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Lester

LEHST

Lester (name) means an English surname derived from the place name Leicester, also used as a masculine given name. Example: “Lester worked as an accountant for thirty years.”

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An English surname derived from the place name Leicester, also used as a masculine given name.
"Lester worked as an accountant for thirty years."

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Etymology

From the English place name Leicester.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lester” mean?

The word “Lester” means an English surname derived from the place name Leicester, also used as a masculine given name.

How do you pronounce “Lester”?

“Lester” is pronounced LEHST (/ˈlɛstɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lester” in a sentence?

Here is “Lester” used in a sentence: “Lester worked as an accountant for thirty years.”

What part of speech is “Lester”?

“Lester” is a name.

Is “Lester” a common word?

“Lester” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Where does the name Lester come from?

Lester is an English surname derived from the place name Leicester, and it later came into use as a masculine given name as well.

Is Lester used more often as a first name or a last name?

Lester originated as a surname but has been used as a given name for a long time, so it appears naturally in both roles depending on family and regional naming traditions.

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