♂ Name Léon – lion
| Origin: | French, Latin, Greek |
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| Meaning: | lion |
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Léon is a French form of Leo and a variant related to Leonhard. It ultimately goes back to the words for “lion” in Ancient Greek and Latin.
Where does the name Léon come from?
Léon is a French variant of the names Leo and Leonhard and is derived from Latin and Greek origin.
What does the name Léon mean?
Léon means “lion.”
Word composition
- Ancient Greek “léon” (λέων) = lion
- Latin “leo” = lion
Pronunciation of Léon
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Variants
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