Li
Li is a unisex name of Chinese origin meaning “beautiful, powerful, reason.”
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how do you pronounce Li?
LEE
where does the name Li come from?
Li is the pinyin spelling of many Chinese characters, among them 丽, beautiful, 力, strength, and 理, reason.
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)
the history of Li
Li (李) is also one of the most common Chinese surnames.
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quick answers about Li
What does the name Li mean?
Li means “beautiful, powerful, reason”.
What is the origin of the name Li?
Li comes from the Chinese naming tradition.
How popular is the name Li?
Li has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Li a boy or girl name?
Li is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Li?
Li is pronounced LEE, with 1 syllable.
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