thread: How do you pronounce Maya?

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  1. #1
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    Jul 2009
    2

    I have a little girl, Maya (pronounced May-a) just as you spell it. Either way ie My-a or May-a is lovely. Maya has a long history depending on your nationality thus the different spellings/pronunciations. It has links in many, many cultures. Ignorance reflects on those who don't understand names can be linked into different cultural backgrounds in both expression and spelling. My suggestion would be do some research to see which meanings resonate for you.

  2. #2

    Dec 2007
    Australia
    1,095

    I've only ever heard My-a, not May-a. It's a lovely name though I prefer what I think is a variation, Marya. A bit tricky to pronounce though! Literally Mar-Ya. It kinda sounds like Maria if you get it wrong.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Feb 2006
    Mlebourne
    86

    I would think it would be 'My -a', it has a smoother sound to it. Ma-ya could be a bit...harsh??