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

Maia Helmar’s pinpoint passing moved the Sailors within range and she connected with Maddy Michel from seven yards out to narrow the deficit.

From Los Angeles Times

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

This drive is being led by Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu, who this week was re-elected for a second term.

From BBC