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Lesieli

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Pronounced leh-see-EH-lee /ˌlɛ.siˈɛ.li/Medium

Meaning: The Tongan form of Cecilia, adapted to Tongan sound patterns. Cecilia comes from the Roman family name Caecilius, from Latin caecus, 'blind'; Saint Cecilia is the patron of music. Lesieli is a well-established name in Tonga and among Tongan communities abroad.Medium

In 30 seconds: Lesieli is the Tongan form of Cecilia (said 'leh-see-EH-lee') — a name that travels back to Latin and to the patron saint of music.

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Origin MediumTongan, Latin

MeaningThe Tongan form of Cecilia, adapted to Tongan sound patterns. Cecilia comes from the Roman family name Caecilius, from Latin caecus, 'blind'; Saint Cecilia is the patron of music. Lesieli is a well-established name in Tonga and among Tongan communities abroad.

U.S. rank (2024)#14455 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lesieli is the Tongan rendering of Cecilia, brought by missionaries and thoroughly at home in Tonga since. Cecilia descends from the Roman Caecilius, from caecus, 'blind'; Saint Cecilia became the patron of musicians. Lesieli is common in Tonga and in Tongan families in the U.S., New Zealand and Australia (said 'leh-see-EH-lee').

It appears rarely in U.S. records outside Tongan communities. Rare here, familiar in Tonga.

Did you know? Tongan reshapes borrowed names to fit its own sounds, and Cecilia becomes Lesieli — the same saint, the same music, a new music of syllables (said 'leh-see-EH-lee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Lesieli — Tongan form of Cecilia; Latin caecus 'blind'

Variations

CeciliaSesiliaLesiely

Nicknames

LesiEli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lesieli mean?

Lesieli is the Tongan form of Cecilia, which comes from Latin caecus, 'blind'. Saint Cecilia is the patron of music.

How do you pronounce Lesieli?

It's said leh-see-EH-lee /ˌlɛ.siˈɛ.li/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Lesieli a boy or girl name?

Lesieli is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lesieli?

Lesieli is rare in the U.S. but well used in Tonga and Tongan communities.