Unisex name
Lee name meaning
“plum tree; clearing”
Lee is a name for boys and girls commonly linked to ‘plum tree’ or ‘clearing’, depending on its linguistic source. In Chinese usage, Lee or Li can represent 李, meaning ‘plum tree’. In English, Lee comes from lēah, meaning ‘clearing’ or ‘meadow’, giving it a separate origin.
What does Lee mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Lee
In Chinese usage, Lee or Li can represent 李, ‘plum tree’. In English, Lee comes from lēah, ‘clearing or meadow’.
Name combinations with Lee
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lee, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Lee: plum tree; clearing
- Muni: sage, wise ascetic
- Kurnianto: gift, precious bestowal
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Meaning of each word
- Lee: plum tree; clearing
- Sumurung: superior, better
- Herianto: ruler of the home
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Lee Juniawan
Meaning of each word
- Lee: plum tree; clearing
- Juniawan: associated with June
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Meaning of each word
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
- Lee: plum tree; clearing
- Gajah: a large trunked animal
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Lee Hardiono
Meaning of each word
- Lee: plum tree; clearing
- Hardiono: mountain
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Lee Bhakti Prawiranegara
Meaning of each word
- Lee: plum tree; clearing
- Bhakti: devotion, profound loyalty
- Prawiranegara: warrior of the realm
How to pronounce Lee
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lɛ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦲꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮨᮈ |
Is Lee a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lee is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 63% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Lee ranks #140 among unisex names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Lee
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Lee
- Lee Man Fong · b. 1913
- Lee Kum-Sing
- Lee Lei Kiew
- Lee Sung Soo
FAQ about the name Lee
What is the meaning of Lee?
Lee means plum tree; clearing. In Chinese usage, Lee or Li can represent 李, ‘plum tree’. In English, Lee comes from lēah, ‘clearing or meadow’.
Is Lee a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lee is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 63% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Lee?
Lee is of Chinese and European origin.
How many syllables does Lee have?
Lee has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Lee?
Lee ranks #140 among unisex names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Lee?
Other spellings: Li.
What full names go well with Lee?
Some ideas: Lee Muni Kurnianto; Lee Sumurung Herianto; Lee Juniawan.
Famous people named Lee?
Notable people named Lee include Lee Man Fong, Lee Kum-Sing, Lee Lei Kiew.
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