Maitreya
mahy-TRAY-uh
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Hindi
Total Births
32
Peak Year
#8 in 2018
First Recorded
2007
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Maitreya is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, referring to the future Buddha in Buddhist eschatology, who will appear on Earth to preach the pure dharma. It signifies benevolence and compassion.
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