Ume

Gender Feminine
Usage Japanese
Scripts 梅, etc.(Japanese Kanji) うめ(Japanese Hiragana)
Pronounced Pron. OO-MEH  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From Japanese 梅 (ume) meaning "Japanese apricot, plum" (refers specifically to the species Prunus mume). In Japan the ume blossom is regarded as a symbol of spring and a ward against evil. Different kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.

Related Names

Other ReadingsMei(Chinese) Mai(Vietnamese)

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Entry updated April 25, 2021