Lee
/leeː/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Lee is a English name meaning "Clearing, meadow". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. English: From a topographic name for someone who lived by a wood or clearing, Middle English *le, lee*. Alternatively, from Chinese surnames 李 (Lǐ), meaning 'plum', or 雷 (Léi), meaning 'thunder'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic leeː
IPA liː
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as leeː. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Lee
- · Bruce Lee - Martial Artist
- · Spike Lee - Film Director
- · Stan Lee - Comic Book Writer
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