Boy Name

Leandro

"Lion man"

About the Name Leandro

Leandro is a romantic Greek name meaning lion man, from the elements 'leon' (lion) and 'aner' (man). In Greek mythology, Leander swam across the Hellespont each night to visit his beloved Hero, making this one of history's great love stories. The name is popular throughout the Romance-language world and carries both heroic courage and romantic devotion.

Name Details

Origin
Greek
Syllables
3
Popularity Score
60/100
Meaning Category
brave

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