Maithe or Maite?
Two spellings, side by side.
Maithe and Maite are two spellings of the same sound. Maithe is listed with the meaning "A Portuguese and Galician name that is a variant of Matilda, meaning battle-mighty" and Maite with "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". Maithe 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 | Maithe | Maite |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A Portuguese and Galician name that is a variant of Matilda, meaning battle-mighty. | 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. |
| Origin | Portuguese | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Mai-the | Mai-te |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Maithe and Maite
Is Maithe or Maite more common?
Maithe is more often searched and saved on this site; Maite is also used.
Do Maithe and Maite mean the same?
Maithe: "A Portuguese and Galician name that is a variant of Matilda, meaning battle-mighty". 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".
How do you say Maithe?
In parts: Mai-the. Maite is said the same way.
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