Leontine
/ˈliː.ən.taɪn/noun
Of or relating to a lion; also used as a female given name.
Did you know?Leontine ultimately comes from Greek leōn, the same root behind scientific names and ancient hero-symbols for the lion, a creature long tied to kingship and solar force.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
léōn (λέων)
“lion”
Late Latin
Latin
leōnīnus
“of a lion, leonine”
Old French
Old French
léonin
“lion-like; relating to a lion”
14th Century
English
leonin(e)
“lion-like; of or pertaining to a lion”
Modern English
English
leontine
“of or relating to a lion; also a female given name”