What Does the Name Mami Mean
The name Mami comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Mami below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Mami Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" or 麻 (ma) meaning "flax" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other combinations of kanji can form this name as well.
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What does the name Mami mean?
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Is Mami a boy or girl name?
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