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Lê as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lê

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The baby name is a Girl name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /le/.

Lê is Latin, Portuguese in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1
Origin: Latin, Portuguese
Pronunciation: /le/

What is the meaning of the name Lê ?

The baby name Lê is a girl name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /le/.

Lê is Latin, Portuguese in Origin.

Lê is best understood as a Portuguese short form of Letícia rather than an independent ancient name. Its line runs through Portuguese Letícia and Italian or Spanish Leticia to Latin Laetitia, an abstract noun built from laetus, cheerful, glad, or fertile, plus the noun-forming suffix -itia. The earliest secure form is Latin Laetitia, whose literal sense is joy or gladness.

As a familiar form, Lê belongs chiefly to Portuguese-speaking naming practice, especially Brazil, where clipped household names are common in speech and sometimes appear as registered given names. The full name circulated through Christian Europe in forms such as Laetitia, Letitia, Letizia, Leticia, and medieval English Lettice. Saint Leticia traditions are recorded in parts of Spain, Corsica, and medieval England; Letizia also gained dynastic visibility through Maria Letizia Ramolino, Napoleon’s mother. Modern use of Lê remains closely tied to Letícia.

Lê has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Lê

Le Duc Tho Politician · Born 1911 · Vietnam Le Duc Tho was a Vietnamese politician best known for his role in the Paris Peace Accords, which aimed to end the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973, but he declined it, citing the ongoing conflict in Vietnam. His efforts in diplomacy marked a significant moment in 20th-century history. Le Duan Politician · Born 1907 · Vietnam Le Duan was a prominent Vietnamese politician who played a key role in leading North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. As the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam from 1960 until his death in 1986, he was instrumental in the country's reunification efforts. His leadership significantly influenced Vietnam's political landscape in the 20th century. Lê Thái Tổ Royal · Born 1384 · Later Lê dynasty Lê Thái Tổ, born in 1384, was the founder and first emperor of the Later Lê dynasty in Vietnam. He is most famous for leading the Lam Sơn uprising against the Ming dynasty, which resulted in Vietnamese independence. His reign marked the beginning of a prosperous era in Vietnamese history.

Lê – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
MO Girls 0 #197 55 7,056
MO Boys 0 #214 10 5,842
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
AO Boys 0 #243 7 5,568
JP Girls 0 #245 7 6,592
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
JP Boys 0 #295 9 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #300 6 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #347 5 5,378
BR 0 #353 8 5,969
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
RU Boys 0 #454 52 12,621
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
RU Girls 0 #476 23 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
SG Girls 0 #552 35 18,916
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
IR Boys 0 #558 8 10,162
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #570 6 12,054
AE Girls 0 #589 9 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
SG Boys 0 #660 38 17,960
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
BR Boys 0 #709 43 12,213
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Girls 0 #801 141 12,708
Germany Girls 0 #816 23 4,949
TN 0 #818 12 13,765
EG Boys 0 #875 12 15,035
SA Girls 0 #912 24 25,931
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #929 24 5,697
MY Girls 0 #949 46 24,821
DZ 0 #973 204 20,130
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,001 9 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,081 31 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,437 10 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,589 26 28,008

Lê is popular in 43 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AO
BD
BN
BR

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People also ask about Lê

Lê is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Lê is a one syllable name, pronounced /le/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Letícia, Leticia, Laetitia, Letitia, Letizia and Lettice.
Lê is a name of Portuguese origin, traditionally used in Portugal. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Portugal and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 3 notable people named Lê are in our database, including Le Duc Tho (Politician), Le Duan (Politician), Lê Thái Tổ (Royal).