name
Leonardo
name
1
A male given name, the Italian form of Leonard.
"He was named Leonardo after his Italian grandfather."
noun
1
A painting created by the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci.
"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.
Word Forms
Leonardos plural
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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."