Etymology

Mei

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Mandarin 美
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Mei · proper noun1

  1. Mandarin · borrowed from美“beautiful”
  2. English todayMei

From Mandarin 美 (měi, “beautiful”), a common Chinese given name among women.

Mei · proper noun2

  1. Mandarin · borrowed from枚
  2. Mandarin · borrowed from梅
  3. English todayMei

Typically renders the common Chinese surnames Mandarin 梅 (méi, literally “plum”) and Mandarin 枚 (méi, literally “tree trunk”).

Mei · proper noun3

  1. Mandarin · borrowed from眉
  2. English todayMei

From Mandarin 眉 (Méi).

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