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Maya

"Illusion, water, great"

Pronunciation:M-A-Y-A

Key Insights

Popularity

Distinctive

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Numerology

Number 4

practical

Length

4 Letters

2 Vowels, 2 Consonants

Syllables

1 Syllable

Easy to pronounce

Maya Naam Rashi (नाम राशि)

Simha सिंह
Leo · ruled by Sun · Fire
From the opening sound Maa मा
Magha nakshatra, pada 1

This is the naam rashi — read from the name's first syllable, matched on the closest Devanagari sound. It is not the same as the janma rashi, which comes from where the Moon actually was at birth. They agree only when the name was chosen from the birth star.

Maya Name Meaning & Origin

Origin & Sound

Maya is a girl name of Sanskrit and Hebrew and Spanish origin, meaning "Illusion, water, great". It is spelled with 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The name opens on a emotional note and closes with a spiritual one. Familiar short forms and variants include Maia and Mya.

Popularity & Notable Bearers

Maya is a popular choice for parents in United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Notable people named Maya include Maya Angelou.

Numerology & Astrology

In numerology, Maya carries Life Path Number 4, linked to qualities like practical, reliable and stable. Its lucky numbers are 4, 13 and 22. Favourable associations include the colours blue and grey, the days Saturday and Sunday and the stone Gomed. Astrologically, Maya aligns with the Leo sign — a Fire sign and ruled by Sun. Those who share this name are often associated with traits such as Confident, Generous and Creative. It is considered most compatible with Aries and Sagittarius.

Global Popularity & International Usage

Numerology & Life Path Analysis

4

Life Path Number

Life Path 4: The Numerological Blueprint

"Builders who value structure, stability, and hard work."

Core Numerological Traits:

practicalreliablestableorganized

Lucky Colors

Blue, Grey

Lucky Days

Saturday, Sunday

Power Gemstone

Gomed

Astrological Profile & Zodiac Compatibility

leo

Sun Sign (Conscious Self)

ElementFire
Ruling PlanetSun
Key TraitsConfident, Generous, Creative
Compatible SignsAries, Sagittarius
Leo

Moon Sign (Emotional Self)

Naam RashiSimha (सिंह)
Ruling PlanetSun
ElementFire

Astrological Compatibility

Most Compatible Zodiac Signs:

Aries, Sagittarius share harmonic energy with leo, creating naturally aligned relationships and partnerships.

Challenging Pairings:

While Taurus and Scorpio may present friction, diverse zodiac combinations often foster growth and mutual understanding.

Letter Analysis

M
First Letter
Cornerstone
natureemotional
elementwater
rulingmoon
a
Last Letter
Capstone
naturespiritual
elementair
rulingsun

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Name Forms & Variations

Alternate Spellings

MaiaMya
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Curated by Attaullah Siddiqui, Founder & Editor at Nurturepedia. Name meanings and origins are verified against authoritative etymology and historical naming references.