Lem

Lem is an interesting name that is generally used to name boys. It has a root in Hebrew. The meaning of Lem is 'devoted to God' or 'belonging to God'. The name became incredibly popular in the regions where Hebrew was commonly spoken, the Kingdoms of Judah and Israel. It has since seen a significant rise in its usage as a last name. It was also used as a first name later on. Lem is a name not limited to being used in history in Hebrew. It is, in fact, a popular name in another part of the world. This takes us to the far east, as Lem is quite a popular name in China. Lem is commonly seen as the last name used there. The literal Hokkien translation of the word is 'the forest' or 'the woods'. The name is widely seen across the Chinese community in the United States of America. Lem is genuinely a fascinating name, from its origins in two different parts of the world, as well as the meaning of the name in other languages. It is diverse in its usage and a great way for little kids to start their lives.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

devoted to God

Origin

Diminutive of Lemuel, Hebrew

Numerology

L is for love, your love of life!

E is for elegant, born within you.

M is for musical, your hidden talent!

Lucky

Lem lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Lem

• Akira Ioane New Zealand Rugby Union and Sevens player
• Akira Kuwahara Japanese guitarist in the band Radwimps
• Akira Ishida Japanese voice actor
• Otis Akio Shinoda son of musician Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park
• Lemuel "Lem" Barney (born 1945) American football player