May Abad

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Abad — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Abad is a name that combines Arabic origins. The first name May is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May". The surname Abad: Andy Abad (born 1972), American baseball player Antonio Abad (1894–1970), Filipino writer Carlos Abad (born 1995), Spanish footballer Carmencita Abad (born 1933), Filipina actress Diego José Abad y García (1727–1779), Jesuit poet and translator in New Spain and Italy Fernando Abad (born 1985), Dominican baseball player Gémino Abad (born 1939), Filipino poet José Gómez Abad, (1904–1993), Spanish painter Margot Abad, Argentine film actress Mercedes Abad (born 1961), Spanish journalist and short story writer Pacita Abad (1946–2004), Filipina painter Pere Esteve i Abad (1942–2005), Catalan politic. May is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name May reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: May

Arabic

May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".

Surname: Abad

Spanish

Andy Abad (born 1972), American baseball player Antonio Abad (1894–1970), Filipino writer Carlos Abad (born 1995), Spanish footballer Carmencita Abad (born 1933), Filipina actress Diego José Abad y García (1727–1779), Jesuit poet and translator in New Spain and Italy Fernando Abad (born 1985), Dominican baseball player Gémino Abad (born 1939), Filipino poet José Gómez Abad, (1904–1993), Spanish painter Margot Abad, Argentine film actress Mercedes Abad (born 1961), Spanish journalist and short story writer Pacita Abad (1946–2004), Filipina painter Pere Esteve i Abad (1942–2005), Catalan politic.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name May is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name May by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named May Abad

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for May Abad:

2
Expression Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name May?
The first name May originates from Arabic. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".
When was May most popular?
The name May reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Abad?
The surname Abad originates from Spanish. Andy Abad (born 1972), American baseball player Antonio Abad (1894–1970), Filipino writer Carlos Abad (born 1995), Spanish footballer Carmencita Abad (born 1933), Filipina actress Diego José Abad y García (1727–1779), Jesuit poet and translator in New Spain and Italy Fernando Abad (born 1985), Dominican baseball player Gémino Abad (born 1939), Filipino poet José Gómez Abad, (1904–1993), Spanish painter Margot Abad, Argentine film actress Mercedes Abad (born 1961), Spanish journalist and short story writer Pacita Abad (1946–2004), Filipina painter Pere Esteve i Abad (1942–2005), Catalan politic.
What are the origins of the name May Abad?
The name May Abad combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Abad originates from Spanish.
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