Lennart

German

"brave lion"

Lennart Origin and Meaning

The name Lennart is a boy's name of Swedish origin.

Lennart is a masculine Scandinavian name derived from the Germanic elements 'leon' (lion) and 'hard' (brave, strong), meaning "strong as a lion" or "lion-hearted." Popular primarily in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Germany, Lennart functions as the Nordic equivalent of Leonard. The name carries a sense of strength and resilience in Scandinavian culture, where it has maintained steady popularity for generations. While traditional in Northern Europe, Lennart remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality internationally. The name projects both reliability and quiet strength, with famous bearers including Swedish diplomat Lennart Meri and novelist Lennart Hellsing.

Popularity of the name Lennart

• 45 Germany 2017

Famous People Named Lennart

• Lennart Georg Meri 2nd President of Estonia
• Lennart Green Swiss magician
• Lennart Axel Edvard Carleson Swedish mathematician
• Lennart Bergelin Swedish tennis player
• Lennart Klingström Swedish Olympic sprint canoer
• (Karl) Lennart "Nacka" Skoglund Swedish footballer
• Lennart Strand Swedish Olympic runner