Leontine
le(o)-nti-ne,
leon-tine
US Popularity:10873
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:A precious stone of the color of a lion
Leontine is a German and Estonian name for girls that's inspired by Léontine and Leontina. Ultimately Greek in origin, Leontine derives from Leontios, which describes a precious gem that's the color of a lion. Whether tiger's eye, carnelian, or citrine comes to your mind, Leontine has an innate goldeness to it, sure to help your kiddo brighten any room they enter.
How Popular Is The Name Leontine?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2015
#15603
in 2015
- 4267
from 1980
Sources
Behind the Name, Leontine, July 2020
Behind the Name, Leontios, June 2023
WordSense Dictionary, leontios
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