Leonydas is of Lithuanian origin, derived from the Greek 'Λέων' (léōn), meaning 'lion'. It is a strong and dignified name that has been used in Lithuania for centuries. The name gained prominence during the Grand Duchy of Lithuania's golden age, with notable figures such as Leonydas Adamovich, a prominent 19th-century painter, bearing this name.
"Leonydas had five newborns in 2022."