Leandro
/L-EY-AA-N-D-R-OW/
Lion man — from the Greek myth of Leander who swam the Hellespont for love. Courage driven by devotion.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Leandro is a Christian boy name of Spanish origin, meaning “Lion man — from the Greek myth of Leander who swam the Hellespont for love. Courage driven by devotion.”.
Leandro is a boy's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Lion man — from the Greek myth of Leander who swam the Hellespont for love. Courage driven by devotion." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Latino, Mexican, Cuban, Argentine, Colombian, Chilean, Peruvian, Venezuelan, PuertoRican, Dominican, Spanish families, Leandro carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Leandro
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Leandro lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Leandro's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Leandro's saint & feast day →What does Leandro's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Leandro resonates in either tradition.
Leandro's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Leandro's full reading →
Does Leandro go with your family's names?
Leandro breaks into 7 sounds: /L-EY-AA-N-D-R-OW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Leandro sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Leandro beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Leandro — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Leandro
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Leandro
What does the name Leandro mean?
Leandro means "Lion man — from the Greek myth of Leander who swam the Hellespont for love. Courage driven by devotion.." It is a boy name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Leandro a boy or girl name?
Leandro is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Leandro?
Leandro is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Latino, Mexican, Cuban families.
Is Leandro a Christian name?
Yes. Leandro is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Leandro mean in Spanish?
Leandro originates from Spanish, where it means "Lion man — from the Greek myth of Leander who swam the Hellespont for love. Courage driven by devotion.."
What are common nicknames for Leandro?
Common short forms of Leandro include Leani, Lean.
What is the numerology of Leandro?
Leandro has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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