Leul

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Leul Pronunciation

Leul is pronounced luh-OOL /ləˈul/Medium

Meaning: From Amharic leul, 'prince, noble, highness' (an Ethiopian title)Medium

In 30 seconds: Princely and proud: Leul is Amharic for 'prince, noble'. Regal, dignified, and warm — an Ethiopian title-name.

Origin MediumAmharic

MeaningFrom Amharic leul, 'prince, noble, highness' (an Ethiopian title)

U.S. rank (2024)#4371 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 283

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Leul comes from Amharic leul, 'prince, noble, highness' — an Ethiopian title of nobility used as a given name. A regal, proud name across Ethiopia.

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, prince at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Leul means 'prince, noble, highness' in Amharic — an Ethiopian royal title given as a name; regal and dignified.

Overall data confidence 78%

Amharic references — leul — etymology

LeoolLeoul

Lou

Abel— a companion Ethiopian/biblical name

Tafari— the same royal feel

Shaul— shares the -ul ending

Ermias— a similarly popular pick

Laszlo— the same royal feel

How do you pronounce Leul?

Leul is pronounced luh-OOL (/ləˈul/). Press play above to hear Leul said aloud.

How do you say Leul?

Leul is said luh-OOL (/ləˈul/). Press play above to hear Leul said aloud.

What does the name Leul mean?

Leul is Amharic for 'prince, noble, highness'.

Is Leul a boy or girl name?

Leul is a boy's name.

How popular is Leul?

Leul is a rare name in the U.S.