Lee

The name 'Lee' means 'clearing' or 'meadow' when derived from English, indicating someone who lived near a forest clearing. In Chinese, it represents 'plum', a common name used to signify integrity and resilience.

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The name 'Lee' has multiple origins. It is a common English surname-turned-given name derived from the Old English 'Leah', meaning ‘clearing’ or ‘meadow’. It is also a common surname in Chinese families, often romanized from the characters 'Li' (李, 李) which mean 'plum'.

  • Popularity: 1,380th
  • Babies named Lee in the US in 2023:
    Female: 24
    Male: 375
  • Nicknames: Lee-Lee, Leeman, Leezy, L, Leesy.
  • Full Names: Leeland, Leander, Leeson, Leigh, Leone.
  • Famous Namesakes: Lee Majors-Actor, Lee Iacocca-Businessman, Lee Daniels-Film Director, Lee Pace-Actor, Bruce Lee-Martial Artist.
  • Gender: Unisex - used for both males and females.
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Lee resonates with the number 7. Those with this number are often spiritual seekers, highly introspective, intuitive, and concerned with the welfare of humanity. They have a natural affinity for learning and analytical thinking.

The name Lee peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century, especially in America. It gained significant usage as both a first name and surname across different cultures and has maintained its appeal due to its simplicity and multicultural connections.

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