Mei as a Female Name
Mei is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Mei for a girl get a name with a clear Japanese heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Mei means “bright, beautiful, or sprout/bud (varies by characters)” and is of Japanese origin. Closely related female forms and variants include May, Mai, Meixiang, Meiling.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Mei across all genders, see the complete Mei name meaning.
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Is Mei a girl's name?+
Mei is most commonly a girl's name. It means “bright, beautiful, or sprout/bud (varies by characters)” and is of Japanese origin.
What does Mei mean?+
Mei means “bright, beautiful, or sprout/bud (varies by characters)” and originates from Japanese.