The baby name Maitena is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced my-TAY-nah (IPA: /maɪˈteɪnə/; Basque approx. /maiˈtena/).
Maitena is Basque in Origin.
The baby name Maitena is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced my-TAY-nah (IPA: /maɪˈteɪnə/; Basque approx. /maiˈtena/).
Maitena is Basque in Origin.
Maitena is a Basque feminine given name meaning “the beloved one,” formed from maite “love, beloved” + the suffix/article -ena “of, the.” Commonly pronounced mai-TE-na (penultimate stress), with the French-Basque spelling Maïtena also seen; Maitena is standard in Spanish. Related short forms include Maite and Mai, with nicknames Ena or Ina. Cognate-in-meaning names include Amada and Esmé.
Used in the Basque Country since at least the late 19th century, the name gained wider currency during the 20th‑century revival of Basque names and later spread across Spain, France, and the Southern Cone through Basque migration. In Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay it is familiar thanks to public figures such as the cartoonist Maitena Burundarena; French media has Maïtena Biraben. In South America it can be confused with Maitén, a Mapudungun tree name, but Maitena’s etymology remains Basque. Contemporary usage is steady and distinctive without being obscure.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UY | 0 | #181 | 2 | 2,477 | |
| AR | 0 | #190 | 4 | 2,915 | |
| France | Girls | 2016 | #406 | 3 | 3,228 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #487 | 24 | 6,731 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #503 | 97 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #938 | 46 | 5,561 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
Maitena is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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