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#1 ashooles

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Posted 09 January 2018 - 01:53 AM

What looks nicer?

 

My husband and I are gonna start TTC within the next year (hopefully - we are setting dates and then gonna reevaluate our situation at those dates) and we both really like the name Maja for a girl (prn. My-a).

 

The spelling was his suggestion, when previously I liked the spelling Maia. Since he's suggested it, though, I really like the j. My only concern is I'm not sure how many people will recognise the pronunciation of the j and if we had a girl, she'd get some weird ways being said. Thoughts? I love it, and so does he, but I'm wondering if Maia might be better?

 

Also, thoughts on Maja Eloise?


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#2 SelenaK

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Posted 09 January 2018 - 04:11 AM

Maja Eloise is gorgeous and sounds very classy! My personal favourite is Maia but I think the Maja spelling is pretty intuitive and easily corrected if mispronounced.  Good luck! :) 



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Posted 09 January 2018 - 07:58 AM

My favourite spelling is Maia, but I like Maja as well. Maja Eloise is very pretty :)



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Posted 13 January 2018 - 10:57 AM

If I saw Maja, I wouldn't pronounce it like Maia/Maya. That being said, I would pick Maia or Maya. My favorite spelling is Maya, but Maia is beautiful too.

Maia Louise or Maya Louise would be a stunning choice. it's a perfect combination!  :wub:



#5 hidari11

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Posted 14 January 2018 - 12:54 PM

In Poland we have name Maja that we pronounce like Maia, but in UK, USA it can be confusing because people pronounce "j" differently.



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Posted 18 January 2018 - 11:47 AM

I would prefer Maia, but I think all three are fine options.



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Posted 19 January 2018 - 01:53 PM

My favorite is Maia as well, but the other two are nice.



#8 Remy Hadley

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Posted 25 January 2018 - 09:14 AM

To be completely honest, I'd likely mispronounce Maja upon first sight.  :blush:  I do think both Maia and Maya are very lovely though! I adore Maja Eloise!! <3 



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Posted 25 January 2018 - 09:15 AM

And congrats on planning TTC!  :D  All the well wishes your way for an easy journey! 



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Posted 28 January 2018 - 12:32 PM

I think, I agree with Remy - I'd likely mispronounce it as Mah-Jah. I recommend Maia, I think its lovely and such a delightful name. Maia Eloise is delightful, elegant and beautiful.



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Posted 28 January 2018 - 10:25 PM

Seeing that your location is Australia, it might be different there.

But the US would definitely have issues pronouncing that correctly.

The combo itself sounds lovely though and congrats!



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Posted 09 February 2018 - 02:12 PM

I wouldn't pronounce Maja the same as Maia/Maya. My favorite spelling is Maya, but Maia is cute too!



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Posted 16 February 2018 - 09:04 AM

My hubby and i are using this name if we ever have a girl! Love it!!! (Mya Grace)
I have a similar situation in regards to spelling- hubby wants to spell it MYA ,whereas i would rather have the more common MAYA. Hubby doesn't like MAYA as he thinks people could pronounce MAY-UH rather than MY-UH. I must admit I'm a little confused myself and would rather Maya for ease as its the more common spelling here is Aus- i spent all my life correcting people with the spelling of my name and it wasn't something i had hoped to pass on. Maja Eloise is beautiful :)



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Posted 22 February 2018 - 11:07 AM

I actually know a Maija (said like 'My-a' and we're in the US) so I know that Maja is said like that, however, most people don't. My personal favorite is the Maia spelling, but I do think the Maja spelling is pretty :)






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