Amei

Amei is a rare female first name that is regarded as a variant of Amrei, a High German short form of the name Annemarie. Its meaning is "the beautiful bitter."

What does the name Amei mean?

Amei, a rare female first name, is often considered a form of Amrei, which is a High German short version of Annemarie. The meaning of the name is "the beautiful bitter." Anne, a variant of Anna, is derived from Hannah. Its meanings include "the beautiful," "the favored," "the charming," as well as religious interpretations like "God was gracious" and "God has shown mercy." The origin is found in the ancient Hebrew word channâh (חַנָּה), which means "the grace," "the graciousness," "the charm," "the beauty," "he was gracious," and "he showed favor." Marie is a variant of Maria, which traces back to Miriam, meaning metaphorically "the bitter," "the beloved," "the rebellious," "the beautiful," "the beloved of God," "the plump one," "the sea drop," or "the one born in the sea foam." The exact origins are not conclusively clarified, but an ancient Egyptian origin, derived from mry meaning "beloved," is suspected. In South America, the name is also associated with "the loving one" or "the fertile one."

Where does the name Amei come from?

The etymology of Amei traces back to a female first name of ancient Hebrew descent, meaning "the beautiful bitter." The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Amei?

The sound and pronunciation of Amei: The name Amei consists of two syllables and has a soft sound. It is generally pronounced as "A-mei" [aˈmaɪ̯], starting with an open 'a' sound that appears calm and broad. The vowel combination "-ei" gives the sound a lively, slightly swinging note. The concluding part "-mei" provides a gentle and gliding finish. This makes Amei delicate, friendly, and slightly playful – a name that captivates with its reduced form and fine, open radiance.

Popularity

Amei is a relatively common first name in Germany. In 2021, it ranked 3,608th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2006, when it reached 906th place. Over the past ten years, Amei has been chosen as a first name approximately 30 times, earning it 5,239th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,475th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ameise / Ami / Omeu / Umau

Famous people

• Amei-Angelika Müller (writer)