May Burkhalter

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Burkhalter — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Burkhalter 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 Burkhalter: Blake Burkhalter (born 2000), American baseball player Christine Burkhalter (born 1977), Swiss sport shooter Didier Burkhalter (born 1960), Swiss politician from Neuchâtel; member of the Swiss National Council 2003–07, member of the Swiss Federal Council 2009- Dominik Burkhalter (born 1975), Swiss jazz band leader, composer, and drummer Edward A. Burkhalter (1928–2020), American retired naval officer; Chief of Naval Intelligence and other high staff posts Everett G. Burkhalter (1897–1975), American politician from California; 1963–65 Joscha Burkhalter (born 1996), Swiss biathlete Larry E. 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: Burkhalter

English

Blake Burkhalter (born 2000), American baseball player Christine Burkhalter (born 1977), Swiss sport shooter Didier Burkhalter (born 1960), Swiss politician from Neuchâtel; member of the Swiss National Council 2003–07, member of the Swiss Federal Council 2009- Dominik Burkhalter (born 1975), Swiss jazz band leader, composer, and drummer Edward A. Burkhalter (1928–2020), American retired naval officer; Chief of Naval Intelligence and other high staff posts Everett G. Burkhalter (1897–1975), American politician from California; 1963–65 Joscha Burkhalter (born 1996), Swiss biathlete Larry E.

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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:

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Numerology

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

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Burkhalter?
The surname Burkhalter originates from English. Blake Burkhalter (born 2000), American baseball player Christine Burkhalter (born 1977), Swiss sport shooter Didier Burkhalter (born 1960), Swiss politician from Neuchâtel; member of the Swiss National Council 2003–07, member of the Swiss Federal Council 2009- Dominik Burkhalter (born 1975), Swiss jazz band leader, composer, and drummer Edward A. Burkhalter (1928–2020), American retired naval officer; Chief of Naval Intelligence and other high staff posts Everett G. Burkhalter (1897–1975), American politician from California; 1963–65 Joscha Burkhalter (born 1996), Swiss biathlete Larry E.
What are the origins of the name May Burkhalter?
The name May Burkhalter combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Burkhalter originates from English.
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