Lennart

Lennart is a Low German and Scandinavian form of Leonard, derived from the Old High German elements lewo, meaning lion, and hard, meaning brave or strong. The name has been widely used across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Estonia, reflecting the broad medieval spread of Germanic naming traditions throughout northern Europe. Notable bearers include Swedish film director Lennart Hjulström and Finnish politician Lennart Ingves. Related forms include Leonard, Leonhard, Lenart, and Lénárd.