Leonardo Meaning in English

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US

/ˌɫiəˈnɑɹdoʊ/

lee-uh-NAR-doh

UK

/ˌliəˈnɑːdəʊ/

lee-uh-NAH-doh

Definition

Leonardo is a common male given name, most famously associated with Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian Renaissance artist and inventor. It can also refer to other people named Leonardo.

Usage & Nuances

'Leonardo' is used as a first name and is often recognized due to famous people like Leonardo da Vinci and actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Always capitalize it. Pronounced 'lee-oh-NAR-doh' in English; may differ in other languages.

• Spanish: Leonardo
• Portuguese (BR): Leonardo
• Portuguese (PT): Leonardo
• Chinese (Simplified): 莱昂纳多
• Chinese (Traditional): 李奧納多
• Hindi: लियोनार्डो
• Arabic: ليوناردو
• Bengali: লিওনার্দো
• Russian: Леонардо
• Japanese: レオナルド
• Vietnamese: Leonardo
• Korean: 레오나르도
• Turkish: Leonardo
• Urdu: لئونارڈو
• Indonesian: Leonardo

Example Sentences

Leonardo painted the Mona Lisa.

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My friend's name is Leonardo.

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Leonardo is from Italy.

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Whenever I hear 'genius', I think of Leonardo.

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Did you know Leonardo could write with both hands?

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At the museum, everyone admired Leonardo's inventions.

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