List of Greek Baby Names Meanings Starting with L

Larissa

(lə-RIS-ə)

Larissa (Ancient Greek: Λάρισα) is a female given name of Greek origin, derived either from Larissa, a nymph in Greek mythology who was a daughter of Pelasgus, or from the name of the ancient city of Larissa in Greece which meant "citadel".

Meaning: Woman from citadel Origin: Greek

Leander

(lee-AN-dər)

Latinized form of the Greek name Λεανδρος (Leandros), derived from λεων (leon) meaning "lion" and ανηρ (aner) meaning "man" (genitive ανδρος). In Greek legend Leander was the lover of Hero. Every night he swam across the Hellespont to meet her, but on one occasion he was drowned when a storm arose.

Meaning: Strong like the lion Origin: Greek

Leandre

(leh-AHN-drə)

French Meaning: The name Leandre is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Leandre is: Form of Leander. 'Lionlike man.

Meaning: Strong like the lion Origin: Greek

Leda

(LEE-də)

Meaning & History. Meaning unknown. In Greek myth she was the mother of Castor, Pollux, Helen and Clytemnestra by the god Zeus, who came upon her in the form of a swan.

Meaning: True woman Origin: Greek

Lenka

(LEHNG-kə)

Lenka is a Czech and Slovak feminine given name. Independently, it is also a diminutive of another female name, Lena / russian Yelena.

Meaning: Torch of light Origin: Greek

Lenore

(lə-NAWR)

The name Lenore is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Lenore is: Light.

Meaning: Sympathy, compassion Origin: Greek

Leonidas

(LEE-ə-need-əs)

Leonidas (Λεωνίδας) is a Greek masculine name, from “leon” (λεων) meaning “lion”. The name Leonidas is over 2,500 years old as evidenced by Leonidas I, a 5th century B.C. a great hero-king of Sparta.

Meaning: Lion man Origin: Greek

Leonor

(leh-aw-NAWR)

The name Leonor is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Leonor is: Light.

Meaning: Sympathy, compassion Origin: Greek, Portuguese, Spanish

Leontine

(leh-on-TEEN)

Leontine is the French form of a name that's more familiar by its spelling variation Leontyne, the name made famous by opera diva Price. An obscure choice, Leontine nevertheless feels right for our lion-name-crazed moment.

Meaning: Lion woman Origin: Greek

Lesya

(LYEHS-yah)

Lesya can mean: Lesya, Russian and Ukrainian feminine name that is a variant of Alexandra. Lesya Ukrainka (1871-1913), Ukrainian poet, writer and critic. Named after her: The Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Russian Drama is a theater in Kiev, Ukraine.

Meaning: Protector of humanity Origin: Greek, Russian