May-Britt

May-Britt is a Nordic female double name, composed of the names May and Britt. The short form May comes from English and is a derivative of Maria, which in turn goes back to Mirjam.

What does the name May-Britt mean?

The exact origin and meaning of the name May-Britt are not clearly defined. Metaphorically, the name can take on various meanings, including 'the rebellious one', 'the fruitful one', 'the bitter one', 'the well-nourished one', 'the beloved one', 'the one loved by God', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or even 'the star of the sea'. More information about the different derivations can be found on the page about the name Maria. The part Britt is derived from Birgit or Brigitta and can be translated as 'the sheltering one' or 'the high one' as well as 'the exalted one'. The roots of this name lie in the Old Norse word bjarga, which means 'to help', 'to save', or 'to protect', as well as in the Celtic bríg or briganti, which means 'high', 'powerful', 'exalted', 'divine', or in Celtic brígh 'Exalted', 'Goddess of Fire', 'Power', 'Strength', 'Might', and 'Virtue'. Other variants include Maibritt, Maibrit, Majbritt, Majbrith, Maybritt, and Maybrit. The double name Mai-Britt is also common.

Where does the name May-Britt come from?

The name May-Britt has its roots in the Old Hebrew and Celtic languages and means something like 'the rebellious one' or 'the high one'. The component Maria comes from Old Hebrew, where mry means 'beloved' (Egyptian) or mir means 'bitter', as well as jam, which means 'sea'. Alternatively, mry can also stand for 'rebellious', and rym means 'to give'. The part Britt is derived from Birgit, where bjarga in Old Norse means 'to help, to save, to protect', while bríg or briganti in Celtic means 'high, powerful, exalted, divine'. In Celtic, brígh can mean 'Exalted', 'Goddess of Fire', 'Power', 'Strength', 'Might', or 'Virtue'. The name is used in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce May-Britt?

The pronunciation of May-Britt is clear and structured. The name consists of two syllables and is usually pronounced as 'May-Britt' [ˈmeɪˌbrɪt]. It begins with a diphthong that conveys openness and brightness. The second syllable contributes to the concise rounding of the sound and provides a firm closure. Overall, May-Britt conveys an impression of clarity, friendliness, and a calm, stable presence.

When is the name day of May-Britt?

The name day of May-Britt is celebrated on several days, specifically on January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, May-Britt is a rather rare first name. In 2011, it reached the 2,438th place in the ranking of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at the 9,958th position. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Britta / Britti / May / Maya / Maybi

Famous people

• Maibritt Illner (presenter)