Myah

Updated: November 15, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Myah is a stylish modern baby name for girls. Contemporary in composition, Myah retains the beauty of one of the most revered names in the ancient world. Myah is the titular protagonist of the childhood tale Myah's Breakfast Surprise by Sharon Lee, and Myah Bay is also the name of one of the most popular outdoor attractions in Marrakech, Morocco. Keep reading to learn more about this baby name.

Meaning of the name Myah:

Sanskrit, Hindi: Magic, illusion
Greek: Good mother
Hebrew: Water, sea
Persian: Generous, gracious, merciful
Amharic: Lens
Nepali: Love
Māori: Bravery

Origin of the name Myah:

Myah is an alternative spelling of Mya. This name is a modernized version of the traditional name Maya. The name Maya is one of the most celebrated given names with various meanings around the world. In Sanskrit, the name Māyā means “magic” or “illusion.” According to tradition, Queen Māyā of Sakya was the mother of Siddhartha Buddha. Many South Asian girls receive the name Maya as a tribute to this original mother. In Greek, Maya (or Μαῖα) was the name of a consort of Zeus and the mother of the messenger-god Hermes.

This name also has various meanings in other languages. For Hebrew speakers, Myah means “water.” The name shares the Hebrew root (m-y-m) as names like Miriam, Mariah, and Mary. Other meanings include “generous” in Persian and “bravery” in Māori.

Symbolism of the name Myah:

Myah is a variation of the name Maya. Anthropologists note that cultures around the world associate the name Maya with representations of the “mother goddess.” In most cultures, the symbol of the mother goddess is the lotus or lily.