Li

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of the name Li can vary depending on the Chinese character used. Some meanings include "beautiful", "clever", "reason", "profit", or "plum".
Popularity
The name Li is primarily used within the Chinese community and therefore is not commonly used in Western countries. It does not even rank within the top 1000 names in the United States.

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Li Name meanings & History

The meaning of the name Li can vary depending on the Chinese character used. Some meanings include "beautiful", "clever", "reason", "profit", or "plum". From Chinese 理 (lǐ) meaning "reason, logic", 立 (lì) meaning "stand, establish", 黎 (lí) meaning "black, dawn", 力 (lì) meaning "power, capability, influence" (which is usually only masculine) or 丽 (lì) meaning "beautiful" (usually only feminine). Other Chinese characters are also possible. The name Li can be used as a surname or a given name. In Chinese culture, it is common to use the surname as the first name. It can also be used as a middle name.

Zodiac Sign of Li: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Li:

L: Legal,Luscious,Lovely,Languid,Liaison,Lazy,Lover

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Li is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Li (Male)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) strong man


3.) LI (Male)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Li) Chestnut; strength, might. (LEE)


4.) Li (Unisex)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: The meaning of Li can vary depending on the characters used. Some possible meanings include "plum," "beautiful," "benefit," "profit," "sharp," "clever," and "ideal."

Scripts: In Mandarin Chinese, Li can be written as 李, 丽, 利, 理, or 礼, among other characters.
לִי(Hebrew)


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Description: Li is a Chinese name with various meanings depending on the characters used to write it. The meaning of Li can vary depending on the characters used. Some possible meanings include "plum," "beautiful," "benefit," "profit," "sharp," "clever," and "ideal.". Means "to me" in Hebrew. Li is a versatile name that can be used for boys or girls. It is popular in China and has gained some popularity in Western countries as well.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Li include Chinese-American author Li-Young Lee, Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Chinese tennis player Li Na.

5.) Li (Female)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) plum


6.) Li (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Li has multiple meanings in Chinese, including "strength," "power," "smart," "sharp," and "beautiful."

Pronunciation: LEE
The pronunciation of Li can vary depending on the language and accent. In Chinese, it is typically pronounced as "lee" with a rising tone (first tone). In Japanese, it is pronounced as "ri."


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Description: The name Li has multiple meanings in Chinese, including "strength," "power," "smart," "sharp," and "beautiful.". Short form of names starting, containing, or ending with li. In some cases it may be seen as a strictly feminine form of Lee. Li is used as both a given name and a surname. In China, it is common for people to use their surname first when introducing themselves or being referred to, so Li would often be referred to as "Li [given name]."

Famous People

Some famous people with the surname Li include Li Bai (a famous poet from the Tang Dynasty), Li Na (a professional tennis player from China), and Jet Li (a martial arts actor from China). As a given name, Li has been used by various other celebrities and public figures.

7.) Li (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: 1) "beautiful" or "pretty" in Chinese 2) "plum" in Japanese


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Description: 1) "beautiful" or "pretty" in Chinese 2) "plum" in Japanese. Short form of names starting, containing, or ending with li. In some cases it may be seen as a strictly feminine form of Lee. Li is used as a first name and a surname.

Famous People

Li Na - Chinese professional tennis player Li Bingbing - Chinese actress and singer Li Yuchun - Chinese pop singer and actress

8.) LI (Female)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Li) Plum. (LEE)


9.) LI (Female)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Li) Beautiful. (LEE)


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