Lei

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Lei has different meanings in different cultures. In Chinese, it means "thunder," while in Hawaiian and Polynesian, it refers to the garland of flowers often given as a symbol of affection or respect.
Pronunciation
LAY
LAY or LEE (depending on the culture and language)
Popularity
Lei is not a very common name in the world. It is not ranked among the top 1000 baby names in the United States or United Kingdom. However, it is a popular name in Hawaii and other Pacific islands.

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Lei Name meanings & History

Chinese, Hawaiian, Polynesian. Lei has different meanings in different cultures. In Chinese, it means "thunder," while in Hawaiian and Polynesian, it refers to the garland of flowers often given as a symbol of affection or respect. Means "flowers, lei, child" in Hawaiian. Lei is used as a first name for boys and girls. It is commonly used among people of Chinese or Hawaiian descent. It can also be used as a middle name or a nickname.

Zodiac Sign of Lei: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lei:

L: Liaison,Lover,Legal,Lovely,Lazy,Luscious,Languid

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Expressive

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

Lei is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Lei (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Lei can have several meanings depending on the characters used to write it. One interpretation is "thunder," while another is "flower bud." It can also mean "plum" or "a type of musical instrument."

Pronunciation: LAY;
RAY
lay


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Cartoon of Lei

Description: Lei can have several meanings depending on the characters used to write it. One interpretation is "thunder," while another is "flower bud." It can also mean "plum" or "a type of musical instrument.". Alternate romanization of Rei. "Rei" is technically correct, but in this case it's spelled with an L to match the pronunciation. Lei is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is often chosen for its simplicity, beauty, and cultural significance.

Famous People

There are several notable people with the name Lei, including Lei Jun, the founder and CEO of Xiaomi, one of China's largest smartphone companies. Lei Gong, also known as the Thunder God, is a prominent deity in Chinese mythology. In Hawaiian culture, Princess Lei is a well-known figure, and the name is also associated with the character Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise.

3.) Lei (Unisex)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: There are different meanings for Lei in Chinese depending on the characters used. One common meaning is "thunder" or "lightning". Another meaning is "flower".

Pronunciation: LAY;
Lay
RAY


cartoon of the name Lei
Cartoon of Lei

Description: There are different meanings for Lei in Chinese depending on the characters used. One common meaning is "thunder" or "lightning". Another meaning is "flower". Alternate romanization of Rei. "Rei" is technically correct, but in this case it's spelled with an L to match the pronunciation. Lei can be used for both boys and girls. It is a popular name in China and can be used as a standalone name or paired with another name to create a longer name.

Famous People

Lei Jun is a Chinese entrepreneur and the founder of Xiaomi, one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in China. Lei Gong is a deity in Chinese mythology who controls thunder and lightning.

4.) Lei (Female)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: (Hawaiian) short for Leilani

Other Forms: Leilei


5.) Lei (Female)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) open; truthful


6.) Lei (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Chinese) thunder. (Hawaiian) a form of Ray.

Other Forms: Ley


7.) LEI (Female)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Lei) Flower bud. (LAY)


8.) Lei (Female)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: (Hawaiian) a familiar form of Leilani.


9.) Lei (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: In Chinese, Lei means "thunder" or "bud"; in Hawaiian, it means "flower" or "lei necklace"

Scripts: In Chinese, Lei is written as 雷. In Hawaiian, it is written as Lei.
etc.(Chinese)
磊,
蕾,

Pronunciation: LAY
LAY or LEE (depending on the origin and cultural context)


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Cartoon of Lei

Description: In Chinese, Lei means "thunder" or "bud"; in Hawaiian, it means "flower" or "lei necklace". From Chinese 磊 (lěi) meaning "pile of stones" (which is typically masculine) or 蕾 (lěi) meaning "bud" (typically feminine). Other characters can also form this name. Lei is used as a given name for both boys and girls in Chinese and Hawaiian cultures.

Famous People

Lei Jun is a Chinese businessman and the founder of Xiaomi, a tech company. Lei Liang is an award-winning Chinese-American composer. Lei Li is a professional Chinese football player.

Related Names to Lei

Leilani, Leif, Leila, Leandro, Leona, Leighton

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