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May

May (MAY)

Meaning of the name May

In it's simplest translation, the name May is a reference to the month of May, which in itself was taken from 'Maia', the 'Roman goddess of Spring'. Other backgrounds have alternative meanings to the name. For example, May can also be used as a derivative of the names Margaret or Mary. Additionally, the name also has connotations with the blossom of the Hawthorn flower.

Origin of the name May

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