Maya Name Meaning

Maya is a feminine name with several distinct linguistic and cultural origins. In Sanskrit, māyā means illusion or magic and has important philosophical and religious meanings in Hinduism and Buddhism. In Buddhist tradition, Maya is the name of the mother of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha; Maya is also a name associated with the Hindu goddess Durga. In other cultures, Maya has different histories and interpretations, so the Sanskrit meaning should not be assigned automatically to every bearer. The name is short, internationally recognized, and used across many communities.

The name Maya is associated with Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi.