Mamye is a unique and distinctive given name of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria. It is pronounced as 'MAH-meh.' The name Mamye carries significant cultural heritage and meaning, though its exact interpretation varies among different Yoruba communities. Some believe it signifies 'beauty,' while others attribute it to mean 'mother is beautiful.' Regardless of its specific meaning, Mamye is a name that embodies richness in cultural history and uniqueness.
The name Mamye experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a noticeable peak around the early 1900s and again in the late 1910s to mid-1920s, before declining steadily from the mid-1930s onwards.