Where does “Λέανδρος” come from?
Λέανδρος (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ἀνήρ, from Proto-Hellenic *anḗr — man.
Λέανδρος (Ancient Greek): Leander
Definitions
- Leander
Ancestry of “Λέανδρος”, step by step
Λέανδρος traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ἀνήρ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀνήρ | man; husband; human being, as opposed to a god |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | *anḗr | man |
via Ancient Greek Λέων
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Λέων | lion |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λέων | lion; Leo, the zodiacal sign; lionheart, savage |
via Ancient Greek λεώς
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λεώς | Attic form of λᾱός |