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Leonides
Leonides Pronunciation
Leonides is pronounced lee-AH-nə-deez /liˈɑ.nə.diz/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Leonidas — from Greek leon, 'lion', plus -idas, 'son of' — 'lion-like; son of the lion'Medium
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History & Origin
Leonides is a spelling of Leonidas — from Greek leon, 'lion', plus the patronymic -idas, 'son of' — 'lion-like; son of the lion'. Borne by the heroic Spartan king Leonidas, who died defending the pass of Thermopylae against Persia with his famous 300 (and by an early saint). A strong, heroic, classic name (popular in Latina families; said 'lee-AH-nə-deez'; nickname Leo).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Greek families. Rare, lion-like at the root, and heroic.
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How do you pronounce Leonides?
Leonides is pronounced lee-AH-nə-deez (/liˈɑ.nə.diz/). Press play above to hear Leonides said aloud.
How do you say Leonides?
Leonides is said lee-AH-nə-deez (/liˈɑ.nə.diz/). Press play above to hear Leonides said aloud.
What does the name Leonides mean?
Leonides spells Leonidas — Greek 'lion-like; son of the lion'.
Is Leonides a boy or girl name?
Leonides is a boy's name.
How popular is Leonides?
Leonides is a rare name in the U.S.