Li
Li is a unisex name of Chinese origin meaning “beautiful, powerful, reason.” Li is one of the most common Chinese given names and surnames, with different meanings depending on the character used:…
how do you pronounce Li?
LEE
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what does Li mean?
The name Li means “beautiful, powerful, reason.” It comes from the Chinese language tradition.
Li is one of the most common Chinese given names and surnames, with different meanings depending on the character used: 丽 (beautiful), 力 (powerful), or 理 (reason/logic). As a surname, Li (李) is the most common in the world, borne by over 100 million people.
who are famous people named Li?
- Li Na (Chinese tennis champion)
- Li Bai (Tang dynasty poet)
- Jet Li (Chinese martial artist and actor)
what names are similar to Li?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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