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Leander

lee-AN-der

Popularity

#1752

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

6,830

Peak Year

#117 in 2023

First Recorded

1880

Style

Mythological, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Greek name meaning 'lion man'.

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LeeAndy

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Leander Paes

    Indian tennis player, one of the greatest.

Nicknames

LeeAndy

Similar Names

LysanderCassianAtticusOrion

Personality Traits

BraveStrongCharmingIntellectual

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