♀ Name Leire

Q: What does the name Leire mean?

The name probably derived from the Basque element 'legor' meaning 'shed' or 'hostel'. Presumably because monasteries were often a shelter for pilgrims and travelers. Besides, Leire derived from Latin 'legionarius' meaning 'pertaining to a legion' or 'legionnaire'.

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Leire is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Leire come from?

Leire is a Spanish name of Basque origin and derived from the name of the monastery of San Salvador de Leyre in Navarre, Spain.

What does the name Leire mean?

The name probably derived from the Basque element “legor” meaning “shed” or “hostel”. Presumably because monasteries were often a shelter for pilgrims and travelers. Besides, Leire derived from Latin “legionarius” meaning “pertaining to a legion” or “legionnaire”.

Pronunciation of Leire

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Popularity of the name Leire

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