Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Lý varies depending on the Chinese characters used to write it, but it generally refers to the idea of reason, logic, or merit. Some possible meanings include "reason," "logic," "truth," "justice," or "excellence."
Popularity
Lý is not a common name outside of Vietnam, but it has gained some popularity in recent years among parents looking for unique, cross-cultural names.

cartoon of the name Lý
Cartoon of Lý

Lý Name meanings & History

The meaning of Lý varies depending on the Chinese characters used to write it, but it generally refers to the idea of reason, logic, or merit. Some possible meanings include "reason," "logic," "truth," "justice," or "excellence.". Directly taken from Faroese lý "to glimmer". Lý can be used as a first name, middle name, or last name. In Vietnamese culture, it is common for people to have a Pháp danh (pen name) or Hán tự (Chinese-style name) that incorporates the Lý character.

Zodiac Sign of Lý: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lý:

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

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Lý include Lý Thường Kiệt (a famous general of the Lý dynasty), Lý Nhã Kỳ (a Vietnamese actress and diplomat), and Ngô Tất Tố (a Vietnamese writer whose pen name is Lý Giác).

2.) Lý (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: 1. Reason/cause/intelligence; 2. Laurel tree


cartoon of the name Lý
Cartoon of Lý

Description: 1. Reason/cause/intelligence; 2. Laurel tree. Directly taken from Faroese lý "to glimmer". Lý is commonly used as a first name or a surname in Vietnam.

Famous People

There are several historical and contemporary figures in Vietnam with the name Lý, including Lý Nam Đế, the first emperor of the Lý Dynasty, and Lý Tự Trọng, a Vietnamese revolutionary and poet.

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