Leonida
descendant of the lion / lion-like (Greek via Spanish)
Leonida is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 272, with 28,982 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
descendant of the lion / lion-like (Greek via Spanish)
Leonida is derived from the Ancient Greek name Leonidas, meaning 'son of a lion' or 'lion-like'. In the Hispanic world, it was adopted as a feminine given name. It entered the Philippine naming tradition through Spanish colonization and Catholic naming customs.
Feminine form of the Greek name Leonidas (via Spanish), meaning lion-like or descendant of a lion. Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given to females born in the mid-20th century or earlier in the Philippines. Typical nicknames include Leony, Nida, or Ida.
Related forms
- Leonida Spanish
- Leonida Italian
- Leonida Greek
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Leonida with common surname pairs
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Leonida is the given name. The full name is Leonida + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Leonida a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Leonida is number 272, with 28,982 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.