Lion
Pronunciation: LAY-on
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Léon is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Lion". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: LAY-on. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Λέων
Λέων σημαίνει λιοντάρι
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
LAY-on
IPA
/leɪˈɒn/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
(Sunday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amber
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Leon I, also known as Leo the Great, was a pope of the Catholic Church from 440 to 461 AD. He is considered one of the greatest popes in history due to his efforts to defend Rome against the Visigoths and the Vandals, as well as his role in the Councils of Ephesus and Chalcedon.
Late Antiquity (440-461 AD)
Leon of Rhodes, also known as Leo the Wise, was a Byzantine Greek monk, theologian, and writer who lived in the 5th century AD. He is best known for his writings on theological and philosophical topics, particularly his commentary on the works of Dionysius the Areopagite.
Early Byzantine period (5th century AD)
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Léon
Léon means lion-like, brave as a lion
ליאון
אריה לב האלוהים
Λέων
Λέων σημαίνει λιοντάρι
Leo
Leo, id est leo
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