Λεωνίδας
Leōnídas
Leonidas is a Greek male given name, written as Λεωνίδας (Leōnídas).
The name is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Greek word λέων, which means 'lion'.
How do you pronounce it?
Leōnídas
Did you know?
- In Modern Greek, the name Λεωνίδας is often shortened to the nickname Λέων in casual settings, effectively turning the name back into the literal word for 'lion'.
- The name ends in -ίδας, a suffix that in Ancient Greek often functioned as a patronymic, meaning 'son of' or 'descendant of'.
- Because of the association with the 300 Spartans, the name Λεωνίδας is frequently used in Greece for businesses, gyms and military units to evoke strength and discipline.
Examples in context
- Ο Λεωνίδας είναι δάσκαλος.O Leonidas einai daskalos.Leonidas is a teacher.
- Ποιος είναι αυτός ο Λεωνίδας;Poios einai aftos o Leonidas;Who is this Leonidas?
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- Μαρία MariaΕίδες τον Λεωνίδας χθες;Eídes ton Leonídas chthes?Did you see Leonidas yesterday?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΌχι, δεν τον είδα.Óchi, den ton eída.No, I didn't see him.
- Μαρία MariaΟ Λεωνίδας είπε ότι θα ερχόταν.O Leonídas ípe óti tha erchóntan.Leonidas said that he would come.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΊσως είναι άργος πάλι.Ísos einai árgos páli.Maybe he is late again.
