Leopoldo

Herkunft und Bedeutung von Leopoldo

Leopoldo is the Italian form of the Germanic Liutbald, from liut, 'people,' and bald, 'bold, brave': it means 'bold among the people, valiant leader.' Its later link to leo, 'lion,' reinforced a regal image. Borne by European emperors and sovereigns, and in Italy venerated in Saint Leopold Mandić, a confessor friar, it remains fairly rare today. It is found in Italy, Spain and Germanic regions, where the form Leopold prevails.

Varianten weltweit

Wie Leopoldo in anderen Sprachen lautet.

Berühmte Persönlichkeiten

• San Leopoldo Mandić— Heiliger
• Leopold Mozart— Komponist