Girl name
Li name meaning
“To me, for me”
Li means “to me” or “for me,” from the Hebrew expression לִי, pronounced li. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine name. Its meaning suggests the personal wording of a dedication, such as a small gift marked as intended especially “for me.”
What does Li mean?
To me, for me
In Turkish: Bana, benim için
Li carries the Hebrew meanings “to me” and “for me,” giving this short name a sense of closeness and personal connection. Used in Hebrew as both a feminine and a masculine given name, it holds the meaning of a personal phrase within a single syllable.
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Origin of the name Li
Li comes from Hebrew לִי (li), meaning “to me, for me.” Behind the Name treats the identically spelled Chinese name Li as a separate origin.
How to pronounce Li
| Syllables | 1 · 2 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /li/ |
Is Li a girl’s name?
Yes, Li is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Li does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Li
Famous people named Li
- Li Shuang · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Li
What is the meaning of Li?
Li means “To me, for me”. Li comes from Hebrew לִי (li), meaning “to me, for me.” Behind the Name treats the identically spelled Chinese name Li as a separate origin.
Is Li a girl’s name?
Yes, Li is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Li in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Li nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Li?
Li is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Li have?
Li has 1 syllable and 2 letters.
How popular is the name Li?
Li does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Li?
Notable people named Li include Li Shuang.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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