US Popularity:12000
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):British, Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese
Meaning:Lion man; Clearing; Favor; Graciousness; Soft, tender; Beautiful
With a name like Leanda, your little one will know that they can be fierce yet kind, brave yet gentle, and cautious yet open to discovering their potential. Most likely a feminine variant of Leander, Leanda finds its stride in the Greek title Leandros, translating to "lion man." Other sources suggest that Leanda is a combination of Leanne and Linda, two English names that bring with them a multitude of definitions. Leanne comes from the English Lee and the Hebrew Anne, carrying meanings like "clearing," "favor," and "graciousness." An ode to elegance and femininity, Linda means "soft" and "tender" in German and "beautiful" in Spanish and Portuguese. Emboldened by a wealth of majestic traits—not least of all courage, strength, and valor—there is little doubt that sweet Leanda will have the determination to accomplish any feat.

How Popular Is The Name Leanda?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1993
#14745
in 1993
- 2355
from 1991
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 200

  • Behind the Name, Leanda (1), October 2012

  • Behind the Name, Leander, May 2025

  • WordSense Dictionary, Leanne

  • Behind the Name, Lee, April 2024

  • WordSense Dictionary, Ann

  • WordSense Dictionary, Linda

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