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How to Pronounce Mei

Female · Chinese

How to Pronounce Mei

This name is commonly found in Chinese-speaking regions.

Mei means "Beautiful"—a Chinese name with a rich history.

Mei has 1 syllable: MAY.

Phonetic Spelling of Mei

The phonetic spelling of Mei is:

MAY
IPA
/meɪ/

Mei Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Mei below.

Origin and Meaning of Mei

Mei is a Chinese name meaning "Beautiful". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CZ, China, DE, DK, Algeria, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, JO, JP, KH, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, South Africa. Chinese mei

Common Mispronunciations of Mei

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Chinese pronunciation emphasizes MAY
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Mei should be pronounced with its original Chinese phonetics

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Mei?
Mei is pronounced MAY.
What is the correct pronunciation of Mei?
The correct pronunciation of Mei is MAY. (IPA: /meɪ/)
Is Mei a Chinese name?
Yes, Mei is a Chinese name meaning "Beautiful".
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