Name Mei Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Mei

Mei is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Mei?

Mei is a Japanese and Chinese name.

What does the name Mei mean?

In Chinese, Mei means “beautiful”, “beauty” (from “měi/美”) or “Chinese plum” (from “méi/梅”). In Japanese, Mei is a combination of “me/芽” meaning “bud” or “sprout” and either “i/依” meaning “reliant” or “i/衣” meaning “garment”, “clothing” or “i/生” meaning “life”.

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