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Leonidas

Boy

Greek origin · /lee-ON-i-das/ · classic

Meaning: Lion-like or son of the lion.

Popularity 40/1004 syllables↑ Rising

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Today, Leonidas is an uncommon name (popularity 40/100).

It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.

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Leonidas is derived from the Greek name Λεωνίδας (Leonidas), which is composed of the elements λέων (leon) meaning 'lion' and the patronymic suffix -idas meaning 'son of'. It was famously borne by Leonidas I, the king of Sparta who led the 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae.

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