May Myhre

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Myhre — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Myhre 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 Myhre: Aslak Sira Myhre (born 1973), Norwegian politician Erling Myhre (1903–1971), Norwegian chess player Geir Myhre (1954–2016), Norwegian former ice hockey player and coach Gunnar Myhre, Norwegian physicist, research director for the Atmospheric Sciences group of the CICERO Center for International Climate and Environmental Research Hans Bernt Myhre (1817–?), Norwegian politician Jan Eivind Myhre (born 1947), Norwegian historian and professor Janet Myhre, American statistician John Myhre, American Academy Award-winning production designer Knut Myhre (1931–2003), Norwegian politician Kyle Tran Myhr. 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: Myhre

English

Aslak Sira Myhre (born 1973), Norwegian politician Erling Myhre (1903–1971), Norwegian chess player Geir Myhre (1954–2016), Norwegian former ice hockey player and coach Gunnar Myhre, Norwegian physicist, research director for the Atmospheric Sciences group of the CICERO Center for International Climate and Environmental Research Hans Bernt Myhre (1817–?), Norwegian politician Jan Eivind Myhre (born 1947), Norwegian historian and professor Janet Myhre, American statistician John Myhre, American Academy Award-winning production designer Knut Myhre (1931–2003), Norwegian politician Kyle Tran Myhr.

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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 Myhre

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 Myhre:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Myhre?
The surname Myhre originates from English. Aslak Sira Myhre (born 1973), Norwegian politician Erling Myhre (1903–1971), Norwegian chess player Geir Myhre (1954–2016), Norwegian former ice hockey player and coach Gunnar Myhre, Norwegian physicist, research director for the Atmospheric Sciences group of the CICERO Center for International Climate and Environmental Research Hans Bernt Myhre (1817–?), Norwegian politician Jan Eivind Myhre (born 1947), Norwegian historian and professor Janet Myhre, American statistician John Myhre, American Academy Award-winning production designer Knut Myhre (1931–2003), Norwegian politician Kyle Tran Myhr.
What are the origins of the name May Myhre?
The name May Myhre combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Myhre originates from English.
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