Female and male names starting with the letter "L" .
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LEMARI
MasculineDistinctive Hawaiian name derived from "Le" meaning heavenly and "mari" meaning sea, translating to "heavenly sea.
LEMARIO
MasculineItalian name derived from the Latin word "lemma," meaning "a beginning" or "something that initiates." It was traditionally given to boys born at the start of new periods, symbolizing growth and change.
LEMARION
MasculineFrench-derived name originating from 'Lambert,' composed of elements meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' With a rich history among medieval nobility and knights, Lemarion signifies brightness and uniqueness.
LEMARK
MasculineDistinctive Hebrew name meaning "for him," derived from the shortened forms of Elijah or Eliezer.
LEMARR
MasculineUncommon male given name of African American origin, coined by musician Fats Domino for his son in the late 1950s or early 1960s.
LEMAYA
FeminineAfrican name of Yoruba origin meaning "Our mother has come back," embodying strength, resilience, and new beginnings.
LEMEIR
MasculineUnique French name derived from "lémeire," meaning snowdrop, symbolizing purity and renewal.
LEMEL
MasculineRare male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from "lemal" meaning "for myself." Its biblical roots connect it to wisdom and virtue, as seen in Proverbs 31:1-9 where Lemuel, a king, is addressed by his mother.
LEMIA
FeminineUnique African-derived feminine name of Nigerian Yoruba origin, translating to "We have found favor.
LEMICHAEL
MasculineRare variation of the classic Hebrew name Michael, which means "Who is like God?" It is believed to be a creative blend of Lemon and Michael.
LEMISHA
FeminineAfrican Igbo name meaning "there is hope," symbolizing resilience during challenging times.
LEMMA
FeminineRare but elegant female name of Greek origin, meaning 'limb' or 'limb of a plant', and associated with the Oceanids in Greek mythology.
LEMMIE
FeminineRare unisex name of Greek origin, derived from "lemmos," meaning "limb" or "branch," and signifying growth and abundance.
LEMMIE
MasculineRare, historically used unisex name with uncertain origins, potentially derived from Lewis, William, or Emmanuel.
LEMMON
MasculineLemon is a unique Greek-derived given name meaning 'lemon', popularized by Emma Stone's character in La La Land, though its use dates back centuries. It was considered sacred to the Greek goddess Hera and associated with Apollo. Rare but not unknown throughout history, Lemon may have been used as a nickname for individuals with sour personalities. Today, it remains uncommon yet popular due to its unique sound and vibrant association with lemons.
LEMMY
MasculineUnusual Norwegian name derived from Old Norse "Hlióðr," meaning "helmet of noise." It gained global recognition due to British heavy metal musician Lemmy Kilmister, despite not being a common given name today.
LEMMY
FeminineRare Finnish given name derived from the word 'lemmikki', meaning 'finger'.
LEMOINE
MasculineThe surname Lemoine is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "lemoine," which referred to a monk or friar.
LEMON
MasculineUncommon given name of uncertain origin, but it's widely associated with the meaning 'bright and cheerful' due to its connection with the fruit.
LEMON
FeminineUncommon given name derived from the Middle English occupational surname for lemon merchants, first appearing in England during the medieval period when lemons were introduced from Asia and Africa. Its meaning is simply 'lemon', with no additional symbolic or legendary associations.
LEMOND
MasculineUncommon American given name derived from the English and Scottish surname Lemon, which means "lemons" or "citrus fruits.
LEMONICA
FeminineRare Italian female given name derived from "limoncia," meaning "little lemon," used as a playful or affectionate nickname.
LEMONT
MasculineIgbo name of African origin, translating to 'to follow' or 'to chase', symbolizing determination.
LEMONTE
MasculineUncommon yet captivating male given name of American origin, derived from the French surname "Lamont," meaning "from or at the mill." Its roots can be traced back to medieval France, where it was likely an occupational name for mill residents or workers.
LEMORRIS
MasculineAmerican-coined name with no specific cultural origin; its meaning is open to personal interpretation.
LEMOYNE
MasculineFrench name derived from "le moine," meaning "the monk," with historical records dating back to at least the 16th century in France.
LEMOYNE
FeminineFrench name from Normandy meaning "the monk".
LEMPI
FeminineFinnish unisex name derived from "lempeä," meaning "soft" or "gentle.
LEMUAL
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning 'to him' or 'for him', famous in the Bible as one of King David's mighty warriors.
LEMUEL
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning "devoted to God" or "for God he has spoken," first appearing in the Bible as the father of King Jehoshaphat. Despite its biblical roots, Lemuel remains uncommon today, possibly due to its unconventional spelling and pronunciation.
LEMYA
FeminineRare yet elegant Arabic girl's name meaning 'graceful' or 'elegant', with roots in ancient Mesopotamian goddess titles and Arabic literature.
LEN
FeminineIrish name meaning "little lamb", derived from the German Leonhard meaning "lion strong".
LEN
MasculineShort form of Leonard, which originates from Germanic languages and means "strong as a lion".
LENA
FeminineGerman-derived name meaning 'torch' or 'light', traditionally given to girls born at night.
LENA
MasculineFeminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "torch" or "light", derived from the Greek word "λενός" (lenos).
LENABELLE
FeminineFrench-derived name meaning "beauty of linen" or "beauty of flax," with a unique and distinctive sound.
LENAE
FeminineRare Greek-derived given name, possibly meaning 'lion', worn by notable figures like poet Lenae Beaudry-Fontenot.
LENAH
FeminineUnique Hebrew female given name derived from "l'ena," meaning "for us.
LENAI
FeminineRare, distinctive Hawaiian name derived from "lenai," meaning "cave" or "grotto," signifying spirituality and mystery in Hawaiian mythology.
LENALEE
FeminineBeautiful Italian-derived name meaning 'sheet' or 'linen', created as a feminine form of the surname Lenzuolo associated with the linen trade.