Leander

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • The lover of Hero who swam every night across the Hellespont to meet her, and finally was drowned.
  • A male given name from Ancient Greek, also of a Spanish sixth century saint.
  • city Williamson County (county) Texas (state)

Origin

  • From Ancient Greek Λέανδρος, from λέων + ἀνήρ.

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