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Meanings

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Maya is: Daughter of Atlas.

Spanish Baby Names Meaning:

In Spanish Baby Names the meaning of the name Maya is: Abbreviation of Amalia;.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Maya is: Daughter of Atlas.

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