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Leonardo

/leh-oh-NAR-do/

Strong lion, brave as a lion

What does Leonardo mean?

Leonardo means strong lion — Leonardo da Vinci + DiCaprio + climbing fast.

Origin

Italian
Spanish

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian

Variations

Leonardo · Leonard

Nicknames

Leo

Sibling name ideas

Boys

Lorenzo
Mateo
Sebastian

Girls

Isabella
Sofia
Lucia

More boy names like Leonardo

MateoGift of God MatteoGift of God LucaLight, bringer of light LeonardoBrave lion, strong as a lion EnzoRuler of the home, prince EmilioRival, eager, industrious

Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.