Leander

Gender: Masculine
Usage: Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Scripts Λέανδρος(Ancient Greek)

Meaning

Latinized form of the Greek name Λέανδρος (Leandros), derived from λέων (leon) meaning “lion” and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning “man” (genitive ἀνδρός). In Greek legend Leander was the lover of Hero. Every night he swam across the Hellespont to meet her, but on one occasion he was drowned when a storm arose. When Hero saw his dead body she threw herself into the waters and perished.
You May Also Like

Cáel

From Irish caol meaning “slender”. In Irish legend Cáel was a warrior of the Fianna and the lover of Créd.
Read More

Rhisiart

People with the name Rhisiart have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Read More

Manuel

Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel. In the spelling Μανουήλ (Manouel) it was also used in the Byzantine Empire, notably by two emperors. It is possible this form of the name was transmitted to Spain and Portugal from Byzantium, since there were connections between the royal families (king Ferdinand III of Castile married Elisabeth of Hohenstaufen, who had Byzantine roots, and had a son named Manuel). The name has been used in Iberia since at least the 13th century and was borne by two kings of Portugal.
Read More

Francis

People with the name Francis have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Read More