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Leonas

♂ Boy

Pronounced lay-OH-nahs /leɪˈoʊ.nɑːs/Medium

Meaning: Leonas is the Lithuanian form of Leo/Leon, from Latin leo and Greek leon, 'lion'. Lithuanian adds the -as ending that marks masculine names in the language, as in Jonas and Tomas.Medium

In 30 seconds: Leonas is Lithuanian for Leo — the lion, from Latin leo and Greek leon (said 'lay-OH-nahs'). Strong and heritage-rooted.
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Origin MediumLithuanian, Latin, Greek
MeaningLeonas is the Lithuanian form of Leo/Leon, from Latin leo and Greek leon, 'lion'. Lithuanian adds the -as ending that marks masculine names in the language, as in Jonas and Tomas.
U.S. rank (2024)#13387 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Leonas is the Lithuanian shape of Leo and Leon, from Latin leo and Greek léōn, 'lion' — an emblem of courage since antiquity and the name of thirteen popes. Lithuanian, which requires a case-marking ending on names, renders it with the masculine -as, and it has been a steady presence in Lithuania (said 'lay-OH-nahs').

It is very rare in the U.S. outside Lithuanian families. Rare, sturdy, and proud.

Did you know? Lithuanian gives its men's names a tidy -as ending: Jonas for John, Tomas for Thomas, and Leonas for Leo — the lion.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Leonas — Lithuanian form of Leo/Leon < Latin leo, Greek leon, 'lion'

Variations

LeoLeonLeonardas

Nicknames

LeoLeon

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If you like Leonas…

Leon— the shorter form of the same lion name
Leo— the Latin root behind it
Leonidas— a like Greek lion name
Lionel— a like 'young lion' choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leonas mean?

Leonas is the Lithuanian form of Leo or Leon, from Latin leo and Greek leon, meaning 'lion'.

How do you pronounce Leonas?

It's said lay-OH-nahs /leɪˈoʊ.nɑːs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leonas a boy or girl name?

Leonas is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Leonas?

Leonas is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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