May
Meaning
- The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
- A female given name, usually pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.
- A surname from Middle English.
- A number of places in the United States:
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Concepts
May
fifth month
spring month
month
M.
Monday
bloom
be able
can
might
probable
April
August
February
July
June
March
October
September
birthdate
calendar month
M
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/meɪ/
Etymology
From Middle English May, Mai, from Old French mai, from Latin Maius (“Maia's month”), from Maia, a Roman earth goddess.
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