Leander

Colors Related to this Name: White, Gray

Qualities Related to this Name: Extroverted, Adventurous

Popularity: This is an semi-popular name in the US. Ranking #2187 in 2013 and #2075 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: From Ancient Greek Λέανδρος ‎(Léandros), from λέων ‎(léōn, “lion”) + ἀνήρ ‎(anḗr, “man”).

Meaning(s):

-( male name -comes from the Ancient Greek language-), also of a Spanish sixth century saint.

-(label en Greek mythology) The lover of Hero who swam every night across the Hellespont to meet her, and finally was drowned.

In Swedish

Origin: From Ancient Greek Λέανδρος ‎(Léandros). First recorded as a Swedish given name in 1780.

Meaning(s):

-( male name).

-(label sv Greek mythology) (l en Leander)

-(last name)