Beloved; a contraction of Maria Teresa
Mayte is a Spanish contraction of the double name Maria Teresa. It combines the Hebrew Maria, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved', with the Greek Teresa, which is often associated with 'harvest'. The name gained popularity in Spanish-speaking cultures as a singular, melodic given name.
Less common today
Mayte isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,028 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American dancer and singer, former wife of Prince
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Spanish middle-distance runner
