Mayawati is a feminine given name of Hindu origin used primarily in India. It combines the Sanskrit noun māyā, meaning ‘illusion’ or ‘enchantment,’ with the suffix –vatī, which denotes ‘having’ or ‘possessing.
’ The construction therefore conveys the literal sense of a person who possesses illusion. Historically the name appears in literary and devotional contexts where the concept of maya is discussed.
Though recognized due to the Indian political leader bearing the name, it remains a relatively rare choice for newborn girls and is not widely found in contemporary naming statistics.