Girl • Modern Tamil
Maya
மாயா
Signature Meaning
Maya is a feminine name commonly associated with the Sanskrit concept māyā, meaning 'illusion', 'magic', or 'enchantment'. In Tamil-speaking communities it is used as a short, lyrical name that often evokes mystery and beauty. The name also appears in other cultures with different associations, so specific meanings can vary by language and family tradition.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/MaːJaː/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 7 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
M(4) + A(1) + Y(1) + A(1) = 7
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 13 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likemaa-yaa
Tamil syllablesமா-யா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maːjaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaayaaMaiaMaaiaaMyaMayaa