Boy name
Leander name meaning
“lion-like man”
Leander is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning “lion-like man”. It comes from Leandros, which combines leon, meaning “lion”, with aner and its stem andr-, meaning “man”. Beyond its Greek roots, the name is also established through the tradition of Christian saints.
What does Leander mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Leander
From Greek Leandros, combining leon, 'lion', and aner, with the stem andr-, 'man'. The name is also established through Christian saints.
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Name combinations with Leander
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Leander, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Leander: lion-like man
- Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
- Mika: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Leander: lion-like man
- Pit: stone, rock
- Theodore: gift from God
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Leander Oktavianus
Meaning of each word
- Leander: lion-like man
- Oktavianus: the eighth
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Dave Leander Bonaventura
Meaning of each word
- Dave: beloved
- Leander: lion-like man
- Bonaventura: good fortune, good luck
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Leander Yosep
Meaning of each word
- Leander: lion-like man
- Yosep: may God add
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Meaning of each word
- Leander: lion-like man
- Kristo: the anointed one
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
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How to pronounce Leander
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦲꦤ꧀ꦢꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮨᮃᮔ᮪ᮓᮨᮁ |
Is Leander a boy’s name?
Yes, Leander is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Leander ranks #2,896 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Leander
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Leander
- Leander Alexander Auwe · b. 1980
- Z. Leander Ohoiwutun · b. 1948
- Z. Leander Ohoiwutun · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Leander
What is the meaning of Leander?
Leander means lion-like man. From Greek Leandros, combining leon, 'lion', and aner, with the stem andr-, 'man'. The name is also established through Christian saints.
Is Leander a boy’s name?
Yes, Leander is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Leander?
Leander is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Leander have?
Leander has 3 syllables (Le-an-der) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Leander?
Leander ranks #2,896 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Leander?
Some ideas: Leander Siprianus Mika; Leander Pit Theodore; Leander Oktavianus.
Famous people named Leander?
Notable people named Leander include Leander Alexander Auwe, Z. Leander Ohoiwutun, Z. Leander Ohoiwutun.
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