Origins
Place-Name Origin Theory
According to the entry in 姓氏词典, which cites 姓考, the reading mèi may derive from a place name used as a surname; “妹” is also written “沬,” an ancient settlement said to be in the area of present-day Qixian, Henan.
妹 Surname
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