First name Leonardo - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
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Meaning
The male first name Leonardo comes from Latin and means "strong like a lion". It is a combination of the words "leo" for lion and "nardo" for strong. The name has a long tradition and is especially popular in Italy and Spain. Famous bearers of the name include Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci and Spanish football player Leonardo Bonucci.
Famous people with the first name Leonardo
- Leonardo da Vinci (Writer)
- Leonardo DiCaprio (Actor)
- Leonardo Spinazzola (Italian footballer)
- Marcos Leonardo (Brazilian footballer)