Leander Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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The meaning of the name "leander" is "lion of a man", and is used often for "boys".
Leander Name Details
Leander is derived from the Greek name Leandros, which is composed of the elements 'leon' meaning 'lion' and 'andros' meaning 'of a man'. In Greek mythology, Leander was a young man who fell in love with Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite. He would swim across the Hellespont every night to be with her, guided by a torch she lit at the top of her tower. However, one stormy night, the torch was blown out and Leander lost his way, tragically drowning. The name Leander has been used since ancient times and continues to be used today.
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