👧 Mei — Name Meaning & Origin

Mei

“Beautiful (美); Sprout (芽)”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginChinese, Japanese
Used inChina, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters3 · starts with M
Popularity★★★★☆

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Mei?

Mei means "Beautiful (美); Sprout (芽)" (Chinese, Japanese origin).

Is Mei a boy or girl name?

Mei is a girl's name.

What is the lucky number for Mei?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Mei adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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