Leonidas Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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Leonidas is a masculine name of Greek and German origin, meaning “son of a lion,” which is a good choice for a young person with a big heart. Leonidas, a man of great strength and bravery, is most known as the Spartan king who held the line at Thermopylae. It is most commonly used by boys because it instills in them a sense of courage and determination.

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