Maie

Maie is an Estonian feminine name, functioning as a vernacular form of Maria, which itself derives from the Hebrew Miriam, a name of debated meaning often interpreted as beloved, bitter, or drop of the sea. It has been a traditional given name in Estonia for centuries, closely tied to the broader European veneration of the Virgin Mary under localized phonetic patterns. Related forms include Mai, Maie's Scandinavian cognate, as well as Marie and Maria across other European languages.