Surname · Greek
Λες
“roman fort”·“a man from Leicester”
Λες is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Les.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Λες is Les written in the Greek alphabet. In English use, Les is a diminutive of Lester. Interpretations include “roman fort” and “a man from Leicester” (English). These may reflect different naming traditions.
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Where it comes from
Λες is Les written in the Greek alphabet. Les is a short form of Leslie. Leslie has been associated with Scottish and Hungarian naming traditions. The precise derivation is uncertain. In English use, Les is a diminutive of Lester. A possible origin is English, although the derivation remains uncertain.
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Λες’s family of names
In Greek usage, Λες as a surname has a transliteration in Les.
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