Leo
[ˈliːoʊ]Meaning
from Latin leo, "lion"; a cognate of Leon
Background Story
Leo is derived from the Latin leo, meaning "lion", and is a cognate of Leon. It was popular among early Christians and has been the name of 14 popes, as well as six Byzantine emperors and five Armenian kings. In some cases it is a short form of longer names beginning with Leo, such as Leonard.
Temperament
Variations
Leon, León, Leos
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