Leno - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Leno

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LEE-noh'LEE-noh'2 syllables
🇮🇹Italian
Courageous

MEANING

Brave

ORIGIN

Italian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin name 'Leoninus', a diminutive form of 'Leo' meaning 'lion'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with strength and bravery due to its connection to 'Leo'.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in Italian culture, sometimes as a diminutive or affectionate form of 'Leonardo'.

🇵🇹Portuguese
Soft

MEANING

Brave lion

ORIGIN

Portuguese

ETYMOLOGY

Related to the Latin 'Leo', meaning 'lion'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Portuguese-speaking regions, 'Leno' can be a standalone name or a nickname.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in traditional Portuguese families, often to honor ancestral heritage.

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