Leyre
Spanish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Leyre
Leyre derives from Basque and means "rocky" or "stone," stemming from the Basque word "leherre" or related to the rocky landscape.
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Etymology
Leyre derives from Basque and means "rocky" or "stone," stemming from the Basque word "leherre" or related to the rocky landscape. The name is primarily used in Basque culture (Euskal Herria) and has Christian associations, particularly linked to the sanctuary of Santa María de Leyre in Navarre, Spain.
Leyre currently ranks #14,891 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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