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Lester

American  
[les-ter] / ˈlɛs tər /

noun

  1. a male given name: from the English placename “Leicester.”


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Rutgers, playing without its two leading scorers in Nene Ndiaye and Imani Lester, committed 18 turnovers that the Bruins converted into 25 points.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

About the author: Ashley Lester is the chief research officer at MSCI.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

California Highway Patrol Officer Jordan Roy Lester claimed a medical retirement was the only recourse because of a debilitating injury, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

His phrasing calls to mind the way an early hero of his, Lester Young, used to “sing” a song’s lyrics through his tenor saxophone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

I sat up when Raheem and Lester thumped through the door.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon