Li
Unisex · Mandarin Chinese
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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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