Three-Syllable Baby Names
11557 baby names with three syllables — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
Baby names that have three syllables, most-popular first — useful when you want the rhythm to fit a longer or shorter surname.
Girl Names
Sanae#13187 in the U.S.A Japanese girls' name, most often written with characters read as 'early rice seedling' (sanaeSanayah#13188 in the U.S.Sanayah is a modern American name in the Anaya/Amaya/Aaliyah sound family. Some families link iZeriyah#13189 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Zer- element with a -iyah ending (echoing Zariah/Zaniyah); no single fRosabel#13191 in the U.S.Rosabel joins Latin rosa, 'rose', with bella, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful rose'. It is a genuine oZirachi#13191 in the U.S.A modern given name; the -chi ending echoes Igbo names where chi means 'God/personal spirit' (aSaviah#13192 in the U.S.Saviah has no documented traditional meaning. It reads as a modern coinage — perhaps softening Sebrina#13197 in the U.S.Sebrina is a variant spelling of Sabrina — the Latin name of Britain's River Severn, and in legSenora#13201 in the U.S.Senora is the Spanish word for 'lady; madam,' descended from Latin senior, 'elder; the more senSetareh#13204 in the U.S.From Persian setareh, 'star' — an ordinary Persian word carried into wide use as a girls' name Sevaeh#13205 in the U.S.Sevaeh is a modern American respelling built on the pattern of Nevaeh ('heaven' spelled backwarSeveya#13207 in the U.S.Seveya has no documented traditional meaning. It is a modern American coinage joining a Sev- opAadhyasri#13209 in the U.S.A Sanskrit compound of Aadhya ('first; primordial; the beginning,' an epithet of the Devi) and Aafia#13210 in the U.S.From the Arabic Aafia (afiyah), 'well-being; health; wellness'; a warm traditional nameAanika#13212 in the U.S.A form of Anika — from Sanskrit, variously 'graceful; brilliant; sweet-faced; a goddess (Durga)Shamari#13215 in the U.S.Shamari is a modern American name with no settled traditional root. It reads as a Sha- prefixedSaleha#13217 in the U.S.From the Arabic Saliha, 'righteous; virtuous; pious; good' — the feminine of Salih. A warm, faiShaniah#13217 in the U.S.Shaniah is a spelling of Shania, the stage name of singer Shania Twain, who has said she took iShanvika#13219 in the U.S.Shanvika is a modern Indian elaboration of Sanvi/Saanvi — used as an epithet of Lakshmi, goddesAdalett#13220 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, joining Ada ('noble', Germanic) with a -lett ending; no single fixed roShariah#13221 in the U.S.Shariah as a given name is a modern American build — the Sha- prefix joined to the popular -riaShariyah#13222 in the U.S.Shariyah is a modern American coinage built from the Sha- prefix and the -iyah ending of AaliyaAddalie#13224 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Adda/Ada ('noble', Germanic) with a -lie ending (echoing Adalie/Adaline)Addelyne#13226 in the U.S.A spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via the French Adeline). The -ynSherilyn#13227 in the U.S.Sherilyn blends Cheryl — itself likely from French cherie, 'darling; beloved,' or a form of ChaAdelinne#13228 in the U.S.A spelling of Adeline — from the Germanic adal, 'noble', hence 'noble; of noble kind'Pareesa#13234 in the U.S.From the Persian Parisa, 'like a fairy; angelic; fairy-like' (from pari, 'fairy'). A graceful, Aeowyn#13236 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Eowyn, the shield-maiden of Rohan in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the RSiany#13236 in the U.S.Siany appears to be a modern coinage — the Welsh name Sian or the Italian-flavored Sienna givenAeri#13237 in the U.S.A Korean given name whose meaning shifts with the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen — often buiSieanna#13238 in the U.S.Sieanna is a modern American respelling — most likely of Sienna (the reddish-brown earth pigmenAhlia#13241 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Alia/Aliyah — from the Arabic, 'exalted; sublime; high'; routes layeredSolanna#13244 in the U.S.Solanna reads as a modern coinage built on sol, Latin for 'sun' (as in Spanish solana, 'sunny pAhriyah#13246 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Ariah/Aria (variously 'lioness of God', Hebrew, and 'air/meloSevani#13247 in the U.S.A modern coinage on a soft -vani sound, also echoing Sevan (the great lake of Armenia); no singAidah#13250 in the U.S.A spelling of Aida — variously from Arabic, 'a visitor; returning; rewarding; reward', and 'nobSoulani#13253 in the U.S.Soulani reads as a modern American coinage: the word soul (or the Sou- of Sofia and similar namSreenika#13254 in the U.S.Sreenika joins Sri/Sree — the Sanskrit word for 'radiance; prosperity; auspiciousness,' also a Sharaya#13255 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Shara (a short form of Sharon) and the -aya/-iah sound of Moriah. Its Srihitha#13258 in the U.S.Srihitha joins sri ('radiance; prosperity; the auspicious,' also a title of Lakshmi) with hita,Stellamae#13260 in the U.S.Stellamae is an American double name written as one word: Stella, Latin for 'star,' joined to MAimi#13261 in the U.S.From the Japanese ai, 'love', + mi, 'beauty', hence 'love and beauty' (by kanji); also read as Sukaina#13266 in the U.S.From the Arabic Sukayna, a diminutive of the root s-k-n, 'stillness; calm; tranquility.' It wasAisa#13267 in the U.S.A form of Aisha — from the Arabic, 'alive; living; well'; also linked to the Greek Aisa, 'destiSupriya#13270 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit supriya — su, 'good; very,' plus priya, 'beloved; dear' — giving 'much beloveAjani#13271 in the U.S.Ajani is a Yoruba (Nigerian) name usually read as 'he who wins the struggle' or 'the victor,' tSurina#13271 in the U.S.Surina is used as a Punjabi and North Indian girls' name, generally connected to the Sanskrit sLucretia#13272 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Lucretius, likely tied to Latin lucrum ('gain; profit; wealth'). BorSuriya#13272 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit surya, 'sun' — also the name of the Hindu sun god, honored across South Asia.Suriyah#13273 in the U.S.Suriyah is a modern -ah spelling that sits between two names: the Arabic Suraya/Thurayya, 'the Alajah#13277 in the U.S.A modern given name in the Alaia/Aaliyah family with a -jah ending; no single fixed meaning; roSymora#13278 in the U.S.Symora is a modern American coinage — a y-spelled cousin of Samora, Amora and Zamora. No traditSymphonie#13279 in the U.S.Symphonie is a French-flavored spelling of Symphony, from the Greek symphonia — syn, 'together,Solany#13281 in the U.S.A modern coinage on sol ('sun,' Latin/Spanish), echoing Solana, with a -ny ending seen in LatinTaimane#13281 in the U.S.Taimane is the Samoan word for 'diamond' — a borrowing from English reshaped by Samoan sounds, Alessya#13284 in the U.S.A spelling of the Italian Alessia (from Greek Alexis/Alexandra), 'defender; protector; helper.'Madely#13287 in the U.S.A short, modern respelling in the Madeline family, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' Reads as a friTaloni#13287 in the U.S.Taloni is a modern American coinage — the Ta- opening common to many contemporary names joined Tamiya#13289 in the U.S.Tamiya is a modern American coinage — a spelling of Tamia, or the Ta- prefix joined to the popuTeari#13294 in the U.S.Teari is a modern American coinage, likely built on the Te-/Ti- opening with an -ari ending. ItAllorah#13295 in the U.S.A modern name, joining an Al- element with a -lorah ending (echoing Aurora, 'dawn', Latin, and Allysson#13296 in the U.S.A spelling of Alison/Allison — a medieval diminutive of Alice ('noble'), hence 'noble; a littleAlyiah#13299 in the U.S.A spelling of Aliyah/Aaliyah — variously 'exalted; sublime; the highest' (Arabic) and 'ascent; Ritisha#13301 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-styled modern name, often linked to riti ('manner; grace; a rhythmic mode'). As a seThaleia#13301 in the U.S.Thaleia is the fuller Greek spelling of Thalia, from thallein, 'to bloom; to flourish.' In GreeThomasin#13303 in the U.S.Thomasin is the medieval English feminine form of Thomas, from the Aramaic te'oma, 'twin.' It gTaiana#13306 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Tatiana and Taina, with a soft -ana ending. It may also be read as a PaciTimia#13307 in the U.S.Timia is a modern American coinage — a vowel-swapped cousin of Tamia and Amia. Some connect it Amayla#13308 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, blending Amaya ('night rain'/Basque) and Layla ('night') sounds intoTomiris#13308 in the U.S.Tomiris is the modern Central Asian form of Tomyris, the queen of the Massagetae who, in HerodoAmeia#13310 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Amaia ('the end; a mother', Basque) and Amelia; no single fixTalilah#13310 in the U.S.Echoes the Hebrew Talia/Talya, 'dew of God; gentle rain,' and reads by other routes as an ArabiTalita#13312 in the U.S.Talita comes from the Aramaic talitha, 'little girl', preserved in the phrase 'Talitha koum' - Trillium#13312 in the U.S.Trillium is the botanical name of a spring woodland wildflower with three petals and three leavTamyra#13314 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Tamara/Tamera, from the Hebrew tamar, 'date palm' (a symbol of grace andAmillie#13315 in the U.S.Amillie is a modern respelling in the Amelie/Amelia/Millie family, tied to 'industrious; eager'Tullulah#13315 in the U.S.Tullulah is a spelling of Tallulah, from the Georgia place name Tallulah Falls, generally traceAmiris#13316 in the U.S.Amiris reads as a modern name echoing Amaris ('given by God,' via Hebrew) and Amir ('ruler; priTyliah#13316 in the U.S.Tyliah is a modern American coinage — the Ty- prefix (Tyra, Tyanna) joined to the -liah ending Sohanny#13317 in the U.S.A modern spelling used in Latina naming, echoing the Punjabi/Hindi Sohani ('beautiful') and namAmonii#13318 in the U.S.A modern American coinage with a doubled-i ending, echoing Amani ('wishes; peace,' Arabic/SwahiUwase#13320 in the U.S.Uwase is a Kinyarwanda name from Rwanda. Kinyarwanda names are typically built as short phrasesValayah#13322 in the U.S.Valayah is a modern American coinage — the Val- of Valerie and Valentina joined to the fashionaAnahis#13323 in the U.S.Anahis is linked to the Armenian goddess Anahit (a deity of fertility, wisdom and water) and, iValina#13323 in the U.S.Valina reads as a short modern form in the Valentina/Valeria family, whose root is the Latin vaCyaira#13324 in the U.S.A modern American respelling that echoes Ciara and Sierra; no single fixed meaning. Routes unceVallerie#13325 in the U.S.Vallerie is a double-l spelling of Valerie, the French form of the Latin Valeria — from valere,Valloleth#13326 in the U.S.Valloleth is a modern Latino coinage, usually read as a reshaped Violeta/Violet (the flower) wiSalia#13330 in the U.S.Salia is a West African (Mandinka) name; in the U.S. it also reads as a soft modern coinage in Veralyn#13333 in the U.S.A modern American blend: Vera — from Latin verus, 'true', and Russian vera, 'faith' — joined toVictori#13334 in the U.S.A modern respelling that reads as both Victory (the word) and a clipped Victoria — from Latin vWailani#13339 in the U.S.From Hawaiian wai, 'fresh water', and lani, 'heaven; sky; royal' — read together as 'heavenly wAngelee#13340 in the U.S.Angelee is a modern respelling of Angela or Angelie, from Greek angelos ('messenger'), later 'aDasiyah#13341 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no documented etymology, built from the Dasia opening and the popular -iyWillamae#13344 in the U.S.A run-together double name: Willa — a feminine form of William, from Germanic elements meaning Winola#13347 in the U.S.Usually explained as a Germanic name from the element wine, 'friend' — glossed 'charming friendAntalya#13351 in the U.S.Antalya is the name of a sun-soaked resort city on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, founded in antXahari#13351 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that swaps X for Z in the Zahari / Zahara family — names ultimately lAnvita#13352 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Anvita, 'connected; understood; possessed of; joined'; a graceful Indian nameVaamika#13352 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-styled Indian name usually given as an epithet of the goddess Parvati, consort of ShXalori#13353 in the U.S.A modern American coinage with no settled meaning. The X- opening is read as a Z, and the name Aquila#13354 in the U.S.Aquila is Latin for 'eagle', and the name of a constellation. It appears in the New Testament aVallery#13354 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Valerie, from the Latin Valerius (valere, 'to be strong; to be healthy'),Xendaya#13356 in the U.S.An X- respelling of Zendaya, a modern American name made famous by the actress Zendaya Coleman Xereni#13357 in the U.S.A modern coinage, seen especially in Spanish-speaking American families, that echoes Sereni / SAraina#13358 in the U.S.A modern given name, an elaboration of Arina/Raina (Raina links to 'queen'); no single fixed meXianni#13358 in the U.S.A modern American coinage with no settled meaning, sitting in the Zianna / Gianni / Kiani soundMarelys#13359 in the U.S.Marelys is a modern Spanish/Caribbean coinage, readable as a blend of Mari- (Maria) with an -elXiomi#13360 in the U.S.A modern coinage in Spanish-speaking American families, formed from Xiomara — a Spanish name ofXitllali#13362 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Citlali (also Citlalli), from Nahuatl citlalin, 'star' — a name of the NXiyue#13364 in the U.S.A romanized Chinese given name. In Chinese, meaning comes from the characters, not the spellingAriyelle#13368 in the U.S.A modern feminine spelling near Ariel, from the Hebrew for 'lion of God,' softened with the -elYahira#13370 in the U.S.Usually explained as Arabic in root — glossed 'jewel; precious one', and sometimes connected toYalitza#13371 in the U.S.A modern Mexican given name with no settled etymology. It follows the -itza pattern seen in namYamani#13372 in the U.S.From Arabic yamani, 'Yemeni; of Yemen', built on yamin, 'right hand; right side' — a word long Yanara#13373 in the U.S.Used chiefly in Chile and among Latin American families, Yanara is often given a Mapuche (IndigWendolyn#13375 in the U.S.A form of Gwendolyn, from the Welsh gwen ('white; fair; blessed') and dolen ('ring; bow'). VintYatzari#13376 in the U.S.A modern Mexican coinage sitting beside Yatziri and Yaretzi — names often given Nahuatl-flavoreYazhini#13378 in the U.S.From Tamil yazh, an ancient stringed instrument something like a harp or lute; Yazhini is read Yehudit#13379 in the U.S.The Hebrew original of Judith, from Yehudi, 'of Judah; Jewish' — read as 'woman of Judea' or 'pYerelin#13382 in the U.S.A modern coinage used in Spanish-speaking American families, built on the -lin ending shared byAshaia#13383 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Asha ('hope; life') with an -aia ending; no single fixed root; routes unYoanna#13384 in the U.S.A Slavic form of Joanna — used in Bulgaria and neighboring countries — from Greek Ioanna, ultimYuleni#13388 in the U.S.A modern Spanish-language coinage, sitting with Yulenia, Yulissa and Yaneli. Some families linkAhziyah#13389 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the -iyah family, echoing Aziyah and Aaliyah; a flowing sound-name with no Yvonna#13390 in the U.S.An elaborated form of Yvonne, the French feminine of Yves, from a Germanic element iv, 'yew' — Zadia#13391 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no settled meaning, sitting between Nadia and Zaida (an Arabic-rooted SpaSiyanna#13392 in the U.S.Siyanna is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes Sianna and Sienna — the lat
Boy Names
Kalahan#13190 in the U.S.Kalahan is a modern respelling of the Irish surname Callahan, from O Ceallachain, 'descendant oKalino#13192 in the U.S.Kalino is a Hawaiian name generally read as 'the bright one' or 'the brilliant one', from ka ('Kalloway#13194 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the surname Calloway (also Callaway), an English place-name surname thouMakaiah#13197 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Micaiah ('who is like Yah/God?', Hebrew) and Makai; no single fixed rootKamea#13198 in the U.S.Hawaiian Kamea, understood as 'the one; the only one' and warmly as 'precious one'. Used here fKameran#13199 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cameron, a Scottish clan surname usually read from Gaelic cam sron, 'croKameren#13200 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cameron, the Scottish clan surname read from Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nKaname#13201 in the U.S.Japanese Kaname, from the word for the rivet at the base of a folding fan — hence 'pivot; linchKanata#13202 in the U.S.As a Japanese given name, Kanata is often read as 'distant; far away' — a horizon word — thoughMalacai#13204 in the U.S.A spelling of Malachi — from the Hebrew mal'akhi, 'my messenger; messenger of God'; the last boKapena#13207 in the U.S.Hawaiian kapena, 'captain' — a Hawaiianized form of the English word, reshaped to fit Hawaiian Kavontae#13207 in the U.S.Kavontae is a modern African-American coinage, joining a Kavon- opening with a -tae ending. It Kasius#13220 in the U.S.A modern K- spelling of Cassius, an old Roman family name usually connected to Latin cassus, 'eKatari#13224 in the U.S.Routes are uncertain, which we note honestly. Katari is an Andean word — Aymara and Quechua katKauai#13225 in the U.S.Kauai is the name of the oldest of the main Hawaiian islands, sometimes called the Garden Isle.Kaulana#13226 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kaulana, 'famous; celebrated; renowned' — a word known from songs and place namesJosael#13233 in the U.S.A modern Latino coinage joining Jose (the Spanish form of Joseph, 'he will add') with the HebreKaymari#13234 in the U.S.A modern American coinage: the Kay- prefix plus the -mari ending, a close relative of Kamari, AKenderson#13237 in the U.S.A modern surname-style coinage joining a Ken- opening with the -derson of Henderson and AndersoJosuel#13238 in the U.S.Josuel is a Spanish coinage blending Josue (the Spanish Joshua, 'the Lord is salvation') with tKazuki#13240 in the U.S.A Japanese given name written with a range of kanji, so its meaning depends on the characters aKeante#13244 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the Ke- prefix to the -ante ending heard in Deante and JavantMckayden#13246 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the Mc- ('son of') prefix with Kayden (itself a coined -aydenMesiyah#13251 in the U.S.A spelling of Messiah — from the Hebrew Mashiach, 'the anointed one; the deliverer/savior'; we Kehlani#13252 in the U.S.A modern name styled on Hawaiian Kalani, 'the sky; the heavens' (ka, 'the', plus lani, 'sky; roKeiandre#13253 in the U.S.A modern American coinage in the Keandre/Deandre family: the Kei- prefix plus Andre, the FrenchKemarii#13256 in the U.S.A modern American coinage — the Ke- prefix with the -mari ending and a doubled final i, a cousiKemazi#13257 in the U.S.A rare modern American coinage on the Ke- pattern, with a bright -azi ending. It has no documenKemonii#13259 in the U.S.A modern American coinage — the Ke- prefix with a -moni ending and a doubled final i, close kinKemontae#13260 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the Ke- prefix to the -montae ending heard in Demontae and JaKabiel#13261 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Ka-/Kab- opening with the Hebrew -el ('God') ending seen in Gabriel Kenniel#13263 in the U.S.A modern coinage that reads as Ken- (from Kenneth or Kenny) joined to the -iel ending of DanielKeoki#13267 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of George, adapted to Hawaiian sounds. George comes from Greek georgos, 'farmKervenson#13271 in the U.S.A Haitian given name that extends Kervens with the -son ending common in Haitian naming (as in Montreal#13273 in the U.S.From the French place Montreal — 'Mount Royal' (Mont Real, the hill at the heart of the CanadiaKevontae#13274 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the Ke- prefix to the -vontae ending heard in Devontae and JaKeyano#13276 in the U.S.A modern American coinage with a warm three-beat shape, echoing Keanu and Kiano. It has no docuMoustafa#13277 in the U.S.A spelling of Mustafa, from the Arabic for 'the chosen one; the elect; the preferred' — an epitKhalias#13287 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that joins the Kha-/Khal- sound (as in Khalil) to an -ias ending likeMujahid#13287 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mujahid, 'one who strives or struggles' — from jihad in its core sense of strivMunachi#13288 in the U.S.A short form of Igbo names like Munachimso, 'God is with me' (from Chi, the Igbo term for God/pMythias#13296 in the U.S.A modern respelling near Matthias/Mathias — from the Hebrew Mattithyahu, 'gift of God' — reworkLeonte#13298 in the U.S.A modern given name echoing Leon and Leontes ('lion'; the king in The Winter's Tale). As used hKiazen#13301 in the U.S.Kiazen reads as a modern American blend: Kai (a short name of several origins) joined to the -zKionte#13309 in the U.S.Kionte belongs to the productive African American -onte / -ante family (Deonte, Diante, Kiante)Kiowa#13310 in the U.S.Kiowa is the English name of the Kiowa Tribe, a Native American nation of the Southern Plains, Narciso#13311 in the U.S.The Spanish and Italian form of Narcissus, from the Greek Narkissos — a flower (the daffodil) aNasaiah#13312 in the U.S.Reads as a modern American respelling in the Isaiah/Nehemiah family, pairing an Na- opening witNashua#13313 in the U.S.A place name from the Nashua River and the New Hampshire city, of Algonquian origin often read Natanel#13315 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Nathanael/Nathaniel — from the Hebrew Netanel, 'gift of God; God has given'Kyarie#13319 in the U.S.A modern American coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes Kyrie (from the Greek liturgiNicholaus#13332 in the U.S.A spelling of Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', + laos,Krisean#13337 in the U.S.Krisean reads as a modern American blend of Kris — the short form of Christopher or Christian (Krystopher#13341 in the U.S.Krystopher is a modern respelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros — christos ('Christ'Kylori#13349 in the U.S.Kylori is a modern American coinage joining the fashionable Ky- opening to an -ori ending (as iKyrien#13352 in the U.S.Kyrien extends Kyrie with an -en ending. Kyrie derives from Greek kyrios, 'lord', and is familiKyzaiah#13355 in the U.S.Kyzaiah is a modern American coinage: the Ky- opening plus the -aiah ending that comes from bibMalijah#13356 in the U.S.A modern coinage built on the sound of Malachi ('my messenger') and Elijah ('the Lord is my GodLahian#13359 in the U.S.Lahian is a modern coinage with no documented tradition. It may be read as a blend of a La- opeLamberto#13362 in the U.S.Lamberto is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Lambert, a Germanic name from land ('laMacintyre#13365 in the U.S.Macintyre is a Scottish surname from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir, 'son of the carpenter (or craftsOdonis#13367 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Adonis ('lord', a beautiful youth of Greek myth); no single fLaurenzo#13372 in the U.S.Laurenzo is an English respelling of Lorenzo, the Italian and Spanish form of Latin Laurentius,Leonzo#13374 in the U.S.A modern given name blending Leon ('lion') with the -zo ending of Lorenzo and Enzo. As used herLesandro#13376 in the U.S.A short form of Alessandro/Alejandro (from the Greek Alexandros), 'defender of men; protector.'Makaius#13379 in the U.S.Makaius is a newly emerging coinage that reads as Makai crossed with a Latin -ius ending (as inOsaid#13379 in the U.S.From the Arabic Usaid — a diminutive of Asad, 'a lion', hence 'a little lion'; borne by a compaLexander#13380 in the U.S.A short form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men; protector.' A crisp modLeano#13381 in the U.S.Leano is a modern name with an Italian-sounding tail. Most families read it as a Leo name — LatOsmany#13383 in the U.S.A Spanish/Caribbean form of Osman/Othman — from the Arabic Uthman, variously 'a baby bustard; aLeonas#13387 in the U.S.Leonas is the Lithuanian form of Leo/Leon, from Latin leo and Greek leon, 'lion'. Lithuanian adLeonnel#13388 in the U.S.Leonnel is a spelling of Lionel — an Old French diminutive of Leon, from Latin leo, 'lion'. TheLeoric#13389 in the U.S.Leoric is a modern name built on old parts: Leo, from Latin leo, 'lion', and the Germanic name