What Does the Name Mayu Mean
The name Mayu comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Mayu below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Mayu Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" or 満 (ma) meaning "full" combined with 優 (yu) meaning "gentleness, lithe, superior" or 夕 (yu) meaning "evening". This name can also be constructed from other kanji...
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What does the name Mayu mean?
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Is Mayu a boy or girl name?
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