History of the origin of the name Leon

The male name Leon is a name that has two versions of origin. According to the first, it comes from the Latin word “leo”, which means “lion”.

According to the second version, the name Leon is of Greek origin and is also translated as “lion.” In Russia, the name Leo has long been used, which is a Greek version of the pronunciation of this name and a synonym for the name Leon. In Europe the name Leon or Leo is used.

The masculine name Leon has the feminine form Leona. Also, the name Leon has numerous synonyms, for example, Lio, Leo, Lyon, Love, Lionel, Leonel, Lionel, Lionelo, Leonelo, Lionello.

Meaning and characteristics of the name Leon

Leon is a smart, honest, emotional and talented man with a wild imagination and well-developed intuition. He may exhibit artistic abilities. Outwardly, Leon looks calm and somewhat phlegmatic. He is a peaceful, sociable and friendly person.

He has many friends and is loyal to them in any situation. Leon is capable of sacrificing even his own interests for the sake of friendship. By nature, Leon is an optimist, although due to his emotionality, he sometimes has a hard time enduring failures and difficulties. He has a great sense of humor and loves to joke.

As a child, Leon is a talented, inquisitive boy who knows how to captivate his friends with his stories. He is diligent, has a good memory and diligence, so it is easy for him to study. Leon loves reading and music. He tries to write poetry and novels himself.

Leon may develop such a negative character trait as inflated self-esteem, turning into selfishness. He may try to impose his point of view on others. Leon has the ability to manipulate people and can use it to achieve his goals.

Leon is talented and can become famous in such fields as literature, journalism, and law. He can find himself in the professions of a programmer, doctor, accountant, economist, sales representative, financier, bartender. Leon prefers professions that provide a stable income. And to earn money he can sell cars or become a dealer in a casino.

Leon takes care of his appearance and women find him attractive. He attaches great importance to feelings in life and feels euphoria from emotional experiences. Therefore, he chooses a gentle, romantic and sensual woman as his wife. The wife must be very attractive in appearance and serve as a muse for Leon and be the inspirer of his ideas. He tries to provide well for his family financially, this is very important to him. Leon loves children and will be a caring and attentive father. Leon loves guests and knows how to welcome them cordially.

Name days:

January 12, February 2, February 4, February 20, March 3, May 31, July 14, August 31, September 24, November 25, December 20

Diminutive version

Leo, Leonito, Nello, Leonetto, Lillo

Abbreviated

Leva, Lev, Leonard, Leo

According to the church

Leon

Color

  • green
  • lilac

Planet

  • Venus
  • Луна

Element

  • water

Stone talisman

beryl, cerdalic

Metal

copper

Plants

fir, lady’s slipper

Totem animal

cat, doe

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