Ava Mae
Latin and Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ava Mae
Ava derives from the Latin "avis" meaning "bird," while Mae is a diminutive of Mary, which comes from the Hebrew "Miriam," possibly meaning "beloved" or "of the sea." The combination Ava Mae is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with Ava gaining popularity in the 20th century as a modern given name and Mae representing a traditional middle name common in American and British naming conventions.
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Etymology
Ava derives from the Latin "avis" meaning "bird," while Mae is a diminutive of Mary, which comes from the Hebrew "Miriam," possibly meaning "beloved" or "of the sea." The combination Ava Mae is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with Ava gaining popularity in the 20th century as a modern given name and Mae representing a traditional middle name common in American and British naming conventions.
Ava Mae currently ranks #898 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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- Aariah
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- Aafiyah
- Aanvi
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