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מיי


Meaning of the name מיי

The name Mei is a unique and fascinating name that combines diverse cultural influences and rich meanings. In Hebrew, the name is written with only two letters - Mem and Yod - making it one of the shortest and most elegant names in the Hebrew language. Despite its brevity, the name contains profound depth and multilayered meanings. The Hebrew root of the name Mei is connected to the word "mi" (who) - a fundamental question that appears throughout the Bible and expresses a search for identity, essence, and purpose. The question "mi" appears in crucial biblical contexts, from "Who is the person who desires life" to "Who is like You among the mighty." The name Mei can be perceived as an expression of curiosity, inner search, and aspiration for deeper understanding of the world and self. Additionally, there is a possibility that the name derives from the word "mayim" (water), symbolizing life, flow, purity, and renewal - central concepts in Hebrew and Jewish culture. On the intercultural level, the name Mei carries additional fascinating meanings. In Japanese, "mei" (美) means "beauty" or "beautiful," and it is part of many popular Japanese names. In Chinese, depending on the specific character, the name can symbolize "beautiful," "plum," or "sea." In Western culture, May or Mae are variations of the name, associated with the month of May - the month of spring, renewal, and blossoming. The unique combination of Hebrew and international meanings makes the name Mei a perfect choice for parents seeking a name that blends tradition with modernity, locality with universality, and spiritual depth with contemporary aesthetics.

The name מיי with vowels

מֵיי

The name מיי in English

Mei | May | Mae

Is the name מיי considered international

No

Origin of the name מיי from the Bible

Deuteronomy 5:26 - Oh that they had such a heart as this always, to fear Me

Origin of the name מיי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Mei is connected to the profound identity question "who am I" - the central question in spiritual seeking. The letter Mem symbolizes water and the source of life, while the Yod represents the divine spark. The name carries energy of flow, flexibility, and adaptation, and encourages inner contemplation and search for true essence.

Gematria value for the name מיי

60

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40

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10

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10

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Numerology value for the name מיי

6

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40

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10

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10

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60

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6

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0

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6

Famous people named מיי

Mei Finegold - Israeli actress | Anna May Wong - American-Chinese actress | Mae West - Legendary American actress

Names similar to מיי

Total times the name מיי was registered

378 times

Graph of the name מיי

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022