Dongmei

• Origin: Chinese
• Spelling: 冬梅 (most popular)
• Meaning: “winter plum.”
• Gender: unisex
• Approx Pron: (DAWNG-MAY)

The name is a transliteration of the Chinese unisex name 冬梅 (winter plum). This is the most popular form. Other character combinations for this name are possible, which then alters the meaning and in some cases, the gender. There is 东 dong (east) & 梅 mei (plum; apricot); or 东 mei (little sister) or 美 mei (beautiful). There are numerous other character combinations that will alter the meaning.

Sources

• Good Chinese girl names _Learn Chinese Hujiang
• User-submitted name Dongmei – Behind the Name