May Suter

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Suter — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Suter 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 Suter: Alexis P. Suter (born 1963), American singer and songwriter Andrew Burn Suter (1830–1895), New Zealand bishop Andrina Suter (born 1992), Swiss dressage rider August Suter (1887–1965), Swiss sculptor Bob Suter (1957–2014), American ice hockey player Bob Suter (Australian footballer) (1928–2016), Australian footballer Bob Suter (English footballer) (1880–1945), English footballer Brent Suter (born 1989), American baseball player Corinne Suter (born 1994), Swiss Alpine skier Eskil Suter, Swiss motorcycle road racer and chassis constructor Fabienne Suter (born 1985), Swiss Alpine skier Fergus Sute. 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: Suter

English

Alexis P. Suter (born 1963), American singer and songwriter Andrew Burn Suter (1830–1895), New Zealand bishop Andrina Suter (born 1992), Swiss dressage rider August Suter (1887–1965), Swiss sculptor Bob Suter (1957–2014), American ice hockey player Bob Suter (Australian footballer) (1928–2016), Australian footballer Bob Suter (English footballer) (1880–1945), English footballer Brent Suter (born 1989), American baseball player Corinne Suter (born 1994), Swiss Alpine skier Eskil Suter, Swiss motorcycle road racer and chassis constructor Fabienne Suter (born 1985), Swiss Alpine skier Fergus Sute.

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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 Suter

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 Suter:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Suter?
The surname Suter originates from English. Alexis P. Suter (born 1963), American singer and songwriter Andrew Burn Suter (1830–1895), New Zealand bishop Andrina Suter (born 1992), Swiss dressage rider August Suter (1887–1965), Swiss sculptor Bob Suter (1957–2014), American ice hockey player Bob Suter (Australian footballer) (1928–2016), Australian footballer Bob Suter (English footballer) (1880–1945), English footballer Brent Suter (born 1989), American baseball player Corinne Suter (born 1994), Swiss Alpine skier Eskil Suter, Swiss motorcycle road racer and chassis constructor Fabienne Suter (born 1985), Swiss Alpine skier Fergus Sute.
What are the origins of the name May Suter?
The name May Suter combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Suter originates from English.
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