Mai
Mai
Vietnamese Names · female
From Sino-Vietnamese 梅, meaning 'apricot blossom' or 'plum blossom' — the yellow hoa mai flower that blooms during Tết in southern Vietnam. The blossom symbolises resilience and hope because it flowers in winter cold, and it is Vietnam's most beloved floral symbol in the south. Mai is an eternally popular female name evoking natural beauty, new beginnings, and the joy of the Lunar New Year.