What origin is the name Maitreye?

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

What are good brother names for Maitreye?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Maitreye — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Maitreye?

Maitreye starts with the syllable “Me” (मे), which traditionally belongs to Magha nakshatra, pada 4, in Simha rashi (Leo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Maitreye

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maitreye

Maitreye

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Maitreye is an Indian unisex name meaning "Derived from the Vedic sage Maitreyi; implies a person who is wise, scholarly, and friendly. A traditional name with deep roots.".

Parents who choose Maitreye pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Derived from the Vedic sage Maitreyi; implies a person who is wise, scholarly, and friendly. A traditional name with deep roots.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Vedic sage Maitreyi; implies a person who is wise, scholarly, and friendly. A traditional name with deep roots.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Maitreye

What does Maitreye mean?

Maitreye is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Derived from the Vedic sage Maitreyi; implies a person who is wise, scholarly, and friendly. A traditional name with deep roots.".

How popular is Maitreye?

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Brother names that go with Maitreye

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Maitreye.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Me (मे)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 4
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Me” suit babies born in Magha nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Simha rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Maitreye means "Derived from the Vedic sage Maitreyi; implies a person who is wise, scholarly, and friendly. A traditional name with deep roots." — these names share that spirit.

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Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
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Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
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