Maj

Maj has two distinct origins depending on region. As a masculine Slovene name, it derives from the South Slavic word for the month of May, itself ultimately rooted in Latin Maius, connected to the Roman goddess Maia. As a feminine Scandinavian name used in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, it similarly evokes the month of May and functions as a short form of names such as Maja or Majken. The shared Latin root Maius links both traditions, reflecting the widespread use of the spring month as an inspirational source for given names across European cultures.