Leonardo italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Leonard. A notable bearer was Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), an Italian artist and scientist of the Renaissance. He is also known as the inventor of several contraptions, including flying machines, as well as the painter of the 'Mona Lisa'. Another famous bearer was Leonardo Fibonacci, a 13th-century Italian mathematician.
Saintly namesake: Leonard of Noblac was a 6th-century Frankish hermit known for his compassion toward prisoners and the poor. He is one of several saints named Leonard and is especially venerated in France. (November 6 · 6th century)
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