Plural of May, referring to multiple instances of the month or the hawthorn flower. Also a surname.
From Old English Maius, from Latin Maius mensis 'month of Maia', named after the Roman goddess Maia. As a flower name, refers to hawthorn blossoms that bloom in May.
The month of May carries ancient magic - Romans believed it was unlucky to marry in May because it was dedicated to honoring the dead, yet the month's association with spring flowers and renewal made it a symbol of rebirth across cultures.
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