Leonida
Meaning of Leonida
The name Leonida has a rich history and unique associations. It is primarily a female name, although it can also be used for males. The origin of the name is Greek, derived from the word "leōn," meaning lion. This powerful and majestic association gives the name a strong and courageous vibe. In Italian, it is pronounced as lay-oh-NEE-dah (/leˈoːniːda/), while in Romanian it is pronounced as leh-oh-NEE-dah (/le.o.ˈni.da/).
One variation of the name is Leonidas, which is more commonly used for males. The name Leonida has had occasional popularity in the United States throughout the years, with a peak in 1923 when it ranked at 3187 in terms of occurrences. Despite its fluctuating popularity, Leonida remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a strong and meaningful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as lay-oh-NEE-dah (/leˈoːniːda/)
Romanian
- Pronunced as leh-oh-NEE-dah (/le.o.ˈni.da/)
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Notable People Named Leonida
| Leonida Bagration of Mukhrani - Grand Duchess Leonida Georgievna Romanova of Russia was the consort of Vladimir Kirillovich, Grand Duke of Russia, and played a key role in the efforts to be recognized as the legitimate Heads of the Romanov dynasty. |
| Leonida Tonelli was an Italian mathematician known for proving Tonelli's theorem and introducing semicontinuity methods in the calculus of variations. |
| Leonida Nedelcu - Leonida "Loni" Nedelcu is a former Romanian professional footballer turned manager, known for his successful coaching career in various countries. |
| Leonida Mario Pallotta was an Italian professional football player. |
