Maite (given name)

Maite (given name)


Maite (pronounced somewhat like "mae-teh") is a female given name of Basque language origin meaning beloved. It has become a popular Spanish name in both Spain and Latin America, where it is usually stressed on the first syllable. It is occasionally spelled with a y instead of i (but see below for the most common meaning of this alternate spelling.)

Alternatively, it is also the Spanish nickname (sort of a contraction) for both María Teresa and María Esther, in which case it is most frequently stressed on the last syllable and spelled with y, thus Mayté.

Famous bearers

Mayte may refer to:

  • Mayte Garcia 'Mayte' (born 1973), dancer and singer, former wife of pop-star, Prince
  • Mayte Macanás (born 1984), Spanish singer and participant of Operación Triunfo
  • Mayte Martínez - Spanish athlete
  • Mayte Rodriguez aka Michelle Rodriguez (born 1978), American actress
  • Mayte Mateos (born 1951), member of Spanish 70s disco duo Baccara

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