Girl name
Mayda name meaning
“Fine, small, delicate”
Mayda means “fine, small, delicate.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it is connected with Persian māyda, a word associated with fineness and small pieces. Related vocabulary occurs in Turkish dialects and other Turkic languages. The name evokes the fine texture of fabric or a tiny flower.
What does Mayda mean?
Fine, small, delicate
In Turkish: İnce, küçük, narin
Mayda brings together the ideas of fineness and smallness. Uses of the underlying word across Turkic languages range from fine grains and little pieces to a delicate appearance. As a given name in Türkiye, these concrete senses lend it an association with delicacy and grace.
Origin of the name Mayda
Mayda is explained through mayda, a word used in Turkish dialects and other Turkic languages for “small,” “fine,” or “tiny.” The word is generally traced to Persian māyda/mayda, meaning “fine” or “finely broken up.”
How to pronounce Mayda
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /majda/ |
Is Mayda a girl’s name?
Yes, Mayda is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mayda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mayda
Names with related meanings
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- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
Famous people named Mayda
- Mayda Gürsel
FAQ about the name Mayda
What is the meaning of Mayda?
Mayda means “Fine, small, delicate”. Mayda is explained through mayda, a word used in Turkish dialects and other Turkic languages for “small,” “fine,” or “tiny.” The word is generally traced to Persian māyda/mayda, meaning “fine” or “finely broken up.”
Is Mayda a girl’s name?
Yes, Mayda is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mayda in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mayda nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mayda?
Mayda is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mayda have?
Mayda has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mayda?
Mayda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mayda?
Notable people named Mayda include Mayda Gürsel.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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