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Leonidas

lee-ON-ih-das

Popularity

#508

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

9,686

Peak Year

#758 in 2022

First Recorded

1880

Style

Mythological, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Leonidas is a Greek name meaning "lion's son" or "descendant of a lion." It's associated with strength, courage, and leadership.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • King Leonidas of Sparta

    Spartan king who led the Battle of Thermopylae

Nicknames

LeoLeon

Spelling Variations

Leonid

Similar Names

AlexanderHerculesAchillesApolloOrion

Personality Traits

courageousstrongleadernoble

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