May or Mai?
Two spellings, side by side.
May and Mai are two spellings of the same sound. May is listed with the meaning "Month name; from mary; diminutive of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter; scottish form of margaret: pearl; old arabic name" and Mai with "Ron; brightness; coyote; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth; scottish form of margaret: pearl". May is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | May | Mai |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Month name; from mary; diminutive of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter; scottish form of margaret: pearl; old arabic name | Ron; brightness; coyote; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth; scottish form of margaret: pearl |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Unisex | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | May | Mai |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about May and Mai
Is May or Mai more common?
May is more often searched and saved on this site; Mai is also used.
Do May and Mai mean the same?
May: "Month name; from mary; diminutive of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter; scottish form of margaret: pearl; old arabic name". Mai: "Ron; brightness; coyote; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth; scottish form of margaret: pearl".
How do you say May?
May and Mai are said the same way.
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