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Leonhard
Composed of the Old High German "lewo" (lion) and "harti" (hard, strong).
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Names starting with L
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Leonidas
This name is composed of the Ancient Greek "leon" (lion) and a patronymic suffix indicating descent. It is documented to mean "son of the lion" or "lion-like." Historically, the name is closely tied to ancient Sparta.
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Leonie
This name goes back to the Latin original name Leonius. The Latin root word "leo" means "lion", so Leonie accordingly stands for "the lioness".
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Léonie
This name is the feminine form of Leon. The Latin word root "leo" conclusively means "lion".
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Leonor
Leonor is a form of Eleanor from the name family of the Occitan Alienòr. Its original meaning is unresolved. “Alia Aenor,” meaning “the other Aenor,” is a traditional explanation, not a conclusively established derivation.
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Leopold
A classic Old High German name. It consists of the elements liut (people, folk) and bald (bold, brave). The meaning "bold among the people" is supported by linguistic history.
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Leta
The Romansh form of Laetitia. The underlying Latin word means "joy" or "happiness." A short, two-syllable name that is easily understood internationally.
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Letizia
Originates from Latin. The root word "laetitia" means "joy" or "gladness". Well-known spelling variants are Laetitia or Letitia.
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Lev
A name with two different documented origins. In Russian, the word "lev" simply means "lion." In Hebrew, the root word means "heart."
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Levana
This name is often widely translated as "moon" because it resembles the Hebrew word "levanah" (white moon). However, the established origin of the name is primarily the Latin derivation from "levare" (to lift); Levana was the Roman patron goddess of newborns.
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Levent
Historically, this word referred to Ottoman naval soldiers. The term goes back to the Italian "Levantino" (originating from the Levant). Today, the name is widely interpreted as "handsome" or "imposing," derived from the commanding presence of the soldiers, though this is not a literal translation.
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Levi
A Hebrew name from the Old Testament. The documented meaning is "the attached" or "the joined".
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Levin
The German given name Levin is related to Leobwin or Liebwin. Its elements liob and wini mean “dear” and “friend.” This derivation applies to the given name; identically spelled surnames must be considered separately.
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Levke
A Low German and Frisian form. It is based on the element "lief", meaning "dear".
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Lew
A short, traditional name. It corresponds to the Slavic word for "lion".
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Lexi
The English short form of Alexandra. The Greek origin of the name means "defender of men" or "the protector."
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Leyla
A classic name of Arabic origin. The documented meaning is "night" or "born at night".
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Li
The meaning depends heavily on the chosen character; common examples are 丽 (beautiful) for girls or 力 (strength) for boys. Without the Chinese character, the meaning cannot be narrowed down to a single definition.
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Lia
Lia is documented as a short form for various names ending in "-lia," such as Julia, Cornelia, or Amalia. The meaning depends on which longer name you derive Lia from.
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Liam
An Irish short form of William (Wilhelm). The Germanic roots mean "will" and "helmet" (in the sense of protection).
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Lian
Lian is documented as a short form of Julian or Kilian. Independently of this, there are Chinese names with this romanization: 莲 means "lotus." With other characters, the meaning changes; the romanization alone does not determine it.
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Liana
A short form of Juliana or Eliana that is used in many European languages.
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Liberty
Liberty is the English word for "freedom", derived from the Latin "libertas". In the English-speaking world, Liberty is given as a first name. In the German-speaking area, the name is very rare and stands out due to its English pronunciation.
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Lien
A Flemish short form that can be linked to various longer names ending in "-lien", such as Carolien or Paulien. A single blanket meaning would be too imprecise here, as it depends on the respective root name.
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Liesl
Liesl is a Bavarian diminutive form of Elisabeth. The origin of the name is Hebrew ("Elischeba"). The documented translation is "my God is an oath" or "God is abundance".
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Lil
This name is documented as an English short form of Lily or Lillian. The linguistic root refers to the lily flower.
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Lila
In Sanskrit, Lila is documented with the meaning "play" or "divine play." The name also has independent Arabic and Hebrew origins (with the meaning "night"), which must be viewed separately.
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Lilia
Lilia goes back to the Latin word "lilium," which denotes the lily. The name is a variant of the English Lily and the German Lilie.
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Lilian
Lilian is an English elaboration of the name Lily, which traces back to the Latin word "lilium" (lily). As a botanical name, it is frequently associated with spring. In German, the name is usually stressed on the first syllable.
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Lilith
Traces back to Sumerian and Akkadian origins and is associated with the word for "night".
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Lilli
The frequently cited translation "the lily" is a widespread interpretation, supported mainly by the English spelling Lily (English for lily). In the German-speaking area, however, Lilli is historically documented as a diminutive of Elisabeth, which traces back to Hebrew roots ("God is abundance"). Two separate naming histories are therefore relevant for this name.
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Lilly
Lilly is an established English pet form of Elisabeth.
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Lilo
In Hawaii, the name is widely translated as "the generous one." However, this is an interpretation that overlaps with other naming histories. In Germany, Lilo is primarily known as a documented short form of Liselotte. Completely separate derivations therefore exist for this name, which must be explained independently of one another.
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Lily
This name derives from the English word for the lily, the roots of which lie in the Latin "lilium." It belongs to the large group of English flower names.
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Lin
A very common interpretation is "forest" (林). The character is often used in two-syllable names, but it can also stand alone and is gender-neutral.
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Lina
Lina can be a short form of various names ending in -lina. Independently of this, there is the Arabic name associated with "tender" or with a type of palm tree. The meaning depends on the respective name history.
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Linard
The Romansh form of Leonhard. The Old High German name elements mean "lion" and "strong" or "brave."
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Linda
Two origins are documented for this name: the Old High German word "lind" (gentle, mild) and the Spanish word "linda" (beautiful). Both name histories should be explained separately.
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Linden
Corresponds to the English word for the linden tree, whose roots lie in the Germanic language area. The name is used as a first name in the English-speaking world, whereas in German it is known almost exclusively as a surname.
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Lindiwe
This name originates from southern Africa and is used in the Zulu and Xhosa languages. The translation is "the one we have waited for."
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Lindsey
American ski racer Lindsey Vonn bears a name that was originally an English surname and place name. Its meaning is widely interpreted as "island of linden trees" or "island of Lincoln"; as a geographical term, however, the exact linguistic derivation is complex and a definitive translation is not verified. The name is pronounced in English when used in German.
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Line
Originally, this is a short form of names ending in "-line", such as Karoline or Pauline. Today, Line is frequently given as an independent first name in the Scandinavian and German-speaking regions.
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Linh
Linh is one of the most common names in Vietnam and is used for girls and boys. Its Sino-Vietnamese meaning is documented as "spirit" or "soul." In German, the "nh" at the end is often pronounced like a soft "n" or slightly nasalized.
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Linn
Linn is often considered a short form of names ending in "-lind", such as Gerlinde. The Old High German root "lind" means "soft" or "gentle". Another widespread interpretation points to the Welsh word "llyn", which means "lake".
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Linnea
Linnea is a Swedish name derived from the surname of botanist Carl von Linné. The twinflower (Linnaea borealis) was named after him. In Swedish, the E at the end is often stressed, while in German, the emphasis is usually placed on the E following the double N.
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Linnéa
This name traces back to the Swedish botanist Carl von Linné, after whom the plant genus Linnaea (twinflower) was named. In Germany, the spelling Linnea without an accent is often chosen to simplify spelling in daily life.
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Lino
Lino is used as an Italian form of Linus and as a short form of other names. The original meaning of Linus is not definitively established; "the mourning one" is not a verified translation.
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Linus
Linus is the Latin form of the Greek name Linos and is known from Greek mythology. Its original meaning has not been conclusively determined. "Lament" is not a verified literal translation of the name.
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