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Leroy
LEE-roy
Leroy (name) means a French surname meaning "the king", also used as a masculine given name in English. Example: “Leroy grew up in New Orleans.”
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A French surname meaning "the king", also used as a masculine given name in English.
"Leroy grew up in New Orleans."
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- Plural
- Leroys
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Etymology
From French le roi, "the king".
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What does “Leroy” mean?
The word “Leroy” means a French surname meaning "the king", also used as a masculine given name in English.
How do you pronounce “Leroy”?
“Leroy” is pronounced LEE-roy (/ˈliːˌɹɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Leroy” in a sentence?
Here is “Leroy” used in a sentence: “Leroy grew up in New Orleans.”
What part of speech is “Leroy”?
“Leroy” is a name.
Where does the word “Leroy” come from?
The word “Leroy” comes from French. From French le roi, "the king".
Is “Leroy” a common word?
“Leroy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
