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maiden Synonyms

Another word for maiden

Choosing another word for maiden depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Being the very first of its kind, especially regarding an initial journey, flight, speech, or public appearance.

Usage Example

"Thousands of spectators gathered at the harbor to watch the ocean liner depart on its first voyage."

Strongest
first
inaugural
initial
Strong
premiere
debut
introductory

• adjective (Context 2)

Unmarried; relating to or suitable for a young unmarried woman (chiefly preserved in the phrase 'maiden name' or 'maiden aunt').

Usage Example

"She decided to keep her unmarried name professionally after getting married."

Strongest
unmarried
Strong
unwed
single
maidenly
virginal

• noun (Context 3)

An unmarried girl or young woman, especially a virgin (now chiefly literary or archaic).

Usage Example

"The medieval ballad tells the story of a fair maid who outsmarted a greedy king."

Strongest
maid
damsel
Strong
lass
virgin
girl
miss

Opposites of maiden

The opposite of maiden shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

married
wedded
matron
final
last
wife
closing
matrimonial
See all opposites of maiden

• Nearby Words

mahonia
maianthemum
maid
maiden
maidenhair
maidenhair fern
maidenhair tree

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Maiden. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/maiden
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