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Lei

From Chinese characters: 磊 (lěi) meaning "pile of stones, openness, or integrity" (typically associated with masculine qualities), or 蕾 (lěi) meaning "bud" or "unopened flower" (typically associated with feminine qualities).

Meaning and origin

Lei is a Chinese name created from characters that share the same pinyin pronunciation but carry distinct meanings and gender associations.

How to pronounce Lei

Mandarinlay /ləɪ˧˥/

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