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The name Mei is an exceptionally rare and short Hebrew name with deep and multifaceted meaning. In its simple sense, Mei is the plural construct form of the word "mayim" (water) - one of the most fundamental elements for life. Water symbolizes purity, life, blessing, and renewal in Jewish culture. The name carries all the symbolic richness of water - from clear springs to the great sea, from life-giving rain to purifying ritual bath waters. In Jewish tradition, water holds a special and central status. Already at the beginning of creation it is stated "and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters," and water existed even before the creation of the world as we know it. Throughout the Bible, water appears as a symbol of life, blessing, and salvation - from Noah's flood to the splitting of the Red Sea, from the spring of water revealed to Hagar in the desert to the rock that Moses struck to bring forth water. In rabbinic literature, water symbolizes the Torah itself - "there is no water but Torah," and Torah scholars are described as those who drink water thirstily. The name Mei carries a character of flow, flexibility, and adaptability - qualities that characterize water. Someone named Mei may be a sensitive, deep person connected to their emotions, with the ability to adapt to changing situations and flow with life. The name conveys a sense of freshness, naturalness, and beautiful simplicity. Despite its brevity, the name contains great depth and recalls our most basic connection to nature and the sources of life. In the modern era, the name Mei has also become popular in Asian cultures, especially in China and Japan, where it carries meanings of beauty, elegance, and grace. This combination of Hebrew origins and international meanings makes the name unique - a bridge between cultures and languages, with universal resonance.

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Mei | May | Mai

Boy and Girl

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Genesis 1:2 - And the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters

In Kabbalah, water symbolizes the Sefirah of Chesed - the attribute of giving, abundance, and flow. Water always flows downward, symbolizing humility and boundless giving, and is the source of life and blessing in the world.

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May Britt (American actress) | Mei Lanfang (famous Chinese opera singer) | Mai Zetterling (Swedish director)

מיה | מיכל | מירב | מיכאל | מיטל | מיכאלה

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