LehuananifHawaiian Means "beautiful ʻōhiʻa (flower)," from lehua, which refers to the flower of the ʻōhiʻa tree and also the tree itself, and nani meaning "beauty, glory, splendour."
LeihanafMicronesian The name Leihana is unknown where it originated, but has been used in many islands in the Pacific Ocean, especially in Micronesia. The first recorded use of the name Leihana was for the name of Princess Leihana of an unamed island in the Pacific... [more]
LeinanifHawaiian Means "beautiful child" from Hawaiian lei "wreath" (by extension "child", carried on the shoulders like a lei) and nani "beauty". This name was popular in Hawaii from 1900-1939.
LelantosmGreek Mythology Derived from Greek λανθάνω (lanthano) meaning "to escape notice, go unobserved". This was the name of a Titan of air in Greek mythology, associated with invisibility and stealth.
LelianafPopular Culture Possibly based on the Italian name Lelia, in turn modeling itself on the elaboration Liliana. In the award-winning video game franchise "Dragon Age," the character Leliana is a respected, and feared, spymaster who aids the protagonist(s).
Lelwanim & fHittite Mythology Etymology uncertain. This was the name of the Hittite deity of the underworld, who was thought to live in the dark of the earth, and whose temples were associated with mausoleums. Originally derived from a Hattian god, Lelwani later came to be viewed as a goddess, due to syncretization with several female deities.
LemanfTurkish Derived from Arabic لمعان (lamaʿān) meaning "shine, shimmer, gleam".
LeodegrancemArthurian Cycle, Welsh Mythology King Leodegrance was Queen Guinevere's father from Arthurian mythology. "His earliest existing mention is in the Prose 'Lancelot', though he may be identical to Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Leodegar."
LeofmanmAnglo-Saxon Derived from the Old English element leof "dear, beloved" combined with mann "man, person".
LeofrancomItalian Leofranco is a given first name combining two names Leo and Franco. The name is said to be derived from Italy and the name can be used around the world. Leofranco is said to translate to “Free Lion”
LeophantosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from either the Attic Greek noun λεώς (leos) meaning "the people" (see Leos) or from the Greek noun λέων (leon) meaning "lion"... [more]
LexanormGreek Mythology Either a variant of Alexanor or an independent name in its own right, in which case the name is derived from the Greek noun λέξις (lexis) meaning "speech" as well as "word, phrase" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man"... [more]
LeyuanfChinese From the Chinese 乐 (lè) meaning "be amused, cheerful, enjoy, happy, joyful, music" and 园 (yuán) meaning "garden, park, orchard" or 瑗 (yuàn) meaning "jade ring".
Lhawangm & fTibetan, Bhutanese From Tibetan ལྷ་དབང (lha-dbang) meaning "power of the gods", derived from ལྷ (lha) meaning "god, deity" and དབང (dbang) meaning "power".
LianafGreek Short form of names such as Styliani, Garyfallia or Iliana. This is borne by Greek journalist and politician Garyfallia 'Liana' Kanelli (1954-).
LianfangfChinese From Chinese 蓮, 莲 (lián) meaning "lotus" and 舫 (fǎng) meaning "boat". Other character combinations can form this name as well.
Liangm & fChinese Means "a beam", "a bridge", "an elevation", or "a mast". Traditionally a surname common in East Asia. A famous bearer of this name is Liang Na (formally Empress Shunlie), who was an empress during the Han Dynasty.
LiangaifChinese From the Chinese 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, brilliant, radiant, enlightened" and 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter".
Liangbingm & fChinese This name is a combination of 梁 (Liang) meaning "Mast, Bridge, Elevation, Beam", or 良 (Liang) meaning "Beautiful, Good, Auspicious", and 冰 (Bing) meaning "Ice, Cold".Other combinations are possible.
Liangchunf & mChinese From the Chinese 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, brilliant, radiant, enlightened" and 纯 (chún) meaning "pure, clean, simple".
LiangdifChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 娣 (dì) meaning "younger sister".
LiangefChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 娥 (é) meaning "beautiful, good".
LiangfenfChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 芬 (fēn) meaning "fragrance, aroma, perfume".
LiangfumChinese A combination of the characters 良 (liang, meaning “good, pleasant, beneficient”) and 夫 (fu, meaning “adult man, husband”). This was the given name of King Xuan of Chu (楚宣王), a ruler of the state of Chu during the Chinese Spring and Autumn Period (770 - 473 BCE).
LianghuafChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 花 (huā) meaning "flower".
Liangjim & fChinese From Chinese 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, radiant, light" or 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" combined with 吉 (jí) meaning "lucky, good", 基 (jī) meaning "base, foundation, basis" or 骥 (jì) meaning "good horse"... [more]
LiangjufChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 菊 (jú) meaning "chrysanthemum".
LiangjuanfChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 娟 (juān) meaning "beautiful, graceful".
LianglifChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 莉 (lì) meaning "white jasmine" or 丽 (lì) meaning "beautiful".
Liangliangm & fChinese From Chinese 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, radiant, light" combined with itself, as well as other character combinations that can form this name.
Lianglingf & mChinese This name is a compound of the names 梁 (Liang) meaning "Elevation, Bridge, Beam, Mast", 亮 (Liang) meaning "Radiant, Bright, Brilliant, Light", 凉 (Liang) meaning "Refreshing, Cool", or 良 (Liang) meaning "Virtuous, Auspicious, Beautiful, Respectable, Good", and 灵 (Ling) meaning "Spirit, Soul", 铃 (Ling) meaning "Bell, Chime", 鈴 (Ling) meaning "Boll, Small Bell, Bud", or 綾 (Ling) meaning "Damask, Thin Silk".
LiangmeifChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" or 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, brilliant, radiant, enlightened" and 妹 (mèi) meaning "younger sister", 玫 (méi) meaning "rose" or 美 (měi) meaning "beauty, beautiful".
LiangnafChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 娜 (nà) meaning "elegant, graceful, delicate".
LiangqinfChinese From the Chinese 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, brilliant, radiant, enlightened" and 琴 (qín) meaning "Chinese guitar".
LiangruifChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 蕊 (ruǐ) meaning "unopened flowers, flower buds".
LiangshufChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 姝 (shū) meaning "beautiful girL".
LiangtianfChinese From the Chinese 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, brilliant, radiant, enlightened" and 恬 (tián) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful".
LiangtingfChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 婷 (tíng) meaning "pretty, graceful".
Liangyanm & fChinese liang means "elevation, beam, mast, bridge" and yan can mean "beautiful, gorgeous" and "rocks, cliff".
LiangyingfChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 莺 (yīng) meaning "oriole, green finch".
Liangyum & fChinese From Chinese 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, light", 梁 (liáng) meaning "mast, bridge, elevation, beam", or 良 (liáng) meaning "auspicious, good, beautiful" combined with 玉 (yù) meaning "jade, precious stone, gem", 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain", 愉 (yú) meaning "pleasant, delightful", 裕 (yù) meaning "abundant, opulent, rich", or 宇 (yǔ) meaning "house, eaves, universe"... [more]
LiangyuanfChinese From the Chinese 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" and 媛 (yuàn) meaning "beauty, beautiful woman".
LiangzhenfChinese From the Chinese 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, brilliant, radiant, enlightened" and 珍 (zhēn) meaning "precious, valuable, rare".
LiangzhufChinese From the Chinese 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, brilliant, radiant, enlightened" and 珠 (zhū) meaning "bead, pearl, precious stone".
LianhaifChinese From the Chinese 恋 (liàn) meaning "love, long for" and 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean".
Lianhaof & mChinese From the Chinese 莲 (lián) meaning "lotus, water lily" and 号 (hào) meaning "mark, sign, symbol".
LiánhuāfChinese From Chinese 莲, 蓮 (lián) meaning "lotus, water lily" combined with 花 (huā) meaning "flower". Other character combinations are possible.
LianxifChinese From the Chinese 恋 (liàn) meaning "love, long for" and 熙 (xī) meaning "bright, splendid, glorious".
LianxiafChinese From the Chinese 莲 (lián) meaning "lotus, water lily" and 霞 (xiá) meaning "rosy clouds".
LianxiangfChinese From the Chinese 莲 (lián) meaning "lotus, water lily" and 祥 (xiáng) meaning "good luck, good omen, happiness" or 翔 (xiáng) meaning "circle in the air, soar, glide".
LianxinfChinese From the Chinese 莲 (lián) meaning "lotus, water lily" and 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul".
LianxuanfChinese From the Chinese 恋 (liàn) meaning "love, long for" and 萱 (xuān) meaning "day lily".
Lianyingf & mChinese From the Chinese 联 (lián) meaning "connect, join, ally" and 英 (yīng) meaning "hero, brave" or "flower, leaf, petal".
LiaudmantasmLithuanian The first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun liaudis meaning "people, folk", which is etymologically related to the Germanic element leud meaning "people" (see Leopold and Leutwin)... [more]
Lí BanfIrish Mythology From Old Irish lí meaning "beauty, brilliance" and ban "of women" (genitive plural of ben "woman, wife"). This was the name of multiple Irish mythological figures: an otherworldly woman in the Ulster Cycle; and a woman who supposedly transformed into a mermaid (also known as Muirgen).
LibanmArabic, Somali The name Liban, meaning persevere in ancient arabic is prodominatley used in the northern region of Somalia (now Somaliland). Usually given to boys who are seen as handsome at birth.
LibranmArthurian Cycle A king who battled and killed an unnamed uncle of Perceval, forcing Perceval’s aunt into seclusion in the Vulgate "Queste del Saint Graal" 1215-1230.
LicinianmHistory English form of Licinianus. This was born by the Roman Usurper Julius Valens Licinianus, known in English as Licinian.
LicinianusmLate Roman Roman cognomen which was derived from Licinius. Known bearers of this name include the Roman author Granius Licinianus (2nd century AD) and the Roman usurper Julius Valens Licinianus (3rd century AD).
LidianfEnglish (Rare) In the case of Lidian Emerson (1802-1892), the second wife of philosopher-poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, it was an elaboration of Lydia, her original name, changed by her at her husband's request, allegedly to avoid the hiatus between Lydia and Emerson.
Lifanf & mChinese From Chinese 理 (lǐ) meaning "reason, logic", 立 (lì) meaning "stand, establish", 黎 (lí) meaning "black, dawn", 力 (lì) meaning "power, capability, influence" (which is usually only masculine) or 丽 (lì) meaning "beautiful" (usually only feminine)... [more]
LiliʻuokalanifHawaiian Means "smarting of the high-born one". This name was borne by a Hawaiian monarch. She was named this because at the time of her birth, a relative was suffering from an eye pain.
LilliandilfPopular Culture Coined by Douglas Gresham for a character in the 2010 film version of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, which he produced. In the Chronicles of Narnia books by C.S. Lewis (Gresham's stepfather), the character is unnamed, known only as Ramandu's daughter... [more]