Lenidas

Lenidas is a masculine given name used primarily in Lithuania and among Lithuanian-speaking communities. It is a Lithuanian form of the names Leonidas and Leonard, both of which trace back to the Greek name Leonidas, composed of elements meaning “lion” and a suffix indicating likeness or lineage.

Etymology and variants: The name derives from Greek Leonidas, a name associated with leadership and historical figures. In Lithuanian usage, Lenidas adapts foreign roots with the local -idas suffix, a pattern seen in other male names. Related forms in the broader name family include Leonidas and Leonard.

Usage: Lenidas has appeared in civil registries and literary texts in Lithuania since the early 20th century, but it remains relatively uncommon compared with more widely used names. It may also appear in diaspora communities where Lithuanian naming traditions are preserved.

Cultural notes: Names derived from the Leon- element often carry associations with strength or the lion in various cultural contexts, though specific connotations vary by individual and culture. There are no widely recognized political or historical figures universally associated with the name Lenidas.

See also: Leonidas, Leonard, Lenard.