Lek as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lek

What is the meaning of the name Lek ?

The baby name Lek is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɛk/ (approx. 'leck'),Thai IPA: /lék/ (short e, high tone).

Lek is Albanian, Thai in Origin.

Lek has multiple independent roots. In Thai, เล็ก (Lek) literally means “small” or “little,” a classic unisex nickname given at birth within Thailand’s long tradition of informal monikers used alongside formal names. It conveys endearment, humility, and good fortune, and has been broadly used across generations.

In Albanian, Lek (also spelled Lekë or Leka) is a masculine name ultimately derived from Aleksandër, the Albanian form of Alexander, meaning “defender of men.” It holds medieval prestige through figures such as Lekë Dukagjini, and it echoes in modern culture via Albania’s currency, the lek, named in honor of Alexander the Great. Variants and related forms include Lekë, Leka, Aleks, Aleksandër, and diminutive-style Leki in some communities. While “lek” means “play” in Scandinavian languages and appears as a Dutch surname, those are separate lexical items rather than established given-name usages.