Leander

The meaning of Leander is ‘lion man’. It is a name typically given to boys and is of Greek origin. It is derived from the ancient Greek word 'léandros' which is composed of the Greek words 'leon,' which means lion, and 'andros,' which means 'man'. Leander is the name of a Greek mythological character who is best known for the story of 'Hero And Leander.' Hero was an Aphrodite priestess in the tale, while Leander was a commoner from Abydos. Abydos was a city across the water from Sestoss where his lover, Hero, lived in a tower. According to the myths, Leander swam across the Hellespont every night to meet her. Hero stood at the top of the tower, guiding him with a torch. However, disaster struck one night when Leander drowned in a storm. Hero plunged to her death from the top of the tower after she discovered his body washed up on the shore. The name Leander became well-known as a result of this tale. It is also the first name of Saint Leander of Seville, a Catholic Bishop.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

lion-man

Origin

Greek

Numerology

L is for lucky, who is more?

E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

D is for delight, a surprise from within.

E is for extra, those little things you do!

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

Lucky

Leander lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Leander

• Saint Leander Bishop of Seville, circa 534,600, was instrumental in converting the Visigothic kings of Spain and Portugal
• Leander Starr Jameson 1st Baronet, 10th Prime Minister of the Cape Colony
• Leander "Lee" Adams Vice journalist and documentary maker
• Leander Adrian Paes Indian tennis player
• Leander Dendoncker Belgian footballer

Leander in Pop Culture

• Leander Greek mythological figure who swam across the strait of Abydos to visit his lover Hero and was drowned one stormy night when he lost his way
• Daphne and Amy Leander characters in Lauren DeStefano's "The Internment Chronicles"
• Leander penniless and unworthy idealist posing as a nobleman in the Spanish comedy "Los intereses creados" (1908) by Jacinto Benavente
• Leander Sydnor character on the HBO drama The Wire
• Leander Cephas Whitlock character on HBO's "Boardwalk Empire"