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Lai

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Girl Name day: February 12
Origin: Greek. Meaning: the one who speaks well, the eloquent.
From Emmanuel, in Hebrew Immanu'el, passed to Manuel and then to its feminine form Manuela.

Name day for Lai

February 12

Why this day? Lai is a short form of Laia, and shares its name day.

Lai is celebrated in the United States on January 24; Spain on February 12; Brazil on January 1.

The story of the name Lai

Lai is a short form of Laïa. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — the one who speaks well, the eloquent, and shares its name day, February 12.

On birth records, Lai is rarely written as such: the Lais are Laïas (41,364 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Laïa page. Lai is also a short form of Laila, Laïs.

Frequently asked questions about Lai

What does Lai mean?

Lai is a short form of Laïa, which means the one who speaks well, the eloquent.

When is Lai's name day?

February 12, together with Laïa: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lai a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Laïa.

Lai's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

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Professional potential for Lai

Bottom 10

  1. Diana42%
  2. Leonor42%
  3. Carla42%
  4. Gloria47%
  5. Victoria51%
  6. Tamara51%
  7. Erika51%
  8. Vanessa52%
  9. Inés53%
  10. Carmen53%

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