レオナルド
Reonarudo
The Japanese name レオナルド (Reonarudo) means the Italian artist name Leonardo.
レオナルド is the most common way to say "Leonardo" in Japanese.
Meaning: Italian artist (name)
Which one should you use?
While レオナルド is the standard form, you can use レオ as a shortened version or レオちゃん as a cute and friendly way to address someone. レオナルドさん is used to refer to a person named Leonardo more politely.
How do you pronounce it?
Reonarudo
Did you know?
- When discussing Leonardo da Vinci, Japanese speakers often refer to him as ダ・ヴィンチ rather than レオナルド. Using only his first name is rare in academic or artistic contexts.
- While レオナルドさん is polite, in a professional gallery or museum setting, a curator might use the title 先生 as in レオナルド先生 to show deep respect for his mastery.
- Because Japanese lacks a standalone 'l' sound, レオナルド is pronounced with a sound that is a hybrid between 'l' and 'r'.
Examples in context
- モナリザはレオナルド・ダヴィンチによって描かれた。The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci.This sentence shows how to use レオナルド when referring to the artist.Tatoeba #1087638 by bunbuku, translation #870933 by CM
- 私はレオナルドです。I'm Leonardo.This sentence shows how to use レオナルド to introduce oneself.Tatoeba #7497135 by Leonroz, translation #10091842 by krodo
- 私の名前はレオナルドですMy name is Leonardo.
- レオナルドは天才的な芸術家です。Reonarudo wa tensai-teki na geijutsuka desu.Leonardo is a genius artist.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing art at a museum.
- 結衣 Yuiレオナルドの作品は素晴らしいですね。Reonarudo no sakuhin wa subarashii desu ne.Leonardo's works are wonderful, aren't they?
- 健太 Kentaはい、本当に感動します。Hai, hontou ni kandou shimasu.Yes, I am truly moved.
- 結衣 Yui健太さんは、彼の絵が好きですか？Kenta-san wa, kare no e ga suki desu ka?Kenta, do you like his paintings?
- 健太 Kenta大好きです。Daisuki desu.I love them.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leonardo” translations and entries レオナルド, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
