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Maiya First Name Meaning

Maiya is a female name of Latin origin, meaning "Great." The name is associated with the Mahiya or Maiya community, a landowning group located in Gujarat, India. The community traces its settlement along the banks of the Mahi river in Kheda District and has a historical presence in the region dating back to the rule of Sultan Mahmud Begada. During the 16th century, the Maiya community expanded into Saurashtra, establishing states in Wankaner, Kuwadva, and Than near Rajkot. Some members of the community later converted to Islam and became known as the Miyana. The Maiya community has a rich history and cultural heritage, with ties to significant events in the region.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Maiya first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Maiya first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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