Mai - Girl Cat Names

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Mai

/maɪ/

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Meaning

Dance or truth in Japanese, plum blossom in Vietnamese

Represents grace, beauty, and resilience, especially through the symbolism of the plum blossom enduring winter. In Japanese context, it can signify harmony, elegance, and movement.

Symbolism

Embodies renewal, perseverance, and natural beauty; the plum blossom symbolizes strength in adversity. As 'dance', it reflects joy, rhythm, and expression.

Etymology: In Japanese, Mai can be written with kanji such as 舞 (dance) or 真 (truth), giving it varied meanings based on character choice. In Vietnamese, Mai (mai) refers to the plum blossom (Prunus mume), a culturally significant flower symbolizing spring and fortitude. It also appears in Scandinavian countries as a variant of Maria or May.

Style & Origin

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Cultural Background

Mai is used across several cultures, notably in Japanese, Vietnamese, and Scandinavian contexts, whe

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