Ume is a Japanese name meaning “plum,” often associated with plum blossoms and early spring.
Ume is a Japanese name meaning plum, often associated with plum blossoms and early spring. That seasonal imagery gives the name a quiet beauty and a sense of renewal. It feels delicate, restrained, and elegant. Ume has the serene simplicity of a name that says a great deal with very little, which is part of its charm.