Boy name
Leonardo name meaning
“brave as a lion”
Leonardo is a masculine name meaning brave as a lion. It is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Leonard, combining a lion element with a Germanic element meaning brave or hardy. Its relationship to Leonard explains the source form and the two elements behind its meaning.
What does Leonardo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Leonardo
An Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Leonard, combining a lion element with a Germanic element meaning brave or hardy.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Leonardo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Leonardo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Sabinus: of the Sabine people
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Meaning of each word
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Bastian: one from Sebaste
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Leonardo Yosep
Meaning of each word
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Yosep: may God add
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Meaning of each word
- Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Jonathan: God has given
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Leonardo Ezra
Meaning of each word
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Ezra: help or assistance
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Meaning of each word
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Michael: who is like God?
- Jose: may God add
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How to pronounce Leonardo
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦲꦺꦴꦤꦂꦢꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮨᮇᮔᮁᮓᮧ |
Is Leonardo a boy’s name?
Yes, Leonardo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Leonardo ranks #992 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Leonardo
Names with related meanings
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Alexander♂Defender of people, protector of others
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Andreas♂Manly, courageous
- Idrus♂Lion in traditional interpretation
- Andre♂Brave and manly
- Richard♂Brave ruler
- Fernando♂Bold in a journey
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
- Ferdinand♂Bold in journeying
Famous people named Leonardo
- Leonardo Ringo · b. 1977
- Leonardo David Simatupang
- Leonardo Fransiskus Lang · b. 1978
- Leonardo Fredz Asmorom · b. 1992
- Leonardo Gunawan · b. 1962
- Leonardo Haryo Agung · b. 1976
- Leonardo Haryo Agung Jatmiko · b. 1976
- Leonardo Julius Putra · b. 1988
- Leonardo Ludwig Krisnada · b. 1989
- Leonardo Pandapotan Sirait · b. 1990
- Leonardo Sayuna · b. 1985
- Leonardo Syakema · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Leonardo
What is the meaning of Leonardo?
Leonardo means brave as a lion. An Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Leonard, combining a lion element with a Germanic element meaning brave or hardy.
Is Leonardo a boy’s name?
Yes, Leonardo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Leonardo?
Leonardo is of European origin.
How many syllables does Leonardo have?
Leonardo has 4 syllables (Le-o-nar-do) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Leonardo?
Leonardo ranks #992 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Leonardo?
Some ideas: Leonardo Sabinus Yeremia; Leonardo Jeremy Bastian; Leonardo Yosep.
Famous people named Leonardo?
Notable people named Leonardo include Leonardo Ringo, Leonardo David Simatupang, Leonardo Fransiskus Lang.
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