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Leonidas
BoyGreek 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.
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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