May Henson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Henson — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Henson 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 Henson: Surname Adam Henson (born 1966), British television presenter Ant Henson (born 1989), British singer-songwriter Basil Henson (1918–1990), British actor Bill Henson (born 1955), Australian photographer Brian Henson (born 1963), American puppeteer, director, and producer Christian Henson (born 1971), British composer David Henson (born 1984), British athlete Deborah Henson-Conant (born 1953), American harpist Dinah Henson (1948–2020), English amateur golfer Drew Henson (born 1980), former Major League Baseball player and American football quarterback Elden Henson (born 1977), American actor Gavi. 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: Henson

English

Surname Adam Henson (born 1966), British television presenter Ant Henson (born 1989), British singer-songwriter Basil Henson (1918–1990), British actor Bill Henson (born 1955), Australian photographer Brian Henson (born 1963), American puppeteer, director, and producer Christian Henson (born 1971), British composer David Henson (born 1984), British athlete Deborah Henson-Conant (born 1953), American harpist Dinah Henson (1948–2020), English amateur golfer Drew Henson (born 1980), former Major League Baseball player and American football quarterback Elden Henson (born 1977), American actor Gavi.

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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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Notable People Named May Henson

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 Henson:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Henson?
The surname Henson originates from English. Surname Adam Henson (born 1966), British television presenter Ant Henson (born 1989), British singer-songwriter Basil Henson (1918–1990), British actor Bill Henson (born 1955), Australian photographer Brian Henson (born 1963), American puppeteer, director, and producer Christian Henson (born 1971), British composer David Henson (born 1984), British athlete Deborah Henson-Conant (born 1953), American harpist Dinah Henson (1948–2020), English amateur golfer Drew Henson (born 1980), former Major League Baseball player and American football quarterback Elden Henson (born 1977), American actor Gavi.
What are the origins of the name May Henson?
The name May Henson combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Henson originates from English.
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