Leanda
Meaning of Leanda
Leanda is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has English and Italian pronunciations, pronounced as lee-AN-duh (/liˈæn.də/) in English and leh-AHN-dah (/le.ˈan.da/) in Italian. The origin of the name Leanda is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the Greek name Leander, which means "lion-man" or "lion-like". The name Leanda has variations such as Leandra. Although not very common, the name has been given to newborns in the United States since at least the 1950s, with occasional fluctuations in popularity over the years. Overall, Leanda is a lovely choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as lee-AN-duh (/liˈæn.də/)
Italian
- Pronunced as leh-AHN-dah (/le.ˈan.da/)
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Notable People Named Leanda
| Leanda Cave is a retired British triathlete who achieved significant success in the sport, including winning the World Triathlon Championship in 2002 and becoming the first woman to win both the Ironman Triathlon and Ironman 70.3 World Championship in the same year in 2012. |
