Leo
Leo is a brisk masculine name with ancient roots, famously borne by popes, emperors, and leaders throughout history. Today it feels modern, energetic, and effortlessly international. Its enduring meaning is tied to bravery, strength, and noble character.
Spelling Variants & Registry Records
Comparison of forms with and without diacritics
Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA name of Latin origin meaning 'lion', a classic symbol of courage, strength, and nobility.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno Leo vychádza z latinského osobného mena Leo, utvoreného z apelatíva leō (genitív leōnis) vo význame „lev“. Latinské slovo súvisí so starogréckym apelatívom léōn (λέων) s rovnakým významom.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Leo is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
LEO
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling24 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsGrammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Leo
22People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Test how Leo sounds with your surname
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Leo Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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