Greek · Boy name
Leonidas
“lion-like”
About the name Leonidas
Leonidas is a Greek name meaning lion-like, derived from the Greek words ‘leon’ (lion) and ‘idas’ (descendant). It is most famously associated with Leonidas I, the king of Sparta who led his troops at the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian army. The name symbolizes bravery and strength, reflecting the heroic legacy of its historical bearer.
- Meaning
- lion-like
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- lee-oh-NIE-das(4 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Leonidas
- Leonidas Alexander
- Leonidas Maximus
- Leonidas James
- Leonidas Hector
- Leonidas Marcus
Questions about Leonidas
- What does Leonidas mean?
- Leonidas is a Greek name meaning "lion-like".
- How do you pronounce Leonidas?
- Leonidas is pronounced lee-oh-NIE-das, with emphasis on the third syllable.
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