It was an ugly name.
Thumbelina's name was changed to Maia in order to give the character a more modern and relatable name for a contemporary audience. The name Maia might also have been chosen to reflect the whimsical and magical nature of the character, aligning with the character's journey and experiences in the story.
Maia is spelled Maia
Maia Shibutani's birth name is Maia Harumi Shibutani.
Maia Brewton's birth name is Maia Luisa Brewton.
Maia Bastidas's birth name is Maia Jae Bastidas.
Maia can be the name of a cat.
Maia is a old greek name for the goddess of sping time
Leonor Maia's birth name is Maria da Conceio de Vasconcelos.
Maia is typically pronounced as "MY-uh" or "MY-ah" with the emphasis on the first syllable.
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It is an old latin name for goddess
Maia