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Name Origin

Maia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'great mother' or 'midwife'. It's associated with the Pleiades star cluster, one of which was named Maia in Greek mythology. Maia was the daughter of Atlas and Pleione, known for her beauty and as the mother of Hermes by Zeus.

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Famous People

Maia Mitchell (1993-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in television series 'Teen Beach Movie', 'The Fosters'
  • Won Teen Choice Awards for her acting

Maia Szalavitz

Journalist and author

  • Writes about science, health, and psychology for publications like Time and The New York Times.
  • Authored books including 'Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way to Understand Addiction'

Maia Morgenstern (1962-)

Actress

  • Renowned Romanian actress known for her roles in theatre and film.
  • Starred in the historical drama 'The Passion of the Christ' as Mary Magdalene.