Leontin
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Leontin
The given name 'Leontin' is derived from the Greek word 'leontos' (λέοντας), meaning 'lion-like', and is likely a variant of the name Leontius, which was popularized in Eastern Europe, particularly in Romania and Bulgaria.
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Etymology
The given name 'Leontin' is derived from the Greek word 'leontos' (λέοντας), meaning 'lion-like', and is likely a variant of the name Leontius, which was popularized in Eastern Europe, particularly in Romania and Bulgaria. The name Leontin has been used in various cultures, including Eastern Orthodox Christianity, but its use is not well-documented in historical records.
Leontin currently ranks #5,464 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1900.
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