Lee

lee'lee'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

Meadow or clearing

ORIGIN

Old English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English word 'lēah', meaning a clearing in a forest.

CULTURAL NOTES

Frequently used as both a first name and surname in English-speaking countries.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as a surname indicating someone who lived near a meadow.

🇨🇳Chinese
Soft

MEANING

Plum

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chinese character 李 (Lǐ), which is a common Chinese surname.

CULTURAL NOTES

One of the most common surnames in China, with deep historical significance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The Li family has been prominent in Chinese history and culture for centuries.

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