Léonard (en. Leonard)

/leɔnaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Masculine first name of Hebrew origin meaning 'lion'.
My friend is named Léonard, he is a talented artist.
Mon ami s'appelle Léonard, il est un artiste talentueux.
Can refer to a person with great intellectual or artistic ability.
This scientist is a true modern-day Léonard.
Ce scientifique est un véritable Léonard des temps modernes.

Etymology

The name Léonard comes from the German 'Leonhard', which is a combination of 'leon' (lion) and 'hard' (brave).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Leonardo da Vinci
A famous polymath of the Italian Renaissance.
Léonard de Vinci
Spirit of Léonard
Refers to remarkable creativity or inventiveness.
Esprit de Léonard

Related Words

artist
A person who creates art.
artist
scientist
An expert in a scientific discipline.
scientifique
inventor
A person who creates something new.
inventeur

Slang Meanings

Creative genius
He really has a Léonard spirit, always full of ideas.
Il a vraiment un esprit de Léonard, toujours plein d'idées.
Original thinker
He is a true Léonard in his field, never short of inspiration.
C'est un vrai Léonard dans son domaine, jamais à court d'inspiration.