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Subject:	Leander = leos (lion) or laos (people) ?
Author:	minikui (Authenticated as minikui)
Date:	November 21, 2008 at 7:06:49 PM

I've read some claims that Leander in fact doesn't come from "leos" - as mentioned on this site - but "laos" (as found in names as Nicholas).

Which one is correct or are both possible?

thanks in advance :)

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Leander = leos (lion) or laos (people) ? - minikui Nov 21 2008, 7:06:49 PM
- wrong pff - Loxandra Nov 25 2008, 4:05:52 PM
- Re: Leander = leos (lion) or laos (people) ? - Marija Luminitsa Nov 22 2008, 2:36:40 AM
  - Re: Leander = leos (lion) or laos (people) ? - minikui Nov 22 2008, 3:53:03 PM
    - Re: Leander = leos (lion) or laos (people) ? - Rene Nov 27 2008, 4:38:19 AM
    - that is totally wrong - Loxandra Nov 25 2008, 4:08:59 PM
    - Re: Leander = leos (lion) or laos (people) ? - Marija Luminitsa Nov 24 2008, 11:11:44 AM
      - Re: Leander = leos (lion) or laos (people) ? - minikui Nov 27 2008, 5:24:42 PM

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