Mayme
Hebrew · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Mayme
Mayme is a diminutive or variant form of Mary/Mae, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name has linguistic roots in Hebrew through Latin and Greek intermediaries.
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Etymology
Mayme is a diminutive or variant form of Mary/Mae, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name has linguistic roots in Hebrew through Latin and Greek intermediaries.
Mayme was primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with notable use among Christian populations, though it carries no exclusive religious significance.
Mayme currently ranks #11,784 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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