๐ About Lei
Lei is a name of striking simplicity that resonates across two of the world's great cultural traditions. In Hawaiian, "lei" means garland โ a wreath of flowers, shells, or leaves, one of the most iconic symbols of the aloha spirit. To give or receive a lei is to exchange love, celebration, and welcome; as a name, Lei embodies this generous warmth and connection to the natural world. Often used alone or as a tender short form of Leilani ("heavenly lei"), it captures the lush beauty of the Pacific Islands. In Chinese culture, Lei (้ท) means "thunder" โ elemental and commanding โ while the character ่พ evokes a flower bud: youth, promise, and quiet potential. Traditionally unisex in Chinese usage, the name bridges strength and delicacy across very different worlds.
๐ Details
- OriginHawaiian
- Genderโ Female
- MeaningVariant of Leilani. Heavenly flower, royal child
๐ Variants & Related Names
โญ Famous People
- Lei Jun (้ทๅ) โ Chinese tech entrepreneur and founder of Xiaomi, one of the world's largest consumer electronics and smartphone companies, known as "China's Steve Jobs."
- Lei Feng (้ท้) โ Chinese People's Liberation Army soldier who became a celebrated cultural icon of selfless service after his early death in 1962, the subject of a decades-long national campaign "Learn from Lei Feng."
- Leilani Mitchell โ American professional basketball player (WNBA), one of the longest-serving players in league history, known for her precision and leadership on the court.
- Lei'ohu Ryder โ Hawaiian cultural practitioner, musician, and activist dedicated to the preservation of Native Hawaiian language, chant, and spiritual traditions.