Leander

Boy

Origin: Greek · Latin

Meaning

“lion man”

Cultural Notes

In Greek mythology Leander was the young man who swam the Hellespont each night to visit his beloved Hero.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1900s
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Famous People Named Leander

  • Leander Paes

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