Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Son of the lion, Spartan king and hero, Bold
Pronunciation: lee-AWN-ih-dus, /liˈɑnɪdəs/, L IY AO N IY D AH Z
Popularity Rank: #7,937
From the Greek name Λεωνίδας (Leonidas) which meant 'son of the lion', derived from λέων (leon) 'lion' and the patronymic suffix ιδης (idas). This was the name of a Spartan king of the 5th century BC who is regarded as a hero.
The name Leonidas is of Greek origin and means Son of the lion, Spartan king and hero, Bold, Strong Like a Lion, Lion, Brave, Hardy, Lion-bold. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Leonidas is commonly found in Peru, Colombia, Greece, and 70 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: lee-AWN-ih-dus
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /liˈɑnɪdəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IY AO N IY D AH Z
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Leonidas is recorded 6,784 times globally, ranking it as the 7,937th most common name worldwide.
Leonidas is most prevalent in Peru, with 1,531 occurrences, making it the 726th most popular name in the country.
In Greece, the name Leonidas is found among 1 in every 144 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | #726 | 1 : 624 |
| Colombia | #1,237 | 1 : 889 |
| Greece | #114 | 1 : 144 |
| United States of America | #4,412 | 1 : 3,035 |
| Chile | #1,254 | 1 : 1,344 |
| Bolivia | #1,300 | 1 : 1,292 |
| Brazil | #3,327 | 1 : 3,959 |
| Panama | #1,005 | 1 : 1,053 |
| Mexico | #4,462 | 1 : 4,949 |
| Guatemala | #1,201 | 1 : 1,311 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leonidas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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