Lennart
Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lennart
Lennart means "brave lion" and derives from the Germanic elements "lewd" (people) and "hart" (hard/strong), though it is also used as a Scandinavian form of Leonard, which comes from Latin "Leo" (lion) and "hard" (brave).
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Etymology
Lennart means "brave lion" and derives from the Germanic elements "lewd" (people) and "hart" (hard/strong), though it is also used as a Scandinavian form of Leonard, which comes from Latin "Leo" (lion) and "hard" (brave). The name is primarily used in Swedish, Norwegian, and German-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in Scandinavia and Germanic regions, including notable bearers like Swedish actor Lennart Bernadotte and composer Lennart Bernadotte.
Lennart currently ranks #13,295 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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