Name meaning
Léandre
means “lion man”
- Origin
- Greek, via French
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- French, Canadian
- Spellings
- Léandre · Leander · Leandro · Leandre
- Say it
- lay-AHNDR
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Léandre is the French form of Leander, from the Greek leōn, lion, and anēr, man. In Greek myth Leander swam the Hellespont every night to see his beloved Hero, guided by her lamp. It is popular in France and Quebec.
Roots
From Greek Leiandros: leōn (lion) + anēr (man).
Where it is used
Leander and Leandro are related.
Léandre name FAQ
What does the name Léandre mean?
Léandre means “lion man”. From Greek Leiandros: leōn (lion) + anēr (man).
Where does the name Léandre come from?
Léandre is of Greek, via French origin. Today it is used in French, Canadian families.
How do you pronounce Léandre?
Léandre is usually pronounced lay-AHNDR.
Is Léandre a boy's or a girl's name?
Léandre is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Léandre?
Related spellings and forms include Leander, Leandro, Leandre.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.