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Leon
32-bit CPU microprocessor core originally designed by the European Space Agency
LEON (from Spanish: león meaning lion) is a radiation-tolerant 32-bit central processing unit (CPU) microprocessor core that implements the SPARC V8 instruction
LEON
American singer and dancer; daughter of Madonna (born 1996)
"Lola" Ciccone Leon (born October 14, 1996) is an American singer, dancer and fashion model. Her parents are Madonna and Carlos Leon. In September 2021
Lourdes_Leon
American private equity investor (born 1951)
Leon David Black (born July 31, 1951) is an American private equity investor. He is the former CEO of Apollo Global Management, which he co-founded in
Leon_Black
Association football club in Mexico
Club León is a Mexican professional football club based in León, Guanajuato. The club competes in Liga MX, the top division of Mexican football, and plays
Club_León
Canadian furniture retailer
Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX: LNF) (Meubles Léon Limité in Quebec) is a Canadian furniture retailer which first opened its store in 1909 in Welland, Ontario
Leon's
Small family car range produced by Cupra and SEAT
The SEAT León (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈse.at leˈon]), also spelled Leon in some other languages, is a small family car built by the Spanish car manufacturer
SEAT_León
1994 film by Luc Besson
Léon (released in the United States as The Professional originally and then as Léon: The Professional) is a 1994 French English-language action-thriller
Léon:_The_Professional
State of Mexico
Nuevo León, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Nuevo León, is a state in northeastern Mexico. The state borders the Mexican states of Tamaulipas
Nuevo_León
American rock band
Kings of Leon is an American rock band formed in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, in 1999. The band consists of brothers Caleb, Nathan, and Jared Followill and
Kings_of_Leon
Autonomous community in northern Spain
Castile and León is an autonomous community of Spain. While a capital has not been explicitly declared, the seats of the executive and legislative powers
Castile_and_León
German footballer (born 1995)
Leon Christoph Goretzka (German pronunciation: [leˈoːn ɡoˈʁɛtska]; born 6 February 1995) is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder
Leon_Goretzka
Mexican musician (born 1989)
Óscar Armando Díaz de León Huez (born 26 July 1989), known professionally as Carín León, is a Mexican singer-songwriter who specializes in regional Mexican
Carín_León
British actress (born 1998)
Saura Lightfoot-Leon (born 1998) is a British actress. For her debut feature film Hoard (2023), she received two British Independent Film Award nominations
Saura_Lightfoot-Leon
Soviet politician and revolutionary (1879–1940)
(né Bronstein; 7 November [O.S. 26 October] 1879 – 21 August 1940), better known as Leon Trotsky, was a Russian revolutionary, Soviet politician and political theorist
Leon_Trotsky
Assassin of William McKinley (1873–1901)
Leon Frank Czolgosz (/ˈtʃɒlɡɒʃ/ CHOL-gosh; Polish: [ˈlɛɔn ˈt͡ʂɔwɡɔʂ]; May 5, 1873 – October 29, 1901) was an American wireworker and anarchist who assassinated
Leon_Czolgosz
City in Guanajuato, Mexico
León (Spanish pronunciation: [leˈon]), officially León de Los Aldama, is the most populous city and municipal seat of the municipality of León in the Mexican
León,_Guanajuato
Filipino actress (born 1969)
Dolly de Leon (born April 12, 1969) is a Filipina actress. Known primarily for her work in independent films and theater, she has received numerous accolades
Dolly_de_Leon
7th-century Latin Bible manuscript
The León Palimpsest, designated l or 67 (in the Beuron system), is a 7th-century Latin manuscript pandect of the Christian Bible conserved in the cathedral
León_palimpsest
American singer-songwriter (1942–2016)
Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges; April 2, 1942 – November 13, 2016) was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling
Leon_Russell
Topics referred to by the same term
St. Leon or Saint Leon is the anglicization of Saint Léon, the French form of the name of Saint Leo. It may refer to: St. Leon, British Columbia, also
St._Leon
American singer and songwriter (born 1993)
Leon George Thomas III (born August 1, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. He began his career as a child actor
Leon_Thomas
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
Todd Michael "Leon" Bridges (born July 13, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Debuting as a throwback act with 2015's
Leon_Bridges
Jamaican-English mixed martial artist (born 1991)
Leon Edwards (born 25 August 1991) is an English professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate
Leon_Edwards
Spanish explorer and conquistador (1474–1521)
Juan Ponce de León (c. 1474 – July 1521) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador known for leading the first European expeditions to Puerto Rico in 1508
Juan_Ponce_de_León
City in Spain
León (Spanish: [leˈon] ; Leonese: Llión [ʎiˈoŋ]) is a city and municipality of Spain and the capital of the province of León located in the autonomous
León,_Spain
American actor
Leon Preston Robinson (born March 8, 1962), usually credited as simply Leon, is an American actor and singer, who began professional acting as a film
Leon_Robinson
Character in Resident Evil
Leon Scott Kennedy is a character in Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan), a survival horror video game series created by the Japanese company Capcom. Leon
Leon_S._Kennedy
American politician and government official (born 1938)
Leon Edward Panetta (born June 28, 1938) is an American retired politician and government official who served under several Democratic administrations
Leon_Panetta
City and municipality in Nuevo León, Mexico
Guadalupe is a city and surrounding municipality located in the state of Nuevo León, which is located in northern Mexico. It is part of the Greater Monterrey
Guadalupe,_Nuevo_León
City in Nuevo León, Mexico
the capital and largest city of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. The city anchors the Monterrey metropolitan area, Mexico's second largest
Monterrey
Football stadium in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, home venue for León FC
The Estadio León, unofficially known as Nou Camp, is a mid-sized football stadium with a seating capacity of 31,297 built in 1967, and located in the city
Estadio_León
Capital and largest city of Venezuela
Caracas, officially Santiago de León de Caracas (CCS), is the capital and largest city of Venezuela, and the center of the Metropolitan Region of Caracas
Caracas
English oboist
Léon Jean Goossens, CBE, FRCM (12 June 1897 – 13 February 1988) was an English oboist. Goossens was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, and studied at Liverpool
Léon_Goossens
American nightclub owner and murderer of Lee Harvey Oswald (1911–1967)
Jack Leon Ruby (born Jacob Rubenstein; c. March 25, 1911 – January 3, 1967) was an American nightclub owner. He murdered Lee Harvey Oswald two days after
Jack_Ruby
American jazz clarinetist (1902-1943)
Leon Joseph Roppolo (March 16, 1902 – October 5, 1943) was an American early jazz clarinetist, best known for his playing with the New Orleans Rhythm Kings
Leon_Roppolo
American bass guitarist (1952–2001)
Leon Russell Wilkeson (April 2, 1952 – July 27, 2001) was an American musician. He was the bassist of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1972 until
Leon_Wilkeson
American basketball executive (born 1961)
Leon Rose (born March 9, 1961) is an American basketball executive, attorney and sports agent. He serves as president of the New York Knicks of the National
Leon_Rose
Hong Kong singer and actor (born 1966)
Leon Lai Ming SBS BBS MH (Chinese: 黎明; born 11 December 1966), is a Hong Kong actor, singer, film director, and businessman. He is one of the "Four Heavenly
Leon_Lai
French engineer and inventor of the cinematograph
Léon Guillaume Bouly (French: [buli]; 1872–1932) was a French inventor who created the word cinematograph. After devising chronophotography devices, Bouly
Léon_Bouly
French architect (1888–1978)
Léon Azéma (20 January 1888 – 1 March 1978) was a French architect. He is responsible for many public works in France, especially in and around Paris.
Léon_Azéma
5th-century BC Athenian commander
Leon of Salamis (/ˈliːɒn, -ən/; Ancient Greek: Λέων) was a historical figure, mentioned in Plato's Apology, Xenophon's Hellenica and Andocides' On the
Leon_of_Salamis
Filipino actor and filmmaker (born 1956)
Christopher Strauss de Leon (born October 31, 1956), also known as Boyet, is a Filipino actor and politician. Often referred to by Philippine media as
Christopher_de_Leon
French painter and sculptor (1824–1904)
Jean-Léon Gérôme (French: [ʒɑ̃leɔ̃ ʒeʁom]; 11 May 1824 – 10 January 1904) was a French painter and sculptor in the style now known as academicism. His
Jean-Léon_Gérôme
Jamaican footballer (born 1997)
Leon Patrick Bailey (born 9 August 1997) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Aston Villa and the
Leon_Bailey
2024 studio album by Leon Bridges
Leon is the fourth studio album by American singer Leon Bridges. It was released on October 4, 2024, by Columbia Records. Centered around his upbringing
Leon_(Leon_Bridges_album)
Surname list
from león ‘lion’. Leon is also found as a Greek family name from Greek leon ‘lion’. People with the surname León or Leon include: Adriana Leon (born
Leon_(surname)
American boxer (1953–2021)
Leon Spinks (July 11, 1953 – February 5, 2021) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1995. In only his eighth professional fight
Leon_Spinks
Mexican racing driver (born 2004)
Noel Jesús León Vázquez (born 21 December 2004) is a Mexican racing driver who drives for Campos Racing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship. León is the 2019–20
Noel_León
French writer and art critic
Léon Werth (French pronunciation: [leɔ̃ vɛʁt]; 17 February 1878 in Remiremont, Vosges – 13 December 1955 in Paris) was a French writer and art critic,
Léon_Werth
American actor (1936–2018)
Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. (February 11, 1936 – September 6, 2018) was an American actor. His early work included the television series Gunsmoke (1962–1965)
Burt_Reynolds
Venezuelan horse racing jockey
Sonny Leon is a Venezuelan jockey (born 1989 or 1990 in Aragua, Venezuela). He rode Rich Strike to victory in the 2022 Kentucky Derby and the second largest
Sonny_Leon
Topics referred to by the same term
José León or José de León may refer to: José León Sánchez (1929–2022), Costa Rican novelist Joey de Leon (José María Ramos de León Jr., born 1946), Filipino
José_León
Swiss writer (1895–1968)
Léon Savary (Fleurier, 29 April 1895 – Boudry, 17 February 1968) was a Swiss French-speaking writer and journalist from Payerne, Vaud. Savary was the son
Léon_Savary
Topics referred to by the same term
Leon County is the name of two counties in the United States: Leon County, Florida Leon County, Texas Viscounty of Léon in Brittany in northwestern France
Leon_County
American businessman and fugitive (born 1966)
Herbert Leon Kimble (born May 12, 1966) is an American businessman and former fugitive. Herbert Leon Kimble was born in Chicago on May 12, 1966. From 2011
Herb_Kimble
English actor (born 1980)
David Jeremy Leon (born 24 July 1980) is an English actor, director, writer and producer. As an actor, he is known for appearing in Rankin and Chris Cottam's
David_Leon
Topics referred to by the same term
Diego León may refer to: Diego León (footballer, born 1984), Spanish footballer Diego León (footballer, born 2007), Paraguayan footballer Diego León Montoya
Diego_León
Leon is a ghost town in northern San Diego County, California. A former gold mining town from the 1880s, it was named for the Leon Mine that lay on a hill
Leon,_California
American actor (1902–1993)
Leon Ames (born Harry Leon Wycoff; January 20, 1902 – October 12, 1993) was an American film and television actor. He is best remembered for playing father
Leon_Ames
English professional wrestler (born 2004)
Leon Slater (born 27 September 2004) is an English professional wrestler. As of October 2023, he is signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where
Leon_Slater
British astronomer
Leon Mestel (5 August 1927 – 15 September 2017) was a British-Australian astronomer and astrophysicist and emeritus Professor at the University of Sussex
Leon_Mestel
Filipino actress
Charlotte Jennifer "Lotlot" Villamayor de Leon-El Soury is a Filipino character actress. She was a member of That's Entertainment, along with Ramon "Monching"
Lotlot_de_Leon
Second-largest city in Nicaragua
León (Spanish pronunciation: [leˈon]) is the second largest city in Nicaragua, after Managua. Founded by the Spanish as Santiago de los Caballeros de
León,_Nicaragua
Peruvian politician (born 1946)
Rómulo León Alegría (born 7 October 1946) is a politician from Peru. He is a member of the APRA party. He has been imprisoned for his involvement in requesting
Rómulo_León
Province of Spain
León (UK: /leɪˈɒn/, US: /leɪˈoʊn/; Spanish: [leˈon]; Leonese: Llión [ʎiˈoŋ]; Galician: [leˈoŋ]) is a province of northwestern Spain in the northern part
Province_of_León
Topics referred to by the same term
Leon Phillips may refer to: Leon C. Phillips (1890–1958), American attorney, state legislator and governor of Oklahoma Leon Phillips (chemist) (1935–2023)
Leon_Phillips
American songwriting and record production team
Kenneth Gamble (born August 11, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and Leon A. Huff (born April 8, 1942, Camden, New Jersey) are an American songwriting
Gamble_and_Huff
Name list
Leon (Ancient Greek: λέων, romanized: léon; leōn) is a first name of Greek origin, meaning "lion". It gave rise to similar names in other languages, including
Leon_(given_name)
Surname list
De León or de León or De Leon is a Spanish origin surname, often toponymic, in which case it may possibly indicate an ultimate family origin in the Kingdom
De_León_(surname)
American conductor, educator (born 1946)
Leon Botstein (born December 14, 1946) is a Swiss-born American conductor, educator, historical musicologist, and scholar who was president of Bard College
Leon_Botstein
British restaurant chain
Leon Restaurants Limited (branded as LEON) is a fast food chain based in the United Kingdom, established in 2004. In addition to the United Kingdom, the
Leon_Restaurants
Former country in the Iberian Peninsula from 1230 to 1715
The Crown of Castile, also known as the Crown of Castile and León, was a medieval polity in the Iberian Peninsula that formed in 1230 as a result of the
Crown_of_Castile
American songwriter, record label owner, record producer
Leon René (February 6, 1902 – May 30, 1982) was an American music composer of pop, R&B and rock and roll songs and a record producer in the 1930s, 1940s
Leon_René
Christian kingdom in Iberia (1065–1833)
9th-century County of Castile, as an eastern frontier lordship of the Kingdom of León. During the 10th century, the Castilian counts increased their autonomy,
Kingdom_of_Castile
Léon Broutin (fl. 1865–77) was a French writer of vaudevilles and cabaret song texts. His notable works included: Vive Lille!! - A mes amis A. Briffaut
Léon_Broutin
Country on the Iberian Peninsula (910–1230)
The Kingdom of León was an independent kingdom situated in the northwest region of the Iberian Peninsula. It was founded in 910, when the Christian princes
Kingdom_of_León
Church in Spain
María de Regla de León Cathedral is a Catholic church, the episcopal see of the diocese of León in the city of León, Castile and León, north-western Spain
León_Cathedral
British politician (1939–2015)
Leon Brittan, Baron Brittan of Spennithorne, PC, QC, DL (25 September 1939 – 21 January 2015) was a British Conservative politician and barrister who served
Leon_Brittan
German ice hockey player (born 1995)
Leon Tim Draisaitl (German: [ˈleːɔn ˈdʁaɪ̯ˌzaɪ̯tl̩] ; born 27 October 1995) is a German professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate
Leon_Draisaitl
Topics referred to by the same term
Leon Anderson may refer to: Leon Anderson (musician), American jazz drummer Leon Anderson (sociologist), American sociologist Leonard Anderson, American
Leon_Anderson
Polish volleyball player (born 1993)
Wilfredo León Venero (born 31 July 1993) is a professional volleyball player who plays as an outside hitter for the Polish PlusLiga club Bogdanka LUK Lublin
Wilfredo_León
American author (1924–2003)
Leon Marcus Uris (August 3, 1924 – June 21, 2003) was an American author of historical fiction who wrote many bestselling books, including Exodus (published
Leon_Uris
French politician (1872–1950)
André Léon Blum (French: [ɑ̃dʁe leɔ̃ blum]; 9 April 1872 – 30 March 1950) was a French socialist politician and three-time Prime Minister of France. As
Léon_Blum
Soldier and son of Napoleon Bonaparte
Charles Léon Denuelle de la Plaigne, 1st Count Léon (13 December 1806 – 14 April 1881) was an illegitimate son of Emperor Napoleon of France and his mistress
Charles_Léon
American filmmaker
Adam Leon is an American film director and writer working in New York City. His first feature film, Gimme the Loot, won the Grand Jury Prize at South by
Adam_Leon
French composer (1893–1944)
Léon Reinach (French pronunciation: [ʁɛ.nak], May 24, 1893 – May 12, 1944) was a French composer and art collector who was murdered in the Holocaust. Léon
Léon_Reinach
Topics referred to by the same term
Javier León may refer to: Javier León (wrestler) (born 1953), Peruvian wrestler Javier León (footballer) (born 1982), Argentine footballer This disambiguation
Javier_León
German-born Nigerian footballer (born 1988)
Leon Aderemi Balogunlisten (born 28 June 1988) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back. He made his Bundesliga debut on 19
Leon_Balogun
Filipino actress (born 1983)
Maria Nora Ana Theresa "Matet" Villamayor de Leon-Estrada (born October 4, 1983) is a Filipino actress who began her career as a child actor. She then
Matet_de_Leon
Austrian actor (1907–2005)
Leon Askin (German pronunciation: [ˈleːɔn ˈaskin] ; born Leo Aschkenasy, 18 September 1907 – 3 June 2005) was an Austrian actor best known in North America
Leon_Askin
Musician, songwriter, arranger, producer (1949–2019)
Leon Redbone (born Dickran Gobalian; August 26, 1949 – May 30, 2019) was a singer-songwriter and musician specializing in jazz, blues, and Tin Pan Alley
Leon_Redbone
Topics referred to by the same term
Leon Young may refer to: Leon Young (Wisconsin politician) (born 1967), American police officer and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly Leon Young
Leon_Young
Belgian historian, academic and politician (1842–1906)
Léon Vanderkindere (22 February 1842 – 9 November 1906) was a Belgian historian, academic and politician. Vanderkindere was born in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
Léon_Vanderkindere
Zoo in Guanajuato, Mexico
The Zoo León (formally León Zoological Park, or Parque Zoológico de León in Spanish) is a zoo located in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. The zoo is open 365
Zoo_León
Airport
León Airport, Spanish: Aeropuerto de León or Aeropuertu de Llión in Leonese language (IATA: LEN, ICAO: LELN), is a minor domestic airport located 6 kilometres
León_Airport
American soccer player (born 2002)
Malik Leon Tillman (born May 28, 2002) is a professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. Born
Malik_Tillman
American businessman, entertainment and manager
Jack Leon Gordon (November 10, 1939 – April 19, 2005), who also went by the names Samuel Isaac Gordon and Clifford William Johnson, was an American businessman
Jack Gordon (entertainment manager)
Jack_Gordon_(entertainment_manager)
Topics referred to by the same term
Leon Johnson may refer to: Léon Johnson (1876–1943), French sport shooter Leon W. Johnson (1904–1997), U.S. Air Force general and Medal of Honor recipient
Leon_Johnson
Swedish footballer (born 2001)
Leon Sansah Dechor Hien (born 31 July 2001) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Djurgårdens IF. He has previously represented
Leon_Hien
LEON
LEON
Male
English
English form of French Léonard, LEONARD means "lion-strong."Â
Male
Russian
(Леонид) Russian form of Greek Leonidas, LEONID means "lion's son."
Male
Italian
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of German Leonhard, LEONARDO means "lion-strong."
Female
Spanish
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Eleanora, LEONOR means "foreign; the other."
Male
Russian
Variant spelling of Russian Leontiy, LEONTII means "lion-like."
Female
Italian
Short form of Italian Eleonora, LEONORA means "foreign; the other."
Male
Greek
(Λεωνίδας) Ancient Greek name LEONIDAS means "lion's son."
Male
Russian
(Леонтий) Russian form of Latin Leontius, LEONTIY means "lion-like."
Female
English
English form of French Léontine, LEONTYNE means "lion-like."
Female
English
English variant spelling of Latin Leona, LEONE means "lion." Compare with masculine Leone.
Female
English
Short form of Italian Eleanora, LEONORA means "foreign; the other."
Male
English
(ΛÎων) Greek name derived from the word leon, LEON means "lion." In use by the English and Germans.Â
Male
German
Variant form of Old High German Lewenhart, LEONHARDT means "lion-strong."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Latin Leo, LEONE means "lion." Compare with feminine Leone.
Female
English
Feminine form of Latin Leo, LEONA means "lion."Â
Female
English
Short form of German Eleonore, LEONORE means "foreign; the other."
Male
Russian
Variant spelling of Russian Leontiy, LEONTY means "lion-like."
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Latin Leontius, LEONCIO means "lion-like."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Latin Leontius, LEONZIO means "lion-like."
Male
German
Variant spelling of German Leonhardt, LEONHARD means "lion-strong."
LEON
LEON
Boy/Male
Arabic, Pashtun
Cheerful; Brightening; Open-minded; Friend; Righteous; Veracious
Boy/Male
British, English, Gaelic, Irish
Swamp Friend; Little Dark One
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Possessing Water or Milk; Ocean; Cloud; King
Girl/Female
Muslim
For Almas, Diamond
Boy/Male
Australian, Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese
Silver Voice; Hell's Door; Slanting Surface
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Greek, Gujarati, Indian, Kannada, Russian, Swedish, Traditional
Light; Torch; Moon; Glow
Girl/Female
Norse
Point.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Distinguisher. Differentiator.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Pure clean, chaste
LEON
LEON
LEON
LEON
LEON
n. sing. & pl.
A native or natives of Leon.
n.
A little, perennial, white, woolly plant (Leontopodium alpinum), growing at high elevations in the Alps.
n.
A genus of liguliflorous composite plants, including the fall dandelion (L. autumnale), and formerly the true dandelion; -- called also lion's tooth.
n.
A lion.
a.
See Lionced.
n.
One of the shooting stars which constitute the star shower that recurs near the fourteenth of November at intervals of about thirty-three years; -- so called because these shooting stars appear on the heavens to move in lines directed from the constellation Leo.
a.
Of or pertaining to a very large natural order of plants (Rubiaceae) named after the madder (Rubia tinctoria), and including about three hundred and seventy genera and over four thousand species. Among them are the coffee tree, the trees yielding peruvian bark and quinine, the madder, the quaker ladies, and the trees bearing the edible fruits called genipap and Sierre Leone peach, besides many plants noted for the beauty or the fragrance of their blossoms.
n.
A labiate herb (Leonurus Cardiaca), of a bitter taste, used popularly in medicine; lion's tail.
n.
A plant of Sierra Leone which yields a wholesome, creamy juice.
a.
Pertaining to, or characteristic of, the lion; as, a leonine look; leonine rapacity.
n.
A well-known plant of the genus Taraxacum (T. officinale, formerly called T. Dens-leonis and Leontodos Taraxacum) bearing large, yellow, compound flowers, and deeply notched leaves.
a.
Of or pertaining to Leon, in Spain.
n.
The fall dandelion (Leontodon autumnale).