Leonardo name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German, Latin and Germanic
Usage: Italian, Portuguese, English, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: le(o)-nar-do
Meaning: Lion, Brave, Hardy and Strong
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What does Leonardo mean?

Originated from Germanic, Old High German and Latin, Well-Known and Enduring Leonardo is predominantly used in Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish, Italian, Portuguese, Finnish and Spanish and is bestowed upon both sexes, Leonardo means "Lion, Brave, Hardy or Strong".

Leonardo is variant form of preeminent and conifer Leo. Leo is variant of widespread and enduring Leona. Also Leo is variation of Its Variants. Leo is also variation of Germanic Names Containing the Name Element Lew.

Leo is short of Leonhard. Also Leo is an abridged form of Leopold. Origin of Eminent and Ever lasting Leo is in Hawaiian and Czech, Leo means "Folk, Brave and Strong".

Leonardo is variation of imperishable and admired Leonard. Leonard is variation of Léonard and Leonhard. Leonard's meaning is Like a Lion and Strong as the Lion is rooted from Old High German and Germanic.

Leonardo is equivalent of Leonhard in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese languages.

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How do I pronounce Leonardo?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Leonardo as le(o)-nar-do. leon(a)-rdo is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Leonardo

Leo, Leonard, Leona, Lavi, Leon, Laya, Lenny, Leonhard, Leonhardt

Nicknames for Leonardo

Here is the list of Common nicknames for the given name Leonardo:

Names that rhyme with Leonardo

How popular is the name Leonardo?

Leonardo is a popular name in United States given to over 67303 babies in 135 years. At present the name is rising, in 2018, 4310 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 92nd position.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 3 times Also, a popular name in England and Wales with over 4084 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

Recently peaking at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 119th spot and 504 baby boys were given the name. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 500 baby names 20 times Also, Leonardo is a very popular in Italy where over 96104 new-borns have been given the name since 1999.

Currently at its peak, 7690 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 5 baby names 5 times

A common name in France having over 1878 recievers in 80 years of usage.

Currently the name is hotter than ever, it ranked 377th when 102 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Also, Leonardo used to be a common name in Spain, first appeared in 2019 and over 332 babies have been given the name in 1 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2019,. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Leonardo was a common name in Switzerland. Over 2441 babies have been named Leonardo since 1998.

When at its peak in 2017,. However after 21 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong.

Leonardo is a familiar baby name in New South Wales, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names.

Recently in 2019, 99 babies were given Leonardo and it reached its peak ranking, 91 on boy names chart. Over 190 people have been named Leonardo in New South Wales. Also, in Victoria, in just 2 years, it has made it to the top 100 names.

Recently in 2018, 83 babies were given Leonardo and it reached its peak ranking, 79 on boy names chart. Over 151 babies in Victoria have been named Leonardo.

In Ireland, Leonardo is a unique name where it has been in use since 2002 and has secured the place in top 300 names.

Recently in 2019, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 202 on boy names chart when 26 babies were named Leonardo. Over 187 people have been named Leonardo in Ireland. Also, in Netherlands, in just 4 years, it has made it to the top 400 names.

Recently in 2019, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 398 on boy names chart when 40 babies were named Leonardo. Over 124 babies in Netherlands have been named Leonardo. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 261 on boy names chart when 44 babies were named Leonardo. There are over 434 babies that have been given the name Leonardo in Belgium.

Leonardo is a rare baby name in Spain still in use today. Over 332 babies in Spain have been named Leonardo. And also in New South Wales. Over 190 babies in New South Wales have been named Leonardo.

And also in Victoria. Over 151 people have been named Leonardo in Victoria. However things change on global perspective, Leonardo is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 700 have the name as well as in, Philippines, Mexico and Argentina.

Also the baby name is popular in Colombia, Venezuela, Cuba, Mozambique, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Angola, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Guatemala, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Honduras. At least, 1340000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018924205
2017974113
2016954310
20151033814163685
20141143446164685
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Leonardo in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands3891216524
Finland508133150

Numerological aspects of Leonardo

You can hardly resist a temptation, a trait which affects your relationships in a negative way. Love is most important in your life. You always do it with a purpose, and that's to teach others what you've learned. You are always being straight. The only way to cope with people, who don't take you seriously and allow themselves to break your heart, is letting go and forgetting. You hate being closely observed and have all eyes on you because of your low self-esteem.

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Famous people named Leonardo

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  • Leonardo Agostini, Italian antiquary of the 17th century
  • Leonardo Balada, Spanish American classical composer
  • Leonardo Cimino, American film
  • Leonardo de Lozanne, Mexican singer-songwriter
  • Leonardo Rodríguez Alcaine, Mexican trade union leader and a long-serving legislator of the Institutional Revolutionary Party
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  • Leonardo Sinisgalli, Italian poet and art critic active
  • Leonardo Vitetti, Italian diplomat
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  • Leonardo Fioravanti, Italian automobile designer and CEO of Fioravanti Srl
  • Leonardo Muraro, Italian Venetist politician
  • Leonardo III Tocco, last ruler of Epirus, from 1448 to 1479
  • Leonardo Antonelli, Italian Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church
  • Leonardo Vitale, member of the Sicilian Mafia
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  • Leonardo Corona, Italian painter of the Renaissance period
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  • Leonardo Cavallini, Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s
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  • Leonardo De Prunner, Italian soldier
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  • Leonardo Polo, renowned Spanish philosopher best
  • Leonardo Dati, Italian friar and humanist
  • Leonardo Sandri, Argentine Cardinal of the Catholic Church
  • Leonardo Ximenes, treccani
  • Leonardo da Vinci, Italian polymath of the Renaissance whose areas of interest included invention, painting, sculpting, architecture, science, music, mathematics, engineering, literature, anatomy, geology, astronomy, botany
  • Leonardo DiCaprio, American actor, film producer
  • Leonardo Ortolani, Italian comics author
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  • Leonardo Carson, former American football defensive tackle
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  • Leonardo Loredan, 75th doge of the Venetian Republic
  • Leonardo Boff, Brazilian theologian and writer
  • Leonardo Manco, Argentine comic book artist
  • Leonardo Lavalle, former tennis player from Mexico
  • Leonardo Conti, Reich Health Leader in Nazi Germany
  • Leonardo Pisculichi, Argentine footballer
  • Leonardo Padura Fuentes, Cuban novelist and journalist
  • Leonardo Medeiros, Brazilian actor
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