Leander
[liˈændər]Meaning
latinized form of greek leandros, from leon "lion" and aner "man"
Background Story
Leander is the Latinized form of the Greek name Λέανδρος (Leandros), from λέων (leon), "lion", and ἀνήρ (aner), "man". The name is used in French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
Variations
Leandros, Leandra
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