Meyi
/ MEY-i /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇲 Cameroon
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Joyful
Meaning & Etymology
Joy
Joy
Etymology
Comes from the Bafia word meyi, meaning ‘joy’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid
Cultural context
The name reflects the Bafia emphasis on joy and positivity.
Symbolism
Represents happiness, positivity, and the celebration of life.