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)