Boy name
Leonidas name meaning
“descendant of a lion”
Leonidas means “descendant of a lion.” It combines Ancient Greek leōn, “lion,” with an element indicating descent or lineage. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it has a historical association with King Leonidas of Sparta and shares its animal-related root with the shorter name Leon.
What does Leonidas mean?
Descendant of a lion
In Turkish: aslan soyundan gelen
Leonidas combines lion imagery with the language of descent. Its best-known historical association is Leonidas I of Sparta, remembered for the Battle of Thermopylae. It shares a root with Leon and Leo, but its longer formation adds a distinct genealogical sense.
Origin of the name Leonidas
Leonidas combines Ancient Greek leōn, meaning lion, with a suffix indicating descent. It is conventionally interpreted as descendant of a lion.
How to pronounce Leonidas
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /leonidas/ |
Is Leonidas a boy’s name?
Yes, Leonidas is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Leonidas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Leonidas
- Leonidas Asteris · b. 1936
- Leonidas Asteris · b. 1936
FAQ about the name Leonidas
What is the meaning of Leonidas?
Leonidas means “descendant of a lion”. Leonidas combines Ancient Greek leōn, meaning lion, with a suffix indicating descent. It is conventionally interpreted as descendant of a lion.
Is Leonidas a boy’s name?
Yes, Leonidas is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Leonidas in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Leonidas nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Leonidas?
Leonidas is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Leonidas have?
Leonidas has 4 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Leonidas?
Leonidas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Leonidas?
Notable people named Leonidas include Leonidas Asteris, Leonidas Asteris.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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