Lee Motta

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lee Motta — meadow
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lee Motta is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lee is a feminine given name of English origin. From Old English lēah, meaning "clearing in the woods" or "meadow." Also a common Korean surname. The surname Motta: Afonso Motta (born 1950), Brazilian politician Angelo Motta (1890–1957), Italian businessman and politician Bess Motta (born 1958), American actress and singer Carlos Carmelo Vasconcellos Motta (1890–1982), Brazilian Catholic cardinal Cássio Motta (born 1960) Brazilian professional tennis player Dick Motta (born 1931), American basketball coach Ed Motta (born 1971), Brazilian musician Edoardo Motta (born 2005), Italian footballer Elena Motta (born 2000), Guatemalan politician Fernanda Motta (born 1981), Brazilian model and actress Francesco Motta (born 1986), Italian singer-songwriter Gianni M. Lee is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lee reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lee

Meaning: meadow

English

From Old English lēah, meaning "clearing in the woods" or "meadow." Also a common Korean surname.

Surname: Motta

Italian

Afonso Motta (born 1950), Brazilian politician Angelo Motta (1890–1957), Italian businessman and politician Bess Motta (born 1958), American actress and singer Carlos Carmelo Vasconcellos Motta (1890–1982), Brazilian Catholic cardinal Cássio Motta (born 1960) Brazilian professional tennis player Dick Motta (born 1931), American basketball coach Ed Motta (born 1971), Brazilian musician Edoardo Motta (born 2005), Italian footballer Elena Motta (born 2000), Guatemalan politician Fernanda Motta (born 1981), Brazilian model and actress Francesco Motta (born 1986), Italian singer-songwriter Gianni M.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lee is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lee by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lee Motta

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lee Motta:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lee?
The first name Lee originates from English. From Old English lēah, meaning "clearing in the woods" or "meadow." Also a common Korean surname.
When was Lee most popular?
The name Lee reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Motta?
The surname Motta originates from Italian. Afonso Motta (born 1950), Brazilian politician Angelo Motta (1890–1957), Italian businessman and politician Bess Motta (born 1958), American actress and singer Carlos Carmelo Vasconcellos Motta (1890–1982), Brazilian Catholic cardinal Cássio Motta (born 1960) Brazilian professional tennis player Dick Motta (born 1931), American basketball coach Ed Motta (born 1971), Brazilian musician Edoardo Motta (born 2005), Italian footballer Elena Motta (born 2000), Guatemalan politician Fernanda Motta (born 1981), Brazilian model and actress Francesco Motta (born 1986), Italian singer-songwriter Gianni M.
What are the origins of the name Lee Motta?
The name Lee Motta combines two different traditions: the first name Lee has English roots, while the surname Motta originates from Italian.
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