Leander
lee-AN-der
Greek
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Leander Origin and Meaning
The name Leander is a girl's name meaning "lion man".
Usually a male name, but uncommon enough to sound plausibly gender-neutral. The similarity to Leanne gives it extra traction for girls.
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