Curated name meaning and origin

Leo

Curated linguistic recordboy

Lion

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Leo
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
LEE-oh
Origin
Latin and Greek
Languages
Latin, German, English
Region
Global
Cultural / locale context
Christian, International
Gender usage
boy
Starting character
L
Letters / characters
3
Syllables
2
Style tags
traditional, short

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Lion

From Latin leo and Greek leōn, lion

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

LéonLeon

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
leo
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
Unique known variants or transliterations resolve to this page; ambiguous aliases remain separate search results.
Transparent calculations

Numerology for Leo

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 5

Compound value: 14

Soul Urge: 11 · Personality: 3

Chaldean

Name number 6

Compound value: 15

Primary interpretation

This pattern highlights care, responsibility, beauty, and the wish to create a dependable home base.

Compound 15: Charm, persuasion, and creative magnetism used responsibly.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 2, 3, 6, 9

Common questions about Leo

What does the name Leo mean?

Lion. From Latin leo and Greek leōn, lion

How is Leo pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is LEE-oh. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Leo?

The record classifies the origin as Latin and Greek, with usage in Latin, German, English.

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