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).