Mai Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mai Name at a Glance

Name	Mai
Meaning	Scottish form of Margaret: pearl.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Mai Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mai means “Scottish form of Margaret: pearl”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mai Name Origin

Our database records Mai under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mai a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mai is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mai

When considering Mai for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.