Pantaleão / Pantaleon / Panteleimon
Pronunciation: pan-tah-lee-OWN
Meaning
all lion
Origin
Greek
History & Etymology
The name Pantaleão is the Portuguese form of the Greek name Pantaleon (Πανταλέων), which means 'all lion' or 'all-compassionate'. The name is derived from the Greek elements 'pan' (πᾶν) meaning 'all' and 'leon' (λέων) meaning 'lion'. It was borne by a 4th-century Christian saint, Saint Pantaleon, who was a physician and martyr from Nicomedia. He is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and is venerated in both the Eastern and Western Christian churches.
The name gained popularity in various European countries due to the veneration of Saint Pantaleon. In Portugal and Brazil, the form Pantaleão became established. While its original meaning refers to a lion, the association with the saint often lent it a connotation of strength, courage, and compassion.
Famous People Named Pantaleão
- Pantaleão de Gouveia, a Portuguese colonial administrator
- Pantaleão Fernandes, a Brazilian footballer
- Pantaleão da Silva, a Brazilian politician
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