Li - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Li

βš₯
lee'lee'1 syllable
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
Strong

MEANING

Plum

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Mandarin word '李' (Lǐ), meaning 'plum'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Li is one of the most common surnames in China, often associated with nobility and historical figures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Li has been borne by many influential figures throughout Chinese history, including emperors and philosophers.

πŸ‡°πŸ‡·Korean
Soft

MEANING

Plum

ORIGIN

Korean

ETYMOLOGY

In Korean, the name is written as '이' or '리', both pronounced as 'Lee'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Korea, the name is commonly used as a surname and has connections to historical clans.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used by several notable Korean figures, including leaders and artists.

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