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Leander

lee-AN-duh

Leander (name) means a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "lion man," known from the myth of Hero and Leander. Example: “Leander swam across the strait every night to see her.”

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A masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "lion man," known from the myth of Hero and Leander.

"Leander swam across the strait every night to see her."

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Etymology

From Latin Leander, from Ancient Greek Λέανδρος (Léandros), from λεώς (leṓs) (Attic form of λᾱός (lāós, “people”)) + ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”) + -ος (-os).

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Leander

gander lander wander dander pander zander sander Xander slander Evander colander squander

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Leander” mean?

The word “Leander” means a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "lion man," known from the myth of Hero and Leander.

How do you pronounce “Leander”?

“Leander” is pronounced lee-AN-duh (/liːˈændɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Leander” in a sentence?

Here is “Leander” used in a sentence: “Leander swam across the strait every night to see her.”

What part of speech is “Leander”?

“Leander” is a name.