Leandra is a beautiful baby name with a rich meaning. This name that means “lion man” is closely related to the equally respectable name, Leander. Though no longer a top 1,000 name in America, Leandra is ready for a return.
Meaning of the name Leandra:
Spanish: lion man
Italian: lion man
Portuguese: lion man
Origin of the name Leandra:
Leandra is the feminine variation of the baby name Leander. Leander is the Latin form of the Greek name Leandros, which comes from the Greek words “leon” and “aner.” Leander was a well-known character in Greek folklore, as he was a man willing to give up his life for his love, Hero.
Symbolism of the name Leandra:
The baby name Leandra means “lion man” as it has the same meaning as Leander and Leandros. The Greek word “leon” means “lion,” and “aner” means “man.”
Style of the name Leandra:
Traditional
Gender of the name Leandra:
Leandra is a formal name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Leandra:
leh-AN-dra
Number of syllables in the name Leandra:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Leandra:
Leandra is upper class and noble. It is a unique baby name with a significant amount of refinement.
Alternative spellings for the name Leandra:
- Leanndra
Nicknames for the name Leandra:
Popularity of the name Leandra:
Leandra was most popular in the late twentieth century, peaking in 1989 at rank 733. The name was first on the top 1,000 list in 1986 at number 964, leaving in 1997 at number 998. As of 2020, Leandra is rank 6,280.
Related names for the name Leandra:
Great middle names for Leandra and their meanings:
- Rebecca (to tie firmly)
- Elena (shining light)
- Marisol (sea and sun)
- Mariana (drop of the sea, bitter, beloved)
- Roxanne (dawn)
- Adele (nobility)
- Lilianna (my God is an oath)
- Christine (follower of Christ)
Famous people with the name Leandra:
Leandras in popular culture:
- Leandra Amell (character from “Dragon Age 2” video game)