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Mei: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

ChineseGirl♂ Number 9
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What does Mei mean?

Mei is a Chinese girl's name meaning “beautiful”.

This Chinese name has been cherished by parents seeking East Asian cultural heritage.

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Origin & History

Mei represents the profound cultural heritage of East Asia, drawing from ancient Chinese, Japanese, and Korean traditions. East Asian names often embody philosophical concepts, natural elements, or virtues that reflect the region's deep cultural and spiritual history.

Numerology of Mei

Pythagorean Number

9

The Humanitarian

Key Traits

Compassionate, generous, idealistic

Ruling Planet

♂Mars

Planetary Traits

Energy, courage, passion

Names with numerology number 9 pair well with Life Paths 3, 6, 9. Check compatibility with your due date

Learn about Life Path 9: The Humanitarian♂ Mars in Numerology

Popularity of Mei

Current Rank

#1744

Peak Year

2024

Total Births

1,741

Mei is a trending modern name, peaking in 2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mei mean?
Mei is a Chinese name meaning "beautiful." It belongs to the East Asian family of names, carrying East Asian cultural heritage.
What is the numerology number for Mei?
In Pythagorean numerology, Mei has the number 9, known as The Humanitarian. Key traits include: Compassionate, generous, idealistic. This number is ruled by Mars, the planet of energy, courage, passion.
Is Mei a popular baby name?
Mei is a unique choice that stands out from common names.
What origin is the name Mei?
Mei is a Chinese name from the East Asian tradition. Mei represents the profound cultural heritage of East Asia, drawing from ancient Chinese, Japanese, and Korean traditions. East Asian names often embody philosophical concepts, natural elements, or virtues that reflect the region's deep cultural and spiritual history.
Is Mei compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Mei (Number 9) pairs well with Life Paths 3, 6, 9. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Mei.

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