Maya

In Hindu culture, the name Maya is derived from the Sanskrit word "maya," which means "illusion" or "magic." In Hindu mythology, Maya is also the name of a goddess who is associated with creativity, wisdom, and knowledge. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with four arms, holding a book, a rosary, a mirror, and a lotus flower. Maya is also the name of the mother of the Buddha in Buddhist tradition.The pronunciation of the name is [ mah-yah, -yuh ].  This name was ranked #55 on the US Popular Names in 2021. 

Maya might mean:

 Maya civilization, an ancient civilization in Central America
 Maya people
 Maya languages
 Maya (software)
 Maya the Bee

Given name

the name Maya is a beautiful and unique name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word “ma’yah” which means “water”. The name is also associated with the Greek goddess Maia, who was the goddess of spring and fertility.
Maya Angelou, American poet, author, and civil rights activist (1928–2014)
Maya Lin, American sculptor and architect
Maya Rudolph, American actress and comedian
Maya Yoshida, Japanese association football player
Maya Plisetskaya, Russian ballet dancer

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