What origin is the name Maithe?

Maithe comes from Portuguese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Maithe?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Maithe — for example Nicolau, Adma, Edilberto. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Is it Maithe or Maite?

Both spellings are used. Maithe means "A Portuguese and Galician name that is a variant of Matilda, meaning battle-mighty."; Maite is listed with the meaning "Of Basque and English usage, this name means dearly loved or simply love. It is a popular choice for expressing deep affection for a child.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Maithe

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maithe

Maithe

Girl

Portuguese

2 syllables

Maithe is a Portuguese girl's name meaning "A Portuguese and Galician name that is a variant of Matilda, meaning battle-mighty".

Maithe is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning "A Portuguese and Galician name that is a variant of Matilda, meaning battle-mighty". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Maithe mean?

A Portuguese and Galician name that is a variant of Matilda, meaning battle-mighty.

How popular is Maithe?

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Quick answers about Maithe

What does Maithe mean?

Maithe is a girl name of Portuguese origin meaning "A Portuguese and Galician name that is a variant of Matilda, meaning battle-mighty.".

How popular is Maithe?

We have no birth-record ranking for Maithe: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Maithe

Nicolau Adma Edilberto Eziquiel Valdivino Veridiano

How to say Maithe

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Maithe.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Other spellings of Maithe

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Maite — "Of Basque and English usage, this name means dearly loved or simply love. It is a popular choice for expressing deep affection for a child." (English)

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Maithe at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: M
Ends with: -he
Vowels: 3 of 6 letters

6-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Maithe?

Maithe means "A Portuguese and Galician name that is a variant of Matilda, meaning battle-mighty." — these names share that spirit.

Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)