Leonhard name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: German, English, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: le(o)-nha-rd
Meaning: Lion, Brave, Hardy and Strong
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What does Leonhard mean?

Offbeat Leonhard's origin is Old High German and Germanic bestowed upon baby boys, meaning of Leonhard is "Lion, Brave, Hardy or Strong" is primarily used in Finnish, Swedish, German, Norwegian, English, Icelandic and Danish.

Leonhard is a variant of widespread and ever lasting Leonard. Leonard is a variant of Léonard and Leonhard. Unwonted Leonard came from Germanic and Old High German, meaning of Leonard is "Strong, Lion and Lion-hearted".

Meaning of Leonhard is Lion, Brave, Hardy or Strong is primarily used in Finnish, Swedish, German, Norwegian, English, Icelandic and Danish and is given to boys is originated from Old High German and Germanic.

Leonhard is amalgamation of commonly accepted and perpetual LEW and HARD.

How do I pronounce Leonhard?

The three syllabled name Leonhard is commonly pronounced as le(o)-nha-rd. It can also be pronounced as leon-hard.

Variants of Leonhard

Leonhardt, Leonard, Laya, Lenny, Leofred, Alphard, Hardis, Laaya, Lenna

How popular is the name Leonhard?

Leonhard is an uncommon baby name in United States still in use today. Leonhard is a rare baby name in England and Wales still in use today. But Leonhard is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 4000 have the name.

According to our evaluation, at least 30000 people have been bestowed Leonhard around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2023121905
2018107446
2012122615
193436795
193228498
192537416
192443485
192238716
191937366
191837286
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Leonhard in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands13228207
Finland1262050

Here's what numbers has to say about Leonhard

You are persistent to always get where you indented to. 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. Love is most important in your life. Work on your personal progress. You watch your mouth and think twice before you say something. Partnerships are exclusively important to you. When it comes to life goals, you are cautious and always plan precisely your next steps.

Other names similar to Leonhard, for name hunters

  •  Nikky - The infrequent unisex name Nikky means "Cute or Beautiful or People's Victory" is of Old Greek origin is used commonly in English, Kannada and Hindi
  •  Victorine - Loved and Venerable girl name Victorine is originated from English and Latin used substantially in French, Danish and Swedish languages, meaning of Victorine is "Winner or Victor"
  •  Ebbe - The uncommon unisex name Ebbe has origin in Old High German, Germanic and Old Norse especially used in English and Swedish languages, Ebbe means "Divine Bear or Strong Boar"
  •  Fausta - Unfamiliar Fausta is originated from Latin language is used as a girl name, Fausta means "Good Luck or Faustus" is largely used in Danish and Norwegian
  •  Annike - Meaning of Annike is He (God) Was Gracious is originated from Hebrew which is used chiefly in Low German, Norwegian and Finnish is aimed at baby girls

Famous people named Leonhard

  • Leonhard Hutter, German Lutheran theologian
  • Leonhard Lechner, German composer and music editor
  • Leonhard Seppala, Norwegian Sled dog musher
  • Leonhard Ragaz, Swiss Reformed theologian and, with Hermann Kutter
  • Leonhard Gall, was one of Adolf Hitler's architects
  • Leonhard Tietz, was born on 3 March 1849
  • Leonhard Kleber, German organist, and probably composer
  • Leonhard Frank, German expressionist writer
  • Leonhard Schiemer, early pacifist Anabaptist writer and martyr whose work survives
  • Leonhard von Spengel, German classical scholar
  • Leonhard Koeppe, German ophthalmologist born in Torgau
  • Leonhard Nagenrauft, West German luger
  • Leonhard von Keutschach, was Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg
  • Leonhard Dientzenhofer, was
  • Leonhard Euler, Swiss mathematician, physicist, astronomer
  • Leonhard Stejneger, Norwegian-born American ornithologist
  • Leonhard Graf von Blumenthal, Prussian Field Marshal, chiefly remembered for his decisive intervention at the Battle of Königgrätz in 1866
  • Leonhard Rauwolf, German physician, botanist, and traveller
  • Leonhard Stock, former World Cup alpine ski racer from Austria
  • Leonhard Pohl, German athlete
  • In 1947, Leonhard Auer characterized the role of N in drama movie Erde.
  • In 1983, Leonhard Merzin portrayed the role of N in action film Lichnoy bezopasnosti ne garantiruyu.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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