Lee: meaning of the Hebrew name

לִי

Pronounced LEE

Meaning of Lee

Lee is the Hebrew word li, "mine" or "to me," a word of belonging and closeness. A very short, soft name given to both boys and girls.

Lee in Hebrew

Lee is written לי in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • לLamed
  • יYod

Gematria value: 40 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderUnisex
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaningmine, to me
  • PronunciationLEE
  • Hebrewלי
  • Syllables1

Popularity in Israel

Lee was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.

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Questions about Lee

What does the name Lee mean?

Lee is the Hebrew word li, "mine" or "to me," a word of belonging and closeness. A very short, soft name given to both boys and girls.

How do you pronounce Lee?

Lee is pronounced LEE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Lee in Hebrew?

Lee is written לי in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִי).

What is the gematria of Lee?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לי adds up to 40 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: לי