Tahitian · French

Maeva

Pronounced mah-EH-vahShare

Meaning: Welcome

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

Maeva means “welcome” in Tahitian. It has also become established in French naming, extending the reach of a distinctly Tahitian greeting.

Nicknames

  • Mae
  • Eva

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

  • Modern
  • Soft
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Maeva comes from Tahitian and French.

Hawaiian

Kalea

Joy; happiness

Uncommon
French

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Vigorous; unceasing

Familiar
English · French

Elodie

Form of Alodia; possible riches element, origin uncertain

FamiliarRising
English · French

Reverie

Daydream

Uncommon
Hawaiian

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Hawaiian form of Maria

Familiar
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