Maia

American

[may-yuh, mahy-uh] / ˈmeɪ jə, ˈmaɪ ə /

noun

Classical Mythology.

the eldest of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes by Zeus.

Maia British

/ ˈmaɪə /

noun

Greek myth the eldest of the seven Pleiades, mother by Zeus of Hermes

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Maia 300, scheduled to begin production deployments in 2027, is central to that effort.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Microsoft will deploy the Maia 300 AI system in its Azure cloud-computing facilities starting in 2027.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Kelly Guerra was an affecting, complex Macaria, her luminous mezzo making an eloquent contrast with the high, bright soprano of Maia Aramburú as Pina; their duets were among the score’s best moments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

In terms of those in waiting, Maia Bouchier and Sophia Dunkley seem the most likely.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

For a crowd was gathering to witness the extraordinary sight of Maia returning home.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers

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