Female and male names starting with the letter "L" .
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LESHAE
FeminineBeautiful, modern African-American name created by combining Leslie ("garden of peace") and Shae ("shadow"), offering versatility in pronunciation.
LESHAN
MasculineChinese-origin name inspired by the Leshan Giant Buddha, a world-record-holding statue of immense cultural and historical significance.
LESHAN
FeminineChinese name that translates to "Happy Mountain".
LESHANDA
FeminineUnique and beautiful African name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, meaning "God has given me something special.
LESHANTA
FeminineAfrican origin name from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria, meaning "God has done well.
LESHAUN
FeminineAfrican American origin name combining Leslie (Scottish, "garden") and Shaun (English, "God's gift").
LESHAUN
MasculineDistinctive American name derived from Leslie 'garden of holly' and Shaun 'God is gracious', blended for uniqueness.
LESHAUNA
FeminineDistinctive African-American given name of unclear origins, possibly a blend of LaShaundra and LaTasha, gaining popularity since the late 1990s.
LESHAUNDA
FeminineCaptivating African female name meaning 'earth cow' in Swahili.
LESHAUNDRA
FeminineDistinctive African name derived from Swahili "leshawani," meaning "peaceful." It signifies prosperity and is often bestowed upon girls born during peaceful times.
LESHAWN
FeminineContemporary boys' name of African origin, derived from Scottish Leslie, meaning 'garden of peace'.
LESHAWN
MasculineUnique African American name with roots in Middle English, meaning "from Lance's meadow.
LESHAWNA
FeminineDistinctive female given name of African origin, meaning 'female child who brings forth,' though its true meaning remains somewhat mysterious.
LESHAWNDA
FeminineUncommon African American name likely created from combining Lesha and Shawanda, with no specific meaning attributed to the elements "sh" and "wanda." It has never ranked among the top 1000 names for girls in the U.S.
LESHAY
FeminineUncommon Hebrew name meaning "to perceive" or "to understand". It was borne by one of King David's mighty warriors in the Bible and has historical roots dating back to ancient times.
LESHE
FeminineSlavic name derived from the Bulgarian word "lesh," meaning "forest." It carries a deep connection to nature and has a rich history in Bulgarian folklore as the name of powerful, protective forest spirits known as Leshii.
LESHEA
FeminineUnique American girl's name with no official meaning, though it may be derived from Leslie (Scottish for "garden of peace") and Shea (Irish surname for "stately"), suggesting a potential interpretation as "peaceful and state
LESHEENA
FeminineUnique Persian name meaning "of the night" or "born at night.
LESHEKA
FeminineUncommon African name of Igbo origin, meaning "God has heard me" or "God has answered my prayers," signifying spiritual significance and divine intervention.
LESHELL
FeminineIntriguing American name created in the mid-20th century as a blend of Leslie ('garden') and Michelle ('who is like God'), combining strength with spirituality.
LESHELLE
FeminineRare female name with no known origin or meaning, but its uniqueness makes it captivating and memorable.
LESHIA
FeminineRare and lovely Hebrew name that signifies "God has answered," reflecting hope and faith. It has biblical roots, being given to King David's daughter, and was popular during the Middle Ages among Jewish communities. Recently, it has regained popularity as parents seek unique and meaningful names for their daughters.
LESHLY
FeminineUnique Slavic name derived from the word 'lesh', meaning 'forest'.
LESHON
MasculineRare Hebrew name derived from the verb "l'shon", meaning "to understand" or "to learn". Its historic significance lies in its biblical association with one of Benjamin's sons in Genesis. Although not widely used today, Leshon has seen renewed interest due to its unique Hebrew origin and inspiring meaning, symbolizing wisdom and understanding.
LESHON
FeminineRare Hebrew name derived from "leshon," meaning "tongue." It appears in the Bible as one of Gad's three sons.
LESHONDA
FeminineDistinctive American female name created by blending Leslie ('garden of peace') and Shonda ('desire'), with a pronunciation /LESH-ohn-dah/.
LESHUN
FeminineCaptivating Chinese name that signifies 'joyful smooth progress'.
LESHUN
MasculineThe unisex name Leshun has African origins, specifically from the Fulani people of Nigeria, with a possible interpretation of 'to grow like the sun'.
LESHUNDA
FeminineAfrican origin name derived from Swahili, combining "lesh" (happy/laugh) and "unda" (to give birth to), meaning "she who gives birth to happiness".
LESI
FeminineUncommon yet significant African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "to give praise or glory.
LESIA
FeminineFemale given name of Ukrainian origin, derived from the Greek word "lesbia," meaning "from the island of Lesbos." It is associated with the renowned poet Sappho and the celebrated Ukrainian writer Lesya Ukrainka. In Ukraine, Lesia is a popular name that symbolizes strength, creativity, and cultural pride.
LESIE
FeminineLeslie is a Scottish name derived from 'Leith-cuilidh', meaning 'garden of peace', originally given to people living near gardens or enclosures.
LESIELI
FeminineSamoan Polynesian name meaning 'heavenly'.
LESILE
FeminineLeslie is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "Leos", meaning "garden seat" or "garden enclosure".
LESILE
MasculineLeslie is a Scottish unisex given name derived from the surname meaning 'garden of peace'.
LESLE
FeminineFrench female name meaning 'from the meadow', derived from the Scottish name Leslie.
LESLEA
FeminineRare English girl's name derived from the Old English word "hles", meaning "pasture". It signifies openness and freedom, making it a powerful and meaningful choice.
LESLEE
MasculineUnique female given name of American origin, coined by Zelda Fitzgerald in honor of her daughter born in 1934. The name combines Leslie ("garden of peace") and Lee ("clearing by the water"), with no explicit known meaning but often associated with its notable namesake.
LESLEE
FeminineUnique American given name created by combining Leslie and Lee, meaning 'garden of holly' and river/surname respectively. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century.
LESLEI
FeminineUncommon name of unknown origin, with no clear etymology or established meaning.