Leda

[ˈliːdə]

Meaning

Derived from Greek mythology, Leda was the mother of the twins Castor and Pollux.

Leda is a name that originates from Greek mythology, associated with Leda, the queen of Sparta, who was seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan.

From the greek kallístē, "most beautiful" (feminine)

From German edel, "noble", in the compound edelweiss.

Queen of the gods in Greek mythology

Possibly from the ancient Greek city of Larisa, meaning "citadel"

Greek mythology goddess of motherhood and protector of the young

Diminutive of Alexandra or Alexis

From Greek μαῖα, "good mother, dame, foster mother"

Spanish for 'dough'; also recorded as a Japanese given name

Greek goddess of victory

Ancient Greek name of unknown origin, perhaps from rheo, "to flow", or era, "ground".