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30,235Etymology Leander is the Latinized form of the Greek name Leandros (Λέανδρος), which is derived from the Greek elements leon (λέων) meaning "lion" and aner (ἀνήρ) meaning "man" (genitive andros). Thus, the name means "li...
Leandra is a feminine given name used primarily in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking countries. It is the feminine form of Leander, which in turn derives from the Greek name Leandros, composed of the elements λέω...
EtymologyLéandre is the French form of Leander, which derives from the Greek name Leandros (Λέανδρος). The name is composed of the elements leon (λέων) meaning "lion" and aner (ἀνήρ) meaning "man" (genitive andros, ἀνδρό...
Leandro is a masculine given name widely used in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking countries. It is a form of Leander, which itself derives from the Greek name Λέανδρος (Leandros), composed of the elements λέων (...
Leandros is a Greek given name, the direct Greek form of Leander. The name derives from the ancient Greek elements leon meaning "lion" and aner meaning "man" (genitive andros), thus signifying "lion man." This etymology...
Léane is a French feminine given name, likely a combination of Léa and Anne 1. This blended name reflects a common French naming tradition of joining two established names to create a new, graceful option.Etymology and C...
Leanid is the Belarusian form of Leonidas, a name deeply rooted in Greek history and mythology. EtymologyLike its root name, Leanid traces its origins to the Greek words λέων (leon, meaning "lion") and the patronymic suf...
Leann is a feminine given name of English origin, formed by combining the names Lee and Ann. It is one of several variant spellings—including LeAnn, Leanne, Leeann, and Lee-Anne—that emerged as a modern compound name, pa...
Leanna is a feminine given name predominantly used in English-speaking countries. The name has a somewhat ambiguous origin, with two main theories explaining its development. It likely originated as a variant of Liana, a...
Leanne is a modern English feminine given name formed by combining Lee with Anne. The first element derives from the Old English word leah, meaning "clearing". The second element, Anne, originated from the Hebrew name Ha...
Leano is a German masculine given name of uncertain origin, though it is most likely a short form of Leander. The name Leander itself comes from the Greek name Leandros (Λέανδρος), composed of the elements leon (λέων) me...
Leanora is an English short form of Eleanora, which itself is a Latinate elaboration of the classic name Eleanor. As a condensed variant, it retains the melodic elegance of its longer counterparts while offering a more c...
Leão is the Portuguese form of Leo and Leon. The name is derived from Latin leo meaning "lion", a cognate of the Greek Leon. In Portuguese, Leão is pronounced [liˈɐ̃w] and directly translates to "lion", emphasizing the s...
Lear is a surname and given name that gained its greatest prominence through the title character of William Shakespeare's tragic play King Lear (1606). Shakespeare drew the story from earlier legendary accounts, primaril...
Leary is a given name and surname of Irish origin. As a first name, it is an Anglicized form of Laoghaire, which itself derives from the Old Irish Lóegaire, meaning "calf herder" (from lóeg "calf"). The name is historica...
Leatrice is a feminine given name of English coinage. It is a modern name, possibly a combination of Leah and Beatrice. This invention likely emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century, when coined names blending ele...
Lebanah is a masculine name that appears briefly in the Old Testament, mentioned only in the Book of Ezra and Nehemiah among the list of exiles returning from Babylon. The name is of Hebrew origin, derived from the root...
Leberecht is a German masculine given name that was coined in the 17th century. Its meaning is derived from the German words lebe ("live") and recht ("right"), thus signifying "live rightly" or "live according to the rig...
Lebogang is a unisex given name of Tswana origin, primarily used in South Africa and Botswana. It means "be thankful" in the Tswana language, reflecting a common theme in African naming traditions where names express gra...
Lebohang is a Southern African name of Sotho origin, meaning "be thankful" in the Sotho language. It is commonly found in Lesotho and South Africa, among the Sotho-speaking peoples. The name is also used by Tswana speake...
LeBron is a modern first name, most likely an invented name. It coincides with the Spanish surname Lebrón, which derives from liebre, meaning "hare." The name gained widespread recognition through the basketball supersta...
Lech is a Polish masculine given name with deep roots in Slavic legend and national identity. According to Polish mythology, Lech was the name of the legendary founder of Poland, one of three brothers—Lech, Czech, and Ru...
Lechosław is a Polish masculine given name with deep roots in national legend and old Slavic tradition. The name is derived from (possibly) the Polish name Lech combined with the Slavic element slava meaning 'glory'. Thu...
Etymology and Historical OriginsLechosława is the feminine form of the Polish masculine name Lechosław. The name Lechosław is derived from the Polish name Lech, possibly combined with the Slavic element slava meaning "gl...
Lecia is an English feminine given name, typically used as a short form of longer names such as Alicia, Felicia, or Letitia. It functions as a diminutive that softens the formality of its parent names, making it a popula...
Leda is a feminine given name of Greek origin, best known from mythology, where she was a Spartan queen. Her story is central to the myth of Zeus's seduction in the form of a swan, a tale that has inspired countless work...
Ledger is a masculine first name of English origin. It is derived from the Ledger surname, which itself comes from the Germanic name Leutgar, a form of Ludger. The root name Ludger is composed of the Old German elements...
Lee is a unisex given name derived from a surname that originated from the Old English element leah meaning "clearing" or "meadow." The surname was borne by Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), the commanding general of the Confed...
Leeann is a feminine given name of English origin, typically formed as a combination of the names Lee and Ann. This compound name emerged as part of a widespread naming tradition in English-speaking countries, particular...
Leeba is a variant transcription of the Yiddish feminine name Liba, derived from the Yiddish word libe meaning "love" (from Middle High German liebe). As a direct expression of affection, Leeba belongs to a tradition of...
Leela is a feminine given name of Lila 1, itself derived from the Sanskrit word "play, amusement". The name carries deep philosophical and religious significance in Hinduism, where līlā (also spelled lila) denotes “divin...
Leelavathi is a Southern Indian feminine given name found in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu-speaking regions. It is the regional form of the Sanskrit-derived name Lilavati.Meaning & EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from...
Leelo is an Estonian feminine given name derived from the Estonian word leelo, meaning "folk song". The name is intimately connected with the Seto people, a Finno-Ugric minority in southeastern Estonia and northwestern R...
Leena is a feminine given name with multiple origins and cultural layers. In Finnish and Estonian contexts, Leena functions as a short form of Helena or Matleena, ultimately deriving from the Greek name Helenē, which may...
Leesa is a modern English variant of the name Lisa, itself a short form of Elizabeth. It is a phonetic respelling of Lisa, likely influenced by the -ee- sound to create a fresher or more personal take on the classic name...
Leevi is the Finnish form of Levi, a name of Hebrew origin meaning “joined, attached” or “attached.” It is primarily used as a masculine given name in Finland. Etymology and Biblical Roots The name Levi originates from t...
Lefteris is a popular Greek masculine given name, serving as a short form of Eleftherios. The name Eleftherios itself derives from the ancient Greek Eleutherius, which comes from the Greek word eleutheros, meaning "free"...
Lef-Traru is the Mapuche original form of the name Lautaro, a Spanish-influenced variant that became widely recognized in Western contexts. Thn of lef meaning "swift" and traru meaning "hawk" (specifically the rufous-tai...
Lefty is an English nickname, typically given to a left-handed person. The name is most famously associated with baseball, particularly left-handed pitchers, though it has also been used as a general nickname or stage na...
Legacy is a modern English feminine name derived directly from the English vocabulary word legacy, which means "something inherited from a predecessor, heritage." The word itself originates from Old French legacie, from...
Legend is an English masculine given name derived from the common English word legend, which refers to a traditional story about the past, especially one that may be partially based on historical events but includes hero...
Legolas is a fictional character and masculine name from J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium, created for The Lord of the Rings (1954–1955). The name is Sindarin, one of Tolkien's constructed Elvish languages, and means "gree...
Etymology Lehi is a name with dual significance, rooted in both the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon. In Hebrew, the word lechi (לְחִי) means "jawbone". The name originates as a place name in the territory of Judah,...
EtymologyLehua is a Hawaiian name meaning "ʻōhiʻa flower." The ʻōhiʻa tree (Metrosideros polymorpha) is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and is revered in Hawaiian culture for its vibrant red blossoms, which are considere...
Lei is a unisex Hawaiian name with a rich and deeply symbolic meaning. In the Hawaiian language, the word lei carries several interconnected significances, primarily referring to the traditional lei: a garland or wreath...
Lei is a Chinese unisex name written with a variety of characters, most notably 磊 (lěi) meaning "pile of stones, open, upright" — a character traditionally associated with masculinity — or 蕾 (lěi) meaning "bud", which...
Leia is a feminine given name that functions as a form of Leah in the Greek Old Testament, as well as a Portuguese variant. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name לֵאָה (Leʾa), which probably comes from the Heb...
Leib is a Yiddish given name (and occasionally a surname) meaning "lion", derived from the Old High German word lewo. In Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities, Leib (also spelled Leyb or Löb) serves as a vernacular equival...
Etymology and Literary OriginLeida is a feminine given name of Estonian origin with uncertain etymology. Its meaning is unknown, but it was significantly popularized by Estonian writer Andres Saal in his historical stori...
Etymology and Historical ContextLeidy is a modern Spanish given name, representing a phonetic adaptation of the English noun Lady. The name Lady itself originates from the Old English term hlæfdige, meaning "bread kneade...
Leif is a Scandinavian masculine given name derived from the Old Norse name Leifr, meaning "descendant" or "heir." The name is most famously associated with Leif Eriksson, the Norse explorer who is believed to have reach...
Leifr is the Old Norse form of the name Leif. It derives from the Old Norse word leifr, meaning "descendant, heir," and typically originated as a short form of longer given names containing this element.Etymology and His...
Leifur is the Icelandic form of Leif. Derived from the Old Norse name Leifr, its meaning is deeply connected to concepts of lineage and inheritance, translating to "descendant, heir". The name carries rich historical res...
Leigh is an English unisex given name and surname, derived from a variant of the surname and given name Lee. The name ultimately originates from the Old English element leah, meaning "clearing" or "meadow". Over time, Le...
Etymology and OriginLeighton is a given name derived from an English surname, itself originating from a place name in Old English. The surname comes from the name of towns meaning "town with a leek garden" (or possibly "...
Leigong is a masculine Chinese name that means "lord of thunder," derived from the elements léi (thunder) and gōng (lord, prince). In Chinese mythology, Leigong is the god of thunder, also known as Leishen ("God of Thund...
Etymology and MeaningLeila is a variant of Layla, the usual Persian transcription of a name that means "night" (from Arabic layl). In Arabic and Persian cultures, it is often given to girls born during the night, symboli...
Leilah is a variant of Leila, itself an English spelling of the Persian transcription of the Arabic name Layla. The name traces its ultimate origin to the Arabic word for “night,” and is deeply rooted in a famous medieva...
Leilani is a Hawaiian given name with roots deeply tied to the language and culture of the islands. The name combines two Hawaiian elements: lei, meaning "flowers," "garland," or "child," and lani, meaning "heaven," "sky...
Leilany is a variant form of Leilani, a Hawaiian name that means “heavenly flowers” or “royal child” – from lei (flowers, lei, child) and lani (heaven, sky, royal, majesty). The spelling -y gives the name a more modern,...