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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Love, beloved
- Origin
- Basque
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MY-teh
Maite is a Basque name meaning "love" or "beloved," pronounced MY-teh (/ˈmaɪteɪ/). It's used as a girl's name and tends to suit parents drawn to global, clean, modern name styles. The meaning is straightforward — love itself, without added symbolism.
Meaning & Origin of Maite
Meaning: Love, beloved.
Origin: Basque.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Maite
MY-tehIPA /ˈmaɪteɪ/
Popularity of Maite
Maite has held a steady, rare spot in U.S. naming data going back to 1968, peaking at #1024 in 2011 with 244 babies and landing at #1044 in 2024 with 240 — essentially unchanged over more than a decade.
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FAQ
What does the name Maite mean?
Love, beloved. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Maite?
Maite is pronounced MY-teh (IPA: /ˈmaɪteɪ/).
Is Maite a popular name right now?
Maite is near its all-time peak (#1024 in 2011), ranked #1044 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1968–2024.)
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