Meaning, origin and history of the name Maya (1)

Gender Feminine

Scripts माया(Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi)

Pronounced Pron. MAH-yah(Sanskrit)

Meaning & History

Means "illusion" 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.

Related Names

Same SpellingMaya 2, Maya 3

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Name Days

Bulgaria: May 1

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Entry updated April 25, 2021