Lester

Lester Meaning & Origin

About Lester
The name Lester is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English name "Leofric" which means "beloved ruler" or "dear leader." Additionally, it can also be associated with the Old English word "lester" which means "fortress" or "camp." Overall, the name Lester conveys qualities of leadership, belovedness, and strength.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lester are male.

Lester Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -15.74% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ›stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lester in Braille

Here's how to represent Lester in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lester in braille

How to Spell the Name Lester in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lester using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lester in sign language

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