Greek · Boy name
Leandro
“lion-man”
About the name Leandro
Leandro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of the Greek name Leandros, which means ‘lion-man’ from the Greek elements ‘leon’ (lion) and ‘aner’ (man). In Greek mythology, Leander is known for his tragic love story with Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite; he famously swam the Hellespont nightly to be with her until he drowned. The name was also borne by Saint Leander of Seville, a sixth-century archbishop who played a significant role in the religious history of Spain. Leandro remains in use across Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Latin America.
- Meaning
- lion-man
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- lee-AN-droh(3 syl.)
Middle names for Leandro
- Leandro Mateo
- Leandro Javier
- Leandro Carlos
- Leandro Luis
- Leandro Andres
Questions about Leandro
- What does Leandro mean?
- Leandro is a Greek name meaning "lion-man".
- How do you pronounce Leandro?
- Leandro is pronounced lee-AN-droh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Leandro?
- Variants of Leandro include Leandros, Leander.
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