Leonidas
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Leonidas
Leonidas derives from the Greek elements "leon" (λέων), meaning lion, and the suffix "-idas," making it literally mean "son of the lion" or "lion-like." The name has ancient Greek linguistic roots and carries connotations of strength and courage.
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Etymology
Leonidas derives from the Greek elements "leon" (λέων), meaning lion, and the suffix "-idas," making it literally mean "son of the lion" or "lion-like." The name has ancient Greek linguistic roots and carries connotations of strength and courage.
The name is primarily used in Greek culture and Orthodox Christianity, with its most famous historical bearer being King Leonidas I of Sparta, who led the 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE.
Leonidas currently ranks #510 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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