Leonidas
The name Leonidas is of Greek origins, and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their son. It has been taken from the Greek word 'leo', meaning ‘a lion’. According to its Greek origins, the meaning of Leonidas is ‘son of the lion’, ‘resembling a lion’ or simply ‘a lion’. This name has been associated with several mythological figures in Greek mythology. Leonidas I, a king of Sparta, is best known for leading the allied Greek forces to a last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae. Although he died at battle, he is immortalized in Greek mythology as the leader of the 300 Spartans.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
lion
Origin
Greek
Numerology
L is for loyalty, that you show.
E is for expressive, not one to hold within.
O is for outlook, pleasing to all.
N is for noble, your regal bearing.
I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.
D is for discreet, you can keep a secret.
A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.
S is for scholar, the brilliant in you.
Lucky
Leonidas lucky number is 7.
The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.
Famous People Named Leonidas
- Leonidas I and II Kings of Sparta
- Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney American actor
- Leonidas Polk American Confederate Civil War general
- Leonidas E. "Lonie" Paxton American NFL football player
- Leonidas da Silva Brazilian footballer
Leonidas in Pop Culture
- Leonidas Belgian chocolate
- Leonidas Komninos character in "Thread" by Victoria Hislop
- Leonidas "Leo" Valdez character of the series "Heroes of Olympus" and "Trials of Apollo" by Rick Riordan
