Leander
Meanings
name
- The lover of Hero who swam every night across the Hellespont to meet her, and finally was drowned.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, also of a Spanish sixth century saint.
- A city in Williamson County, Texas.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Λέανδρος (Léandros), from λέων (léōn, “lion”) + ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”).
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