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Ly
Ly (name) means a Vietnamese surname. Example: “The Ly family opened one of the first Vietnamese restaurants in the neighborhood.”
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A Vietnamese surname.
"The Ly family opened one of the first Vietnamese restaurants in the neighborhood."
How to use Ly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Vietnamese family name.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Vietnamese Lý, a cognate of the Chinese-derived surname Lee.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Ly” mean?
The word “Ly” means a Vietnamese surname. In plain terms, a common Vietnamese family name.
How do you use “Ly” in a sentence?
Here is “Ly” used in a sentence: “The Ly family opened one of the first Vietnamese restaurants in the neighborhood.”
What part of speech is “Ly”?
“Ly” is a name.
Where does the word “Ly” come from?
The word “Ly” comes from Chinese. Borrowed from Vietnamese Lý, a cognate of the Chinese-derived surname Lee.
Is “Ly” a common word?
“Ly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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