Leonidas
/L-EH-OW-N-IY-D-AA-S/
Son of the lion, from Greek leon (lion) with the patronymic ending -idas; a name for a brave, lion-hearted boy.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Leonidas is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Son of the lion, from Greek leon (lion) with the patronymic ending -idas; a name for a brave, lion-hearted boy.”.
Leonidas is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Son of the lion, from Greek leon (lion) with the patronymic ending -idas; a name for a brave, lion-hearted boy." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Greek, European families, Leonidas 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 Leonidas
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. Leonidas lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Leonidas's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Leonidas's saint & feast day →What does Leonidas'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 Leonidas resonates in either tradition.
Leonidas's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Leonidas's full reading →
Does Leonidas go with your family's names?
Leonidas breaks into 8 sounds: /L-EH-OW-N-IY-D-AA-S/. 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 Leonidas 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 Leonidas beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Leonidas — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Leonidas
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Leonidas
What does the name Leonidas mean?
Leonidas means "Son of the lion, from Greek leon (lion) with the patronymic ending -idas; a name for a brave, lion-hearted boy.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Leonidas a boy or girl name?
Leonidas is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Leonidas?
Leonidas is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Greek, European families.
Is Leonidas a Christian name?
Yes. Leonidas is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Leonidas mean in Greek?
Leonidas originates from Greek, where it means "Son of the lion, from Greek leon (lion) with the patronymic ending -idas; a name for a brave, lion-hearted boy.."
What are common nicknames for Leonidas?
Common short forms of Leonidas include Leo, Lonnie.
What is the numerology of Leonidas?
Leonidas has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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