Meaning For Name Leo
It was also borne by six byzantine emperors and five armenian kings.
Meaning for name leo. Nickname for a fierce or brave warrior from latin leo lion. Actor leonardo leo dicaprio. Family name origins meanings.
In latin baby names the meaning of the name leo is. From a short form of the personal name pantaleo. In germanic languages leo has historically been used as a nickname for names including leon and leopold.
This name has been borne by a total of 13 popes. Leo was derived from the latin leo meaning lion thirteen popes have carried the name including st. Leo is latin for lion and it was the name of many early christian saints and several popes.
Leo is also associated with the zodiac sign from 23rd july to 22nd august. Meaning of leo meaning of first name leo biblical meaning of leo male name leo boy leo. From the personal name leo from latin leo lion borrowed from christians as an equivalent of hebrew yehuda see leib 3.
In german it s a short form of leon or leopold meaning brave people well known leos.