Leandra
Portuguese · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Leandra
Leandra is the feminine form of the Greek name Leandros, derived from the elements "leon" (lion) and "andros" (man), meaning "lion-man" or "brave as a lion." The name gained literary prominence through the legend of Hero and Leander in Greek mythology, and has been used throughout European Christian cultures, particularly in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking regions.
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Etymology
Leandra is the feminine form of the Greek name Leandros, derived from the elements "leon" (lion) and "andros" (man), meaning "lion-man" or "brave as a lion." The name gained literary prominence through the legend of Hero and Leander in Greek mythology, and has been used throughout European Christian cultures, particularly in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking regions.
Leandra currently ranks #3,620 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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