Maica

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MY-kah'MY-kah'2 syllables
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish
Affectionate

MEANING

Dear one

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'maica', a term of endearment in Spanish.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a sweet and affectionate name in Spanish-speaking cultures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, used as a pet name for Maria or similar names.

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­Filipino
Melodic

MEANING

Grace

ORIGIN

Filipino

ETYMOLOGY

Considered a variant of 'Mayka' or derived from 'Maica,' denoting grace.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in the Philippines, often associated with grace and kindness.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in modern times, gaining popularity in the late 20th century.

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FAQs About Maica

The name Maica means "dear one" in Spanish, "grace" in Filipino.
Maica has Spanish and Filipino origins. Derived from 'maica', a term of endearment in Spanish.
Maica is pronounced MY-kah (MY-kah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Maica include Mai, Mica.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Maica include Luna, Kai, Sofia, Lucas.
The most common spelling is Maica. Alternative spellings include Maika, Mayka.