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GirlPronounced French /ma.ɛ.va/Tahitian language family

Maeva

A name meaning "welcome".

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Maeva is a girl name meaning "welcome".

Pronunciation: French /ma.ɛ.va/.

GenderGirl
Meaningwelcome
PronunciationFrench /ma.ɛ.va/
Language familyTahitian

Meaning and history

The name means "welcome" in Tahitian. It gained popularity in France during the 1980s.

Notes and context

Usage: tahitian, french

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