About Leonides
The surname Leonides is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "leon" meaning "lion." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Leonidas. The name Leonidas itself is derived from the combination of "leon" and "doros," meaning "gift of the lion." As a surname, Leonides is often associated with strength, courage, and leadership, reflecting the symbolism of the lion in Greek culture.
The surname Leonides is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leonides based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Leonides is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leonides in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leonides using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.