Leonard
/lehnɚd/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Leonard is a English name meaning "Strong as the lion". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Leonard is of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements 'levon' (lion) and 'hard' (brave, hardy, strong).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic lehnɚd
IPA lɛnɚd
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as lehnɚd. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Leonard
- · Leonard Bernstein - Composer
- · Leonard Cohen - Singer-Songwriter
- · Leonardo DiCaprio - Actor
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