Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. LEKH(Polish)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

According to Polish legend this was the name of the founder of the Lechites, a group that includes the Poles. The name probably derives from that of the old Slavic tribe the Lendians, called the Lędzianie in Polish.

A famous bearer is the former Polish president Lech Wałęsa (1943-).

Related Names

DiminutiveLeszek(Polish)

Popularity

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Name Days

Poland: August 12

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Entry updated April 23, 2024