Unisex name
Li name meaning
“plum tree; clearing”
Li is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the Chinese meaning plum tree through the character 李. Lee is a related spelling that can represent the same character. In English, Lee has a separate source in lēah, meaning clearing or meadow.
What does Li mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Li
In Chinese usage, Lee or Li can represent 李, ‘plum tree’. In English, Lee comes from lēah, ‘clearing or meadow’.
Name combinations with Li
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Li, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Li: plum tree; clearing
- Dimas: a younger male addressed respectfully
- Prahoro: tempest, great turmoil
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Meaning of each word
- Li: plum tree; clearing
- Prawiranegara: warrior of the realm
- Ngudi: striving to obtain or achieve
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Li Apriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Li: plum tree; clearing
- Apriyanto: born in April
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Meaning of each word
- Yayang: darling; beloved
- Li: plum tree; clearing
- Berkat: a gift bringing goodness
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Li Wiratama
Meaning of each word
- Li: plum tree; clearing
- Wiratama: an outstanding warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Li: plum tree; clearing
- Yogaswara: voice and spiritual union
- Dwiyanto: two; second in order
How to pronounce Li
| Syllables | 1 · 2 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /li/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮤ |
Is Li a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Li is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Li ranks #539 among unisex names in our data sample (7 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 Li
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Li
- Li-yang Lee · b. 1957
- Li Claudia Chandra · b. 1972
- Li Budikasi
- Li Sui Ling · b. 1915
FAQ about the name Li
What is the meaning of Li?
Li 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 Li a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Li is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Li?
Li is of Chinese and European origin.
How many syllables does Li have?
Li has 1 syllable (Li) and 2 letters.
How popular is the name Li?
Li ranks #539 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Li?
Other spellings: Lee.
What full names go well with Li?
Some ideas: Li Dimas Prahoro; Li Prawiranegara Ngudi; Li Apriyanto.
Famous people named Li?
Notable people named Li include Li-yang Lee, Li Claudia Chandra, Li Budikasi.
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