Maiden: meaning, definitions and examples

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maiden

[ ˈmeɪd(ə)n ]

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young woman

A maiden is a young woman, especially one who is unmarried. The term is often used in a poetic or romantic context to refer to a young, innocent woman.

Synonyms

girl, lass, young woman

Examples of usage

She was a beautiful maiden with long flowing hair.
The knight fell in love with the fair maiden at first sight.

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virgin

In a more traditional sense, a maiden can also refer to a virgin, a woman who has not had sexual intercourse.

Synonyms

chaste woman, pure woman, virgin

Examples of usage

She vowed to remain a maiden until marriage.
The ancient ritual required a maiden to be sacrificed to the gods.

Translations

Translations of the word "maiden" in other languages:

🇵🇹 donzela

🇮🇳 कुमारी

🇩🇪 Jungfrau

🇮🇩 gadis

🇺🇦 дівчина

🇵🇱 panna

🇯🇵 乙女 (otome)

🇫🇷 jeune fille

🇪🇸 doncella

🇹🇷 genç kız

🇰🇷 소녀 (sonyeo)

🇸🇦 عذراء (ʿadhra')

🇨🇿 panna

🇸🇰 panna

🇨🇳 少女 (shàonǚ)

🇸🇮 devica

🇮🇸 mey

🇰🇿 бойжеткен

🇬🇪 ქალწული (k'altsuli)

🇦🇿 qız

🇲🇽 doncella

Word origin

The word 'maiden' has its origins in Middle English, from the Old English 'mægden' which means 'virgin' or 'unmarried woman'. It has been used in English literature and poetry for centuries to evoke images of youth, innocence, and purity.