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[edit] Proposed name change

I propose that this article's title be changed from Maya people to Maya peoples. Given that many different peoples, communities and languages come under the 'umbrella' term, "Maya", I think it would be more appropriate to reflect this diversity in the title, by using the plural (by parallel, we have Mayan languages, for example). Otherwise, I think we are implying a greater degree of homogeneity for the Maya than actually exists. Anyone object if it is changed? Regards, --cjllw | TALK 03:48, 15 December 2005 (UTC)

I have no strong opinion on this; either title seems reasonable to me. Looking at other articles of diverse people/s, I see such examples as "Italian people", while "Russian people" redirects to Russians, so we don't seem to have any particular convention about using singular or plural forms in such cases. I will say that if you feel strongly enough to move the article, you should take care of changing the links to it. Cheers, -- Infrogmation 15:14, 15 December 2005 (UTC)

ok, thanks Infrogmation. IMO it would be clearer to have this at Maya peoples, and will be happy also to take on the responsibility of amending the links- there don't seem to be more than about a hundred, anyway. I'll effect the change in the next day or two, if there are no other objections. Regards, --cjllw | TALK 00:35, 16 December 2005 (UTC)

Is there any way that someone can clarify how the name "Maya" to refer to these peoples came into being?

It is not known exactly how the name came into being, but curiously enough "Maya" is a word that appears fairly commonly certain Indian (i.e. Hindu) languages and also in Basque. A possible ancient connection! Also worth exploring, the cruxgammata, aka swastika connection.

[edit] Requested move

All discussion surrounding the requested move should take place at Talk:Maya calendar#Requested move. -- tariqabjotu (joturner) 05:19, 12 August 2006 (UTC)