Leander meaning

UK US /liˈændɚ/ 3 syllables

Leander (noun): (Greek mythology) a youth beloved of Hero who drowned in a storm in the Hellespont on one of his nightly visits to see her.

Definition of Leander

  1. (Greek mythology) a youth beloved of Hero who drowned in a storm in the Hellespont on one of his nightly visits to see her

    Type of: mythical being

How to pronounce Leander

Leander is pronounced /liˈændɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with LE · words ending in ER · 7-letter words

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