Maitea

At a Glance: Name: Maitea – Meaning: beloved, the loved one – Origin: Basque – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: my-TAY-uh

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Maitea is a Basque name meaning "beloved, the loved one" — a name that carries its affection right in its meaning. It's pronounced my-TAY-uh (IPA /maɪˈteɪə/), with a soft, rolling sound that travels well. If you're drawn to names with roots outside the usual American naming pool, Maitea is worth a closer look for your daughter.

Meaning & Origin of Maitea

Meaning: Beloved, the loved one.

Origin: Basque.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Maitea

Phonetic: my-TAY-uh   IPA: /maɪˈteɪə/

Popularity of Maitea

Maitea does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

• Maite
• Ainara
• Ainhoa
• Amaia
• Ane
• Arantxa

FAQ

What does the name Maitea mean?

Beloved, the loved one. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maite)

How do you pronounce Maitea?

Maitea is pronounced my-TAY-uh (IPA: /maɪˈteɪə/).

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