Gender Feminine
Scripts माया(Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɑː.jɑː/(Sanskrit, Hindi)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "illusion, magic" in Sanskrit. In Buddhist tradition this is the name of the mother of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha). This is also another name of the Hindu goddess Durga.

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Rootmāyā
Same SpellingMaya 2, Maya 3
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Bulgaria: May 1

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Entry updated December 1, 2024