya in Mexico

The Mexican pronunciation of Maya, specifically in Mexico City, Mexico, is    with the empahasis on 'maa'

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maa·yaa 
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • aa sounds like the 'a' in car
  • y sounds like the 'y' in yes


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Pronunciation of Maya

Here is how Maya is pronounced

[AL-yuh] - two syllables

al - as in ‘Alex’
yuh - as in ‘yummy’
  • as sounds like the 'as' in gas
  • in sounds like the 'in' in pin


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Pronunciation of Maya in the US

In the US, Maya is primarily classified as a first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in USA, is

Maa yaa

"Popular in devotional hymns as one of many names of Goddess Durham and Lakshmi"

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: India
Other spelling(s): Maiya
Meaning: Goddess Of Wealth And Protection, Virtual Reality Illusionary Veil, Magical Realm


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Pronunciation of Maya

Here is how Maya is pronounced

ma-ya
ma, ya - rhymes with pa (father)


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Pronunciation of Maya in the US

In the US, Maya is primarily classified as a female first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in Rochester, Minnesota, USA, is

May-a. The first "A" is long.

"Pronouncing the name as May-a is the Old English version after the month of May. http://www.behindthename.com/php/search.php?terms=maya&nmd=n&gender=both&operator=or http://www.babynameshub.com/baby-names-girls/Maya.html http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Maya.html"

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Female
Origin: Old English
Other spelling(s): Mayah
Meaning: Mother; Dream; Great


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Pronunciation of Maya

Here is how Maya is pronounced

May-ah, the first part is pronounced like the month of May.


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Pronunciation of Maya in Australia

The Australian pronunciation of Maya is

May(like the month) ah

Other spelling(s): Mayah


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Pronunciation of Maya

Here is how Maya is pronounced

MY-ah


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Pronunciation of Maya in AR. in 1974

The pronunciation of Maya, specifically in I now reside Baxter, TN USA. I was born jn Monticello, AR. in 1974, is

It has a long a ... Sounds like the month of May


MAY ya

"My mom was reading Greek mythology during her pregnancy and she liked the name. I think she told me Maya was one of the 7 water nymph sisters .... & maybe their Dad was Zeus .... not 100% sure on that. Sorry. The fun strange fact is that after learning about the name Maya and origins and meanings &history of the name etc etc. .... I am very much connected... Like a soul connection. I learned about this in my early 30s ... &I was such a Maya at heart and soul!"

Type of Name: It Was My Birth Name Until My Dad Wanted A Plain
Origin: Greek Mythology


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Pronunciation of Maya

Here is how Maya is pronounced

[AL-yuh] - two syllables

al - as in ‘Alex’
yuh - as in ‘yummy’


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Pronunciation of Maya

Here is how Maya is pronounced

May ah


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Pronunciation of Maya in the US

In the US, Maya is primarily classified as a first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in USA, is

MA as in mother ma
Ya as in yes ya

Maya is a popular name in India

"Popular in devotional hymns as one of many names of Goddess Durham and Lakshmi"

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: India
Other spelling(s): Maiya
Meaning: Goddess Of Wealth And Protection, Virtual Reality Illusionary Veil, Magical Realm


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Pronunciation of Maya in Malaysia

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