What does Lee mean name?

Lee is a given name derived from a surname of English origin that means “clearing” or “meadow.” The surname was originally given to a person who lived in or near a laye, from the middle English word meaning “clearing in the woods."
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What does the name Lee mean biblically?

Hebrew : Weary. Old English : Glade. Gaelic : Poet. English : Sheltered from the storm.
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What does the name Lee mean spiritually?

In Celtic Baby Names the meaning of the name Lee is: Healer.
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Is Lee a good name?

A name that has a bit of a shouldn't-I-be-a-middle-name sound, though still in use as a first for both genders. Lee might be a good choice if you want something that sounds at once traditional yet modern, unisex but not newly-minted.
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What kind of person is Lee?

You are capable of exercising good judgment or common sense in practical matters. You incline to overthink rather than being spontaneous. Despite all of these, you are lively, compelling, honest, kind-hearted, and a tolerant person. One of your best traits is self-sacrifice.
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What are the 7 names of God?

Seven names of God
  • YHWH.
  • Adonai.
  • El.
  • Elohim.
  • Shaddai.
  • Tzevaot.
  • Ehyeh.
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What does Lee mean in Irish?

As a native Irish surname, Lee is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Laoidhigh, which comes from the word "laoidh," which means "a poem;" or from Mac Giolla Iosa, which means "son of the devotee of Jesus." However, Lee is also a common indigenous name in England, many families of which have been established in Ireland ...
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What is Lee short?

Lee is also a hypocoristic form of the given names Ashley, Beverly, Kimberley, Leona, and Leslie (all of which are also derived from English placenames containing -leah as a second element; with the possible exception of Leslie, which may be an anglicization of a Gaelic placename).
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What name means a gift from God?

Matthew – English, meaning "gift of God."
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What are nicknames for Lee?

Nicknames: La-La, Leebo, Lee-lee, Leezy, Le-le. Variations: Ashleigh, Bradley, Lea, Leah, Leander, Leia, Leigh, Leo, Leroy, Marlee, Morleigh, Raleigh, Rawley, Roy. Namesakes: Lee Marvin (American actor), Lee Child (British author).
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Is Lee a white last name?

In a recent note about diversity of its users, Facebook said that according to their statistics, about 50% of US Lees are Asian, while about 35% are white, and about 15% are black.
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Can Lee be a girl's name?

Although Lee is often considered a gender-neutral name, the alternate spelling of Leigh has often been used for girls. Lee is also popular as a middle name, showing up in girl names like Annabel Lee, Bobby Lee, Jamie Lee, and others.
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What is Lee in Korean?

Lee, I, or Yi (이) is the second-most-common surname in Korea, behind Kim (김). Historically, 李 was officially written as Ni (니) in Korea. The spelling officially changed to I (이) in 1933 when the initial sound rule (두음법칙) was established.
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Is Lee an Italian name?

LEE is possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Liathain." LEE means "plum tree" in Chinese. Lee was the royal surname during the Tang dynasty. LEE may be a "place" surname taken from any of the various towns or villages named Lee or Leigh.
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Is Lee a French name?

Lee is French Girl name and meaning of this name is "Dweller Near the Wood or Clearing".
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Why is Lee such a common name?

The most common is derived from Old English lēah, meaning a meadow or forest clearing. This developed variously into the surnames Lee, Lea, and Leigh. The Lees of Shropshire, were notable as the forebears of the colonial American Lee family which produced Richard Henry Lee, Robert Edward Lee, and Zachary Taylor.
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What is Jesus real name?

Jesus' name in Hebrew was “Yeshua” which translates to English as Joshua.
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What is Jesus other name?

Names of Jesus Christ
  • Savior. “For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe” (1 Timothy 4:10).
  • Redeemer. ...
  • Bread of Life. ...
  • Lord. ...
  • Creator. ...
  • Son of the Living God. ...
  • Only Begotten Son. ...
  • Beloved Son.
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Does God give us a new name?

The name given by God is the name that will lead us to God's promises. God changed Abram's name to Abraham, Sarai's to Sarah, Jacob's to Israel and Simon's to Peter. Through those names God gave new beginnings, new hopes, new blessings. A name is a prayer.
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How is Lee Spelt for boy?

Lee as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Lee), is pronounced lee. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Lee is "pasture or meadow".
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Why is Lee a common middle name?

Lee is one of the most common middle names for boys, with plenty of celebrities being known for this middle name, including David Lee Roth and Jerry Lee Lewis. The name was a common family surname that was turned into a middle name to honor relatives.
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How many Lees are in the world?

Li or Lee – More Than 100 Million People

7.9 percent of the Chinese population possessing this family name.
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Is Lee a Chinese first name?

Lee is a common last name found among Overseas Chinese communities around the world. In fact, "Lee" is the transliteration of several different Chinese surnames. Its meaning varies depending on how it is spelled in Chinese, and which dialect it is pronounced in.
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