Leo Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Leo means a lion. From the Latin leo, meaning lion.

Leo is the Latin word for lion. Thirteen popes took the name, as did several saints and emperors, and it is also the zodiac sign of the lion, covering late July to August. In Russian, Lev is the same name, and Leo Tolstoy, who wrote War and Peace, is among the best known bearers. Names like Leon, Leonard, and Leopold are related and share a similar lion meaning, with Germanic ending elements. Leo is bright, short, and strong, and can work as a full name or as a nickname for Leonardo or Leopold.

Variants of Leo

LéoLeonLeonardLev

Well-known people named Leo

Leo Tolstoy.

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