Maia

[ mey-yuh, mahy-uh ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. the eldest of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes by Zeus.

Maia

/ ˈmaɪə /

noun

1. Greek myth the eldest of the seven Pleiades, mother by Zeus of Hermes

Example Sentences

Fans will also be treated to a head-to-head duel between two of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the Southland in Orange Lutheran sophomore Makena Cook and Newport Harbor senior Maia Helmar.

From Los Angeles Times

Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp could make their Test debuts after being included in the squad for England's tour of South Africa.

From BBC

Although Russia denied interfering in the vote, Moldova’s authorities said attempts had been made to buy up to 300,000 votes in what Maia Sandu described as an "unprecedented assault on freedom and democracy".

From BBC

In the end the vote passed by a tiny margin in favour, and Maia Sandu said there had been clear evidence of attempts to buy 300,000 votes.

From BBC

A populist ex-mayor who came third has refused to back either him or Maia Sandu, criticising both in equal measure.

From BBC