Surname · Vietnamese origin
Ly
Meaning
The surname Ly means Plum (李).
Origin
Vietnamese
Type
clan name
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Ly
Lý derives from the character 李, “plum”; the Lý dynasty founded Hanoi.
What kind of surname is Ly?
Ly is a clan name surname. It belongs to the Vietnamese naming tradition — you can read how Vietnamese surnames were formed on our Vietnamese last names page.
Variants & spellings of Ly
You may also see this surname written as:
- Lý
Other Vietnamese surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Ly mean?
The surname Ly means Plum (李). Lý derives from the character 李, “plum”; the Lý dynasty founded Hanoi.
Where does the surname Ly come from?
Ly is a surname of Vietnamese origin.
What kind of surname is Ly?
Ly is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Ly?
Variant spellings of Ly include Lý.
What are other Vietnamese surnames?
Other Vietnamese surnames include Bui, Dang, Do, Hoang, Le, Ngo.