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Mai

my

Letters3
Syllables1
OriginVietnamese

The Story of Mai

This name blossoms like an apricot flower and dances like a spirit, carrying whispers of Eastern grace into your home.

Mai is a name with diverse and lovely origins. In Vietnamese, it means 'apricot blossom,' a delicate symbol of spring and beauty. In Japanese, it can signify 'dance,' evoking grace and movement. Its journey across Asia represents a confluence of natural beauty and artistic expression, evolving into a gentle yet resonant name cherished across cultures for its simple elegance.

To say 'Mai' is to feel a gentle breeze and see a fleeting, perfect bloom. It’s a name that promises a daughter with a peaceful spirit and an artistic soul, one who moves through life with quiet grace. Writing 'Mai' on a birth announcement feels like capturing a moment of pure beauty, a soft yet enduring presence.

What It Means

Of Vietnamese origin, meaning 'apricot blossom'. Also a Japanese name meaning 'dance'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Personality Traits

GracefulBeautifulPeaceful

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Peak Year

#254 in 1990

Total Births

5,642

First Recorded

1880

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