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Name Origin

Leonidas is a Greek masculine given name meaning 'son of a lion.' It originates from the Ancient Greek words 'leon' (lion) and 'idas' (descendant or son).

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Famous People

Leonidas I (540 BC-480 BC)

King of Sparta

  • Led the Spartan forces against the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae
  • Became a symbol of courage and self-sacrifice

Leonidas Kavadas (1980-)

Greek football player

  • Played for several Greek clubs including Olympiacos and PAOK

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