Boy name
Leon name meaning
“lion, a large wild cat”
Leon is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning “lion”, the large wild cat. It comes directly from the Greek word leōn, which names that animal. The word was subsequently adopted as a given name in several European languages, retaining its original animal meaning.
What does Leon mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Leon
From Greek leōn, the word for lion, subsequently adopted as a name in several European languages.
Name combinations with Leon
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Leon, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Leon: lion, a large wild cat
- Syahputra: son of a king
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Meaning of each word
- Leon: lion, a large wild cat
- Awi: the bamboo plant
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
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Leon Trinanda
Meaning of each word
- Leon: lion, a large wild cat
- Trinanda: third child; three joys
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Meaning of each word
- Sutiawan: faithful
- Leon: lion, a large wild cat
- Datar: level, without a slope
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Leon Datar
Meaning of each word
- Leon: lion, a large wild cat
- Datar: level, without a slope
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Meaning of each word
- Leon: lion, a large wild cat
- Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
- Dwikora: two commands for the people
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How to pronounce Leon
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦲꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮨᮇᮔ᮪ |
Is Leon a boy’s name?
Yes, Leon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Leon ranks #3,417 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Leon
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Leon
- Leon Dozan · b. 1997
- Leon Fitra Irfan · b. 1978
- Leon Tua Hutabarat · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Leon
What is the meaning of Leon?
Leon means lion, a large wild cat. From Greek leōn, the word for lion, subsequently adopted as a name in several European languages.
Is Leon a boy’s name?
Yes, Leon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Leon?
Leon is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Leon have?
Leon has 2 syllables (Le-on) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Leon?
Leon ranks #3,417 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Leon?
Some ideas: Leon Syahputra Aditya; Leon Awi Purna; Leon Trinanda.
Famous people named Leon?
Notable people named Leon include Leon Dozan, Leon Fitra Irfan, Leon Tua Hutabarat.
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