Mai
Meaning of Mai
The name Mai is a beautiful and versatile choice for a baby girl, with rich cultural roots and timeless appeal. Pronounced as "my" (/miː/), it holds significance in both Vietnamese and Japanese cultures. In Vietnam, Mai often symbolizes the yellow apricot flower, which blooms during the Lunar New Year, representing renewal and prosperity. In Japan, Mai can be associated with elegance and dance, reflecting gracefulness and beauty. The name has been used consistently in the United States over the years, maintaining a modest but steady presence among newborns. A variation of this name is May, which also carries connotations of springtime and new beginnings. With its simple yet profound meaning across different cultures, Mai is a name that embodies both tradition and modernity.
Pronunciation
Vietnamese,Japanese
- Pronunced as my (/miː/)
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Notable People Named Mai
| Mai Kuraki is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter and record producer known for her successful debut album "Delicious Way" and hit singles like "Love, Day After Tomorrow" and "Secret of My Heart." |
| Mai Mihara is a successful Japanese figure skater, known for her achievements in various international competitions. |
| Mai Shiraishi is a Japanese singer, model, YouTuber, and actress, known for her time as a member of the Japanese idol girl group Nogizaka46. |
| Mai Elisabeth Zetterling was a multi-talented Swedish film director, novelist, and actress. |
| Mai Văn Phấn is a renowned Vietnamese poet and literary critic. |
| Mai Tai Sing was an American actress and businesswoman known for her roles in TV series such as Hong Kong, Forbidden, and Strange Portrait. |
| Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim is a prominent German chemist, science communicator, television presenter, and YouTuber, who was elected to the senate of the Max Planck Society in June 2020. |
| Mai Mizuhashi, also known as MARiA, is a multi-talented Japanese artist known for her work as a singer, songwriter, dancer, costume designer, and model, and is part of the pop rock duo Garnidelia. |
| Mai Charoenpura, also known as Mai Siriwimol, is a renowned Thai singer and actress. |
| Mai Chisamba is a Zimbabwean businesswoman and talk show host. |
| Mai Hinge Raud-Pähn is a celebrated Estonian-Swedish art historian, editor, and journalist who received the Order of the White Star for her remarkable contributions to history and art. |
| Mai Der Vang is a Hmong American poet. |
| Mai (舞), also known as Mai Kudo, is a J-Pop singer from Hokkaidō, Japan, who originally debuted as "Ruppina" and recorded the song "Free Will" for the anime series One Piece. |
| Mai Hoshimura is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter and pianist. |
| Mai Nakamura is a Japanese synchronized swimmer who competed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal in 2016. |
