Mahia
Meaning of Mahia
Mahia, pronounced MAH-HEE-UH, unfolds as an elegant and multifaceted choice whose roots may trace to the Māori language—where Māhia, with its macron, names a windswept peninsula along New Zealand’s east coast and evokes the working earth—while in Arabic and Persian contexts it whispers of lunar radiance (from Persian mah, “moon”). It also flirts with echoes of Maia, the Roman goddess of spring, blending mythic imagery of renewal with the solid warmth of the natural world. Though it consistently surfaces in the 900s on U.S. baby-name registers rather than dominating the top 100, this name behaves more like a cult classic than a chart-topper, an understated moniker for parents drawn to subtle distinction and quiet resonance.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as MAH-hee-uh (/mɑˈhiə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Mahia
| Mahia Blackmore - |
