Meaning & Origin
A taxonomic genus within the family †Troodontidae – a theropod dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous of China.
Mei is a girl's baby name of Chinese origin, from the Chinese characters meaning 'beautiful,' 'plum,' or 'bright,' depending on the character used. It is one of the most popular given names in China and widely used across East Asian cultures.
In the West, Mei has gained affection as a simple, beautiful name with genuine Asian heritage — its one-syllable clarity and lovely meaning have made it a crossover favorite with over 1,700 recorded U.S. births.