Leonidas name - Meaning of Leonidas

Leonidas name - Meaning of Leonidas

Gender

Masculine

Lucky Number

7

Usage

Greek, Ancient Greek

Pronounced

LEE-ə-need-əs

Leonidas Meaning

From Greek λεων (leon) "lion". Leonidas was a Spartan king of the 5th century Bc who sacrificed his life defending the pass of Thermopylae from the Persians. This was also the name of a 3rd-century saint and martyr, the father of Origen, from Alexandria. Leonidas is derived from Leon. Leon is a variant of Leo, with Greek roots. Leo originates in Latin language and means "lion man". It is a very popular masculine given name all over the world and the name of 13 popes throughout history. Its usage in the United States has declined significantly in recent times.

Leonidas Related Names
Other Languages: Léonide (French), Leonid (Macedonian), Leonid (Russian)

Leonidas Celebrities
Leonidas Lee - baseball player,