proper noun · masculinesecond declension
Leōnardus
Leōnardus m (genitive Leōnardī)
Classical[ɫe.oːˈnar.dʊs]Ecclesiastical[le.oˈnar.dus]
Meaning
- a male given name, equivalent to English Leonard
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Leōnardus | Leōnardī |
| genitive | Leōnardī | Leōnardōrum |
| dative | Leōnardō | Leōnardīs |
| accusative | Leōnardum | Leōnardōs |
| ablative | Leōnardō | Leōnardīs |
| vocative | Leōnarde | Leōnardī |
Origins
Borrowed from Old High German Leonhart (literally “as strong as a lion”), from leo (“lion”) and hart (“hard, strong”).