Gender: Female
Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: Everlasting or long-lasting, Soft and Sweet
Pronunciation: Mow, /maʊ/, M OW
Popularity Rank: #8,027
Derived from the Hawaiian word for 'everlasting' or 'long-lasting'. It is also used as a short form of the name Maurice.
The name Mau is of Hawaiian origin and means Everlasting or long-lasting, Soft and Sweet. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mau is commonly found in Mexico, Italy, Costa Rica, and 71 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Mow
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /maʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M OW
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Mau is recorded 6,684 times globally, ranking it as the 8,027th most common name worldwide.
Mau is most prevalent in Mexico, with 2,042 occurrences, making it the 820th most popular name in the country.
In Costa Rica, the name Mau is found among 1 in every 245 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #820 | 1 : 441 |
| Italy | #2,424 | 1 : 1,546 |
| Costa Rica | #445 | 1 : 245 |
| United States of America | #4,867 | 1 : 3,492 |
| Colombia | #3,005 | 1 : 2,972 |
| France | #4,242 | 1 : 4,234 |
| Chile | #2,547 | 1 : 3,515 |
| Malaysia | #6,910 | 1 : 12,519 |
| Guatemala | #1,374 | 1 : 1,596 |
| Bolivia | #2,162 | 1 : 2,783 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mau from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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