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Meanings

Anglo-Saxon Baby Names Meaning:

In Anglo-Saxon Baby Names the meaning of the name May is: Kinswomen.

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name May is: Month name.

Greek Baby Names Meaning:

In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name May is: Pearl.

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name May is: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter.

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name May is: Daughter of Atlas; Maia; the month of May.

Muslim Baby Names Meaning:

In Muslim Baby Names the meaning of the name May is: Old Arabic name.

Persian Baby Names Meaning:

In Persian Baby Names the meaning of the name May is: Child of light. Famous Bearer: Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Scottish Baby Names Meaning:

In Scottish Baby Names the meaning of the name May is: Pearl.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name May is: Old Arabic name.

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