Leonida
descendant of the lion / lion-like (Greek via Spanish)
Leonida is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #272 (28,982 records), 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
Leonida with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Leonida
How do I use Leonida with two Filipino surnames?
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?
PSA rank #272 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.