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Japanese boy(male) nameMei
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:めい
  • Katakanatip:メイ
  • English Syllablestip:mei (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:me-i (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Mei, May
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Meikun(めいくん)Click to speech めいくんMeichan( めいちゃん)Click to speech  めいちゃんMe-kun( めーくん)Click to speech  めーくん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameMei

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Mei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "to cry, to sound, to resound."

  • To Cry - Birds, animals, or insects making sounds.

  • To Resound - Fame spreading far and wide.

  • To Sound - Objects producing noise.

Name ideas examples

  • To Cry - The act of cry represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cry with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Resound - The act of resound represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child resound with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

恵唯- Mei -

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means "to bless, gentle, wise."

Name ideas examples

  • To Bless - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

  • Compassionate - Being compassionate represents feeling with others and acting kindly. May your child's heart be filled with compassion.

  • Generous - Being generous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be generous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Insightful - Being insightful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be insightful, letting this quality guide their path.

means "only, merely, unique."

Name ideas examples

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

  • Merely - Merely - Simply; just - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merely throughout life.

  • Unique - Unique - Being the only one of its kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unique throughout life.

  • Yes - Yes - An immediate and polite response - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of yes throughout life.

芽衣- Mei -

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means "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

means "clothing, robe, cover."

Name ideas examples

  • Clothing - Clothing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in clothing with purpose and skill.

  • Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.

  • To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

愛杏- Mei -

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means "love, affection, cherish."

Name ideas examples

  • Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.

  • Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.

means "apricot, ginkgo."

  • Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.

  • Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").

  • Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.

Name ideas examples

  • Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

芽依- Mei -

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means "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."

Name ideas examples

  • To Lean on - The act of lean on represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child lean on with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Rely on - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.

芽生- Mei -

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means "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

芽維- Mei -

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means "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

means "to bind, rope, thread."

  • To Bind - To Support; to tie; to connect; to maintain.

  • Rope - A Main Rope; a rope for hanging things.

  • Thread - Fiber; string.

  • Bind, Tie - To fasten or secure something with a rope, cord, or other material.

  • Emphasis - Read as "kore" to emphasize what follows.

  • Join, Link - To connect two or more things together.

  • Preserve - To keep something safe or in its original condition.

  • Support - To provide assistance or aid to someone or something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Bind - The act of bind represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bind with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Rope - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Thread - Threads represent connection, continuity, and the fabric of relationships. May your child weave strong threads of connection throughout life.

  • Bind, Tie - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • Emphasis - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Join, Link - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Preserve - Preserving represents protection, keeping safe, and honoring heritage. May your child preserve valuable traditions and protect what matters.

  • Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.

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