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Leonardo
Leonardo (name) means a male given name, the Italian form of Leonard. Example: “He was named Leonardo after his Italian grandfather.”
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A male given name, the Italian form of Leonard.
"Leonardo DiCaprio had a tree, Uvariopsis dicaprio, named after him for his conservation efforts."
— Megan Marples, Taylor Swift inspired an entomologist to name a new millipede species after the megastar (2022)
"He was named Leonardo after his Italian grandfather."
noun
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A painting created by the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci.
"There is something megalomanic about collecting Leonardos. Leonardos are for megalomaniacs. Bill Gates buys Leonardos."
— Diane Johnson, Le Mariage (2001)
"The museum recently authenticated a previously unknown Leonardo."
How to use Leonardo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the Italian given name (as in Leonardo da Vinci), or, capitalised, a painting attributed to him.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Leonardo, equivalent to the English name Leonard, ultimately from Old High German roots meaning "lion" and "hard/brave."
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What does “Leonardo” mean?
The word “Leonardo” means a male given name, the Italian form of Leonard. In plain terms, either the Italian given name (as in Leonardo da Vinci), or, capitalised, a painting attributed to him.
How do you use “Leonardo” in a sentence?
Here is “Leonardo” used in a sentence: “He was named Leonardo after his Italian grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Leonardo”?
Depending on how it is used, “Leonardo” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Leonardo” come from?
The word “Leonardo” comes from German. Borrowed from Italian Leonardo, equivalent to the English name Leonard, ultimately from Old High German roots meaning "lion" and "hard/brave.".
Is “Leonardo” a common word?
“Leonardo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Leonardo” have?
“Leonardo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name, the Italian form of Leonard.
What is the difference between Leonardo and Leonard as names?
Leonardo is the Italian form of the name Leonard, and both names share the same origin and meaning. Leonardo is more commonly used in Italian-speaking countries, while Leonard is more typical in English.
What does it mean to call a painting 'a Leonardo'?
Referring to a painting as 'a Leonardo' means it was created by the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, using the artist's name as shorthand for his work, similar to calling a painting 'a Rembrandt'.
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