Find out how popular the first name Leul has been for the last 21 years (from 2004 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Leul by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Leul is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 24 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Leul.

The history of the first name Leul

The name Leul has its origins in the Amharic language of Ethiopia. Amharic is a Semitic language that traces its roots back to ancient times in the region.

Leul means "he has grown" or "he is grown" in Amharic. It is derived from the triconsonantal Semitic root L-W-L, which is related to growth and maturity. Similar spellings and variations of the name can be found in other Semitic languages of the region, such as Luel or Luel.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leul can be found in the Kebra Nagast, an ancient Ethiopian text that details the lineage of the Solomonic dynasty. This text, dating back to the 14th century, mentions a figure named Leul who played a significant role in the establishment of the dynasty.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Leul. One such person was Leul Ras Mengesha Yohannes (1865-1923), an Ethiopian military leader and governor who played a crucial role in the Battle of Adwa against Italian forces in 1896. Another was Leul Ras Seyoum Mengesha (1892-1960), an Ethiopian nobleman and military leader who served as the governor of Tigray province.

In the 20th century, Leul Ras Mengesha Seyoum (1916-1981) was an Ethiopian prince and military leader who fought against the Italian occupation of Ethiopia during World War II. Leul Gebrehiwot Baykedagn (1886-1960) was an Ethiopian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1940s.

More recently, Leul Ras Mengesha Yohannes (1961-present) is an Ethiopian-born American academic and author who has written extensively on Ethiopian history and culture. He currently serves as a professor at George Mason University.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Leul, a name deeply rooted in the Amharic language and Ethiopian culture, carrying connotations of growth and maturity.

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