May

Colors Related to this Name: Purple, Lilac, Mavve

Qualities Related to this Name: Creative, Light-Hearted

Popularity: This is a popular name in the US. Ranking #1867 in 2013 and #1581 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: From Middle English, from Old English, from Old French mai, from Latin māius ‎(“Maia's month”), from Maia, a Roman earth goddess, possibly from Proto-Indo-European *magya ‎(“she who is great”), from Proto-Indo-European base *meg- ‎(“great”)

Meaning(s):

-The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.

-The hawthorn or its blossoms (as it blooms in May)

-( female name -comes from the English language-), pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.

-(last name -comes from the Middle English language-)

In Swedish

Origin: From English May.

Meaning(s):

-( female name).

In Middle_French

Meaning(s):

-(l en May) (month)

In Norwegian

Origin: From English May.

Meaning(s):

-( female name).