Maime
ma(i)-me
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Japanese
Meaning:Little; Greatest; Strawberry bud; Real; Dance; Flax; Sprout
Maime is a gender-neutral name with roots spread across continents, giving it many meanings to inspire your little sprout as they grow. As a variant of the Estonian Maimu, Maime means "little," whereas the Latin word maximus gives this moniker the meaning of "greatest," proving that good things come in small packages. In Japan, Maime can mean a multitude of lovely things depending on the kanji used; some of the most popular combinations give it the meanings of "strawberry bud", "real", "dance", "flax," and "sprout." As your little one’s future stretches out before them, Maime will remind them that their potential is evergreen.
Sources
Behind the Name, Maime (1)(2)(3), March 2021
Behind the Name, Maimu, November 2020
Japanese Names .info, Maime
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