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Maio

Maio is the Portuguese name for May, the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar. The word derives from Latin Maius, named after the goddess Maia, associated with growth and the spring season in many cultures. In Portuguese-speaking countries, Maio appears in dates, holidays, and seasonal references.

Maio is also the name of an island in Cape Verde, an Atlantic archipelago off the northwest

As a surname, Maio occurs in Italian, Portuguese, and other Lusophone communities. It may also be encountered

Maio, in its different uses, reflects linguistic and geographic diversity across cultures.

coast
of
Africa.
It
is
part
of
the
Barlavento
(Windward)
group
and
is
the
westernmost
of
the
Cape
Verde
islands.
The
island
features
a
dry,
arid
landscape
and
a
coastline
with
beaches
and
salt
flats;
its
economy
has
traditionally
included
fishing,
salt
production,
and
small-scale
farming.
The
administrative
center
is
the
town
of
Cidade
do
Maio,
located
on
the
island's
south
coast.
as
a
given
name
or
place
name
in
various
regions.