Given name

Leodora

“having the strength of a lion”·“resembling a lioness”

Leodora is a variant of Leonarda. In French use, Leonarda carries the interpretation “having the strength of a lion.” Leodora is a variant of Leandra. In Greek use, Leandra carries the interpretation “resembling a lioness.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

Leodora is a variant of Leonarda. In French use, Leonarda carries the interpretation “having the strength of a lion.” Leodora is a variant of Leandra. In Greek use, Leandra carries the interpretation “resembling a lioness.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Leodora connects to the Leander name family through Leandra. An origin associated with Leander is Greek.

Explained through its name family

The story

Leodora connects to the Leander name family through Leandra. The history of Leander gives this family its wider story. In mythological stories, Leander is associated with Hero's lover. Leander’s historical associations include a 6th-century saint, the brother of Sts Fulgentius, Isidore, and Florentina.

Explained through its name family

Leodora’s family of names

Leodora has a related form in Leandra. Leodora has a related form in Leonarda.

Walk Leodora’s family in the name graph

LeodoraLeandraLeonarda

The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 2

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

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Saints

Leiandra

“resembling a lioness”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Saints

Leonelle

“resembling a lioness” · “having the strength of a lion”

No U.S. birth series

4% boys · 96% girls

Saints

Leoline

“one who is alert; watchful” · “resembling a lioness”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Saints

Keokea

“one who works the earth; a farmer”

No U.S. birth series

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Saints

Leoine

“resembling a lioness” · “having the strength of a lion”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Saints

Liandre

No U.S. birth series

20% boys · 80% girls

Sibling ideas

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