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Li

Unisex · Mandarin Chinese
li · 1 beat
TimelessEast AsianVirtueBotanicalSweet spot
Meaning
Strength, beauty, reason; one of China's most resonant single-syllable names, with overlapping meanings across genders.
The vibe

Li is depth in one breath. Timeless and self-contained, the name carries quiet power and a kind of irreducible clarity.

Quick questions

Is Li a boy's or a girl's name?
Li is a unisex name of Mandarin Chinese origin.

How popular is Li?
Li sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.

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