What does LEI mean?

Definitions for LEI
leɪ, ˈleɪ ilei

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. wreath, garland, coronal, chaplet, leinoun

    flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

Wiktionary

  1. leinoun

    Plural form of leu.

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  1. lei

    In Hawaiian culture, a lei is a garland or wreath that is typically made from flowers, leaves, seashells, seeds, nuts, feathers, or even bones and teeth of various animals. It is usually worn around the neck and is given to show affection or respect, or used in rituals and celebrations.

Wikidata

  1. Lei

    Lei is a garland or wreath. More loosely defined, a lei is any series of objects strung together with the intent to be worn. The most popular concept of a lei in Hawaiian culture is a wreath of flowers draped around the neck presented upon arriving or leaving as a symbol of affection. This concept was popularized through tourism between the Hawaiian Islands and the continental United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. Children and sweethearts are poetically referred to as "lei" and many ancient and modern songs and chants refer to this imagery.

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  1. LEI

    What does LEI stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the LEI acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. LEI

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lei is ranked #4726 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Lei surname appeared 7,504 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 would have the surname Lei.

    94.2% or 7,071 total occurrences were Asian.
    3.2% or 244 total occurrences were White.
    1.1% or 87 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.6% or 51 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    0.5% or 38 total occurrences were Black.
    0.1% or 13 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of LEI in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of LEI in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of LEI in a Sentence

  1. Deutsche Boerse:

    The only way for Coinbase to resume trading is for the issuer to apply for an LEI.

  2. J. Vialua:

    Marasaw palôh hâh lei bao chala, “Enga” reih khiah ma khizaw lia a sâhchai tlâ tah ei.

  3. Ngotlai Nohro:

    Mara reih he lei aw vei. Khazohpa eima theina hawhta chakao hai pi ta, missionary eima theina zydua ta chyh hai pi ta, MWC ta a theina hawhta Mara reih hmahpasiesa awpa ta ahria hai.

  4. Concierge Bert Momotomi:

    I had obtained a lei from our lei-making instructor and we prayed together as we tossed the lei into the ocean, it was extremely gratifying to help this woman who had tears rolling down her face with her dream of bringing Aloha Pumehana home.

  5. Ngotlai Nohro:

    Keimo eima yna su Siaha Vaihpi liata cha Mara reih a lei ha khiah, reih hropa hmâ/chei awpa hnei mapi. Achhâpa cha reih hropa eima thai tlâ vei.

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