Timoleon

tim-OH-lee-on (English), tee-mo-LEH-on (Greek)

Greek

"lion honor"

Timoleon Origin and Meaning

The name Timoleon is a boy's name meaning "lion honor".

This ancient name, belonging to a 4th century BCE Greek statesman and general, would be one of those unique baby names with lots of more down-to-earth nickname potential, including Tim and Leon. Another notable bearer is Timoleon Jimanez, former leader of the rebel group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.