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Leonardo
Brave as a lion
Origin
Germanic
Used in
itesenpt
Name day
Celebrated on November 6
Popularity
#1 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Leonardo
Leonardo blends the Germanic levon (Latin leo, “lion”) with hard, “strong, brave”, giving “brave as a lion”. Carried by medieval saints such as Leonard of Noblac, patron of prisoners, it owes its worldwide fame to Leonardo da Vinci. Today it is the most popular boys' name in Italy, chosen for its classical elegance and its tie to the Renaissance genius.
Variants around the world
How Leonardo is said in other languages.
LeonardLéonardLeonhardLennart
Famous people
- Leonardo da Vinci— painter
- Leonardo DiCaprio— actor
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