Leander
Meaning of Leander
Leander is a male name with origins in Greek mythology. In Greek, the name means "lion of a man." Leander was a young man from Abydos who fell in love with Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite. Every night, Leander would swim across the Hellespont to see Hero, guided by a lamp she would light for him. However, one stormy night, the lamp went out and Leander drowned in his attempt to reach Hero. The name Leander has an elegant and romantic feel to it, making it a popular choice for baby boys. It can be pronounced as lee-AN-der (/liˈæn.dər/) in American English or lee-AN-dur (/liˈan.dər/) in British English. Variations of the name include Lysander. In recent years, the popularity of the name Leander has been on the rise in the United States.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as lee-AN-der (/liˈæn.dər/)
British English
- Pronunced as lee-AN-dur (/liˈan.dər/)
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Notable People Named Leander
| Leander Adrian Paes is an Indian former professional tennis player known for his record-breaking achievements in doubles tennis, including numerous Grand Slam titles and finals appearances. |
| Leander of Seville, the Bishop of Seville, played a key role in converting Visigothic kings to Chalcedonian Christianity and was the brother of Saint Isidore of Seville. |
| Leander D'Cunha is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Goa in the Indian Super League. |
