Leonardo

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"bold lion" or "brave as a lion"
Pronunciation
le-oh-NAR-do (Italian), leh-oh-NAHR-do (Spanish, Portuguese)
lee-ə-NAHR-do(English)
leh-o-NAR-dho(Spanish)
leh-o-NAR-do(Italian)
Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration, the name Leonardo has been increasing in popularity in the United States, ranking #95 in 2019. It is also a popular name in many other countries, including Italy, Spain, and Mexico.

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Leonardo Name meanings & History

Italian, Spanish, Portuguese. "bold lion" or "brave as a lion". Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Leonard. A notable bearer was Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), an Italian artist and scientist of the Renaissance. He is known as the inventor of several contraptions, including flying machines, as well as the painter of the Mona Lisa. Another famous bearer was Leonardo Fibonacci, a 13th-century Italian mathematician. A more recent bearer is American actor Leonardo DiCaprio (1974-). Leonardo is a popular name for boys around the world. It can be used for first or middle names, depending on personal preference.

Zodiac Sign of Leonardo: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Leonardo:

L: Lazy,Liaison,Lover,Languid,Legal,Luscious,Lovely

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Exaggerate,Expressive,Environment

O: Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious

N: Nitpicking,Nagging,Nervous,Neurosis,Neat,Nice,Nutrition

A: Angry,Action,Aggressive,Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

D: Daddy,Doting,Determined,Dutiful,Demanding,Domestic

Leonardo is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Leonardo da Vinci (Italian artist and inventor), Leonardo DiCaprio (American actor), Leonardo Bonucci (Italian footballer), Leonardo Jardim (Portuguese football manager)

2.) Leonardo (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: (Italian) lion-hearted

Other Forms: Leo


3.) LEONARDO (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: From the Old High German Lewenhart, a compound name composed from the elements lewo (lion) and hart (strong, brave, hearty): hence, “strong as a lion, lion-hearted.” The name was borne by Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (14521519). Short: Leo. (LEE-O-NAHR-DO)


4.) LEONARDO (Male)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: From the Old High German Lewenhart, a compound name composed from the elements lewo (lion) and hart (strong, brave, hearty): hence, “strong as a lion, lion-hearted.” (LAY-O-NAHR-DO)


5.) LEONARDO (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Derived from the Old High German Lewenhart, a compound name composed from the elements lewo (lion) and hart (strong, brave, hearty): hence, “strong as a lion, brave as a lion.” Var: Leanard, Leanardo, Leinardo, Lenardo, Lionardo. Short: Nardo. Pet: Nado. (LAY-O-NAHR-DO)


6.) Leonardo (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: (Italian) a form of Leonard.

Other Forms: Leonaldo, Lionardo, Lonnardo


7.) Leonardo (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Brave lion

Other Forms: Lionardo


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