Leon

Leon Meaning & Origin

About Leon
The name Leon is of Greek origin and means "lion." It is derived from the Greek word "leon," which refers to the majestic and powerful king of the jungle. As a name, Leon symbolizes strength, courage, and leadership. It is often associated with individuals who possess a bold and commanding presence, reflecting the characteristics of a lion.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Leon are male.

Leon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.78% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 AA0 N
🌐 IPA
/liΙ‘n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leon in Braille

Here's how to represent Leon in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Leon in braille

How to Spell the Name Leon in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Leon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Leon in sign language

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