Maja
Maja is a girls' name of Polish origin meaning “great, splendid, mother.” Maja is a popular Polish name derived from the Roman goddess Maia, who was associated with spring growth and motherhood.
how do you pronounce Maja?
MY-ah
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what does Maja mean?
The name Maja means “great, splendid, mother.” It comes from the Polish language tradition.
Maja is a popular Polish name derived from the Roman goddess Maia, who was associated with spring growth and motherhood. In Polish culture, the name is also associated with the beloved children's character 'Maya the Bee' (Pszczółka Maja), adding a sense of warmth and childhood charm.
where does the name Maja come from?
Wiktionary gives Maja's origin as Arabic, German, and Scandinavian — not Polish, as stated elsewhere — with the meaning 'splendid.' It notes Maja as a cognate of Maya, and its association with Goya's painting The Naked Maja, rather than with the Roman goddess Maia or the Polish 'Maya the Bee' character sometimes cited elsewhere.
the history of Maja
Per Wiktionary, Maja is currently a Top 10 name in Slovenia and Sweden, and also popular in Germany and Norway; no Polish popularity is noted in the source retrieved here.
what are the nicknames and variants of Maja?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Maja?
- Maja Ostaszewska (Polish actress)
- Maja Bohosiewicz (Polish actress)
what names are similar to Maja?
what names go well with Maja?
Sibling names that share Maja's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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