Spanish Girl Names That Mean Love
Spanish girl names that mean love mostly trace back to two small, powerful words: amor and maite, the Spanish and Basque words for love itself.
Names136
OriginSpanish
MeaningLove
GenderGirl
The most direct examples are also the simplest: Amor and Amora both come straight from the Spanish word for love, no translation required. It's rare for a baby name to wear its meaning this plainly, which is part of why both names are climbing in popularity right now.
Cross into the Basque Country and love becomes maite, the root behind Maite and its blended form Mayte, which fuses María and Teresa around that same maite sound. Both names carry 'beloved' as their literal meaning rather than an interpretation.
Why Spanish girl names that mean love keep circling back to 'beloved'
Several names on this list arrive at the same meaning by different roads. Eimy is a Spanish spelling of Amy, Mayra descends from Maira, and Mariela is a diminutive of Maria — yet all three settle on 'beloved.' It's a reminder that love-meaning names in Spanish rarely stop at one word; they multiply through spelling, diminutive, and regional variant.
The modern names that carry love in feeling, not translation
Cataleya, Daleyza, and Arizbeth aren't built from the word for love, but they belong to the same warm, melodic naming tradition — invented or blended names popular across Mexico and Central America, chosen for how tenderly they sound rather than for a dictionary definition. Maleah and Yaneli round out that softer, sound-first side of the list.
Names List
Cataleya#238 in the U.S.A tropical orchid; associated with beauty, love, and strengthPronounced kat-uh-LAY-uh▶Amora#247 in the U.S.LovePronounced ah-MOR-ah▶Daleyza#538 in the U.S.Modern invented feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly a creative blend drawing on Spanish dale (Pronounced dah-LAY-zah▶Maite#1044 in the U.S.Lovable, beloved; from Basque maite (love, dear one)Pronounced MY-tay▶Maleah#1210 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Malia (Hawaiian form of Mary: bitter, beloved) or a blend of Maleah (Hebrew: tired,Pronounced muh-LEE-uh▶Eimy#1266 in the U.S.Beloved, cherished onePronounced AY-mee▶Mariela#1324 in the U.S.Beloved of God; diminutive of MariaPronounced mah-ree-EH-lah▶Arizbeth#1393 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodPronounced ah-riz-BETH▶Amor#1434 in the U.S.Love; derived from the Latin word amor meaning love or affection, cognate with the Roman god of love.Pronounced AH-mor▶Yaneli#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious; beloved of GodPronounced yah-NEH-lee▶Mayra#1581 in the U.S.Variant of Maira/Myra, associated with 'beloved'Pronounced MY-rah▶Mayte#2000 in the U.S.Spanish blend/short form of María Teresa, taking 'Ma' from María and 'te' from Teresa. Closely related toPronounced MAEE-teh▶Maritza#2240 in the U.S.of the sea, belovedPronounced mah-REET-sah▶Adora#2426 in the U.S.adored, worshipped, gloriousPronounced uh-DOR-uh▶Miamor#2445 in the U.S.my love, my darlingPronounced mee-uh-MOR▶Amairani#2651 in the U.S.Meaning unclear; a Spanish/Mexican name popularized by a telenovela actress, with conflicting unverified Pronounced a-may-RA-nee▶Jaretssi#3057 in the U.S.Likely a spelling variant of Yaretzi, a name of Nahuatl origin used in Mexico and Latin America, said to Pronounced hah-RET-see▶Maricela#3063 in the U.S.A Spanish blend of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam meaning beloved or bitter) and Celia (from Latin caelum meanPronounced mah-ree-SEL-ah▶Airam#3113 in the U.S.Maria spelled backwards; a name originating in the Canary Islands of Spain, created as a reverse of MariaPronounced eye-RAHM▶Eymi#3230 in the U.S.Beloved; a phonetic spelling of Amy, from Old French amee and Latin amataPronounced AY-mee▶Marely#3247 in the U.S.Modern Latin American coinage blending Mar- — from Maria, of debated Hebrew origin, often linked to 'beloPronounced mah-REH-lee▶Yeimy#3437 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic rendering of the English name Jamie — from James, 'supplanter' — or of Amy, 'beloved'Pronounced YAY-mee▶Amada#3441 in the U.S.Beloved; the Spanish feminine past participle of amar, 'to love', from Latin amataPronounced ah-MAH-dah▶Anamaria#3443 in the U.S.Compound of Anna, 'grace', and Maria, the great matriarch name often linked to 'beloved'Pronounced ah-nah-mah-REE-ah▶Maribella#3723 in the U.S.Blend of Maria/Mari ('beloved' or 'star of the sea') with bella, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful Mary'Pronounced mair-ih-BEL-ah▶Gaby#3836 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish usePronounced GAH-bee▶Lupita#3921 in the U.S.Diminutive of Guadalupe — the Marian title, place-name read 'river of the wolf' — Mexico's beloved 'littlPronounced loo-PEE-tah▶Marisela#4335 in the U.S.Latino blend of Maria ('beloved/bitter') with Marcela or Gisela; routes layeredPronounced mah-ree-SEH-lah▶Cielita#5018 in the U.S.Cielita is a Spanish endearment name, the diminutive of cielo ('sky, heaven'), so it means 'little sky' oPronounced syeh-LEE-tah▶Nallely#5088 in the U.S.From Nayeli/Nallely — often linked to Zapotec, 'I love you; one who is loved'; the etymology is debatedPronounced nah-YEH-lee▶Mariely#5227 in the U.S.Latina blend of Mari (Maria, 'beloved; of the sea; bitter') with an -ely/- ielys ending (echoing Eli/Ely,Pronounced mah-ree-EH-lee▶Yanira#5413 in the U.S.Latina form of Ianeira/Ianira — a Greek sea nymph (a Nereid), her name linked to 'lovely' or 'man-charminPronounced yah-NEE-rah▶Yareni#5586 in the U.S.From a Zapotec/Mexican Indigenous element — variously glossed 'a beloved gift', 'the people', or linked tPronounced yah-REH-nee▶Darielys#5643 in the U.S.A modern Puerto Rican coinage joining Dariel (echoing 'beloved; God has helped') with the -lys/-elys endiPronounced dah-ree-EL-eece▶Darleth#5644 in the U.S.A modern Latina coinage — echoing Darlene/'darling' ('dearly loved', English) with a -leth ending (as in Pronounced dar-LETH▶Mayela#5711 in the U.S.A modern Latina name — variously a form of Maria-Ela/Mariela ('beloved' + 'God'), or a Mayel- coinage; noPronounced my-EH-lah▶Nayari#6073 in the U.S.A modern Latina name echoing Nayeli ('I love you', Zapotec) and the Nayari/Cora people of Mexico; no singPronounced nah-YAR-ee▶Solmaira#6221 in the U.S.Solmaira reads as a modern Spanish coinage built from Sol, 'sun,' a much-loved element in Hispanic namingPronounced sol-MY-ruh▶Jamileth#6470 in the U.S.A Latina elaboration of Jamila — from Arabic jamila, 'beautiful, graceful, lovely' — with a -eth endingPronounced hah-mee-LET▶Dulcemaria#6679 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Dulce ('sweet', from Latin dulcis) and Maria (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sePronounced DOOL-seh-mah-REE-ah▶Deriany#6731 in the U.S.Deriany is a modern coined girl's name among Latin American families, close in sound to Deriana and the wPronounced deh-ree-AH-nee▶Marilu#7432 in the U.S.A blend of Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — and Lu (a short form of Lucia, 'light',Pronounced mah-ree-LOO▶Rossibell#7448 in the U.S.Rossibell is a Latin American blended name joining Rosi, a pet form of Rosa ('rose,' from Latin), with thPronounced ross-ee-BEL▶Novia#7478 in the U.S.From Spanish novia, 'a bride; a girlfriend; a sweetheart'; also linked to Latin novus, 'new'; routes layePronounced NOH-vee-ah▶Morene#7509 in the U.S.Morene sits between two roots: the Irish Maureen, a pet form of Mary meaning bitter or beloved, and the SPronounced muh-REEN▶Bonita#7633 in the U.S.From Spanish bonita, 'pretty; beautiful; lovely' (from Latin bonus, 'good')Pronounced boh-NEE-tah▶Esmerae#7686 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Esmeralda ('an emerald', Spanish) and Esme ('esteemed; loved'); no singlPronounced EZ-muh-ray▶Esmie#7687 in the U.S.A pet form of Esme — from Old French esme, 'esteemed; loved'; also linked to Esmeralda ('an emerald'); roPronounced EZ-mee▶Marielena#8228 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Marie ('beloved; of the sea', from Hebrew Miriam) and Elena ('light; the bright onePronounced mah-ree-eh-LEH-nah▶Neena#8269 in the U.S.A form of Nina — variously the Spanish nina, 'a little girl', a Hindi name ('lovely-eyed'), and a Slavic Pronounced NEE-nah▶Agapita#8448 in the U.S.Agapita is the Spanish feminine of Agapito, from the Latin Agapitus and the Greek agape, meaning love, esPronounced ah-gah-PEE-tah▶Jaritzy#8677 in the U.S.Jaritzy is a modern Latina coinage in the cluster of Yaritza and Yaretzi, fashionable Mexican American naPronounced hah-REET-see▶Maricruz#8740 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Maria ('Mary; beloved; bitter', Hebrew) and Cruz ('the cross', Latin), hence 'Mary Pronounced mah-ree-KROOS▶Zuheilyn#8917 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, joining Zuhey/Zuleyka (linked to Zuleika, 'brilliant; lovely') with a -lyn endingPronounced zoo-AY-lin▶Zulay#8918 in the U.S.A Latina/Venezuelan name, variously linked to Zuleika ('brilliant; lovely; fair', Arabic/Persian); routesPronounced zoo-LY▶Jamilet#9161 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Jamila (with a -et ending) — from the Arabic jamil, 'beautiful; graceful; lovely'Pronounced hah-mee-LET▶Marisabel#9307 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved') joined with Isabel (a formPronounced mah-ree-sah-BEL▶Osmary#9376 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, variously blending an Os- element (as in Osmara/Oswaldo, 'God/divine power') withPronounced OZ-mah-ree▶Chumy#9658 in the U.S.A modern name, used as an affectionate Hispanic pet name (linked to Jesus/Chuma); no single fixed root; rPronounced CHOO-mee▶Davileth#9679 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, joining a Davi- element (from David, 'beloved') with a -leth ending; no single fiPronounced dah-vee-LET▶Marien#10062 in the U.S.A Spanish form (Marién) in the Maria/Marian family, from Miriam, of debated meaning ('beloved; wished-forPronounced mah-ree-EN▶Rosangelica#10589 in the U.S.Rosangelica is a Latina compound name blending Rosa, 'rose', with Angelica, 'angelic' or 'of the angels' Pronounced roh-sahn-HEH-lee-kah▶Mariahelena#10748 in the U.S.A Latin-American compound written as one word: Maria (from Hebrew Miryam, variously read 'beloved,' 'bittPronounced muh-REE-uh-heh-LAY-nuh▶Naileth#10799 in the U.S.Naileth reads as a modern Spanish-flavored coinage that echoes Nayeli ('I love you' in Zapotec) with a soPronounced ny-EH-leth▶Rosalita#10888 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Rosa/Rosalia, from the Latin rosa ('rose'), with the affectionate -ita ending - 'Pronounced roh-sah-LEE-tah▶Rosamaria#10889 in the U.S.A traditional Romance double name joining Rosa (from Latin rosa, 'rose') and Maria (from Miriam, 'belovedPronounced roh-sah-mah-REE-ah▶Yiyi#11032 in the U.S.A short, affectionate pet name, used across cultures as a diminutive (in Spanish nicknames and elsewhere)Pronounced YEE-yee▶Belky#11228 in the U.S.Belky is a Spanish diminutive, most often a pet form of Belkis or Belquis — traditional names for the QuePronounced BEL-kee▶Heimy#11443 in the U.S.A modern short name or coinage, read variously as an affectionate form (akin to Spanish Jaime/Jaimy) or aPronounced HAY-mee▶Jaretssy#11509 in the U.S.A modern Latina coinage, a decorative spelling near Jaretzy and Yaretzi (a Nahuatl-linked name often glosPronounced hah-RET-see▶Josmary#11546 in the U.S.A Latino blend name joining Jos- (from Jose/Josefina, 'God will add') and Mary/Maria ('beloved; bitter; wPronounced JOSS-muh-ree▶Kitzia#11628 in the U.S.A Spanish and Latin-American diminutive or pet name, used affectionately and sometimes as a short form foPronounced KEET-see-uh▶Mafer#11705 in the U.S.A Spanish contraction of Maria Fernanda, joining Maria ('beloved; of the sea') and Fernanda ('bold journePronounced mah-FEHR▶Mariany#11727 in the U.S.A modern Spanish and Portuguese elaboration built on Maria/Mariana, tied to the Marian tradition ('bitterPronounced mar-ee-AH-nee▶Mariapaula#11728 in the U.S.A Spanish Marian compound joining Maria ('bitter; beloved; of the sea') with Paula (from Latin paulus, 'sPronounced mah-ree-ah-POW-lah▶Marilou#11730 in the U.S.A blended name joining Maria/Mary ('bitter; beloved; of the sea') with Lou, short for Louise ('renowned wPronounced MAH-ree-loo▶Marily#11732 in the U.S.A short variant read as a clip of Marilyn or an elaboration of Maria, part of the wide Marian family ('biPronounced MAH-ree-lee▶Marisella#11733 in the U.S.A Spanish elaboration of Marisela or Marisa, blending Maria ('bitter; beloved; of the sea') with a diminuPronounced mah-ree-SEH-lah▶Marita#11734 in the U.S.A diminutive of Maria or Margarita, used across Spanish and German-speaking regions. Ties to the Marian tPronounced mah-REE-tah▶Maty#11737 in the U.S.A short, affectionate form read as a clip of Matilda ('mighty in battle') or Maria, or as a standalone moPronounced MAY-tee▶Mairim#11785 in the U.S.Mairim is a Spanish-language variant of Miriam, from the Hebrew Miryam, the name of the sister of Moses; Pronounced MY-rim▶Nayali#11809 in the U.S.A variant of Nayeli, a name of Zapotec origin often glossed as 'I love you.' Used in Mexico and Latino coPronounced nah-YAH-lee▶Nayelie#11810 in the U.S.A spelling of Nayeli, a name of Zapotec origin often glossed as 'I love you.' The -ie ending is a modern Pronounced nah-YEH-lee▶Nayeliz#11880 in the U.S.A -iz ending form of Nayeli (as with Yaneliz), a Latin American name often linked to a Zapotec 'I love yoPronounced nah-YEL-eez▶Yaritzy#12133 in the U.S.A spelling of Yaritza/Yaretzi, a popular Latin American name often linked (in folk tradition) to a NahuatPronounced yah-REET-see▶Arasely#12251 in the U.S.Arasely is a phonetic respelling of Araceli or Aracely, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'. It honorPronounced ah-rah-SEH-lee▶Corazon#12405 in the U.S.From the Spanish corazón, 'heart' — a tender word name of affection and devotion, often tied to the SacrePronounced kor-uh-SOHN▶Dulcinea#12476 in the U.S.A literary name coined by Cervantes for the idealized lady of Don Quixote, from the Spanish dulce (Latin Pronounced dool-sih-NEH-ah▶Maytte#12947 in the U.S.A spelling of Maite, a Basque name meaning 'beloved; dear one,' also used as a Spanish short form of MariPronounced MY-teh▶Nayela#13032 in the U.S.Nayela reads as a variant of Nayeli, a name popular in Mexico and often said to come from Zapotec and to Pronounced nah-YEH-luh▶Yatzari#13376 in the U.S.A modern Mexican coinage sitting beside Yatziri and Yaretzi — names often given Nahuatl-flavored glosses Pronounced yaht-SAH-ree▶Anilu#13577 in the U.S.Anilu is a Spanish compound name, most often read as Ana ('grace', from Hebrew Hannah) joined to Lucia ('Pronounced ah-nee-LOO▶Annayeli#13585 in the U.S.A modern Latino compound joining Anna ('grace') with the -yeli sound of Nayeli, a name often linked to ZaPronounced an-uh-YEH-lee▶Altagracia#13928 in the U.S.Altagracia is a Spanish Marian devotional name from alta 'high' and gracia 'grace' - 'high grace'. It honPronounced ahl-tah-GRAH-see-ah▶Felipa#13983 in the U.S.Spanish feminine of Felipe (Philip), from Greek Philippos: philos 'loving' plus hippos 'horse' — 'lover oPronounced feh-LEE-pah▶Idalina#14083 in the U.S.Idalina extends the old Germanic name Ida — from a root meaning 'work' or 'labour' — with the affectionatPronounced ee-dah-LEE-nuh▶Marelly#14424 in the U.S.Marelly reads as a modern Hispanic-American coinage, most likely built from Mari or Maria (ultimately thePronounced mah-REL-ee▶Lety#14456 in the U.S.The everyday Spanish short form of Leticia (Laetitia), from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness, delight'. WidPronounced LEH-tee▶Charina#14567 in the U.S.Charina can be traced to the Latin cara ('dear, beloved') carried into the affectionate -ina ending, giviPronounced chuh-REE-nuh▶Mariza#14580 in the U.S.A Spanish and Portuguese pet form and elaboration of María/Maria (Mary), close cousin to Marisa and MaritPronounced mah-REE-zah▶Almarosa#14607 in the U.S.Almarosa is a Spanish compound name joining Alma and Rosa. Alma means soul or, in Spanish, also nourishinPronounced al-muh-ROH-suh▶Naely#14619 in the U.S.A modern coinage used chiefly in Spanish-speaking communities, trimmed from or echoing Nayeli. Nayeli is Pronounced NAY-lee▶Montzerrat#14705 in the U.S.Montzerrat is a respelling of Montserrat, a Catalan name meaning 'serrated mountain,' from mont, 'mountaiPronounced mont-suh-RAHT▶Racquel#14823 in the U.S.A spelling of Raquel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel — from the Hebrew Rahel, 'ewe' — the beloPronounced ruh-KEL▶Seleny#14883 in the U.S.Seleny is a Spanish-influenced variant of Selena or Selene, from the Greek Selene, the goddess of the mooPronounced suh-LEN-ee▶Naidely#14924 in the U.S.Naidely is a recent Hispanic-American coinage, one of a cluster including Naideline and Naidelyn, and oftPronounced ny-DEE-lee▶Nayelly#15131 in the U.S.Nayelly is a spelling of Nayeli, a girls' name of Zapotec (indigenous Mexican) origin traditionally glossPronounced nah-YEL-ee▶Adamary#15264 in the U.S.Adamary is a modern Latina compound, joining the sounds of Ada or Adam with Mary — in Spanish, María. BotPronounced ah-dah-MAH-ree▶Anayely#15452 in the U.S.Anayely is a contemporary Latina given name that joins the classic Ana - the Spanish form of Hannah, 'graPronounced ah-nah-YEL-ee▶Aracelia#15466 in the U.S.A fuller form of Araceli, from Latin ara caeli — 'altar of heaven'. The phrase is a Marian title in CathoPronounced ah-rah-SEL-ee-ah▶Arieli#15483 in the U.S.Built on Ariel, from Hebrew ari ('lion') and el ('God') - 'lion of God,' a name used in the Hebrew Bible Pronounced ah-ree-EL-ee▶Caridad#15710 in the U.S.From the Spanish caridad, 'charity; love' — a devotional name tied to Nuestra Senora de la Caridad (Our LPronounced kah-ree-DAHD▶Patria#15948 in the U.S.Patria is a Spanish and Latin name from the Latin patria, meaning homeland or fatherland, related to patePronounced PAH-tree-uh▶Yaretsy#16678 in the U.S.Yaretsy is a phonetic respelling of Yaretzi, a popular Mexican girls' name drawn from Nahuatl, the languaPronounced yah-RET-see▶Monserratt#16824 in the U.S.Monserratt is a spelling of Montserrat, the Catalan mountain whose name means 'serrated' or 'saw-toothed Pronounced mon-suh-RAHT▶Miamore#16829 in the U.S.Miamore is a modern name built from the endearment mi amore ('my love'), familiar in Italian and Spanish.Pronounced mee-ah-MOR-ay▶Nayelii#16922 in the U.S.A doubled-i spelling of Nayeli, a Latin American name often linked to a Zapotec phrase, 'I love you.' ThePronounced nah-YEL-ee▶Naeli#16997 in the U.S.Naeli reads as a trimmed spelling of Nayeli, a name widely used in Mexican-American families and often glPronounced nah-EH-lee▶Marialis#17108 in the U.S.Marialis is a modern Spanish-influenced name that joins Maria, the Latin form of Hebrew Miriam, to a softPronounced mah-ree-AH-lis▶Gredmarie#17150 in the U.S.Gredmarie is a very rare compound in the Puerto Rican style of -marie names (Ludmarie, Jomarie); the secoPronounced gred-muh-REE▶Armanda#17454 in the U.S.Armanda is a Spanish and Italian feminine of Armando, and closely tied to Amanda, from the Latin amanda, Pronounced ar-MAN-duh▶Yamile#17494 in the U.S.An Arabic-Spanish name, from Jamila ('beautiful; graceful'), carried into Spanish-speaking use. A lovely Pronounced yah-MEE-leh▶Yuritzy#17578 in the U.S.Yuritzy is a modern Latin American given name, closely tied to Yaretzi and Yuritzi. Yaretzi is often linkPronounced yoo-REET-see▶Yarethzi#17652 in the U.S.Yarethzi is a spelling variant of Yaretzi, a name that rose among Mexican and Mexican American families aPronounced yah-RET-see▶Nalleli#17664 in the U.S.Nalleli is a Mexican Spanish spelling of the name usually written Nayeli or Nallely, widely reported to dPronounced nah-LEH-lee▶Querida#17744 in the U.S.Querida is the Spanish term of endearment 'beloved' or 'darling,' the feminine of querido, adopted directPronounced keh-REE-duh▶Nareli#17998 in the U.S.A Latin American given name echoing Nayeli and Areli. Nayeli is often linked to a Zapotec root ('I love yPronounced nah-REH-lee▶Yarethzy#18029 in the U.S.Yarethzy is a modern Latina spelling in the family of Yaretzi, a name drawn from the Nahuatl of Mexico unPronounced yah-RETH-see▶Marixa#18186 in the U.S.Marixa is a Spanish girl's name built on Maria, the enduring form of the Hebrew Miriam, with a decorativePronounced mah-REEK-sah▶Teja#18620 in the U.S.Teja most often comes from the Sanskrit tejas, 'radiance, light, fiery brilliance', a unisex name in SoutPronounced TAY-juh▶Mirta#19280 in the U.S.Mirta is the Spanish and Italian form of Myrtle, ultimately from Greek 'myrtos', the myrtle shrub - an evPronounced MEER-tah▶Mirtha#19535 in the U.S.Mirtha is a Spanish and Latin American name, a variant of Mirta, which comes from Myrtle and ultimately tPronounced MEER-tah▶Naydelyn#19676 in the U.S.Naydelyn is a recent Hispanic-American coinage, pairing the front of Nayeli, linked to a Zapotec phrase fPronounced NAY-duh-lin▶MayelliA modern coinage used chiefly in Spanish-speaking communities, sitting close to Nayeli and Mayeli. NayeliPronounced my-EL-ee▶NayeliethA Latin-American elaboration of Nayeli — a name popularly (folk-etymologically) glossed 'I love you' and Pronounced nah-YEH-lee-eth▶NaylanyNaylany is a modern coinage found chiefly among Spanish-speaking families in the Americas. It echoes NayePronounced nay-LAH-nee▶
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Frequently Asked
What Spanish word for love shows up most in baby names?
The Spanish word for love is amor, seen directly in Amor and Amora. Its Basque counterpart, maite, gives us Maite and Mayte, so 'beloved' has two separate roots on this list.
Is Maite a common name in Spain?
Maite is especially popular in the Basque Country of Spain and southern France, where it stands on its own as a name rather than a nickname. Its meaning, 'beloved' or 'lovable,' comes straight from the Basque word maite.