Leonid

Meaning of Leonid

Leonid roars into any playground with the quiet confidence of a golden sunrise. It hails from the Greek word “leon,” meaning lion, and journeyed east along ancient rivers to find a home in Slavic kingdoms. The name carries the pride of a noble hero and the sparkle of the famed Leonid meteor shower. It flashes like salsa steps under a tropical moon and still knows how to wear a little crown. Parents pick Leonid to gift their son bravery, a cosmic wink, and a dash of wild adventure. In three syllables, it unleashes a lion’s heart ready to pounce on the day.

Pronunciation

Russian

• Pronunced as lee-OH-nid (/liːˈonɪˈd/)

English

• Pronunced as LEE-uh-nid (/liːˈanɪˈd/)

Ukrainian

• Pronunced as leh-OH-nid (/lɛˈonɪˈd/)

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