Unisex name
Mei name meaning
“the month of May”
Mei is a unisex name commonly linked to the month of May. The Indonesian month name comes from Dutch mei, ultimately derived from Latin Maius. Mey is a spelling variant, while Mei as a Chinese name can represent different characters and therefore have other meanings.
What does Mei mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Mei
In Indonesian, Mei is the month name borrowed from Dutch mei, ultimately from Latin Maius. As a Chinese name, Mei can represent different characters with other meanings.
Name combinations with Mei
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mei, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Mei as a first name
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Mei Anggun
Interpretation
A picture of May arriving with beauty and grace in appearance.Meaning of each word
- Mei: the month of May
- Anggun: graceful and elegant in appearance
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Interpretation
A picture of a forest enduring and continuing through May.Meaning of each word
- Mei: the month of May
- Lestari: enduring, continuing over time
- Silvi: of the forest
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Interpretation
A picture of a composition in May filled with joy.Meaning of each word
- Mei: the month of May
- Anggita: a composition, a created work
- Nanda: joy, delight
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Interpretation
A picture of a precious diamond in May, strong and mighty.Meaning of each word
- Mei: the month of May
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Andira: strong, mighty
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Mei Agustia
Interpretation
A picture of grandeur and nobility accompanying the arrival of May.Meaning of each word
- Mei: the month of May
- Agustia: great, venerable
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Interpretation
May good deeds radiate a distinctive aura in the month of May.Meaning of each word
- Mei: the month of May
- Sukarti: good deeds
- Aura: distinctive radiance; gentle breeze
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Mei Thalia
Interpretation
A picture of life blooming and flourishing in the month of May.Meaning of each word
- Mei: the month of May
- Thalia: blooming, flourishing
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Mei Bunga
Interpretation
A picture of flowers gracing the atmosphere in the month of May.Meaning of each word
- Mei: the month of May
- Bunga: blossom of a plant
Mei as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a second light arriving in May with its radiance.Meaning of each word
- Cahya: light, radiance
- Mei: the month of May
- Dwiyanti: second
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Interpretation
A picture of light in May appearing over the River Severn.Meaning of each word
- Cahya: light, radiance
- Mei: the month of May
- Shabrina: the River Severn
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Sahara Mei Ayuningtyas
Interpretation
A picture of inner beauty in a desert expanse during May.Meaning of each word
- Sahara: an expanse of desert
- Mei: the month of May
- Ayuningtyas: beauty of heart, inner beauty
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Interpretation
A picture of a woman from Delos defending humanity in May.Meaning of each word
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
- Mei: the month of May
- Delia: of Delos
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Interpretation
A picture of stars and precious gemstones present in May.Meaning of each word
- Stella: a star in the sky
- Mei: the month of May
- Permata: precious stone, gem
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Interpretation
A picture of a precious stone as a blessing in May.Meaning of each word
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
- Mei: the month of May
- Resti: blessing, benevolent approval
Mei as a last name
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Elva Mei
Interpretation
A picture of white hues and brightness accompanying the month of May.Meaning of each word
- Elva: white, bright
- Mei: the month of May
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Intan Mei
Interpretation
A picture of a precious diamond present in the month of May.Meaning of each word
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Mei: the month of May
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Interpretation
A picture of hopes in May alongside Vega, a bright star in Lyra.Meaning of each word
- Vega: a bright star in the constellation Lyra
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Mei: the month of May
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Vina Mei
Interpretation
A picture of a plucked vina present in the month of May.Meaning of each word
- Vina: the vina stringed instrument
- Mei: the month of May
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Interpretation
A picture of work in May with a gemstone's essence within it.Meaning of each word
- Amalia: work, activity
- Ratnasari: essence of a jewel
- Mei: the month of May
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Ayu Mei
Interpretation
A picture of beauty and lovely appearance present in May.Meaning of each word
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Mei: the month of May
How to pronounce Mei
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮨᮄ |
Is Mei a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mei is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Mei ranks #86 among unisex names in our data sample (33 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Mei
Names with related meanings
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Novita♀Associated with the month of November
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yunita♀Associated with the month of June
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Dina♀Day
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
Famous people named Mei
- Mei Joni · b. 1989
- Mei Mahatthir Gamayel · b. 1984
- Mei · b. 1979
- Mei Abeto Harahap
- Mei Aleda Seo · b. 1986
- Mei Anugerahani · b. 1964
- Mei Edi Mujito · b. 1966
- Mei Eko Rusianto · b. 1963
- Mei Hartanto · b. 1983
- Mei Maulana Fadilah · b. 2002
- Mei Mei Meilani · b. 1973
- Mei Nur Handayani · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Mei
What is the meaning of Mei?
Mei means the month of May. In Indonesian, Mei is the month name borrowed from Dutch mei, ultimately from Latin Maius. As a Chinese name, Mei can represent different characters with other meanings.
Is Mei a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mei is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mei?
Mei is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Mei have?
Mei has 1 syllable (Mei) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Mei?
Mei ranks #86 among unisex names in our data sample (33 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Mei?
Other spellings: Mey.
What full names go well with Mei?
Some ideas: Mei Anggun; Cahya Mei Dwiyanti; Elva Mei.
Famous people named Mei?
Notable people named Mei include Mei Joni, Mei Mahatthir Gamayel, Mei.
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