Lee
Meaning of Lee
Lee is a popular male name that has a simple and timeless appeal. It is pronounced as "lee" in both American English (/li/) and British English (/liː/). The name also has a variation, Leigh, which adds an extra touch of elegance. Lee has been consistently chosen by parents throughout the years, maintaining its popularity. In recent years, it has ranked between 600-400 in the United States. Despite its popularity, Lee remains a classic choice for those seeking a strong and traditional name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as lee (/li/)
British English
- Pronunced as lee (/liː/)
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Notable People Named Lee
| Lee Kuan Yew, also known as LKY, was the first Prime Minister of Singapore and is considered the founding father of modern Singapore for his leadership in transforming the country into a highly developed city state. |
| Lee Hsien Loong is a Singaporean politician and former brigadier-general who has been the third Prime Minister of Singapore since 2004 and concurrently serves as the Secretary-General of the People's Action Party. |
| Datuk Lee Chong Wei is a former Malaysian professional badminton player who held the world's number one ranking for 349 weeks, including a 199-week streak from 2008 to 2012. |
| Lee de Forest was an American inventor who pioneered electronics by inventing the first practical electronic amplifier, the "Audion" triode vacuum tube, which laid the foundation for the Electronic Age and various technological advancements. |
| Lee Seung-gi is a highly successful South Korean singer, actor, and host, known for his numerous awards and accolades, and recognized as a top Hallyu star. |
| Lee Teng-hui was a Taiwanese statesman and agriculturist who served as President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and played a pivotal role in Taiwan's democratization. |
| Lee Arthur Smith is a former professional baseball pitcher known for his dominant career as a relief pitcher and for being the first to reach 400 saves in Major League Baseball. |
| Lee Min-ho is a South Korean actor, singer, and model known for his roles in popular television series and films such as Boys Over Flowers, City Hunter, and The King: Eternal Monarch. |
| Lee Hyori - Lee Hyo-ri is a multi-talented South Korean singer, actress, and activist known for her solo career and as a former member of the girl group Fin.K.L. |
| Lee Byung-hun is a highly acclaimed South Korean actor known for his work in various genres, including award-winning films and popular television series. |
| Lee Ufan is a Korean minimalist painter, sculptor, and academic known for his innovative work emphasizing process, materials, and the experiential engagement of viewers and sites, as well as his critiques of European phenomenology. |
| Lee Soo-man is a prominent South Korean business executive and record producer, best known as the founder of SM Entertainment and a pioneer of the Korean Wave. |
| Lee Iacocca - Lido Anthony "Lee" Iacocca was an influential American automobile executive known for his work at Ford Motor Company and for reviving Chrysler Corporation as its CEO in the 1980s. |
| Lee Miller - Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, Lady Penrose, was a pioneering American photographer and photojournalist known for her work as a war correspondent during World War II. |
| Lee Marvin - Lamont Waltman "Lee" Marvin Jr. was an American actor known for his tough guy roles in film and television, including The Dirty Dozen and Point Blank. |
