Λέων
Léon/ˈle.on/masculine
Λέων (Léon) is the Greek word for the astrological sign Leo.
The word is used to refer to the zodiac sign Leo. It can also be used as a noun to refer to someone with the Leo star sign, in which case the form λέων is used.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The word for the astrological sign is the same as the Greek word for the animal lion.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The name of the zodiac sign is a masculine noun and is used in its nominative form as Λέων.
How do you pronounce it?
Léon
Did you know?
- The formal word λέων actually descends from the Ancient Greek accusative form 'λέοντα', which is how the word functioned in classical grammar.
- The word Λέων is shared with the historical names of several popes and saints, though in those cases it is used as a personal name rather than a star sign.
- While Λέων is the formal name for the sign, Greeks often use the diminutive λιοντάρι when talking about a physical lion in a cute or affectionate way.
Examples in context
- Ο Λέων είναι ένας πολύ καταξιωμένος δικηγόρος.Leo is a highly reputable lawyer.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their horoscopes at a cafe.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίσαι Λέων, έτσι δεν είναι;Eisai Leōn, etsi den einai;You are a Leo, isn't that right?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, ο Λέων είναι το ζώδιό μου.Nai, o Leōn einai to zodió mou.Yes, Leo is my sign.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΤαιριάζει πολύ στην προσωπικότητά σου.Tairíei polý stin prosopikotitá sou.It suits your personality very well.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕυχαριστώ, Δημήτρη!Efcharistó, Dimitrí;Thank you, Dimitris!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leo” translations and entries Λέων, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry λέων.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries λέων, CC BY-SA 4.0.
