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Name Origin

Li is a common Chinese surname and given name. As a given name, it often signifies beauty, elegance, or grace. In some cases, it may also be associated with strength or resilience.

chinesesurnamebeautyelegancegracestrengthresilience

Famous People

Li Bai (701-762)

Poet

  • Considered one of the greatest poets in Chinese history.
  • Known for his romantic and mystical poems.

Li Qingzhao (1084-1155)

Poet

  • One of the most celebrated female poets in Chinese history.
  • Known for her graceful and poignant poems about love, loss, and the passage of time.

Li Yuanhong (1876-1928)

Politician

  • Served as the first President of the Republic of China (1918-1923).

Li Keqiang (1955-)

Politician

  • Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China (2013-present).

Li Na (1982-)

Tennis Player

  • First Chinese player to win a Grand Slam singles title (French Open in 2011).

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