Leandro
Leandro is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Portuguese origin, meaning “Lion man”.
| Meaning | Lion man |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | leh-AN-droo |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Leandro
Leandro comes from the Greek Leandros, joining leon 'lion' and aner, andros 'man'. In Greek legend Leander swam the Hellespont every night to visit Hero, until he drowned in a storm. The name is used in Portuguese, Spanish and Italian. It is common in Brazil and Argentina.
Is Leandro a Christian name?
Saint Leander of Seville, a sixth-century bishop and brother of Saint Isidore, helped bring the Visigoths to Catholic Christianity.
How popular is Leandro?
Common in Brazil, Argentina and Portugal.
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Spellings and variants of Leandro
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leandro mean?
Leandro means 'Lion man'. It is of Greek, via Portuguese origin.
Is Leandro a Christian name?
Saint Leander of Seville, a sixth-century bishop and brother of Saint Isidore, helped bring the Visigoths to Catholic Christianity.
How do you pronounce Leandro?
Leandro is pronounced leh-AN-droo.
Is Leandro a boy or girl name?
Leandro is usually a boy name.