Leo at a glance
- Meaning
- Lion-hearted
- Origin
- English
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- LEO
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Leoya, Leoyia, Leoye, Leoie, Leoyiah, Leoyeeya
Lucky details for Leo
- Number
- 6
- Color
- Soft Pink
- Stone
- Diamond
- Flower
- Rose
- Day
- Friday
- Planet
- Venus
- Zodiac
- Libra
- Metal
- Copper
Leo is a English name meaning “lion-hearted”. Parents choose Leo for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with warm, affectionate, family-first. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Leo reduce to 6, a number linked with Venus and with people who are nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go.
Numerology
Chaldean value 6 — Warm, affectionate, family-first.
Personality
Warm, affectionate, family-first
Positive Traits
Nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go
Negative Traits
Can over-give and forget their own needs
Career Suggestions
Medicine, design, music, education, hospitality
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Compatible Names
FAQs about the name Leo
What does the name Leo mean?
Leo means “lion-hearted” and comes from a English root.
Is Leo a boy or girl name?
Leo is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Leo?
Leo is pronounced LEO (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Leo?
The lucky number for Leo is 6, ruled by Venus.
What are good nicknames for Leo?
Popular short forms include Ley.
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