What does Leonid mean?
Leonid means “Lion”. It is a boy name of Russian origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Russian – see more Russian names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #5545 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Leonid
Leonid is a Slavic name from Greek Leonidas, meaning son of the lion or lion-like. Leonidas I, king of Sparta, led the 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE as told by Herodotus. Leonid Brezhnev (1906-1982) led the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1982. It is common in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. Sources: Herodotus Histories (Book 7), Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Leonid has 6 letters and 2 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 3 consonants (6 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Leonid with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
5Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): L=12 + E=5 + O=15 + N=14 + I=9 + D=4 = 59. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 9 = 14. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 4 = 5. Result: 5.
Favorite colour
BlueThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Leonid has lucky number 5, so the colour is Blue.
Star sign
PiscesOnly the first letter counts (L). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Leonid
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Leonid. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Leonid
Partner names that match Leonid by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Leonid + Vielka = Leolka · Leonid + Yanina = Leoina · Leonid + Dinara = Leoara · Leonid + Niurka = Leorka
Sibling names for Leonid
Names that sit well next to Leonid: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
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Twin name ideas for Leonid
If Leonid is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Leonid (lion).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Leonid mean?
Leonid means “Lion” and is of Russian origin.
What is the origin of Leonid?
In our collection Leonid is listed as a name of Russian origin.
Is Leonid a boy or a girl name?
Leonid is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Leonid?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Leonid is 5, with the star sign Pisces. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Leonid?
Leonid has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Leonid?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Leonid include Le, Leo, Leon, Leoni, Nid, Leoy.
Which names have a similar meaning to Leonid?
Names with a related meaning include Lion, Lionel, Lionnel, Liony, Lionard, Lional.